Introducing the Glover’s Reef Adventure Trip, Belize
New for the 2016/17 Expedition Season is our Glover’s Reef Adventure. This incredible trip offers guests 5 nights at our unique island Basecamp on Southwest Caye. Travelers will find plenty of time to paddle, snorkel and explore the spectacular reefs and white sand cayes of Glover’s Reef Atoll. Find out more about the daily activities in our detailed […]
5 Must Do Activities to Experience in Belize This Winter
Winter is a great time to travel off the beaten path to some of Belize’s special locations that see fewer visitors. Stay at a unique Adventure Basecamp on a remote coral atoll. Travel deep into the Mayan Mountains and explore the tropical rainforests. If you are planning to visit Belize this winter, consider adding […]
Top 20 Photographs in the Island Expeditions Beauty of Belize Photo Contest
We are excited to unveil the twenty most popular photographs by vote entered into our Beauty of Belize Photo Contest . Out of these twenty entries, our photo-judging panel had the difficult decision to choose three photographs for the Grand Prize, 2nd and 3rd place in the Island Expeditions Choice Awards. We were overwhelmed […]
Experiencing the Garifuna Culture of Belize
If you want to immerse yourself into Belize’s unique Afro-Caribbean Garifuna culture, then a visit to the southern Stann Creek and Toledo Districts should be a must do on your itinerary. The Garifuna people trace their ancestry to West African and indigenous Arawak people. Around 1635, two Spanish ships carrying West Africans destined for […]
5 Reasons to Visit Placencia, Belize
Placencia is located on a 16-mile long peninsula in southeastern Belize. It boasts miles of golden sand beaches and is known locally as ‘Barefoot-Perfect’. This laid-back fishing village/beach resort offers top-notch food, accommodations, nightlife and a decent mix of travelers and locals. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy the cultural […]
The Life of a Caribbean Spiny Lobster
The Caribbean Spiny Lobster (Panulirus argus) is the primary lobster caught in Belize. When the Spiny Lobster hatches, it faces an uphill battle. Of the 10,000 eggs that a female might release, only about one percent will survive past the first four weeks of life. They begin life as a free-swimming, microscopic phyllosoma larvae. After […]
Top 5 Mayan Sites to Explore in Belize This Summer
Belize is home to over 600 ancient Mayan sites. Archaeologists believe that Belize was at one time the center of the lowland Mayan Empire. Over two thousand years ago a million people could have been living in what is present-day Belize. Many of these Mayan sites still remain unexplored and buried. They range from small […]
10 Must Do Activities During Your Summer Visit to Belize
Belize’s ‘Green Season’ (Summer Season) runs from June through October and is a great time to visit. This is a quieter time to visit Belize with fewer tourists and lower prices for accommodation. The average year round temperature remains fairly steady at around 84° F (29°C). During this time you can expect periodic showers, often […]
A Year-Round Guide to Visiting Mayflower Bocawina National Park, Belize
Mayflower Bocawina National Park is located in the Stann Creek District of Belize. The park consists of 7,107 acres of primarily tropical evergreen broadleaf, lowland and hill forest ecosystems. This is an amazing park to visit year round and offers a diverse range of activities. It’s a great place for wildlife observation and bird watching. […]
A Year-Round Guide to Visiting Tobacco Caye, Belize
Tobacco Caye is located in the middle of the Belize Barrier Reef at the northern edge of the South Water Caye Marine Reserve. This stunning palm fringed 5 acre island, has a year round population of only 30 people. Outside Magazine named this tiny islet as one of 7 islands to cure your winter Wanderlust! […]