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PLACENCIA Breeze A Placencia BTIA Publication

Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival

This is the Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival’s 13th year celebrating local artists and their art on Placencia’s historical Sidewalk. Organized by the Placencia BTIA and Placencia Tourism Centre, this is a cultural event in Belize not to be missed.

There will be a refreshment tent, music and a food vendor area.

This year an International Art Contest for photographers, painters and sculptors has been organized by Swan Villas and SILBELIZE. The deadline for registrants was January 12th and the contest will be judged by a group of five jurors at the Art Festival and announced on February 14th. There are approximately 33 entrants from Belize, Canada, France, Italy, Spain, Mexico and Argentina. Local Placencia artists Earnest Garcia, Anton Leslie, Levy Vernon and Evan Leslie, to name a few, have all entered.

February 13th & 14th 2016

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Dear BTIA Members: As 2015 draws to a close and a New Year begins, I want to thank you for continuously supporting our efforts to promote, advocate and represent your interest this past year. Please be assured that the Belize Tourism Industry Association reaffirms its commitment to serve our members in 2016 and to keep building on the past successes achieved to date.

What’s Inside

Pg 3 BTIA news Pg 6 An Artist’s Inspiration / History of Placencia Art Festival Pg 9 Community & Placencia Police Pg 10 BTIA Harvest Caye Press Release Pg 11 Point of View / Lobster Season Pg 13 Placencia Humane Society Pg 14 Whale Sharks Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 21 Events & Calendar / Save the Date Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 30/31 Paid Listings

Welcome Placencia BTIA New Member!

As we welcome 2016, our efforts will focus on re-branding the new Destination Belize magazine, as well as creating new and expanded training and marketing opportunities, both regionally and internationally. Other major goals for 2016 include developing a refreshed three to five-year strategic plan, upscale competencies within our Association, and improve collaboration throughout the tourism industry value chain so as to support the development of a robust private sector tourism industry within Belize and to lay a strong foundation for the way forward.

In renewing your BTIA membership for 2016, please note the form includes a new section that aims to promote member to member benefits. If you would like to promote your services to all BTIA members countrywide, you can sign on and provide a discounted rate (percentage) for your services.

The National Secretariat will continue improving the way we communicate with you, including introducing more effective ways to share and distribute information relevant to all members. For any additional information or support, feel free to contact Executive Director John Burgos (execdirector@btia.org), Membership Officer Talia Tillett, (membership@btia.org), and/or Accountant/Assistant Membership Officer Jonnell Augustine (accounts@btia.org).

Let us continue working together for the betterment of the tourism industry in Belize!

Yours sincerely, Osmany Salas, President E-mail: president@btia.org

2016 Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival

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JOB VACANCIES The soon-to-be opened Naïa Resort and Spa on the Placencia Peninsula is seeking qualified individuals to join its management team. Interested persons should submit a cover letter and resume, including two references to naiaresorthr@gmail.com no later than February 26th, 2016.

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FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

GENERAL MANAGER This senior level position requires a strategic leader who is progressive in his/her thinking style to, help establish and manage one of Belize’s finest resorts.

Exceptional hospitality management skills combined with strong financial acumen and the ability to lead and inspire a team are all essential to this role. The General Manager champions the mission, vision, and values of Naïa and fosters a sense of community with the local villages of the peninsula and Belize at large.

Qualifications  Bachelor's degree in Hospitality management, hospitality services, food and beverage, business administration or other related field.  7 – 10 years or more of progressive hotel management experience in full service boutique hotels  Minimum of 5 years of successful leadership experience overseeing hotel operations and team members  A confident proven leader and “people person” with the ability to organize and lead teams at all levels.  Sales background and rate/yield management experience preferred  Experience with various PMS and POS systems

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES The Director of Human Resources will provide strategic leadership and direction on all aspects of the team member experience that impacts our organization’s business performance. He/she partners with the leadership of Naïa to create strategy and provide support for their individual success and the success of the resort. The Director of Human Resources ensures the organization is recruiting, on-boarding and training and supporting for the best talent and provides the tools required for team members to be successful. He/she will recruit the HR Team and provide guidance, oversight and both direct and indirect supervision.

Qualifications  BA degree in HR or related field  PHR or SPHR certification preferred  5 years or more of progressive HR management experience in the hotel/resort industry  Experience with various payroll and HRMS systems  Proven ability to train and develop team members  Knowledge of Belize legal policies regarding employment, salaries, and benefits preferred

SPA MANAGER The Spa Manager is responsible for the daily operations of all spa departments.

