ROYAL BELIZE IN THE WORLD
NOTABLE RECENT ARTICLES
Royal Belize has appeared in countless publications, both in print and online. Most notably and recently, Royal Belize has been featured in the following publications.
Private Islands - Spring/Summer 2012
THE CARIBBEAN CARESS OF ROYAL BELIZE
"Tonight, the Caribbean sky, which greeted the caravels of Columbus 500 hundred years ago, is tinged in twilight color, and all around you, palm fronds and mangroves stir in soft sea breezes.
Nine secluded miles off the Central American coast, relax on your seven-acre private island under a thatched palapa and enjoy a signature rum cocktail adorned with Belizean fruit, as your private chef prepares a bespoke wine-paired meal..."
ISLANDS - Best Resorts 2012
TRULY PRIVATE ISLAND
"'This island is all mine.' The likes of Richard Branson and Johnny Depp can say that about their private getaways. ISLANDS readers dream of that too. Here's your chance with a stay at Royal Belize."
GREAT ESCAPES - Baltimore Sun insert, August 2012
EXOTIC ESCAPES - Luxurious Once-In-A-Lifetime Destinations Await
"On the compact Caribbean/Central American paradise of Belize, you can just as easily tour Belize's rain forests, dive the Western Hemisphere's largest barrier reef or explore mystical Maya temples. Make this magical getaway even more idyllic by booking into the Royal Belize, where a personal concierge oversees a staff dedicated to your every whim ... and only yours, because this island is available to just one guest party at a time.
Your celebrity-style vacation begins as soon as you arrive, when you are whisked by yacht or helicopter from the airport on the mainland to the secluded seven-and-a-half-acre private island.
Before you arrive on the island, Peter (the dedicated concierge) will have consulted you to determine what will make your time at the Royal Belize as perfect as possible, whether that means complete privacy for a romantic getaway, fun-filled activities for a family vacation, or creative settings for work and play for a corporate gathering. Then he will make sure that all the necessary arrangements will be made and the staff in place to provide a truly personalized experience in every aspect, from style of cuisine to daily activities.
Royal Belize guests can choose to stay in one or all of the resort's three luxurious and comfortable villas: Casa Valentina, located on its own romantic island-within-an-island; Casa Catalina, with its outdoor bedroom and private palapa; and Villa Alba, with its front and rear decks and room for extra queen bed in the living room. The accommodations are decorated with an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and local handmade furnishing and artwork. Each features, spectacular views, air-conditioned bedrooms, king-sized beds, custom-stocked refrigerators, plush armchairs, tea tables, vanities, personal stereos, WiFi, and more. As an all-inclusive resort, guests of Royal Belize also enjoy all meals (prepared by your personal chef), beverages (including beer, wine and spirits), housekeeping, island activities (including unlimited use of kayaks and WaveRunner), and transfers upon arrival and departure included in their rate.
You may choose not to leave the Royal Belize at all during your stay, but for those tempted by the other treasures of Belize, options abound, such as a helicopter trip to the Mayan ruins at Xunantunich; a chauffeured van ride to Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary & Jaguar Preserve; or a cruise down nearby Sittee River past low-hanging coconuts on the way to Butterflies Spa on the beach.
Royal Belize is situated within a World Heritage Site and the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, approximately nine miles off the central coast of Belize."
The Georgetowner - October 2012
Amazing Getaways
"The pampering starts before guests even arrive, when the concierge makes arrangements for a personal chef and activities, both on and off the island, in advance. There's the helicopter flight and the welcome cocktail."
Global Traveler - November 2012
Above And Beyond
"How can you improve on booking your own private island at Royal Belize for your holiday getaway? With Concierge Peter Luppi's assistance, a parent unable to join the family arranged for a helicopter gift drop on Christmas morning."
Destinations Travel Magazine - December 2012
2013 Destination Weddings
"For the discerning couple who wishes to celebrate their union in absolute privacy, Royal Belize is the ultimate honeymoon package."
Caribbean Property Investor - December 2012
Fit For A King
"With the emphasis on impeccable service, there are few places that can compete with the Royal Belize."
NOTABLE PAST APPEARANCES
A VERY GOOD YEAR FOR ROYAL BELIZE
In addition to being featured in many noteworthy publications, Royal Belize was awarded the following accolades:
Giving Back:
The management and staff of Royal Belize share a strong belief in being active contributors to worthy social causes and charities. Although the environment is of particular interest to us for the obvious reasons, we feel particularly strongly about supporting human rights for all individuals, regardless of race, gender or sexual preference. If you have a cause dear to your heart, we invite you to bring it to our attention for consideration of inclusion in our yearly donation budget.
Emmy Awards
October 2012
The Primetime Emmys, awarded by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, are a star-studded event watched by almost everyone with a television set. This year, select nominees found an exceptional surprise in their gift bags: an invitation to enjoy the "Royal Belize experience".
As the stars arrived at the "VIP only" lounges prior to the big night, they were showered with the trendiest and most exclusive gifts imaginable. Among those gifts a select group of celebrities received an invitation to Royal Belize... a renowned destination favoured by those for whom privacy is an absolute must.
Word of mouth is the surest means to evaluate Royal Belize, and judging by the extraordinary praise received by past guests, celebrity or otherwise who shall nonetheless forever retain their anonymity, we're looking forward to welcoming the recipients of our travel vouchers and are certain that they will enjoy their getaway on their own exclusive private vacation island.
Cancer Research
September 2012
The Brazilian Ball, Toronto's premier charity event, received a little help from Royal Belize who who donated a vacation package for the ball's charity auction. The package valued at over $26,500 raised over $17,000 for cancer research.
Cancer research, although just one of many charities supported by Royal Belize, is something particularly dear to our staff. Peter, your concierge, has dedicated this donation to his dearly departed mother Janice, who succumbed to breast cancer recently.
Royal Belize is planning a continuing campaign to support cancer research and the other various causes it has selected, and devotes a substantial portion of its yearly budget to charitable donations.
Saving The Reefs
August 2012
Oceana, founded in 2001, is the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation. Their offices in North America, Central America, South America and Europe work together on a limited number of strategic, directed campaigns to achieve measurable outcomes that will help return our oceans to former levels of abundance.
Royal Belize has sponsored two charity events for Oceana, in recognition of their work and appreciation of their success in keeping offshore drilling out of Belize.
Oceana was created to identify practical solutions and make them happen. The good news is that we can restore our oceans to their former glory. In many cases, laws governing fishing and pollution already exist: we simply need to enforce them and ensure that management and industry obey a few commonsense principles. In the last few decades, we have seen the benefits of restored rivers and lakes – for ecological and economic health – in many parts of the world. We can reap the same benefits from healthy oceans. We can restore ocean ecosystems that will sustain us, entertain us, amaze us and generate jobs around the world for centuries to come.
Press Contact:
Carlyle Fairfax Smith
Carlyle International
USA + (1) 703/898-1333
[email protected]
Summary Fact Sheet
Recent Press Releases:
HONEYMOONS AT ROYAL BELIZE - November 2012
A WATER LOVER'S WONDERLAND (updated) - September 2012
DINING BACKGROUNDER (updated) - September 2012
PRIVACY, PERSONALISED (updated) - September 2012
PRESS BACKGROUNDER - September 2012
LIVE LIKE A CELEBRITY (updated) - July 2012
TANTALISING TIDBITS - June 2012
RECREATION REIGNS AT ROYAL BELIZE - April 2012