Denver, USA (November 15, 2022) – Caye Caulker has been named the 12th best place to travel in the world in 2023 by Travel Lemming, a US-based online travel guide read by more than 6 million travelers. The annual list of 50 best places to travel highlights emerging destinations and hidden gems around the world. Michelle Bowers Flowers, Director of Marketing and Communications for Belize Tourism Board, commented: “We’re thrilled to learn that Caye Caulker was named one of the best places to travel to in 2023 by Travel Lemming.”
Flowers continued: “Caye Caulker offers visitors a wealth of unforgettable island experiences unlike any other – from wind surfing, to checking out colorful artisan shops and getting fresh seafood in restaurants, to relaxing at The Split, manatee tours, amazing fishing and of course some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the area. Caye Caulker is also home to our famous saying ‘Go Slow’ as we want our visitors to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and savor all of the wonders of this incredible Belizean gem.”
In explaining why Caye Caulker was selected, the article reads: “Few tourists venture to this small island paradise, home to underwater bars, shark diving, and gorgeous tropical scenery.” exclaiming that “with the Belize Coral Reef just off the coast, scuba diving and snorkeling is unmatched.”
Travel Lemming writer Betty Hurd opined: “Caye Caulker is easy enough to travel to comfortably, but remote enough to make you feel like you’re getting a true escape. The aquamarine water paired with the welcoming locals and laid-back vibe make it special beyond words. Caye Caulker is the embodiment of paradise, the ultimate scuba and relaxation destination in the Caribbean!”
The annual list is a collaborative project of the publication’s team of more than 25 travel writers and editors. The top 10 destinations on the list are:
- #1 – Lafayette, Louisiana
- #2 – Bhutan
- #3 – Utila, Honduras
- #4 – Ile Sainte Marie, Madagascar
- #5 – Kosovo
- #6 – Salento, Colombia
- #7 – Vanuatu
- #8 – Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
- #9 – Uzbekistan
- #10 – Detroit, Michigan
By region, the full list of 50 destinations includes 7 destinations in Europe, 5 in Asia, 4 in South America, 4 in Oceania, 4 in Africa, 6 in North America (besides the US), and 20 in the United States.
Nate Hake, CEO of Travel Lemming, commented: “2023 is shaping up to be the year of ‘revenge travel,’ as travelers venture farther and go bigger with their trips. Our unique list of 50 hidden gems is the perfect source of inspiration for that once-in-a-lifetime trip to somewhere unique.” Travel Lemming is an online travel guide with more than 6 million annual readers. It is known for its focus on encouraging travelers to go “off the lemming path.”
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