Learn to Love the Things you Hate about Life in Belize

July 9th, 2009 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Gossip, Belize - News, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Learn to Love the Things you Hate about Life in Belize

As with any country there are things that we love about Belize and things that we hate. At the end of the day, the good usually outweighs the bad, and that is why so many of us decide to stick it out here in our little patch of paradise.

One of the most frustrating things can be not being able to find the exact product you want, or not being able to get something you really crave from back home. Most stores stock some imported goods, but the selections can be extremely lacking in smaller towns. The solution: fall in love with the products of Belize! You won’t find fruit this good back in Montana!

The weather, which is one Read more

Canadians and Europeans Find Relocation Hot-spot in Belize

October 31st, 2008 | Belize - News, Belize - Relocation | No Comments »

Belize is seeing a major influx of foreigners, only most are not coming from the United States. Thanks to the rising values of the Canadian dollar and the euro, Belize is seeing a lot more “international” traffic.

(The Belizean currency is tied to the U.S. dollar, at a rate of two Belizean dollars to one U.S. dollar.)

It’s not hard to see why investors are turning to Belize: the country enjoys a stable economy, is English-speaking, and has better prices than the Bahamas!

Increased interest means increased prices; the cost of real estate is on the rise in Belize. However, there are still plenty of bargains to be had, and the expected continual increase of property Read more

Obama or McCain – Which is Better for Belize?

October 27th, 2008 | Belize - News | No Comments »

In a recent “From the Publisher” article on Amandala Online, the author, Evan X, discusses what electing a black president in the United States, Barack Obama, would mean for Belize.

He says:

In Belize, we are going to go crazy if Barack wins. So then, do you believe Obama would support us against Guatemala? As president of the United States, he could not afford to side with us. For Barack to reach as far as he has, the power structure had to know that he was not “black conscious,” so to speak.

Evan X. feels that an Obama victory would not only be a good thing for America and Belize, it would be Read more

September Celebrations in Belize

September 8th, 2008 | Belize - Culture, Belize - Must See or Do, Belize - News | No Comments »

September is an exciting month in Belize. Two of the most important national holidays, the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day and Independence Day fall in the month of September, on the 10th and 21st respectively.

Belizeans celebrate these days in different ways throughout the country, but in every city you will find people gathering at public venues to be entertained and educated about the history of these celebrations. In reality, the whole month of September is celebrated; Belize tradition dictates that celebrations begin at the start of the month with the Carnival Parade (which was last Saturday, September 6th) and extend until Independence Day.

Every year there are tons of live concerts as well as other Read more

Listen to Belize Radio Online

August 29th, 2008 | Belize - Gringo Favorite, Belize - News | No Comments »

LoveFM, KREM FM, Positive Vibes, Wave Radio and Integrity Radio, all your favorite radio stations from Belize can now be enjoyed anywhere in the world thanks to live audio streaming over the internet. All you have to do is visit Belizeans.com and you will be well on your way to enjoying the best of Belizean radio.

Also available are on demand videos from Belize’s channel 7, keeping you up to date with the most important news from Belize.

Sometimes there is nothing more smoothing that bringing a little bit of that Central American Belize charm back home with you, by means of Belize’s best radio stations.

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Best Time to Visit Belize

August 19th, 2008 | Belize - News, Belize - Relocation, Belize - Tourist Trap, Belize - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The busiest season for tourists in Belize runs from November to May, with December to April marking the dry season. During this time of year the amount of rainfall is less than in the summer months, although still common. Temperatures are also cooler, and due to the fact that it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, many decide to visit Belize during this time.

The most extreme months are February and March on the dry end, and April in May on the hot end. Coastal towns see an average temperature of 70 to 80 degrees during the dry season, but heat up to the 90s in April and May.

June to December are marked by hot Read more

Phoning Home from Belize

August 15th, 2008 | Belize - News, Belize - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Vacationers in Belize may find it most convenient to call home if from a Webphone in an internet cafe, because they are easy to find and inexpensive. However, if because of the nature of your travels you need a cell phone there are a few options you can choose from.

First, you can stop by the Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) at the international airport near the rental car section and rent a cell, for about BZ $10 per day. If your personal cell phone is on the GSM 1900 digital system then you can have a new SIM chip installed at any BTL office for BZ $50 and use your own cell. If you aren’t on the GSM Read more

Explore Laughing Bird Caye National Park

August 12th, 2008 | Belize - Adventure, Belize - Family Friendly, Belize - Must See or Do, Belize - News | No Comments »

The Belize government together with the National Tourism board are working together to protect Belize’s natural beauty and regulate how it is enjoyed by visitors, thus preserving the natural ecosystem in Belize. To that end many areas of the country are being set aside as National Parks, one of which is Laughing Bird Caye.

Located thirteen miles southeast of Placencia Village in the Stann Creek District, Laughing Bird Caye gets its name from the large number of laughing gulls that once lived there. Sadly, because of increases in human presence, a great majority of the birds have left the island. Now the government has put restrictions on the area.

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Retiring in Belize – What you need to know.

August 4th, 2008 | Belize - Business, Belize - News, Belize - Relocation | No Comments »

Belize offers a Qualified Retired Person Status for those wishing to retire in Belize. Despite it attracting a lot of attention, there are a number of requirements that can be a little bit tough to meet. Anyone over the age of 45 from anywhere in the world can apply for the program, and they can include their dependents.

The tough part comes when you factor in the income requirement of US$2000/month. If you can prove the income from investments or pensions the program is actually quite attractive. It offers official residency and tax-free entry of your household goods, a car, boat, and if you’ve got one, an airplane. Other tax exemptions are also available.

With all Read more

Belize Tourism Expo

July 21st, 2008 | Belize - Business, Belize - News, Belize - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

The Belize Tourism Industry Association is at it again with another Belize Tourism Expo (BETEX). BETEX, which will be held from July 30 – August 4, 2008, is an opportunity for international travel trade professionals to get together with Belize-based suppliers, and the press in order to learn more about Belize and experience different aspects of the country first hand. By means of these personal encounters and hands-on education travel agents and wholesalers can be in a better position to manage their business.

During the five day event, four days will be spent partaking in countrywide expeditions, with 10 different itinerary options being offered. In addition a number of cultural shows and social functions are planned which will Read more

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