The Spa Manager must provide leadership, structure, and accountability to create a supportive and nurturing environment which consistently delivers a memorable spa experience for our guests and drives the spa team. The Spa Manager must develop detailed written standard operation procedures manuals and coordinate continuous improvement training programs. The Spa Manager must possess strong business skills and be able to effectively develop and monitor financial strategies to increase revenues while controlling operating expenses, always aware of opportunities to improve the profitability of the spa department.

Qualifications  A Hospitality Degree or equivalent experience  Certifications in Spa Treatments modalities or disciplines preferred  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Spa or Wellness Program Management  Retail management experience  Experience developing fitness and wellness programs and classes

DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING The Director of Sales & Marketing (DOSM) is responsible for developing and delivering hospitality marketing and sales communications strategies including internet, CRM and digital programs that will help generate awareness and demand for Naїa as a resort destination along with the full range of diverse aspects that make up the Naїa Resort guest experience. Additionally, the DOSM is responsible for managing all Hospitality Sales and Promotional efforts directly or through our digital sales partner, our sales representatives, public relations agents, and other travel partners and affiliates.

Qualifications  A Hospitality Degree or equivalent experience  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing Management  Ability to multi-task, take initiatives and problem solve while effectively working in a team environment  Advanced computer literacy as well as strong Accounting and Budgetary skills

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible for the property’s financial support services, accounting and purchasing and warehousing functions. He/she will directly manage the accounting department, procurement functions and electronic data processing systems including IT, and provide all the department heads, brand and outlet managers with accurate, meaningful and timely information on the status of the individual department performance. He/she will assist proactively with cost containment, revenue enhancement, profit improvement opportunities and safeguarding of the company’s assets.

Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or business management.  Advanced degree(s) and certification(s) are highly desirable with preferred accreditations of CPA or ACCA  7 – 10 years or more of progressive accounting experience in the hotel/resort industry  Proven success overseeing the accounting, procurement, and electronic data processing areas of a full service hotel or resort  Experience with various payroll, purchasing, PMS and POS systems  A current and broad based knowledge of hospitality financial accounting systems and practices  Experience with supervising independent multi-unit, multi-company revenue and cost centers.

EXECUTIVE CHEF The Executive Chef is the Naїa Resort Food and Beverage Department leader responsible for the performance of all Naïa’s culinary units, including the team member dining room. The Executive Chef coordinates the work of chefs, cooks, and other kitchen associates and, all front-of-house team members. The Executive Chef ensures that the resort prepares and serves nutritious, flavourful and appealing food served with an attention to excellent customer care.

Qualifications  Degree from a post-secondary culinary art training program or apprenticeship.  Basic economics and cost accounting experience is necessary, as well as the ability to break down financial reports, interpret figures and implement change.  Familiar with restaurant and kitchen management and procedures, including several years as a Sous Chef or other food preparation position.  Some FOH management experience preferred  Experience is required in the areas of Beverage Management, Bakery/Pastry, Buffet Preparation, Nutrition/Dietary Cooking, Classical Cuisine and American Cuisine  Apply theory and principles of Food Science by interpreting and standardizing recipe formats and knowing origin and composition of food products and additives  Menu Development Skills including cost balance, design and layout, purchasing specifications, quality control standards, themed menus for special events  Food Service Management encompassing security procedures, planning and troubleshooting new practices and procedures, and recognizing equipment for efficiency, economy and design.

IT MANAGER The IT Manager is initially responsible for working closely with Naїa’s technology partners during the purchase and installation of all electronic and related hardware and software; and then ensuring that all computers, telephone and cable equipment, audio visual, surveillance, and business service equipment within Naïa are operating properly in a safe manner and are well maintained. The IT Manager follows established performance and efficiency guidelines and assists in adhering to cost control/efficiency.

Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business Management or related fields  IT related qualifications and ongoing commitment to keeping abreast of industry requirements.  Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience overseeing an IT operation at a full scale facility. Experience working in an upscale, high volume resort operation preferred.  Strong Microsoft Office Word, Outlook and Excel experience  Experience with PMS and POS systems required  Advanced computer system installation and management skills required.

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Located in the heart of Placencia, Comes an exciting new development generating dynamic business opportunities while involving and supporting the surrounding community.

The Placencia Villa Plaza offers prime commercial space and intends to work with its partners to incorporate vacation rentals, restaurants, office spaces, shopping, a movie theater and fitness facilities in downtown Placencia Village. An extension of the quintessential Caribbean experience, this will be the go-to area for shopping, eating, relaxing or fun.

