Archive for the ‘Belize’ Category

Prince Harry’s First Stop on His Inaugural Royal Visit – BELIZE

WHAT: Prince Harry visits Belize on March 2nd and 3rd as part of his inaugural Royal visit on Behalf of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee WHEN/WHERE: Belize – March 2 – 3, 2012 During Prince Harry’s first official Royal Visit on behalf of The Queen, he will explore many natural wonders and extraordinary experiences during his [...]

March 3, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Francis Ford Coppola’s Award-Winning Belizean Resorts Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn Reinforce Their Commitment to Ecotourism and Sustainable Travel

NAPA, Calif. (June, 2011) – Francis Ford Coppola’s famed resorts in Belize, Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn, have formalized two strategic alliances that further the company’s commitment and dedication to fostering best practices in ecotourism and sustainable travel. Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn have joined the Sustainable Tourism Program led by the Rainforest Alliance, the [...]

June 30, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Belize Tourism Board Launches New Culinary Website called SavorBelize

Belize City, Belize – June, 2011 — The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announces a new interactive culinary website geared towards providing travelers with a comprehensive guide on Belize’s unique cuisine and restaurants located throughout the country. Cleverly named SavorBelize, this website unveils a treasure of tastes, events, traditions and specialty styles dictated by Belize’s more [...]

June 24, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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SavorBelize Honors Chocolate Producers from Belize and Cacao Farmers at 5th Annual Toledo Cacao Festival

Belize City, Belize – May, 2011 – Known to Mayas in 1000 B.C. as “food of the gods,” Belize’s rich chocolate has emerged as an irresistible treat for international travelers, and it has become a solid contributor to the country’s economy. This past weekend, Belize dedicated the launch of its new culinary campaign, SavorBelize, to [...]

May 27, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Belize Offers Relief from ‘Snowpocalypse 2011′ Cabin Fever – Tropical Escapes for Travelers Cooped Up From Record-Breaking Snowfall

Belize City, Belize – February, 2011 – Americans struck with extreme cabin fever from “Snowpocalypse 2011” – the record-breaking February storm that buried at least 30 states – are brushing off their winter blues and turning to tropical getaways in Belize for fun, sun and zero snow to ease their symptoms. In addition to a [...]

February 24, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Belize Tourism Board Announces New Fort George Tourism Zone For International Travelers

The Belize Tourism Board is pleased to announce the official launch of a newly established Fort George Tourism Zone (FGTZ) in Belize City. Unveiled in December 2010, the FGTZ is located within city limits outside of the privately owned cruise port village, and the Zone is geared toward providing a more tourist friendly area for [...]

January 6, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Belize It Or Not: Top Events in Belize for 2011 – Highlights of Special Events, Celebrations, Races, Festivals for the New Year

Belize City, Belize – January, 2011 – Travelers planning a trip to Belize in 2011 are in store for an un-Belize-able experience with a line-up of unique adventure, cultural and culinary celebrations sure to transform any trip into a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. With an array of special events scheduled throughout the year, families, couples and groups [...]

January 3, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Belize Maya prepare for 2012 Celebrations

Belize City, Belize—September, 2010— Belize’s Maya are not the only members of the population who are awaiting the winter solstice of 2012 – the entire country is gearing up for a year of reflection, renewal and celebration. “Imagine a New Year’s party that comes only once every 52,000 years, and you’ll get an idea of what [...]

September 6, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Dates And Activities Announced For Annual Toledo Cacao Festival (and yes! That means Chocolate!)

Dates and Activities Announced for Annual Toledo Cacao Festival Chocolate lovers and culinary enthusiasts alike cannot miss the Annual Toledo Cacao Festival from May 21-23, 2010 in Punta Gorda, which celebrates the history and production of chocolate in the Toledo District. This year’s activities include chocolate tasting, live Marimba music and the Miss Teen Toledo [...]

March 8, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize

Why Belize is the perfect retreat for families, and can make kids smarter

Belize City, Belize – February, 2010 – While summer vacations are known for being a great opportunity for families to bond, a recent study by the U.S. Department of Education shows that a family summer getaway can actually make kids smarter, too. In fact, according to the study, kids who went on a vacation scored [...]

March 1, 2010 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Belize