Of all the Central American countries, Belize is special in many ways. First, English is the official language, which means communication generally isn't a problem. Second, Belize has both Caribbean coastline and lots of inland mountains and jungles, appealing to both beach and mountain lovers. In 2012, we traveled to Belize for the first time on a business trip.

Are you seeking a trip to a place with picturesque Caribbean beaches and Mayan ruins to explore? Look no further than Belize! Besides its natural beauty and historic attractions, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. For these reasons among others, thousands of tourists from all over the world flock to this Central American country.

Ever since Martin and I purchased our new car in May, we had been dying to break it in on a proper road trip. Our shiny Subaru Impreza Sport was the first brand new car that either of us had ever owned, and we were stoked to take it out on the road. With this in mind, we began devising plans for our annual 4th of July trip. Instead of heading out of state, we decided to stick (somewhat) closer to home and explore more of Washington.