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The Dreamiest Rainforest Resorts in the Caribbean, From Dominica to Belize
The Caribbean is often imagined as a string of sun-drenched beaches — white sand, turquoise water, and endless horizon. And while that version of the Caribbean is very real, it’s only part of the story. Move beyond the shoreline, and the islands...

Did Simone Biles get secret plastic surgery? Gymnast unveils new look on holiday
Simone Biles has sparked speculation she's had a secret breast enlargement after posting a series of snaps from a tropical getaway. The Olympic gymnast, 28 - who recently deleted her X account amid drama with Riley Gaines - unveiled a glaring new...

Simone Biles shares valuable message amid brief luxury vacation in Belize
Simone Biles shared a valuable message with her social media followers amid her brief luxury vacation in Belize. The Olympic champion holds Belizean citizenship through her adoptive mother, Nellie Biles, and considers the country her second home....

U.S Embassy Warns Travelers Of New Vaccination Rule At Popular Cruise Destination
A Central American country with a Caribbean Sea coastline to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south, Honduras is renowned for its remarkably intact Maya ruins and reef-fringed tropical islands. Historically, the Central American nation is...

Serena Williams signals banter with Simone Biles will continue amid gymnast’s vacation with husband Jonathan Owens
Serena Williams reacted after Simone Biles playfully teased her with glimpses of her beach vacation. The American gymnast is currently enjoying a tropical getaway in San Pedro, Belize, with her husband, NFL player Jonathan Owens. Williams and...

Belize Takes the Lead in Regional Tourism
Belize is making history in the world of tourism and it’s not just on the national stage, but across the entire region. Right now, the country holds not one, not two, but three major tourism leadership roles, giving Belize a powerful voice in...

Belize Leads Regional Revival of Maya Legacy Through Cultural Tourism
Belize is taking center stage this week in a powerful regional push to celebrate and protect one of the world’s most iconic civilizations, the Maya. Alongside Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and southern Mexico, Belize is part of the Mundo Maya...

Belize Makes Waves in Ocean Protection, But Is It Enough?
There’s a ripple of excitement in the conservation world, and Belize is right at the center of it. We are making serious strides toward protecting our planet’s oceans. Back in 2019, the country joined a bold global mission to safeguard thirty...

Simone Biles & husband Jonathan Owens spark vacation goals in stunning green swimwear
Image via Instagram/ Simone Biles story Olympic legend Simone Biles appears to be taking a well-earned break—trading flips and routines for turquoise waves and sandy shores. On vacation in San Pedro, Belize, with husband Jonathan Owens, the...
Chester Making Belize's Biggest Bus Terminal Into A Less Savage Space
Adequate and reasonably comfortable seating, that may seem elementary at any public transport hub like a bus terminal. But in the savage landscape of Belizean public transport, a seat usually means a rough wooden bench - and you're lucky if you...
Mundo Maya Group Talks Regional Tourism In Belize
We've been reporting on the Mundo Maya initiative since the early 90's -and this week the organization is in Placencia for the Mundo Maya Exchange. The event is co hosted by the BTB and the BTIA and the idea is now - as ever - to promote cross...

Simone Biles' husband Jonathan Owens reacts after being hilariously called out by gymnast while enjoying shots on their vacation
Simone Biles' husband, Jonathan Owens, reacted as his wife hilariously called out his facial expressions while taking shots in a bar during their vacation. The couple has been enjoying their downtime in San Pedro, a town in Belize, Central...

From Jungle to Sea, These 2 Belize Resorts Deliver Eco-Friendly Adventure
With a graceful pivot, he flicks his tail fin and glides off — a parting gesture and welcome to the tropical wonderland of Belize. I’m here with a small group, three days into a too-short jungle-and-sea adventure in this former British colony,...

CEO Inspects Buses, Flags Major Safety Issues Across Belize
While on his tour, CEO of the Ministry of Transportation, Chester Williams, emphasized that a key component of the transportation system upgrades is the assessment of buses. During on-site inspections, he boarded several buses and identified...

Bears' Jonathan Owens spends beach time with wife Simone Biles after hosting youth football camp
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles are continuing their travel adventures this offseason. The couple, who have already traveled to Switzerland and South Africa this offseason, can now check Belize off their list. After hosting a youth football camp...
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Guesty teams up with vacation rental management company
Short-term rental industry platform Guesty has been certified as the new property management system of choice for Casago, a premier vacation rental property management company and its network or providers. This news comes on the heels of Casago’s...

Northern Belize Communities Reeling After Severe Flooding
Several communities in the north are recovering from significant flood damage after days of heavy rainfall. Some homes were inundated with water and several roads, impassable. Emergency teams were quickly activated to assist those affected,...

Craving Paradise? These Are the 30 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
The 30 Beautiful Beaches in the World Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ah, white sand, crystal clear waters, tropical drink in hand—who doesn't want to be relaxing on a...
Berger United & Ladyville Rising Stars win in BTB U-13 football
Yabra FC’s Tyrone Guy scored 1st goal vs Belize United by William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. June 30, 2025 Ladyville Rising Stars and Berger United enjoyed big wins in Week 9 of the regular season in the Belize Tourism Board’s...

Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...