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An Artist’s Inspiration

By Kevin Baizar

dream of doing-because the world Approximately 6 years ago I began becomes more beautiful with art. to paint. While working in Placencia I never try to finish my paintings, I was exposed to the potential of the because through its experience art industry and with that exposure my greatest lesson from it was my love for what I used to do was patience and upon its completion rekindled. Today it continues to burn becomes a virtue. All my paintings in me with great encouragement. As a kid I knew I had the ability despite that my experience was mainly in drawing and sketching, Placencia exposed me to the next level up which was painting. Knowing my imagination would take me places, I realized painting was nothing like sketching and therefore I had to find ways of teaching myself concepts, techniques, preparation and execution. So while many other individuals were out partying, drinking or having some kind of fun I was up just like them all night, but I was on the internet countless hours learning things that I could use to expedite my learning curve while simultaneously meeting demands of my day to day job.

in some way tells a positive story and I employ viewers at the Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival who asked me about them. There are people in my life that sacrifice countless hours dedicated to my work and appreciate the understanding of my wife Recia Baizar and my little

inspiration Khamani Baizar. If they were not there to keep the rest of my life intact, I can’t say where in my painting I would be. I am Kelvin Baizar, aspiring entrepreneur in the fine art industry and owner of Depiction Painting Belmopan, Belize C.A. “The Masterpiece is His glory, mine is but a Depiction”

Today people do not believe I only started to paint six years ago. If there is any reason for my progression, it’s believing that God blesses us all with something that we can use in our life to achieve not only success but our most heartfelt dreams and aspirations. It doesn’t matter where in life you are when that blessing is ready to find you it will. Now with this gift, I feel I can share something positive to the world as I always

History of the Placencia Arts Festival

By Jack Linker

I recently learned of the death of a friend, a talented Belizean writer, John Alexander Watler from Monkey River Town. With this sad news, it seemed to be time to recognize John and the others who started this popular, annual event and who also are no longer with us.

In the beginning there was a hurricane, a few friends and a need for change. John, an internationally recognized author and humourist, lamented to me how difficult it was to be recognized in his own country. Blanche and Jack wished that people interested in culture had a way of sharing this interest and Lola, Paul, Greta and Sharrell agreed with the need for a change in the social life on the Peninsula.

After a few meetings and more

than a few libations, we decided to organize a festival to recognize artistic talent and develop new artists. Also there would be meetings to share artistic ideas, classic videos and meet others interested in all things cultural.

From this came PPAA (Placencia Peninsula Arts Association), and the first Placencia Sidewalk Festival in 2003. Blanche, a noted dancer was our first President, Carrie, a well know poetess and actress, our second President and Flo a talented Italian artist our third. All are gone and PPAA is also gone.

But, that was years ago, where did we change course? And, why? And, more importantly, is there still a need for the PPAA, an organization to share cultural interests, help develop artistic talents, both young

and old in the area and recognize artistic achievements. While John, Blanche, Carrie, Sharell, Candy and Flo are no longer living or in Placencia, their spirit and creative energies can inspire others to make

the Placencia Peninsula a home for ALL people to recognize the beauty of nature and human efforts. Will the PPAA make a comeback for the benefit of the young and old talent now living in our area?

First President of the PPAA Miss Bianca (Blanche) on the left

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Community and Placencia Police Working Together

By Claudius Cardinez

On Monday Jan 18th 2016, a brief handing over of two new bicycles was done at the Placencia Police Station. Realtor Dan Dunbar of Caribbean Properties Consultants CPC (Placencia Office) handed over two brand new beach cruisers to Inspector Dennis Miles, Officer Commanding Placencia Police as part of the police and community relation efforts. Also present at the handing over were Placencia Village Chairperson Ms. Ilsa Villanueva; Sales Manager at CPC Placencia, Ms Melanie Wilcher and Community Policing Officers PC Cardinez and WPC Lopez.

This is the second time Dunbar has donated bicycles to the Placencia Police. In 2013 he donated two new bicycles to improve on and advance the prospects of Community Policing on the peninsula. Inspector Miles expressed his gratitude to Dunbar for the bicycles and pledged to ensure that they are properly kept and used by his officers. Chairperson Villanueva also thanked Dunbar for the effort and cites the importance of fostering a better police and community relations on the peninsula. The bicycles according to Inspector Miles will be used to conduct patrols in Placencia and will complement the existing mobile and foot patrols.

Belize Sailing Club - PRESS RELEASE On Saturday January 9th, 2016 the Belize Sailing Association held it’s AGM at St Catherine’s Auditorium. The Board was dissolved and a New Board was chosen. The members were unanimous in their choice of officers.

BzSA National Activity and Racing Calendar for 2016 Date

The new Board consists of the following members: • • • • • • • •

The Calendar below was agreed and voted on at the AGM.

