I've never been very good at going on vacation. I think this is a common malady for us westerners, our pocket Google-boxes give us access to work and home emails even as we sit sipping a rum drink thousands of miles away. Especially working as a trip planner my mind is always buzzing on vacation, trying to remember how long the flight took, …

If you've done any research on Belize you know that part of the appeal is the Mayan ruins tucked deep in the jungles throughout the country. You've probably stumbled across pictures of Tikal (across the border in Guatemala) and Xunantunich, maybe even Lamanai and Cahal Pech. What you might not have seen are pictures depicting the Mayan …

Our itinerary allowed us a few days in the junlge, but in retrospect I wish we had a few more. There is so much to see and do! Tim and I didn't feel up to a 12 hour day to visit Tikal in Guatemala so I has scheduled us for a much shorter excursion to the ruins at Xunantunich. Located just 30 minutes from our lodge, Ka'ana, we figured we …

What an experience, snorkeling in Belize. Though I've snorkeled in the BVIs and both the Caribbean and Pacific sides of Costa Rica, Belize tops my list of favorites. Hol Can Marine Reserve seemed to have a little bit of everything, schools of fish, moray eels, nurse sharks, rays, and an abundance of coral in all different shapes and sizes. The …

Over the course of my stay in Belize I stayed at and/or toured 10 of our partner properties in Belize. Whenever I take a trip I like to visit the hotels that our travelers stay at all the time. Not only is it a great opportunity to spot check the property and rooms itself, but its nice to get that hands on feel for each destination. The excursions …