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The Island Life - Belize

At St. George's Caye Resort, we are devout lovers of the island and the magic of this slice of paradise. With diving, adventure, relaxation, and romance of the island, who wouldn't want to make this secluded island paradise their home away from home? Follow our blog and live the island life through pictures painted with words and delicious imagery of country and seaside. 

"Easy Peasy" Off to Belize!

Considering locations for your summer vacations? Belize is an easier destination than some may think! Traveling internationally can be intimidating- especially if it's your first time traveling outside of your home country. A trip to Belize is surprisingly easy- especially if you're traveling from inside the United States. In fact, you could swing ...

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12 Things To Do in Belize When You're Not Diving

Belize is quickly becoming an popular tourist destination due to it's endless summer weather, friendly locals,  ease of travel from the United States, and the fantastic variety of land activities and watersports- especially the scuba diving and snorkeling! 

Divers choose Belize because it's home to the second largest barrier reef and bucket-list dive sites such as Lighthouse Reef, Turneffe, Great Blue Hole, and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The diving here is out of this world!

But even the most avid diver needs surface time. Belize is full of places to explore and see, but there are also plenty of places to relax when you need a little downtime. So, what else is there to do in Belize besides diving?  We've compiled a list for you!

1. Visit Lamanai Maya ruins. This site, situated along the New River Lagoon, features monumental architecture of temples and palaces dating from the Classic and Pre-Classic Periods.

2. Relax with a hot stone massage at our island spa. The deep penetrating heat of the stones will melt your tension away. 

3. Whiz through the jungle canopy on a zip-line tour.  Zip past a stunning display of tropical flora and fauna. Daring participants will rappel to the rainforest floor from the final platform for a thrilling one-of-a-kind jungle adventure.

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Make St. George's Caye Your Excuse - To Relax

Have you ever noticed that after some vacations... you need another vacation just to decompress? We heard recently from a perspective guest who was shocked at our difference or the uniqe quality of St. George's Caye Resort. She said, "I travel all the time and I have not really found a place where our goal could be to do nothing. That sounds so ref...

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Your "Unbelizable" Girls Getaway!

Every lady needs a girl's weekend. With how crazy life is, quality time with friends doesn't happen as often as we'd like. Time with friends is essential for the soul just like sunshine, rest, and laughter. This time is scientifically proven to be good for you so grab your gals and pencil it in!  Getting away with the girls is fun, but did you...

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The Gift of Experience Comes in a Beautiful Package

Take a second and think back to around this time last year. You were likely prepping for holiday time, anticipating parties and togetherness with family, food and friends.  The mood was hustle and bustle to shop and not let anything go un-perfected for the upcoming holidays. And so it goes again this year... Year after year the ...

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The Skies are Bigger in Belize

When it's time for a dose of perspective, just look at the night sky. They say the skies are bigger in Belize. Whether it's day or night, the skyline view from the island feels epic in proportion. We are honored to witness this amazing thing that happens when guests come away; they seem to transform. Whether it's through the experience that they ha...

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Go on Holiday for the Holidays - In Belize!

For many, plans of a garland dressed table and candle light meal are awaiting them during the holiday season. This all takes a lot of planning and work. If you want to change it up this year and be served during the season, please come and see us! Or, extend your holidays and take a trip before or after your family festivities! The holidays are som...

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Top Reasons Divers Love St. George’s Caye Resort

Belize is one of the world's best places to explore the magical underwater world of the Caribbean Sea. It's home to the world's second-longest barrier reef, The Belize Barrier Reef and three of only four true coral atolls in the western hemisphere. Not to mention, it's also home to the most recognizable and UNESCO diving site, Great Blue Hole. It's...

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Unbelizeable Birding in Belize

Did you know Belize is a favorite Central American birding spot? Because of our ideal climate, as many as 600 different species of birds have been recorded throughout the country! Around 80% of the birds in Belize are here year-round, while the other 20% migrate from North America between January and April to escape the harsh winter, or South Ameri...

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Getting to St. George's Caye & Weather Q&A

This series of articles is meant to make you the expert on everything Belize. We will have three short blogs to give you the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Feel free to message us with more questions at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have more beautiful details you would like to know. When booking an inte...

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Top 4 Ways to Avoid Crowds During your Belize Vacation

In March of 2019, 100 million people responding to a AAA survey said they were traveling this year, the majority in fall and winter. If you're finding this year that there's a little too much togetherness — we mean with your fellow travelers, we have a couple of ideas for keeping the crowds at bay this fall and winter! Travel during Belize's "...

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Perfect Pairings - Belize Style

We recently wrote about five foodie finds that you can't go without on your next trip to Belize! Well, what Caribbean vacation is complete without some tropical refreshments to pair with your fare? Whether you want a cocktail or a cool virgin drink, we can make these absolutely delicious either way, and now you have the recipe for sweet succes...

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"Prana" - Wellness in Paradise

If you have seen the word "Prana" and wondered what it meant, it is essentially "life force". Found through meditation and exercises like yoga and martial arts, this practice incorporates natural movements to rejuvenate the body and soul. The benefits of practicing this and other types of wellness in nature are unending. Scientific studies indicate...

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Rest a Little Easier - 10 Tips for Planning the Perfect Trip to Belize

If you're planning a trip to Belize, chances are good that you've been wowed by the landscape, the opportunity to experience the pristine coral reef system, and of course, the welcoming locals. The excitement is mounting and you're ready to book your tropical Belize vacation. Read on for our insider planning tips and rest easier once...

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Where is Belize Anyway?

Are you anticipating planning your next getaway? You literally have a world of options. We are, of course partial to our little cultural and ecological gem but we love hearing of our guest's other worldly travels. For those of you who hear the word "Belize" and wonder where is that anyway, we want to give you lots of fun details about our small but...

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#EarthDay at St. George's Caye

In an era of heightened awareness for sustainability and care for the earth, Earth Day means many things to many people. Here, in Belize, the celebration of Earth Day is a reminder of how fragile our planet is, but also how taking care of our immediate space will greatly impact the rest of the world. The things that can positively or negatively aff...

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Thirsty Thursday - Island Style

 Happy Thirsty Thursday from the island! It's a beautiful day to spend an afternoon taking in the Caribbean views and ocean breezes while lying in one of our hammocks with a cocktail or ice cold, freshly squeezed juice in hand. No matter your beverage of choice, we have a little something for everyone! At St. Georges, supporting the local econ...

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Invent Your Adventure! - Top 5 Activities Without Leaving the Island!

What type of traveler are you? Do you enjoy a vacation full of adventure, or something a bit more relaxing? Maybe you want the best of both worlds and do a little of each. No matter what type of travel is your favorite, we've got you covered here at St. George's Caye! In addition to our off-site Belize adventures, we offer many activities on-site f...

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Be Good to Yourself 2019

Most people know that the top New Year's resolutions made are for better health and balance of responsibilities with time to enjoy the important things.  When thinking of health, many will run out and join the gym or pick up the latest Pilates video series with hopes of refining their body. What are other things that effect this...

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National Geographic to Rank Belize in Top 2019 Destinations

​It is worth noting, especially after appearing on multiple winning lists, Belize is topping the charts as a must-do destination in 2019. The one and only National Geographic, just ranked Belize in the top most EXCITING of destinations of 2019. The legendary travel guide publisher, Lonely Planet also published their post of the Top 10 Recommen...

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