CHAIRMAN - Sharon Hardwick SECRETARY - Debbie Curling TRESURER - Gerard Cordts PRINCIPAL RACE OFFICER/EQUIPMENT - Keith Hardwick CLUB REPRESENTATIVE - Tamara Lemus OPTIMIST DIRECTOR - Maria Cabral TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - Trenton Miller PUBLIC RELATION - Myrna Manzanares

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Official Ranking Regattas will be 5 including Nationals. ***

Placencia Regatta March 21st & 22nd Come out and support our young sailors.

Director of National Sports Council Mr. Ritchel Dominguez was present and was very instrumental in guiding the Association and we look forward to a very productive year.

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HARVEST CAYE PROJECT-SUPREME COURT CASE: BTIA VS THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT APPRAISAL COMMITTEE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT PRESS RELEASE: Belize City, Belize–On Wednesday, 13 January 2016, the Belize Supreme Court ruled on BTIA’s lawsuit against the Department of the Environment (DOE) and the National Environmental Appraisal Committee (NEAC) following the DOE’s decision to approve the construction by Belize Island Holdings (BIHL) of a cruise port at Harvest Caye, just three miles south of Placencia Village.

The Hon. Justice Abel declared that there was a breach of Regulation 20 of the EIA Regulations concerning to the published notice in relation to the Addendum to the EIA. The court also ruled that the content of the published notice was deficient in various areas and, very significantly, that the decision of the NEAC to recommend the approval of the EIA was in breach of EIA Regulations, prior to considering the EIA for approval. In delivering the judgement, the Hon. Justice Abel also observed that the consultation process was somewhat short-circuited and that short cuts were taken, “which ought not to have happened, and one hopes this will not happen in a similar situation in the future”.

The Court determined that BTIA was “largely and significantly” successful against the DOE, NEAC and BIHL, and ruled that the Defendants should pay the cost of the Court proceedings in the sum of $50,000. The Court judgment means that the DOE and the NEAC must now do a better job at discharging their legal responsibilities to safeguard Belize’s natural resources and administer Belize’s environmental regulations fairly and responsibly. Click here to view the full judgment.

“BTIA is not against large tourism development projects. It has always advocated that the Government of Belize must ensure that the EIA process is fully complied with, no matter who the developer is, and that meaningful public consultation is had in the interest of safeguarding Belize’s natural and cultural resources. It is the integrity of these resources that makes us a premier tourism destination”, said President of BTIA, Osmany Salas.

The BTIA expresses its sincere gratitude to legal counsels Mr. Godfrey P. Smith and Mr. Andrew Marshalleck assisted

by Ms. Leslie Mendez and Dr. Heide Weiskel from E-LAW for her support and technical expertise at the witness stand, and to ALL our members for believing in the substantial importance of this case that sets precedent for future projects to follow due process.

John Burgos Executive Director Belize Tourism Industry Association execdirector@btia.org Tel: 227-1144

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Point of View I’m On a Roll this Month!

Back in 1970, I lived in Lake Tahoe, California.

It was the dead of winter and a very strange thing happened in the then small town. Not one, not two, but THREE ice cream parlors opened within one month. Why January? Why did all three entrepreneurs have the same idea at the same time? Hard to say and I couldn’t tell you if they are all still in business today but the point is someone saw a niche and filled it.

Flash forward to Placencia today. When I first started coming here more than ten years ago, we were hard pressed to find a good head of lettuce let alone any special foods that make life worth living. Now that food basics are plentiful, I have noticed the entrepreneurs here jumping in and the result is some of the tastiest Cinnamon Rolls on the planet.

Strictly for Truth in Reporting, I have sort of drizzled glaze and this one had me licking managed to try three different rolls. Here the plate. How embarrassing. $5B for one on is the report in no particular order.

Wednesdays and Fridays.

Fantoni’s on the main road bakes up lots of goodies all day long. The rolls from here have plenty of cinnamon swirled into a bread-ish dough, a little heavier and hold up well to a good cup of Belizean coffee. $8B for a pan of four.

It’s not my job to pick winners, this is NOT the Pillsbury Bake-Off. All samples rank high on ooie-gooie-ness, are a splendid way to start the day and a great reason to keep on exercising.

Thank you for yet another great Placencia food Barbara Slade has made her reputation with her experience…. I’m glad you all chose Cinnamon deliveries to Greg’s Vegetable Stand on the main Rolls instead of ice cream! road close to the soccer field. You have to be early to get in on these treats, she announces on Facebook when she is delivering, don’t dally if you want to try these chewier, more traditional Rolls. $10B for four.

Friends by the Pier version is another reason to get up early. I had to order my roll the day before because they sell out so quickly. Rolled tighter with more layers means a more intense cinnamon jolt. All of the rolls I tried had some

Lobster Season Closes February 15th

You have until then a chance to savor some of Placencia’s finest lobster dishes.

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“Humane” is our middle name

By Patricia Celenza

would not exist.

