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 masks, sanitizing our hands constantly, and social distancing. Travel is rapidly adapting as well, following new protocols to ensure health safety and well-being, not only for tourists but also for host communities and people back at home.

All of us at Island Expeditions have been completely blown away by the response to our Island Expeditions Belize Crew Fundraiser through GoFundMe.  We have received well beyond our expectations in terms of donations.

When the press announcement came that Belize would completely close its borders on April 5, 2020 , we were already worried for what might happen to this tiny country so dependent on tourism.

How to get to Belize in 2020?  Belize City International Airport, Phillip Goldson International Airport (BZE) opens it's doors October 1st, 2020 to International Flights after the shutdown of COVID-19

Here are some of the main airlines flying into Belize City International (BZE), their schedule, and their scheduled start dates.  Most flight information is pulled from Flight Mapper website.

Main Carriers to Belize:

This is the first installment of a series of photo blogs for our Discover Belize series. Join us on a photographic journey through Belize as we visit one of the most ecologically and culturally diverse areas in the world.

In this first edition we head inland and visit the Belize Zoo with photographer Malcolm Robertson who documented and shared his adventures with these incredible photographs.

Are you planning a visit to San Ignacio during your Belize vacation? This small town has lots to offer for all travellers and is a hub to explore the diverse cultural and adventure tours in the Cayo District of Belize.

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.

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!

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.

A digital detox is a term we are hearing more often. But what does this mean? It's a period during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers.