5 dangerous cruise ports travelers should research before booking excursions

5 dangerous cruise ports travelers should research before booking excursions

Cruising to tropical destinations may sound carefree and a bucket-list best, but some of the most popular ports come with safety concerns travelers should not ignore, industry experts say. Passengers need to understand local risks before leaving the ship, especially in destinations with higher crime rates or active government warnings, experts say. A recent podcast, “The Travel … Read more

Take it Belize-y: This island resort is the most private in the Caribbean

Take it Belize-y: This island resort is the most private in the Caribbean

Sometimes you want to go where nobody knows your name, and a tiny private island where you can stay incognito for a while might be just what’s called for.  Enter Cayo Espanto: Not even a speck on the map, this exclusive, all-inclusive resort sits 3 miles off the coast of San Pedro, on the peninsula of Belize.  … Read more

Trash found at bottom of untouched water in huge ocean hole: ‘Starkest reminder of the danger of climate change’

Trash found at bottom of untouched water in huge ocean hole: ‘Starkest reminder of the danger of climate change’

Divers have finally made it to the bottom of Belize’s iconic Great Blue Hole, but a dirty secret was lurking at the bottom of the pristine natural wonder. The Great Blue Hole is a giant marine sinkhole in the Caribbean off the coast of Belize that has left tourists and scientists awe-struck. Stretching 318 meters … Read more