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Belize might be one of the smallest countries in Central America, but it offers a surprisingly rich variety of experiences for visitors.

Tucked between Mexico, Guatemala, and the Caribbean Sea, Belize is fringed with colorful reefs off its eastern coast, while the country’s interior is dotted with Mayan ruins hidden away in lush green jungles.

Distances are rather short – making a family vacation, or any vacation or honeymoon, in Belize an easy choice.

Get in touch with us today to organize your next vacation to Belize or any of our other wonderful destinations.

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5 incredible toddler vacation destinations your family will love

Just because you’ve settled down and had kids doesn’t mean your adventuring days are over. Family vacations introduce kids to the inner workings of other cultures through language, sports, crafts, and time with experts that bring what they’ve learned in school into real life. Whether you’re lie-on-a-beach-with-a-coconut people or adventure junkies, there are incredible toddler vacation destinations that are only a few flight hours away to indulge your personal idea of a tropical family vacation.

Here are our Top 5 of the best toddler vacation destinations:

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Our Belize Family Vacation will amaze you | TropiQ Trips

Belize is also full of treasures just waiting to be discovered and experienced. On a Belize family vacation, families will love the range of activities available including hiking, ziplining, kayaking, snorkeling, paddle-boarding, fishing, and incredible wildlife viewing. Belize is an English-speaking country, making it easier for interactions between residents and visitors.

Families can enjoy eco-tours, exploration in the jungle, and beach time in San Pedro. San Pedro Town is in the southern part of Ambergris Caye, in northern Belize. Its sandy streets are lined with wooden houses, seafood restaurants, and beach bars.

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Belize to Welcome Vaccinated Travelers — No COVID Testing Required

Belize reopened for international tourism in October and has since been awarded the Safe Travels Stamp, a global safety and hygiene stamp developed by the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Belize has become the first country in the Caribbean to allow vaccinated travelers to visit without a COVID-19 test.

Vaccinated travelers now need only to present a vaccination record card, with full inoculation completed at least two weeks before their arrival in Belize. They must also download the Belize Health App and input the required health information within 72 hours prior to landing in Belize.

Belize Is Fast Becoming the Ecotourism Capital of the World

The Great Blue Hole is just one of the areas in Belize that the scientific community has chosen to pursue the subject of how climate change is impacting the earth. Resorts, attractions, and the people of Belize are equally committed to coming together in unprecedented ways to make this nation the epicenter of sustainable tourism.

A goal worthy of pursuing? Let us count the ways Belize is making a difference and setting an eco-tourism example that’s fast becoming a model for the planet.

Best Mayan Ruins to visit in Belize

For more than 1,000 years, upwards of 2 million Maya lived, prayed, and worked in the area that is now the modern nation of Belize. Strategically located along several key trade routes, the Ancient Maya civilization built hundreds of stone cities, making Belize today home to more Maya ruins than anywhere else. While nobody knows quite what led to the collapse of the Mayan Empire around the year 1200 A.D., today visitors can explore a rich legacy of palaces, temples, monuments, and pyramids.

Read on for the most amazing Mayan ruins you should visit in Belize:

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The Slow Travel Trend Is Here to Stay

The influential 2003 book 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and the 2007 movie The Bucket List both contributed to the travel trend that has dominated this century: the manic race to visit as many places as possible. Now, as the world begins to open back up, many providers (including TropiQ Trips) are seeking to preserve those benefits by embracing the growing ethos of slow travel.

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Countries Allowing COVID-19 Vaccinated Travelers To Visit Right Now

As travel has been largely put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the rollout of the vaccine has become the gamechanger that'll hopefully help us resume canceled plans or even map out a whole new adventure soon.

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This Walrus Fell Asleep on an Iceberg and Woke Up in Ireland

Ever drift off to sleep on the train, subway, or in a cab and completely miss your stop? Don't worry, you're not the only one in the animal kingdom who gets a bit lost while catching some Zs.

Earlier this month, a walrus was spotted on the western shore of Ireland, a very rare sight. So, how did it get there? Read on:

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TropiQ Trips provides customized tours to Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, Belize, and other countries in Central America & the Caribbean. Contact us today to organize your vacation of a lifetime.

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