Archive for 'Tourism'
Bill Gates Family Vacationing in Belize
Posted on 11. Apr, 2012 by Brunette.
US billionaire, Bill Gates, the second richest man in the world, and his wife Melinda along with other family members are vacationing in the Jewel. News that his yacht was moored nearby sent the residents of the island speculating whether the Gates would drop in to enjoy the island’s charm. Gates arrived this morning on [...]
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US News – Belize a Top Retirement Spot in 2012
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by Brunette.
Belize has been in the travel headlines countless times recently for everything from the upcoming end of the Maya Calendar on December 21, 2012 to the high-profile royal visit from Prince Harry earlier this month. Now, US News: Money has included Belize in on a round-up list of the top places to retire in the [...]
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Belizeans Vote Against Offshore Oil Drilling
Posted on 07. Mar, 2012 by Brunette.
The message could not be any clearer; Belizeans do not want Offshore Drilling in the country. This has been proven with the outcome of the People’s Referendum that asked the voting populace of Belize if they agreed with Offshore Drilling in the country. The voting took place on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Results from the [...]
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Belize 2011 – Celebrating Notable Tourism Growth
Posted on 22. Feb, 2012 by Brunette.
Belize is reporting “a resurgence of tourism inflows” for the year 2011, with overnight tourist arrivals increasing 3.4%, but cruise tourist arrivals dropping 4.8% over 2010 figures. Still cruise tourism saw a record month last November, with 92,416 passengers visiting Belize, according to official data. The highlight is the overall outturn for the 4th quarter [...]
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Ambergris Caye Continues to Hypnotize Tourists
Posted on 16. Feb, 2012 by Kent Payne.
The quaint island of Ambergris Caye continues to hypnotize tourists, both casual and longer term visitors. The background of this island began with pirates and displaced settlers (Baymen), and now attracts people from all over the world looking for a different lifestyle. While some come to start new lives…new businesses…new location…new activities, many just come [...]