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Belize Travel News: A New International Airport is Coming

Updated on January 8, 2018

The Belize government is planning to build a new international airport at Ambergris Caye while improving La Isla Bonita’s infrastructure. Prime Minister Dean Barrow said that the government will “redevelop, redesign and expand” the Basil Jones airstrip into a new international airport. The upgrade of the airstrip to an international airport is part of an on-going development that is making travel to, from and within Belize easier for Belize’s ever-growing legion of global fans. Whether from North America, Europe, the UK, Asia or anywhere on the planet, travellers can now spend more time enjoying Belize’s many charms and less time getting to and from them.

Tropic Air, Chaa Creek and Belize Go Global!

Updated on August 28, 2019

We just received the news that Tropic Air, Belize’s friendly local air service, is organising a road show to promote Belize’s many charms to the people of Chile next December, and coming on the heels of Tropic Air’s successful Colombian road show of last June, and following the news that COPA Air is inaugurating a twice-weekly Panama-Belize run December 2015, we can’t help but feel that the country formally known as Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret is now anything but.

25 Celebrities Who Have Vacationed at Belize’s Chaa Creek

Updated on May 8, 2017

If you want to get pampered and treated like royalty in between climbing Maya ruins or exploring the lush jungle of Belize, the Lodge at Chaa Creek is the place for you. Even Prince Harry and Bill Gates think so, as they both stopped by during visits to Belize. We are fortunate to have had the pleasure of hosting many more well known celebrities at Belize top eco-lodge, The Lodge at Chaa Creek.

Guava Limb Café: Belize’s “2015 Restaurant of the Year”

Updated on March 6, 2018

Guava Limb Cafe was awarded as Belize's Restaurant of the Year 2015 by BTB

It’s wonderful to win an accolade such as the Belize Tourism Board’s 2015 Restaurant of the Year at the Annual National Tourism Awards.

Chaa Creek and National Geographic – A Mutual Admiration Society

Updated on May 3, 2016

On March 27, 2015 article’s title, Seven Perfect Days in Belize immediately caught our eye, as Costas Christ of National Geographic Traveler features Chaa Creek on article seven perfect days in Belize.

Grandparents All-Inclusive Belize Summer Vacation Package

Updated on February 28, 2018

The Lodge at Chaa Creek has just announced a special Belize summer vacation package designed to bring grandparents and younger members of the family closer together by sharing adventures and learning new skills together.

Southwest Airlines Prepares For Houston-Belize Route

Updated on May 11, 2016

Southwest Airlines Starts Preparation for its Houston-Belize Route Our always attentive readers will remember a piece we posted late last year that Southwest Airlines is planning … Read more

Belize Tourism 2014: A Very Good Year!

Updated on May 11, 2016

According to Belize Tourism figures, 2014 was “A Very Good Year!” “It Was a Very Good Year…” That Frank Sinatra classic makes a perfect theme song … Read more

Southwest Airlines announces flights to Belize

Updated on October 7, 2015

Southwest Airlines expects to begin flights to Belize City next year as it expands international service. The airline said Thursday that it will fly to Belize from Houston beginning next October…Southwest needs federal government approval for the flights.

New Chicago-To-Belize Flights thanks to United Airlines!

Updated on March 6, 2018

United Airlines will offer new Chicago-to-Belize flights beginning 20 December 2014, they will be adding weekly Saturday flights from Chicago to Belize City, bolstering its current service to Belize from Houston and Newark.

Belize Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations

Updated on September 18, 2025

Garifuna Settlement Day, a national holiday celebrated on the 19th of November each year, is one of the most important days in Belize, and rightfully so.

New Direct Flights from Mexico to Belize: Kudos Tropic Air!

Updated on October 7, 2015

Tropic Air has begun new night-time direct flights from Mexico to Belize offering travellers a new range of options while increasing ease of travel.

Belize hosts US Navy Ship: Anchors Aweigh!

Updated on February 13, 2018

US Navy Ship USNS Spearhead in Belize Belize’s deep water Port of Big Creek down in the Toledo District hosts US Navy Ship; has seen … Read more

Equestrian Holidays may be Belize’s next big thing!

Updated on January 9, 2017

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A new trend in eco-tourism is rapidly growing in popularity – equestrian travel holidays seem to be the Next Big Thing in Belize, according to Natural History Centre manager Brion Young.

