We Did Not Want to Leave Naia Resort and Spa
Naia Resort and Spa welcomed us for a relaxing 2-night stay on the Placencia Peninsula. They offered us the best of the 35 beach houses on their property. It was the closest to the beach, had a private pool, outdoor shower, wet bar, smart TV and a deep soaking tub. There is something special about waking […]
Eight Instagramable Photos at Villa Margarita, Hopkins
Our stay at Villa Margarita was brief. We only stayed one night as we moved from Hopkins village further down south to Placencia. Still, it was a relaxing getaway with a sandy beach and picturesque view at our doorstep. Villa Margarita is a beautiful three story dwelling with expansive amenities and comfortable rooms that are […]
The Highest Zip Line in Belize, One Terrified Mom and More
Conquering a Zip Line should be a breeze after skydiving right? Not so much for this mom! I still can’t explain the overwhelming sense of fear that came over my body when I got strapped to the first line at Mayan Sky Canopy Tours. “Mom, but you jumped out of an airplane!” Madi was quick […]
10 things I love about Chabil Mar Villas
Chabil Mar Villas in the Placencia Peninsula (southern Belize/Stann Creek District) turned out to be a lovely place to vacation, or staycation if you are Belizean like me! This summer has taken us to so many amazing places in Belize and I’m just loving our country even more now! I’ve been having so much fun […]
Sun, Sand, Sea and Lobster in Placencia
Placencia Lobsterfest lived up to its expectations. It delivered three days of entertainment by the sea as vendors set up their booths to prepare the tastiest of lobster dishes and promote their services and products. It’s three days that you spend in the popular peninsula of Belize, enjoying the sights and sounds of the celebration. […]
Eating as many Mangoes as I Could at Hopkins Mango Fest
I was too excited to even put my shoes on when we arrived at the Hopkins Mango Fest. I got out of the car and felt my feet against the hot sand, and saw the mango stand and thought to myself, “mangoes, here i come… but slowly because the sand is burning my feet!” My […]
We Went to Placencia to Do Nothing at All
It is so easy to ABSOLUTELY do NOTHING at ALL in Placencia and not feel guilty about it. After a few crazy months of work and then visits to the hospital it was totally worth taking at least a couple days to relax on the beach, sway in a hammock and take siestas all day […]
Garifuna Settlement Day in the Heart of Culture Town
On the days leading to November 19th Belize is bustling with energy, drumming, food and the black, white and yellow colors of the Garifuna Flag. Dorian and I decided 2016 was the year to experience Garifuna Settlement Day in Dangriga, the Culture Capital of Belize. We were so determined to immerse ourselves in the culture of […]
Art Festival Along Placencia’s Historical Sidewalk
It was never intended to become anything huge when organizers of the Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival planned the first one; 13 years later the touristic village in the peninsula is fully booked for the weekend of the festivities. The first Sidewalk Art Festival was held in 2003, recognizing local artistic talent and helping to develop […]
Travel and Leisure – Placencia Belize One of Best Places to Travel in 2016
Placencia Village, one of the top tourist destinations in Belize, has just been named as one of Travel and Leisure’s top destinations to travel for the upcoming year. Placencia is listed amongst 51 destinations deemed ‘a must visit’ for 2016. To compile its annual list of the best places to travel in the upcoming year, […]
