The Coconut: A Tropical Icon

What would a tropical vacation be without the rustle and sway of the leaves of the mighty yet humble coconut tree?  It is hard to imagine a Caribbean beach without them.  And yet, like a fellow traveller, the ubiquitous coconut tree is not a native to these shores. Originally from the coasts of Africa and […]

A Mangrove Snorkel

The day is the perfect image of a tropical Caribbean vacation: warm, sunny, and with a light breeze from the northeast. We have just sailed our kayaks to Twin Cays, a mangrove caye split down the middle by a long-forgotten storm. We enter the split, with a low wall of mangrove trees on either side. […]

Belize Birding: A Chance To See Over 540 Bird Species

Birding in Belize…Belize is a sanctuary for over 540 bird species and a popular destination for birding. It is possible to see as many as 400 different birds on a single guided bird-watching tour. Due to the dedication and hard work of many people throughout the years, Belize has managed to become a premier destination for […]

The Great Blue Hole – A Natural Wonder

The Great Blue Hole – A Natural Wonder On this Belize vacation we will be sea kayaking out to the Lighthouse Reef Atoll in Belize’s Barrier Reef just six nautical miles north of Island Expeditions’ Basecamp in the Half Moon Caye Marine Reserve. The Great Blue Hole Belize You know the song that goes: “There’s a […]