Belize’s Big Cats Get a helping Hand as another Belizen Eco-Initiative Takes Off

Updated on January 9, 2017

We’re referring to the recent signing of a memorandum of understanding with 18 nations to create and safeguard a wildlife corridor aimed at preserving one of the world’s most magnificent creatures and a Belizean icon – the jaguar

Belize’s unique New Year’s adventure arrival

Updated on October 7, 2015

So when he pulled into the Princess Marina in Belize on New Year’s day, the average onlooker would be forgiven for thinking this was just another sun-darkened tourist out for a day of fun, and anyone would be hard pressed to believe he crossed the open seas from Havana, Cuba on his little machine.

Year Ends on High Note for Belize Ecotourism

Updated on October 7, 2015

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“The really good news is that people are responding positively to the message and philosophy of ecotourism and responsible travel,”

Chaa Creek and the case for Eco-tourism

Updated on January 9, 2017

The steady rise of eco-tourism as opposed to the more traditional model is just the tip of an iceberg of a rising service industry geared towards satisfying customer demands to “do the right thing”, according to the owner of Belize’s first eco-resort.

Belizean Eco Resort Offers Aaron Paul his own “trip to Belize”

Updated on November 27, 2018

The Lodge at Chaa Creek, a popular Belizean eco resort, said it was happy to see Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul’s tweet that he’s considering taking advantage of an invitation to take a trip to Belize.

Does “Breaking Bad” suggest that Belize is Heaven?

Updated on October 7, 2015

Being at the moment on the other side of the world from the Jewel, we don’t get to see Breaking Bad until the day after most viewers do, so it was with even more than the usual anticipation that we waited for it to air. Yes, we’ll to admit to being totally hooked and agree with most of the world that BB is a truly great creation, works on so many levels, blends high art with pop culture, etc.

Is Belize Becoming the New Honeymoon Hotspot?

Updated on November 27, 2018

“Honeymoons are such an important life event for couples that they’re willing to go that extra bit more to share something extraordinary, and more and more they’re discovering that Belize offers the same level of quality and service that more established destinations do, but at a lower cost.

Gangnam Style Comes to Belize

Updated on May 11, 2016

Popular “Laws of the Jungle” TV show heads to Belize for filming Following our recent post about Belize becoming a filmmakers’ Mecca (19 June 2013) … Read more

New Direct LAX Air Service a Boon for Belize

Updated on May 11, 2016

The recent announcement of direct flights from Los Angeles to Belize has been hailed by Belizean resort owners as a boon for the local tourism industry. According to the Lodge at Chaa Creek’s marketing director Larry Waight, the new service, scheduled to begin December 2013, will encourage more west coast travellers to consider the Caribbean as a viable alternative to destinations like Mexico’s Pacific coast and Hawaii. The direct flights will also make it easier for members of Belize’s large diaspora, many of whom reside in California, to visit family and friends and spend holidays in their country of origin, he added. “It very good news for the entire Belize tourism industry, as it makes a Belize vacation more viable to a larger audience.

Chaa Creek Condemns Recent Belize Mayan Ruin Destruction of Nohmul

Updated on January 9, 2017

Belize Nohmul Mayan Ruin destruction is condemned by popular Belize Eco Lodge Chaa Creek “This is an obscene act that needs to be condemned in … Read more

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Chaa Creek and National Geographic – A Mutual Admiration Society

Grandparents All-Inclusive Belize Summer Vacation Package

Southwest Airlines Prepares For Houston-Belize Route

Belize Tourism 2014: A Very Good Year!

Southwest Airlines announces flights to Belize

New Chicago-To-Belize Flights thanks to United Airlines!

Belize Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations

New Direct Flights from Mexico to Belize: Kudos Tropic Air!

Belize hosts US Navy Ship: Anchors Aweigh!

Equestrian Holidays may be Belize’s next big thing!

Belize’s Big Cats Get a helping Hand as another Belizen Eco-Initiative Takes Off

Belize’s unique New Year’s adventure arrival

Year Ends on High Note for Belize Ecotourism

Chaa Creek and the case for Eco-tourism

Belizean Eco Resort Offers Aaron Paul his own “trip to Belize”

Does “Breaking Bad” suggest that Belize is Heaven?

Is Belize Becoming the New Honeymoon Hotspot?

Gangnam Style Comes to Belize

New Direct LAX Air Service a Boon for Belize

Chaa Creek Condemns Recent Belize Mayan Ruin Destruction of Nohmul

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