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2019 Caye Caulker Lobster Festival - June 28th, 12:00 am
April and May can be some pretty great months to visit Belize. The Spring Break rush has started to thin out. The peak airline prices of December and US Presidents’ Week are starting to come down a bit. And the wetter season hasn’t started yet so the average day is rain-free and warm. On theKeep reading »
I can’t think of a better place to be: Belize in February It’s hard to pick the best time or the busiest month in Belize…and while Christmas week may be the busiest single week of the year, February may be the busiest in terms of a month of solid events and visitors. Belize is FebruaryKeep reading »
Why Belize in January? If you are looking to get away from cold weather, Belize in January is perfect. In fact, for sun, a light breeze and slightly cooler nights (think high 70s F), the first few months in Belize are IDEAL. January through April generally promises the best weather – and it also meansKeep reading »
The answers in order. YES! There ARE SEASONS! Precisely? That’s a toughie – more than that, it would be a super power. But there are some websites that can help with short term predictions and for those longer term? Let me give you the general overview of our seasons. But first… People who visitKeep reading »
The thunder is rumbling this morning and I’ve received quite a few questions over the last week about The Rainy Season. So here is some information… It has many names – the low season, the off season, hurricane season but around here on Ambergris Caye, it’s generally called the rainy season. August, September, October, often intoKeep reading »
September celebrations are over. Sigh. And it is officially FALL – or so says the calendar. September, October and November are typically the “low season” in Belize. It’s hurricane season. I understand. Everyone is getting back to school, summer is over and it’s time to buckle down… It may seem like an odd time toKeep reading »
Good grief! Is it possible to have a parade hangover? No, no. I didn’t down rum punch and Belikin, only water but the heat! The amazing energy! THE HEAT! 2016’s San Pedro Jump Up Parade for Belize’s 35th Year of Independence may not have been the longest ever but it was fantastic. And I tookKeep reading »
I hope it helps because I get quite a few questions about Belize in the summer. How is it? Does it rain all the time? Are there one zillion bugs? Is everything closed? Will I be the only one on the island? Is Belize worth visiting in the summer? THE ANSWER IS YES. Yes, yes,Keep reading »
I was just reading an article talking about Caribbean vacation destinations and it states: Another major problem…is that the islands mostly offer the same thing, so they simply take tourists from one another. Today the Cayman Islands is a hot destination, siphoning off high-end tourists from Barbados and Bahamas. And tourists travelling on a budget (my category) oftenKeep reading »
June 20th was the first official day of summer – the longest day of the year. Here in Belize, the HOT season tends to start a bit earlier. *Stats at the end of the post All weather data talk aside, it’s SUMMER! The kids are out of school which means you’ll find many of them playingKeep reading »
UPDATED FOR 2016: It seems like festivals and holidays come in rapid fire in Belize and that is because…they do. And rather than just continuing to wing it…I thought I’d put together a comprehensive list because 1. I need to make sure I attend each and every one at least one time in my life andKeep reading »
I am no Scrooge – I’m a pretty big fan of Christmas no matter where I am. I have now lived in Belize for over 8 years – and have spent each Christmas here on Ambergris Caye. I also spent the 33 previous Christmas seasons in the US…New Jersey to be exact. And while IKeep reading »
This past week…I wasn’t sure if it was just me. I saw tourists. Lots of them. More people unloading at Tropic Air, more golf carts filled with visitors and town just felt like it was hopping. But…it’s early November? A time of year that’s just…quiet. Usually super quiet. Could it be true? Sure the weather onKeep reading »
Google, I asked, what makes for a beautiful sunset? All this week in San Pedro (from my perspective) and across Belize (as shown on Instagram), the sunsets in particular have been absolutely gorgeous. Humidity (which I look up about 8 times a day here)? Clouds? Storms? Well…yes. And more. According to this National Geographic article,Keep reading »
October is the slowest of the slow season. The heart of the hurricane season. But I’ve said it many times…if you can find a cheap ticket (or even if you can’t), October is a fantastic time to visit. Here are some of the things I did this October. A recap just in case you missedKeep reading »
I have nothing of great interest to tell you this morning. But I’ve got this- after a few days of clouds and general greyness, the sun is out, the water is sparkling and it’s a beautiful day. I am also weekend-sitting my friend’s dog Maxie. A perfect morning to take a walk south. OneKeep reading »
September is my favorite month of the year. Yes it’s hot and the official heart of the hurricane season but it’s also the month that the country comes alive for September celebrations. The two big independence day holidays are celebrated – September 10th honors the Battle of St. George’s Caye and September 21st, Belize’sKeep reading »
I love the month of September in Belize. LOVE IT. September 21st in San Pedro is the culmination of the good times…the big JUMP UP parade. This year’s was as fun as ever. I can’t get enough…lucky for me? The parade circled around twice where I was stationed. Let’s just get right into all ofKeep reading »
I have written about why I think you should be here for Independence Day, September 21st, in Belize before. But I think visiting Belize in September is a decision your won’t regret. I know that it is tough. The kids are easing back into school, the weather is still summery so maybe you aren’t longingKeep reading »
So I am a few days late (let’s make that a week) but these monthly posts remain some of my most popular. Allow me to update it for February. There are some things that appeared in earlier months but there are some good reasons that make February different.THE BACHELOR: This IQ Point drainingly awesome showKeep reading »