PHS strives to live up to the compassion and caring for all our pets that “humane” evokes.

“Humane” also describes our community and supporters, both near and far.

Meet Renee Holmes. She and her friends traveled to Belize from North America, and showed up at PHS’ Feral Cat and Seine Bight Outreach clinic on 18 December, 2015.

As PHS serves our pets, our wide ranging friends show their support for us, by offering services/items for our fundraisers, volunteering at clinics, and providing financial donations. They make it all happen.

And they donated U.S. $510.00!

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would just come up to us, some of them mangy, some with fleas, tails wagging, all just wanting attention and to be petted. We befriended them, wishing only that we could carry these sweet pups home with us.

Please read Renee’s own words of her amazing commitment to a country she has embraced: I lived in San Ignacio as a Rotary Scholar for a year and fell in love with Belize. In 2013, my husband

items to make tortillas.

With cooperation of a and I got married in Placencia, local non-profit group, we bundled accompanied by 36 friends and packages of food, and delivered family. This year we chose to come them to quite a few families in San back to Belize with our friends who Ignacio. We had the wonderful loved it so much they couldn’t wait opportunity to meet the families, who welcomed us into their homes, to return. and introduced us to their children.

I am always looking for ways to give back to Belize. We heard of Please read more about this a program, “Great Rice and Beans project and view the photos: Giveaway” to families in need https://vinsonimages.wordpress. throughout Belize. My friends com/2015/12/29/little-chickensand family raised U.S. $1,000. We big-difference-giving-back-vinsonpurchased 400 pounds of rice, 200 images/ pounds of beans, local fruit, and We then headed down to Placencia. many pounds of flour and other It was amazing how the dogs

spaying / neutering and doing their best to rescue and find homes for abandoned pets. . We were able to not only visit with the veterinarian, vet tech and volunteers, but also see several animals examined, vaccinated, and attended to after their surgeries.

left over, so we were able to give BZ $1,020 (U.S. $510) to Placencia Humane Society! We are thrilled to assist with those financial burdens they were taking on themselves.

We are incredibly thankful for great people like these who dedicate their time every day to giving back and We were so happy to visit Placencia Humane Society during Thankfully to all the amazing caring in such a unique way. its monthly vet clinic. They do people who donated funds for the To read more about our visit with absolutely phenomenal work; food program, we had extra money PHS, please check out Jason and

Chasnie's blog. They are fantastic photographers and good friends. https://vinsonimages.wordpress. com/2016/01/05/belize-adventurespart-ii-vinson-images/ If you’d like to be involved in their work, or would like to visit the area and want to volunteer, follow up on their website for more information: www.placenciahumanesociety.org

AND HERE IS WHAT PHS IS UP TO February Vet Clinic: 20 and 21 February, 9 am to 3 pm. Call 523-4306 or 6048676 to schedule pay what you can spays/ neuters and all other surgeries. Open clinic noon to 3 pm for exams, shots and

vet services. Stop by the PHS booth at the Arts Fest, 13 February. We will be there to outfit you with our tee shirts, beer cozies to keep your Belikins cool, and bumper stickers to advertise that you

are one big PHS supporter! The not to be missed Furball, PHS’ biggest annual fundraiser bash, is coming up in March.

Stay tuned for more details.

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Whale Sharks visited Gladden Spit early this Year.

Earnest Garcia spotted this beautiful shark on January 23rd while snorkeling with visitors at Silk Caye.

The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, and one of the largest creature of any kind alive today.

It is classified in the order of Orectolobiformes (five gill slits, anal fin, two dorsal fins, no spines on the fins and the mouth in front of the eyes).

They are most often seen in Belize from Placencia.

Unfortunately, since whale sharks are night feeders, there really are no guarantees as to when they show up.

Photo by Earnest Garcia

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Page 15 PLACENCIA CHAPTER OF THE BELIZE TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

Don’t see your listing? It is time to renew your membership or become a new member!

Join the largest BTIA Chapter in Belize! Contact Placencia BTIA Membership Officer 523-4045 or accounts@placencia.com

