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The latest news from the field, and from our company

Island Expeditions Blog: Notes from the Field

The latest news from the field, and from our company

Tourism Workers Given Vaccine Priority
Vaccination of Belize's Tourism Sector Given Priority
2021-04-12

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announced the start of a vaccination program that gives priority to tourism sector front-line workers.  On March 30, 2021 the second phase of the National Covid-19 immunization campaign started, which includes member

Sharon Matola and jaguar
A Legend in Belize
2021-03-24

Sharon Matola, a biologist and environmentalist, has had a huge impact on
the tiny country of Belize, and it is with great sadness that we learn of
her passing.  As they say,  it all started with the ‘Best little Zoo in the

Belize directions
Covid Test Requirements for International Travel
2021-01-26

Latest Update: July 15, 2022 - this blog will be updated as requirements expand

Belize kayak sunset
Reasons Why Belize Should Be Your First Travel Destination
2021-01-22

We are all ready to turn the page to new beginnings.  Even though the world continues to deal with the current health crisis, we are all adapting to a new way of living, adopting new practices such as wearing ma

gold standard certificate
Gold Standard Certification
2020-11-17

We are happy to announce that we have been approved and recognized with Belize’s Tour Operator Gold Standard Certification.  In order to ensure and guarantee safe travel conditions for all our guests and staff m

Island Expeditions Crew
Thank you from the Belize Crew!
2020-10-15

All of us at Island Expeditions have been completely blown away by the response to our Island Expeditions Belize Crew Fundraiser through GoFundMe.  We


Blog Archives


Belize’s Best Swimming Spots

Originally posted: Thursday, August 17, 2017

The Importance of the Coconut in Belize

Originally posted: Tuesday, August 08, 2017

Best Activities on Glover's Reef Atoll, Belize

Originally posted: Thursday, August 03, 2017

Best Places to Eat in Hopkins, Belize

Originally posted: Wednesday, July 26, 2017

WestJet Announces Direct Flight from Calgary to Belize

Originally posted: Monday, July 24, 2017

A First-Timer's Guide to Visiting Belize in the Summer

Originally posted: Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Best Places to Eat in Placencia, Belize

Originally posted: Thursday, July 13, 2017

Best Flights to Belize: Updated

Originally posted: Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Island Expeditions 30th Year Anniversary Prize Winners

Originally posted: Saturday, March 25, 2017

Focus on the Family Vacation

Originally posted: Friday, September 05, 2014