Garifuna Celebration Day is in honour of the arrival of the first West African people on the island of St. Vincent when human Caro ships crashed on the shores around 1675. The Africans escaped [...]
Formerly known as Columbus Day, Pan-American Day takes place on October 12th every year in Belize. What began as a commemoration of Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas is now feted as [...]
Visitors to Belize often wonder what the one dish that they need to try in Belize would be. But why try just one? Belizean cuisine brings together an array of different cultures into one style of [...]
Warm wishes from everyone at Captain Morgan’s Retreat! We hope you and yours have a restful festive season. This year has been one for the books at Captain Morgan’s. We were named Belize’s [...]
Garifuna Settlement Day is a national holiday in Belize that commemorates the people and their many contributions to Belizean culture. In celebration of their epic journey and culture, here are 5 [...]
Thanksgiving is the start of the busy holiday season, so why not spend it recharging on the beach? We invite you to celebrate an old tradition a new way by taking Thanksgiving on vacation! There [...]
September is a patriotic month for Belize as it celebrates more than one milestone occasion for our country. First is Tribute to the Baymen on September 9th, paying respect to and celebrating the [...]
Belize’s biggest cultural festival, Costa Maya, is taking place this year from July 26-28th! In addition to the annual Miss Costa Maya Pageant, International Night will be celebrated this year [...]
Widely regarded as the best time to travel to Belize, Lobster Fest is just a few weeks away and we hope you’re as excited as we are! From June 13-22nd enjoy a variety of activities, and of [...]
Lobster Fest is an exciting time in San Pedro. From June 15-23rd there is no shortage of lobster or activity in the streets. Featuring live music and big parties, it’s a colourful time on [...]