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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.


Show "the best little zoo in the world" your support

The Belize Zoo critters need YOU

The Belize Zoo (The Best Little Zoo In The World) needs YOUR help! 


Last Wednesday, November 2, Hurricane Lisa reached Belize, and while all our Island Expeditions locations were spared by the strong winds and heavy rains, the Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center was severely impacted as they were right on the path of the storm.
 


Top tips to save money on your next vacation!

Traveling should not break the bank

Top tips to save money on your next holiday trip

We believe that traveling shouldn’t break the bank,  as people are starting to plan their next  vacation, here are some tips to save money on your next holiday trip:


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:

A yearly celebration for all Belizeans countrywide

St George's Caye Day

St George’s Caye Day A celebration for all Belizeans countrywide As we know September is a month of Celebration, and after the Carnival festivities end the week prior, this weekend we keep celebrating. On September 10th, all people of Belize rejoice to commemorate  St. George’s Caye Day. This year the celebration uses the theme:  “Industrious Hands, Intelligent Minds, Together for Belize”.

Explore the origins of Belize's Carnival, starting off their September Celebrations.

Belize Carnival

Belize's September Celebrations starts off with Carnival

September is an active month of Celebration, and it all starts with Belize’s Carnival, a traditional festivity which includes masquerade competitions, pageants, and concerts, but it all peaks the first weekend of September with the "Road March"!


Single Travellers Benefit Greatly by Joining a Small Group

The Case for Traveling Solo

People balk at the idea of solo travel, and for good reason. Heading off on your own into the great unknown can be downright scary. We’re all familiar with stereotypical travel promotions: couples on the beach hand in hand, romantic dinners al fresco, groups of friends, family fun and the story continues, with rarely a thought given to the intrepid soloist.


New Covid Related Insurance - Required for all travellers

Belize Traveller Insurance - Starting Feb. 15, 2022

Starting February 15, 2022 the Belize Government has manadated that all foreign travellers arriving into Belize must purchase a travel insurance policy for any covid related expenses.  The cost for this policy is $18 USD per traveller (including adults & children), and can be purchased in advance of travel.  

This policy is in addition to your normal travel medical insurance, and should be considered only for Covid related costs in Belize relating to arriving to Belize, feeling symptoms or testing positive upon departure.


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