…with Marketing Manager, Laura In the latest instalment of the popular Our Routes series, our marketing manager Laura Radford tells us about the super relaxing side of Belize’s many charms, from its golden beaches to the aquatic wonders of the dazzling reef wildlife. YOUR MAIN DESTINATIONS? Belize – Hopkins, Placencia, Caye Caulker, San Pedro/Ambergris Caye. HOW DID YOU GET THERE? I flew with BA to Miami, and then American Airlines from Miami direct to Belize City. FIRST TIME OR REPEAT TRIP? This was my first time visiting Belize. I’ve always been a little bit fascinated by this small Caribbean, English-speaking nation, in the heart of Central America, since I watched Levison Wood Walking the Americas. FAVOURITE LOCATION? My visit very much focused on the reefs & cayes of which Belize is so famous. I really liked the laid-back atmosphere and vibe of Caye Caulker, and the opportunities for lots of…
The Latin Routes team takes you through the sites of the mystical Maya empire The Maya civilisation was one of the most influential Mesoamerican cultures, and their territory spanned present-day Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador. The Mayas had the only known fully developed written language in pre-Columbian America and constructed fascinating stepped pyramids and palaces built for Maya rulers. Though the Maya southern lowlands declined around the 9th century and were abandoned for reasons still debated among scholars, the Northern Maya cities continued to flourish until the Spanish conquest in 1520. Their legacy remains strong in the cultural heritage of Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico, where Maya roots and influence can be admired in these regions’ architecture, art, and traditions. Many of our travel experts were lucky enough to have visited this incredible part of the world, taking in centuries of history and taking on big climbs to the…
…with Senior Product Manager, Cat In the latest instalment of the popular Our Routes series, our senior product manager Cat Davies explains how her trip to this Caribbean gem included an all-time highlight in travel after discovering Belize’s Great Blue Hole, plus what other wonders await those lucky enough to take a trip to this magical country. YOUR MAIN DESTINATIONS? San Ignacio/Cayo District, Placencia, Ambergris Caye. HOW DID YOU GET THERE? I flew with United Airlines via Houston – an overnight stay on the outbound journey is usually necessary but the timings work very well with an early morning flight to Belize City the following day, so no time is really lost from the itinerary in Belize. Sleeping in a proper bed also actually means you are already starting to adjust to a new body clock, and you arrive in Belize feeling much more refreshed! FIRST TIME OR REPEAT TRIP?…