ACCOMMODATIONS Chabil Mar Villas* A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall Aqua Oasis drcawoody@gmail.com 623-3286 Arches /The gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970 Ginny Clayton Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows taylors@btl.net 533-8110 or 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor Belize Ocean Club reservation@ belizeoceanclub.com 533-4500 Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals. com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo. com 523-3561 or 622-7104 Erin Ivy Caribbean Beach Cabanas info@caribbean beachcabanas.com 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal Caribbean Travel & Tours ** info@cttbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas Casa Del Sol info@casadelsolbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie Casa Nettuno framadani.office@gmail. com 629-2700 or 660-8526 Maria Levoni Casa Palma casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922 Perfecto Choco Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton

information@ chabilmarvillas.com 523-3606 or 523-3611 Coconut Cottage kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 or 626-8425 Kay Westby Cocoplum Vacation Rentals rentals@cocoplumbelize. net 623-7774 Aaron Krohn Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214 Nicole Harvalik Easy Living Apartments info@easylivingplacencia. com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie Easy Street 2 theluckyerin22@yahoo. com 628-6447 Erin Ivy Flamboyant /The flamboyantplacencia@ gmail.com 628-1143 Angie Markham French Louie Caye info@frenchlouie belize.com 620-6712 Brice Dial - Mary Tao Green Parrot Beach Houses* greenparrot@mail.com 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize. com 623-3286 Jim & Cindy Weller Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155 Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly&Dustin Ingersoll Itz’ana kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456 Kim Viner Joyce and Frank’s Beach House h2odanzer@aol.com 629-4285 or 561-389-2550 Joyce Danz Laru Beya Resort* info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Ian McField

Los Porticos Villas reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden

Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin

Lost Reef Resort* llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367

Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Slavek Machacka Mariposa Beach Suites* reservations@ mariposabelizebeach.com 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro* info@mayabeachhotel.com 533-8040 or 627-4718 Ellen & John Lee Maya Lodge maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod Michelo Hotel harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 or 626-2518 Michel Ardoullie Miller’s Landing* millersplacencia@yahoo. com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com 523-3117 or 503-3095 Ilsa Villanueva Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie North Beach/ The debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon Ocean’s Edge oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca 514-6065582 514-6979435 Francine Martel One World Rentals oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com 523-3103 or 620-9975 Claudia Hardegger Paradise Vacation Hotel*/** info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm

Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals

Sailfish Resort info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan Sea Glass Inn* brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail. com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan Silver Leaf Villa&Cabana yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-596-9551 William & Jolanda Brown Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 664-4740 Office Manager, Francisco Turtle Inn */** frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com 610-1068 Julian & Beverly Cabral White House /The info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez

AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services info@ barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood Placencia Car Rental info@ placenciacarrental.com 523-3284 or 625-9573 Saleem Ahmed

CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS Doran’s Services takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount Slip Stop slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548 Bill Wohl

CONSULTANTS Barefoot Executive, Ltd. barefootexecutiveltd@ gmail.com 523-3291 Yvette Guild Guild & Guild Consulting guildandguild@hotmail. com 523-3251 or 523-3291 Yvette Guild

HEALTH, FITNESS, SPAS & SALONS BB Yoga Flow info@bbyogaflow.com 631-7726 Agnes Balawejder-Busch Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia. com 523-3420 or 624-6096 Lee Nyhus Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail. com 503-3736 or 633-0678 Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn Tony’s Gym tony@belizefit.com 631-7427 Tony Pinder Tree of Life Massage Studio smallkristine@yahoo.com 624-5408 Kristine Small

NON-PROFIT ORGS Placencia Humane Society 523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka, President

REAL ESTATE Bayshore Limited www.bayshore.bz 604-8910, Jenny Wildman or 600-1040, Xen Wildman Belize Sotheby’s International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates Info@ RealEstatePlacencia.com 523-3063 Boris Mannsfeld

Cocoplum Real Estate Cocoplum Vacation Rentals

Blue Crab Beach House

The Maine Stay

The Villas at Cocoplum

Goss Chocolate Palmtree Designs

The Added Touch Lola’s Art

Global Free House

Seine Big

ht Itz’ana Resort and Residences

Casa Nettuno

Miller’s Landing

Laru Beya Resort Quarterdeck Restaurant

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club

The Moorings Car Rental of Placencia

Wild Orchid Properties

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White House

MnM Hardware Water Taxi

Joy Tours Dragon Fly Moon

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Cayes

French Louie Caye (16km EbN)

16° 30' 03.1" N 88° 14' 59.7" W 16.500875, -88.249922

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Police

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Gas Station

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Whipray Caye Lodge (16km EbN)

16° 32' 18.0" N 88° 13' 05.0" W 16.538333, -88.218056

Hatchet Caye (32km EbS)

16° 28' 00.6" N 88° 04' 06.1" W 16.466833, -88.068367

Hideaway Caye (27km NE)

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16° 40' 55.9" N 88° 11' 29.6" W 16.682186, -88.191551

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Shopping

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Destinations Belize Tradewinds The Flamboyant Friends Near The Pier $ The Shak

