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The Gift of Travel : Create Cherished Memories in Belize

The Best gift this Holiday Season

The Gift of Travel: Create Cherished Memories in Belize

Reimagining Holiday Gifts: Experiences Over Things

As the festive season approaches, it's time to think about holiday gifts. But this year, more and more people are steering away from the usual array of material presents.


A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Heritage in Dangriga

Garifuna Settlement Day

Garifuna Settlement Day: A Celebration of Culture, Music, and Heritage in Dangriga

In Dangriga, the vibrant heart of Belize's cultural landscape, the Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19, 2023, was not just a day of festivity but a profound showcase of history, culture, and youth empowerment.


The Habinahan Wanaragua Jankunu Festival

Holiday Traditions of Belize

Traditions of Belize: The Habinahan Wanaragua Jankunu Festival
 

Are you an adventure seeker looking for a unique cultural experience during the holiday season? Look no further than the Garifuna Jankunu Dance in Belize!


Bring a taste of the country into your own kitchen

Five Belizean foods to add flavor to your holiday season

Belize's favorite holiday foods!


The holiday season in Belize is a time to celebrate with delicious food and drinks. Belize in December should be on your Christmas wishlist.  If you're planning a trip to Belize or just want to bring a taste of the country into your own kitchen, here are five must-try Belizean foods to enjoy during the holiday season:
 


Why travel experiences are the new "it thing" when it comes to holiday gifting

This Holiday Season Gift Experiences, Not Things

This holiday season, make sure you gift experiences and not things.

Gifting experiences provide lasting memories, allow for unique bonding experiences, and can even be a source of personal growth. When we think about the things that we cherish the most, it's often the experiences we've had and the memories we've made, rather than the material possessions we own.


A yearly celebration across the nation

Belize Independence Day

Happy Independence Day! Belize is turning 41  “Wave fi wi rag, Wave fi wi flag”! It’s time to celebrate in Belize!  (Translation: “Wave our rag, Wave our flag”) On September 21, 1981 - only 41 years ago, Belize, the only British colony in Central America became an independent nation. On this day each year, Belizeans gather throughout the country (and worldwide) to celebrate the country’s independence, history, culture, and people of this beautiful nation.

The answer may surprise you

Countdown to Christmas Begins

One of the incredible parts of Belize is its diversity.  The many different cultures and people that all come together to represent Belize, each have unique traditions. Here are a few of the many Holiday traditions celebrated in Belize:

Happy Holidays from Belize - Fry Jack Recipe for Christmas

Have you tried Fry Jacks? Here's a recipe to make this delicious Belizean staple and a lovely alternate breakfast, dessert or treat to serve over the holidays.

Fry Jacks are one of the most popular foods in Belize. These small triangles of dough are fried until golden brown and served warm as an accompaniment to breakfast or lunch dishes.  The most popular way they are served in Belize is alongside traditional breakfast foods like scrambled eggs and refried beans. For a sweet treat, they can be topped with jam, powdered sugar, or honey.


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