If you're looking for a new international destination to escape to – with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that's not too far away from the West Coast – it's time to consider sun-splashed Belize. To make that trip planning easier, Alaska Airlines began nonstop service today to Belize City from Seattle and Los Angeles.

From Belize's capital city, the sky's the limit for exploration and fun. Given the strong demand for flights to Belize and building on Alaska Airlines' prior announcement of seasonal service in the winter, Alaska now intends to fly the Los Angeles-Belize City route year-round.

Alaska's service to Belize operates four times a week between Los Angeles and Belize City (BZE) and twice weekly between Seattle and Belize City – just in time for the holiday season. Tickets can be purchased at alaskaair.com. 

All times are local times

Alaska Airlines inaugural service to Belize on November 19 happens to coincide with Garifuna Settlement Day, one of the nation's most important holidays which celebrates the arrival of the Garifuna people in 1802.

Belize offers a warm, sunny location during wintertime travel with countless things to do. English is the official language and the U.S. dollar is widely accepted. Belize is the fourth country Alaska flies to from the airlines West Coast hubs joining Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. Read more about the incredible possibilities Belize has to offer on Alaska Airlines Blog.

For the latest on travel health and safety, the Belize Tourism Board has outlined the essential information travelers need to know.