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Belize Family Vacation - Best Spring Break and March Trips

Belize is one of the best tropical travel destinations for outdoor-loving family travellers. There are outdoor adventures galore from snorkelling and paddling the Belize Barrier Reef to gliding through the rainforest on a zipline and hiking to secluded waterfalls and swimming in natural pools. Belize is a family travel playground and is an English speaking, child-friendly destination.


Check out our Instagram recap of the Belize Coral Islands SUP trip with Norm Hann 2020:

Belize 2020 Paddle Boarding Trip in Photos

Paddle board expert and instructor Norm Hann and guests recently joined us on the Coral Islands SUP trip. We loved following their adventures as they explored the Southwater Caye Marine Reserve on Belize’s Southern Barrier Reef by paddleboard. We wanted to share some of their awesome videos and images in our latest blog post!


12 Romantic Things to Do in Belize

Belize is idyllic for a romantic getaway with its miles of beaches, idyllic palm-fringed tropical islands, lush rainforests, secluded eco-resorts, and endless natural beauty. It's the perfect destination to create memories, fun adventures, and bond together as a couple.


Belize Bans Single-Use Plastic

In March 2018, The Government of Belize committed to phasing out the use of single-use plastics such as plastic shopping bags, drinking straws, Styrofoam, plastic food utensils, clamshells, flat plates and cups. 

On Jan 14, 2020, the Government of Belize announced the phase-out plan to ban single-use plastics is now officially under the legislation.  This is an important and positive step for Belize to enact this to reduce pollution and protect Belize.


Lonely Planet - Mark Johanson "9 best places for long-distance SUP adventures"

We are delighted to see Belize and our SUP trips featured in this recent Lonely Planet article as one of the “9 best places for long-distance SUP adventures”. The article highlights our stand-up paddleboarding trips in the beautiful Southwater Caye Marine Reserve. The Coral Islands SUP trip is the ultimate lodge to lodge paddleboard experience created with SUP master instructor, Norm Hann.


Planning a Belize Wellness Getaway

Happy New Year from all of us at Island Expeditions! As we enter a new decade, many of us are making our physical, mental and spiritual health a top priority. There's no better way to keep those resolutions on track by planning a wellness vacation. 


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.


Belize For Solo Travelers

Belize is a perfect destination for a solo traveller. Come here for adventure activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, sea kayaking and paddleboarding – and to explore the rainforest, ancient Mayan ruins or to get up close and personal with Belize's incredible wildlife.

It’s a friendly country that's easy to get around with reliable public transport and an extensive domestic flight network.  As an English speaking country, there is less of a language barrier to overcome than other Central America countries.


Happy Garifuna Settlement Day, Belize!

Today, November 19 is Garifuna Settlement Day and is one of the most important holidays of the year in Belize. This holiday commemorates the arrival of the Garifuna people onto the shores of Belize and is celebrated for the entire week throughout the country, but especially in Dangriga, the spiritual capital of the Garifuna people.


Norm Hann: Paddling in Belize - Why I love Glover’s Atoll

Norm Hann, one of North America’s leading master Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) instructors and a pioneer in the paddleboarding industry will be joining us for his 6th year in Belize.

Norm will be leading the Glover’s SUP Adventure and Skills Camp from Feb 5-9, 2020. Norm brings his lifetime of coaching, teaching and guiding experience to help you bring your paddle boarding skills to the next level.

As well as this special trip departure at our Glover’s Reef basecamp, Norm will be leading the Coral Islands SUP trip on select dates throughout the winter.


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