The Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System is made up of three remote coral atolls and a continuous barrier reef structure that runs parallel to the coast. It's also is one of the most pristine reef ecosystems in the Western Hemisphere.
Imagine a getaway to wild and tropical paradise on an island in the Caribbean Sea, where you can explore some of the most pristine reef-life in the world and you’ll fall asleep against the backdrop of a billion stars. Our Glover's Reef Basecamp on Southwest Caye, Belize will check all those boxes - it's the perfect place to reconnect with your partner.
Is Belize on your travel bucket list? If you're planning your first trip to Belize or just wanting some new ideas for your next visit, check out this amazing video by UNILAD Adventure.
Back in early December 2018, a historical expedition was lead to the bottom of the Great Blue Hole in Belize. Aquatica Submarines in collaboration with the Roatan Institute of Deep Sea Exploration (RIDE), Fabien Cousteau and Richard Branson took multiple submersibles and dove to the bottom of the 407ft/124m site.
After this initial expedition, 30 plus more dives took place in order to record data and footage for scientific research.
Belize is a stunning and diverse country where there is enough to satisfy a lifetime's worth of adventure. To inspire you and give you some ideas for your own Belize itinerary, Island Expeditions’ team of travel experts has selected 10 experiences that should be on your bucket list.
With the New Year, wellness is often a top priority for many. Eating well and exercising doesn’t have to mean strict diets and gyms, it can be a simple as a vacation to a laid back destination such as Belize. Belize offers the perfect balance of spectacular locations, rejuvenating activities and unique cultural experiences.
If you're looking to refresh your mind, body and spirit this year, here's our quick and handy guide on where to go for a wellness vacation in Belize:
Belize has a vibrant culture thanks to a mix of influences and people from backgrounds including Creole, Maya, Garifuna, Mestizo, Mennonites, European, Chinese, East Indian and a blend of many other cultures.
Belizean cuisine showcases a mixture of these cultures. At Christmas, Belizeans celebrate with the traditional turkey dinners but it's always served with the quintessential Belize dish of rice and beans, as well as cranberry sauce and stuffing.
Other well-loved Belizean recipes during the Holidays include black Christmas cake, rum-popo, bollos and tamales.
We are delighted to announce a Yoga & Kayaking Retreat in Belize for this February 2019. Join us on this special departure at the Glover’s Reef Basecamp and relax, unplug and unwind.
We have partnered together with Gypsy Souls Yoga to offer the perfect balance of activity and relaxation on this Belize island getaway.
We were thrilled to see this article featured in the November 2018 issue of the inflight WestJet Magazine.
Dr Jaime Awe is a renowned and leading Belizean archaeologist who specializes in the ancient Maya. In this fascinating article, learn more about the Mayan ruins at Cahal Pech and Xunantunich and the discoveries that are still being made.
History was made on Dec 2, 2018 when multiple submersibles dove to the bottom of the deepest sinkhole in the world, the 407ft/124m deep Blue Hole in Belize. Located in Lighthouse Reef, approx 70 kms off the coast of Belize, the Great Blue Hole is part of the Barrier Reef Reserve System, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.