Scuba Diving in Belize
The range of diving you can do in Belize, despite its small size, is one reason for its vast popularity, and it can vary depending on whether you are in the north, south, or outer atolls.
Laura Diffendal
Meeting Interesting People From All Over the World in Belize
Kenny Guinn came to live full-time on the tropical island of Ambergris Caye, Belize, five years ago. “I come from Texas, mainly Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. I worked in the printing and graphics industry for many years. But I’ve been coming to these parts since I was 18, and have been smitten with the area and people for many years now...
Beachside Caribbean Real Estate Is Now More Affordable
There’s barely been a better time to look at the beachside real estate market in beautiful Belize. Prices have been dropping for the past year or two, making more homes affordable no matter what your budget, whether you intend to rent or buy.
Now Is the Time for Beach Town Bargains in Belize
The statistics don’t lie—Belize is in a major growth period, and has been for the last two decades. Certainly that growth is happening at a slower pace than in other developing locations. But as someone who has lived here for years, running a successful business in the hospitality industry, I see this as a good thing. So do many other expats I talk to. It’s sustainable growth, not a bubble...
A Profitable Beach Bar Business in a Caribbean Haven
Tricia Koba and her husband, Charlie, have a lifestyle that most only dream about…They live in a beachfront condo with a pool in Ambergris Caye, Belize, where they are just steps away from their successful beachfront bar business.
Is This Belize’s Next Big Expat Hot Spot?
Sittee River has a frozen-in-time feel, nestled next to the welcoming Garifuna community of Hopkins in southern Belize. This sleepy, historically Kriol area has seen a slow but steady increase in the expat population.
A No-Shoes Lifestyle in Low-Key Placencia Village
Placencia Village looks like a postcard. Jauntily colored wooden Caribbean homes, beach bars, and coffee shops abound, and little stores sell wood carvings and Mayan souvenirs. All the while, you can see the Maya Mountains on your right and the sparkling Caribbean Sea on your left.
How to Find a Long-Term Rental Property in Belize
There is a common thread in the conversation that many expats have when they first move to Belize and try to find long-term rentals—it is hard to do.
Our Mansion on the Beach Would Cost Three Times More in the U.S.
Strolling along the water’s edge, Per glimpsed a beautiful white mansion right on the beach and noticed it had a ‘for sale by owner’ sign.
A No-Shoes Lifestyle in Low-Key Placencia Village, Belize
Placencia Village looks like a postcard. Jauntily colored wooden Caribbean homes, beach bars, and coffee shops abound, and little stores sell wood carvings and Mayan souvenirs...