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6 of the best Central American journeys

By Nick Van Gruisen on Apr 10, 2014 in Attractions, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Going Out, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Panama, Regions

For those considering Central America for the first time, we offer a handy guide to six of the best Central American journeys. Discover the rainforest canopies of Costa Rica, snow-white beaches of Belize, old colonial towns of Guatemala and much more. Guatemala A breathtakingly beautiful country that is fast becoming one of the most sought-after destinations […]

Top 10 islands in the world

By Paul Johnson on Feb 25, 2014 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Europe, Featured, Florida, Greece, Madagascar, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South America, Thailand, Turks and Caicos, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Popular travel review site TripAdvisor has come out with the results of its annual Travellers’ Choice® awards. Among them are the awards for the best islands in the world. Wonder which ones made the top 10, according to the opionions of TripAdvisor readers? Then read on… 1. Ambergris Caye, Belize Cayes For the second year […]

Top 5 attractions in Belize

By James Mannings on Feb 19, 2014 in Attractions, Belize, Central America, Going Out, Regions

Belize is probably not the number one location on your list of countries you must visit. It should be. Sitting just on the Central American east coast, Belize benefits from Caribbean temperatures and beaches on the Caribbean Sea. More than that it offers a wide range of stunning attractions which tap into the ancient history […]

The 10 most exotic scuba diving destinations in the world

By Pierre Fortier on Jan 30, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Australia, Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Egypt, Europe, Going Out, Iceland, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe, Worldwide

There’s nothing quite like the scuba dive – you glide downward into what just might as well be another world, and in many ways is. You see things that are impossible anywhere else. It’s a passion that has to be lived to be fully understood. Here’s a look at 10 of the top places in […]

Belize, Bonaire and Bulgaria: the 3 hottest travel spots

By John-Christian Moquette on Jan 29, 2014 in Attractions, Belize, Bulgaria, Caribbean, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Going Out, Netherlands Antilles, Regions

Beautiful, blissful and beguiling describe the three hottest vacationing spots that are climbing the charts quickly this year. From diving in Belize, exploring Bulgaria’s quaint villages or even snorkling in Bonaire, we promise your holiday will be one to remember. Be brave in Belize A must for every traveler’s tick list, the Great Blue Hole […]

5 great places for snorkelling and diving in the Western Caribbean

By Michael Wilson on Jan 09, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Belize, Caribbean, Cayman Islands, Central America, Florida, Honduras, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Its Caribbean cruising season and what better time to look at the finest destinations this beautiful region has to offer for underwater exploration. The Caribbean offers some of the most relaxing and indulgent holiday experiences imaginable but when you feel like getting up from your sun lounger and trying something a little more active, the […]

Top 10 luxury country breaks in Central America

By Paul Johnson on Jul 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Costa Rica, Featured, Guatemala, Honduras, Hotels, Nicaragua, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

In Central America there are so many luxuries awaiting your discovery. Here we’ve selected 10 of the best remote luxury escapes to be found across the region, from a boutique hotel in Costa Rica – possibly all too often overlooked by luxury travellers as a budget destination – to a world class resort in Belize, […]

Go cocoa-mad at Belize Chocolate Festival

By Paul Johnson on May 13, 2013 in Belize, Central America, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany

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 […]

The world’s best islands

By Paul Johnson 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

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 – […]

Chaa Creek: beautiful, accessible Belizean nature

By Roni Weiss on Jul 10, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Belize, Central America, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

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 Roni Weiss on Jul 07, 2012 in Accommodation, Belize, Central America, Hotels, Regions, Resorts

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

By Roni Weiss on Jul 04, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Belize, Central America, Hotels, Regions, Speciality Travel

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

By Roni Weiss on Jun 29, 2012 in Accommodation, Bed & Breakfasts, Belize, Central America, Regions

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 […]

Interview with Philip Hamilton-Grierson, Marketing Director at Cox & Kings

By Paul Johnson on May 17, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Belize, Burkina Faso, Celebrities, Central America, Going Out, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Interviews, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South America, Sri Lanka, Travel Miscellany

Philip has worked at Cox & Kings since 1993. Having travelled extensively in South America, Africa and Europe, both before and after University (Edinburgh), he had caught a severe case of the travel bug and he joined the company as a Latin America tour consultant. He was only supposed to be there as a two-week […]

Top 10 places to monkey around

By Paul Johnson on Sep 30, 2010 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Belize, Central America, Europe, Going Out, Honduras, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, North America, Panama, Regions, Resorts, Singapore, Uganda, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Love primates? Here’s another top 10 from Tripadvisor and this time they’re swinging from the treetops with the ‘top 10 places to monkey around’. Here’s the list: 1. Singapore Zoo, Singapore 2. The Jungle Place, Playa del Carmen, Mexico 3. Bodden Tours, Roatan, Honduras 4. Monkey World, Wareham, UK 5. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Ngamba Island, Uganda 6. Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary, Sandakan, Malaysia 7. Gamboa Rainforest […]

The Blue Hole, Belize

By Paul Johnson on Oct 23, 2009 in Adventure Travel, Belize, Central America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos

The Blue Hole is a scuba diver’s paradise off the coast of Belize. If you’re unfamiliar with it, be prepared to be amazed by the video footage below…

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