If you were given a “color psychology test,” what words would come to mind if you were asked about the color black? Do you envision black tie galas, quirky Goths, and fall runway shows, or do dour, funereal images come to mind? According to the U.K.'s Fashion United website, black...
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Short Stay? No Problem. Escape to Belize’s Epicenter of Relaxation
If you sometimes feel as though you’re living your life on Germany’s Autobahn where 100+ mph is a standard speed, you’re not imagining things. Scientists keeping tabs on our fast-paced planet have likened this pace to George Orwell’s revolutionary book Brave New World. Dr. Nigel Barker’s Psychology Today article attempts...
Start Planning A Family Spring Break in Belize
If you’re interested in knowing how and why you dream but haven’t found answers that satisfy you, you may be relieved to learn that despite centuries of investigation, little progress has been made in this topic, say Cleveland Clinic researchers. Scientists have yet to figure out how long dreams last...
Celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day in Hopkins: The Experience of a Lifetime Awaits
While you may be familiar with Germans, Ghanaians, Gambians, Georgians, and Guatemalans, there’s one society you might never have heard of, unless you’ve spent time in Central America. The Garifuna people’s origins are as colorful and exotic as any society you’ll read about, tracing their origins back to Africa, Northeastern...
Exploring the Great Outdoors: A Guide to Adventure Tourism in Belize
As an enthusiastic traveler, you may have noticed an increase in articles about the benefits of adventure tourism. This trend isn’t new. Historians trace its roots back to at least 569 AD when Alboin, King of the Lombards, chronicled his daring climb up Matajur in the Alps. There have been...
Top Airlines Flying to Belize: Your Winter 2024 Travel Guide
One of the most magnificent sights above and below clouds as fall temperatures drop is the mass migration of birds heading south once weather makes their summer homes inhospitable. These birds are no fools; they know that as soon as winter arrives, the availability of insects and other foods diminishes...
Belize Excursions Families Will Love in 2024
Do your youngsters mysteriously sprout halos at the mention of a family vacation? If you’ve noticed this phenomenon, tell them that the destination you have in mind is Belize, a land with underground sacred caves, Howler monkeys that are so loud, kids hear them from 3 miles away, and tell them...
Want to Win a Belize Vacation Giveaway? Take the Advice of a Pro!
Are some people luckier than others? Adam Killick, host of CBC Radio’s Cost of Living podcast, asked the question recently and concluded that winning is more about persistence than it is about luck! He cites an Ontario woman named Elaine Douglas who “wins contests so often she sometimes loses track...
Yes, It’s Possible To Take A Relaxing Vacation In Belize. Here’s How.
This fact could blow your mind: Some people find it impossible to relax. Scientists writing for Psychology Today magazine searched the word relax on Google and found 362,000,000 responses. Upon further investigation, this truth emerged: Some people can’t relax because they stress too much about it. In fact, some of...
Hopkins Belize: The Epicenter of Relaxing and Local Culture This Fall
Wikipedia and TripAdvisor don’t always agree when describing destinations, but on the topic of Hopkins, Belize, the authentic village known for its laid-back vibe and vibrant Garifuna populace, there is consensus. This haven in the Stann Creek District is the place to be if you want to see, taste, experience,...