Belmopan City, Belize (December 15, 2025) – The Belize Collection, an award-winning group of resorts spanning Belize's most breathtaking destinations, spotlights two of its premier jungle properties – The Banks and The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant – as standout eco-adventure destinations for the upcoming year. As global travelers seek immersive nature experiences, these properties offer serenity, design, and environmental harmony at the foothills of the Maya Mountains. The Banks is advancing into its next development phase, expanding from 14 to 28 private villas and preparing to unveil its second stage in 2026, further strengthening its position as a standout jungle retreat within the collection.

“More than ever, travelers want to feel like they're stepping into a living ecosystem,” said Julie Kee, Director of Sales and Marketing of the Belize Collection. “With the Banks and The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant, we're offering guests elevated comfort and design deeply rooted in Belize's natural heritage.”

With Belize becoming a global leader in regenerative travel and blue-economy innovation, The Belize Collection offers guests a truly once in a lifetime experience.

Modern Jungle Living at The Banks

The Banks by The Belize Collection embodies the modern-meets-nature aesthetic featuring open concept villas that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Each villa comes with its own private courtyard and plunge pool ensuring guests feel a tranquil sanctuary in luxurious seclusion.

Foodies can revel at Humo Restaurant and Bar offering guests dishes that pays homage to generational cooking techniques and dedication to local free-grazers, farmers, and fishermen. Menus fashioned by the visionary Chef Rahim are sure to capture the flavors of the region, breathing new life into the open-fire cooking that honors tradition and culture.

Eco-Elegance: The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant Mountain

When staying at The Rainforest Lodge at Sleeping Giant, guests are fully immersed in the Belize jungle landscape. The Lodge sits on the cusp of a 10,000 acre nature reserve and offers a variety of accommodations from jungle cottages to mountain view suites with plunge pools perched on the hills. Each room encapsulates  the environment with warm and natural finishes ensuring the landscape enters the room with you.

Grove House is the lodge's flagship restaurant perched up high on a hill serving an open air dining experience. Every meal on the menu is thoughtfully crafted from the harvesting of ingredients to the final plating for guests. The Belize Collection resorts pride themselves in the fusing of culture and dining – Grove House is no different.

Pioneers of Nature

Since 2012, The Belize Collection has offered its guests the opportunity to not just become better acquainted with nature, but be part of it. Seclusion is elevated through private plunge pools and treetop accommodations that always consider the region around.

Guests can opt to enjoy a relaxing tranquil stay by the treetops or a cultural and adventure driven experience through the excursions offered at the properties. From hiking and kayaking to even guided Mayan temple exploration and Mayan technique cooking classes. The Belize Collection honors its dedication to cultural story telling and meaningful immersions in the extraordinary environment of Belize.

About The Belize Collection 

The Belize Collection is a portfolio of resorts, lodges, and villas located across Belize's most captivating destinations. With a focus on authentic experiences, award-winning hospitality, and culinary excellence, The Belize Collection offers guests the opportunity to explore the heart of Belize through curated accommodations, adventure tours, and field-to-table dining. From river valleys to rainforests, Caribbean shores to lagoon sunsets, The Belize Collection creates moments that connect travelers to both place and people. For more information visit: https://thebelizecollection.com/