Category: Central America

10 of the most popular travel videos of all time

10 of the most popular travel videos of all time

By on Jun 05, 2013 in Australia, Canada, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, Featured, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 4288 times

Here we’ve compiled a round-up of 10 of the most popular official tourist board videos to be found on YouTube.  We won’t claim to have identified them all, but hopefully we’ve picked out most of them. If you know of others, please let us know in the comments and perhaps we can do a follow-up [...]

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

10 of the world’s most baby friendly luxury hotels

By on May 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Antigua and Barbuda, Asia, California, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, Europe, Family Travel, France, Hotels, Mexico, New York, North America, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide, Wyoming   - Read 2995 times

Even the newest members of the family can enjoy the art of fine travel in exotic locations. Baby can enjoy such pleasures as freshly prepared organic baby food, plush crib linens, Maclaren strollers and GUND teddy bears. Mom and Dad will appreciate diaper services, bottle warmers, childproof kits and even a personal butler to help [...]

5 beautiful hot springs from around the world

5 beautiful hot springs from around the world

By on May 23, 2013 in Attractions, Central America, Colorado, Costa Rica, Europe, France, Going Out, Greece, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA, Videos, Western Europe   - Read 3001 times

Picture this: a cool summer evening, starry sky, achy feet from a long day of sightseeing and the buzzing feeling of a holiday high. A nighttime swim in an ordinary pool just isn’t cutting it for you, so why not go for something a little more au naturel? Uncover the secrets of a luxurious hot [...]

Go cocoa-mad at Belize Chocolate Festival

Go cocoa-mad at Belize Chocolate Festival

By on May 13, 2013 in Belize, Central America, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1333 times

Chocolate lovers can enjoy three days of sheer indulgence at the “Chocolate Festival of Belize” from 24th to 26th May 2013 in the Toledo District, the chocolate mecca of Belize. This annual event reflects Belize’s rooted history in cacao production, dating back to the times of the Maya, and includes a full programme of fun [...]

3 luxury holidays where you can make a difference

3 luxury holidays where you can make a difference

By on Apr 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, India, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 2993 times

Some of the most fulfilling and enriching experiences that we can have in our lives are when we help others, the environment or species which share the earth with us. Here are three luxury holidays where you can make a difference and you can enjoy experiences that will touch your heart. Baby sea turtle rescue [...]

11 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World

11 new additions to Small Luxury Hotels of the World

By on Mar 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, China, Europe, Greece, Hotels, India, New York, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 4083 times

From chic city hotels to secluded wilderness lodges, Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH) has an unrivalled portfolio of some of the world’s finest independent hotels. An expert team from the luxury hotel brand has been searching the world over and seeking out the best-kept secrets in luxury accommodation, and so far this year [...]

The world’s best islands

The world’s best islands

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Europe, Greece, Madagascar, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South America, Thailand, US Virgin Islands, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 5960 times

Remember National Geographic’s top 10 islands to visit last October? It caused quite a stir as there were some that made the list that you perhaps wouldn’t expect. Now Tripadvisor has produced a similar top 10 islands list, and interestingly not a single island makes both lists! I’m not sure what this tells us – [...]

A luxury vacation in the rainforest

A luxury vacation in the rainforest

By on Feb 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals   - Read 5451 times

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the tropical rainforest? Maybe you picture an exercise in ‘roughing it’ – trudging through the steamy jungle, fending off voracious mosquitoes, drinking boiled water out of metal canteens, sleeping uncomfortably in hot, humid conditions, and all the while keeping an ear [...]

Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

Top 10 life-changing travel experiences

By on Feb 22, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Guatemala, India, Kenya, Myanmar, Nepal, Norway, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Russia, Rwanda, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe   - Read 14545 times

Sick of the humdrum tourist destinations? Online travel agency ZUJI.com.au has searched the globe to come up with a list of the top 10 life-changing travel experiences, guaranteed to give you a new appreciation for planet Earth (and bragging rights).  So, without further ado, here’s the list: Admire the Mayan ruins of Tikal, Guatemala Once [...]

Luxury – a gourmet taste of nature

Luxury – a gourmet taste of nature

By on Jan 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions, Resorts   - Read 4626 times

Luxury.  What is it really?  To most traveling on a vacation and staying in a finely appointed villa or Presidential Suite in a resort, it calls to mind high count Egyptian cotton sheets on a sumptuous bed within an expansive room, replete with amenities that leave nothing to be desired.  Or, maybe being able to [...]

5 luxury wellness holidays from around the world

5 luxury wellness holidays from around the world

By on Jan 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Central America, Costa Rica, Europe, India, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Resorts, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe   - Read 5778 times

Have you ever felt yourself feeling exhausted after returning from a vacation? It could be due to post-vacation blues and facing the daily grind or perhaps, that holiday was really just a benefit for the kids. Often times, jam-packed itineraries also leaves us feeling worn out and in need of yet another holiday. To ensure [...]

The 4 best tour guides in the world?

The 4 best tour guides in the world?

By on Oct 08, 2012 in Adventure Travel, Alaska, Asia, Central America, Guatemala, India, Magazines, Myanmar, Nepal, North America, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA   - Read 4005 times

Wanderlust magazine, the bible for independent-minded travellers, has announced the four winners in its annual World Guide Awards, which honour the very best tour leaders from across the globe. In a ceremony at London’s Royal Geographical Society, Italian Luca Alfatti from Dragoman, Burmese Nyi Nyi ‘Frankie’ Naing who guides for Panoramic Journeys, G Adventures guide [...]

Chaa Creek: beautiful, accessible Belizean nature

Chaa Creek: beautiful, accessible Belizean nature

By on Jul 10, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Belize, Central America, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 887 times

Chaa Creek is a well-known commodity in Belizean tourism, due to their dedication to sustainable tourism. They’ve received recognition from Green Globe, Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, Travel & Leisure, and many more respectable institutions. Last year, Chaa Creek was awarded the Hotel of the Year award from the Belize Tourism Board. Chaa Creek gets its name [...]

Hidden Valley Inn – a Belizean paradise

By on Jul 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Hotels, Regions, Resorts   - Read 502 times

Hidden Valley Inn is what I imagine a resort in Heaven is like. There’s a reason that celebrities and other people who desire privacy find their way to Hidden Valley. Many of the other properties in the area are in the triple-digit range of acreage. Hidden Valley sits on 7,200 acres. They have the tallest [...]

The central appeal of San Ignacio Resort Hotel

The central appeal of San Ignacio Resort Hotel

By on Jul 04, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Belize, Central America, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 601 times

While many of the resorts I stayed at in the Cayo District of Belize are miles away from anything, San Ignacio Resort Hotel is right in the town of San Ignacio. The resort has been around since 1976 and is prestigious enough to have hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 1994. You can use San Ignacio [...]

Mystic River Resort – a jungle B&B in Belize

Mystic River Resort – a jungle B&B in Belize

By on Jun 29, 2012 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Belize, Central America, Regions   - Read 1229 times

Mystic River Resort proves that you can have an expansive property without losing the feel of a B&B. The owners, Tom & Nadege, are active in every aspect of the experience, desiring to know as much as possible about their guests before they arrive to provide as personalized a stay as possible. They make every [...]

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