Above Grounds Coffee Art Affair Gallery

Placencia Int’l Academy

Bus Stop

Airport

Sea Glass Inn

Paradise Hotel

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas

Post Office

Clinic

Sea View Suites

Tree of Life Massage A Belizean Nirvana Coconut Cottage White Sand Villa Pam’s Sewing Mirasol Apartments Placencia Eagle Ray Tours Easy Living Apartment

Miramar Apartments Fantoni’s Kitchen De ‘Tatch Seafood Grill Captain Jak’s Cabanas Placencia Now Barefoot Beach Bar Brewed Awakenings Tipsy Tuna J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar Courtenay Coye LLP RE/MAX 1st Choice Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic Placencia Tourism Center $ Tony’s Gym

Dawn’s Grill The Pickled Parrot Wallen’s Hardware PV Plaza One World Rentals CPC Real Estate Solutions Coldwell Banker Southern Real Estate

Sailfish Resort

Tourism Information

Sunset Pointe Condos

Ocean Motion Services

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates

Rumfish & Vino

Secret Garden Spa

Easy Street 2

Manatee Inn Belize Sotheby’s Int’l Real Estate The Arches Daytripper Catamaran The North Beach Silver Leaf Villa & Cabana Casa Palma Michelo Hotel Aqua Oasis Lydia’s Guest House Blue Garden House Maya Lodge Harbour Hideaway Dolce Cabana

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Doran’s Services

Lost Reef Resort

Jaguar Lanes

Pla n t a ti o n

Guild & Guild Consulting Barefoot Executive, Ltd. Casa Placencia

Designed by Pana Media www.pana.media/Info Joyce & Frank’s Beach House

Singing Sands Inn AB2 Architects

Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows

Bayshore, Ltd.

Maya Beach

Green Parrot Beach Houses

Maya Beach Hotel

Oceans Edge

Belize Ocean Club

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Placencia Humane Society

Barefoot Services

Turtle Inn

Los Porticos Villas

BB Yoga Flow

Mariposa Beach Suites and Restaurant

Air Belize Skydiving

Pearl Beach House Placencia Mini Storage Cowboy Custom Construction Sandy Beach Realty

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Chabil Mar Villas

Splash Dive Center

Casa Del Sol

Page 18 Cocoplum stewart@cocoplumbelize. net 610-1009 Stewart Krohn Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty info@ coldwellbankerbelize.com 523-3500 Charmaine Voss CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young RE/MAX 1st Choice david@1stchoicebelize. com 631-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka Wild Orchid Properties aline@ wildorchidbelize.com 600-7991 Aline Habib

RESTAURANTS BARS CAFÉS ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail. com 634-3212 Keith Morrison Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial Brewed Awakenings brewedawakeningsbelize@ gmail.com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon Dawn’s Grill grillngo@yahoo.com 602-9302 Dawn Pollard De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail. com 503-3385 or 523-4035 Jodie Yearwood Dragon Fly Moon rongdi.chen@yahoo.com 523-3662 Amy Chen Fantoni’s Kitchen fantoniskitchen@gmail. com 630-4752 Cleeve Westby Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail. com 667-4805 Rob King Global Free House chef@globalfreehouse.com 673-3733 or 615-1748 Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes@yahoo.com Scott May

The Placencia Breeze February 2016 Quarterdeck Restaurant info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Ian McField Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon Shak/The magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar tuna@outlook.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col

SCHOOLS (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas

SERVICES AB2 Architects andrea@ab2architects.com www.ab2architects.com 533-8113 610-0488 Andrea Bacher Courtenay Coye LLP ccplacencia@ courtneycoye.com 523-3282 Tiphany Gongora Hannah Cowell Designs & Studio H hannah@ hannahcowelldesigns.com 610-0327 Hannah Cowell Hot Guide Belize marie@hotguidebelize.com 610-3270 Marie Carroll Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr Placencia Now placenciacommunications @yahoo.com 624-2651 Wende Bryan Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith

SHOPPING Added Touch /The addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 - Daisy & Jeremy

Art Affair Gallery/The jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 ot 503-3206 Jeanna Casey

Pickled Parrot/ The adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham

Belize Barrier Reef Properties Ltd. pvplaza@bbrpllc.com 600-5714 Peter Dahl

Goss Chocolate linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 or 601-1913 MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004

Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net 610-1399

Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com

Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@ sunnybrook.ca 622-6695

Hall, Susan McMillanHunter sebelize@yahoo.com

Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483

Mertens, Wini Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306

Edwards, Dan & Kim

TOUR OPERATORS thislldo.dan@gmail.com TRAVEL AGENTS 622-1656 Air Belize Skydiving skydive@ airbelizeskydiving.com 626-9189 Jeff Root & Teresa Rivers Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@ tradewindscruiseclub.com 523-3303 Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com 610-1923 Katie Valk Caribbean Travel &Tours info@ctbelize.com 223-0992 Veronique McKenzie Cayequest Tours cayequest@gmail.com 633-6330 Mark Leslie Daytripper Catamaran daytrippercatamaran@ gmail.com 666-3117 Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize. com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy Joy Tours joytour@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young Moorings/The mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 or 604-2861 Renee Brown Ocean Motion Services info@ oceanmotionplacencia.com 523-3363 or 667-8356 Delaverne Leslie Placencia Eagle Ray Tours eagleray33@gmail.com placenciatoursbz.weebly. com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Reef CI polly@reefci.com 626-1429 Polly Alford Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 or 610-0235 Patricia Ramirez Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang

Hess, Tina

Taylor, Rand

Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com 663-9087

Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020

Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356

Ward, John wardord@yahoo.com 662-4885

Ford, David dfordassociates@gmail. com 621-7587

Witter, Madalon bahialaguna@mail.com 622-3853 Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@ tropicair.com 631-3553

Ferris, Ken kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675

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to submit your information and pictures for your own page.

The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA was intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and providing an important link between public and private sectors.

The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.

We appreciate our members' support!

Please remember to renew your membership for 2016.

We want to keep you on our ever-growing list!

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Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 10 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH BORIS MANNSFLED & ASSOCIATES ¥ Focus solely on Placencia, Belize ¥ Largest team of professionals-12 strong ¥ We personally invest in the real estate market and own many properties here. ¥ Speak English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch ¥ BMA was awarded “Real Estate Agent of the year” 2013 ,2014 & 2015 at the Caribbean Travel & Living awards ¥ Awarded 2nd place in “Hospitality” at The Belize Tourism National Awards 2015 ¥ Represent far more exclusive listings than all real estate Þrms combined. ¥ Extensive Marketing ¥ Combined 50+ years of real estate experience ¥ WE SELL

“Specializing in Placencia Belize Real Estate”

Gladden Caye-Listing I021 USD $349,000

Cayo Theana-Listing I014 USD $800,000

Manantee Caye-Listing I022 USD $550,000

Lark Caye-Listing I009 USD $245,000

Cocomo Caye USD $300,00

Roberts Caye

TESTIMONIAL “Foreign investment is not an easy endeavor.

We are fortunate to have an established business relationship with Boris Mannsfeld & Associates; purchasing property was m a n a g e d a n d e x e c u t e d s e a m l e s s l y, providing a pleasurable experience.

Boris’s team has an in-depth understanding of the Real Estate market, as well as quality service and personal attention to detail. The service we received from “Desorine” recently was above and beyond expectation in Þnalizing documents to move forward on development.

We w o u l d h i g h l y r e c o m m e n d B o r i s Mannsfeld & Associates to anyone considering the purchase or re-sale of real estate in Belize, as a trusted agency to do business with. You will not be disappointed! “ Dale and Dianne Allen Alberta, Canada

South Saddle Caye Listing I014 USD $350,000

Placencia Lagoon Island Listing I018 USD $350,000

Funk Caye

Islands are HOT… Recently we have seen an increase in inquiries for islands here in Belize and have sold two in the past couple months. Currently we have another under contract and an offer for another. Excellent news right!

All along the Barrier Reef there are roughly 200 islands. Some mangrove based, sand base or coral base. They are unique in that they are all located in a stable country which gives you absolute ownership. They are located close enough to mainland and they can be developed. With no more than a 45mins boat ride you can explore some of the most beautiful islands. The scenery is just magniÞcent and will blow your mind.

Schedule your island tour TODAY with Boris Mannsßed & Associates. Lets us help you Þnd your paradise!

Call Us Today!

523-3063

Monday - Saturday Sunday by Appointment Located Below RumÞsh Restaurant

Boris Mannsfeld Manager & Sales Belize +501 610-0294 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Skype Boris.Mansfeld

Boris@RealEstatePlacencia.com Frik De Meyere Manager & Sales Belize +501 610-1223 Skype Frik.De.Meyere Frik@RealEstatePlacencia.com

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Placencia Peninsula Happenings

WHEN

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

WHERE Pickled Parrot Tipsy Tuna

EVENT

ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art!

636-7068 MARTINI MONDAY! Live low key music (Oldies, Pop, Rock, Country, R&B....) with Karl Lovell & Martini Specials 6-10 p.m 523-3089

Turtle Inn

Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner 523-3244

Yoli’s Bar

ROTARY CLUB of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m 607-1300

Barefoot Bar

TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to Close!!! 523-3515

Tipsy Tuna

MOJITO TUESDAY! Mojito Specials all day! 523-3089

Turtle Inn

Silent Movie Night featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244

Barefoot Bar

WET WEDNESDAY – Fun And Funky Jam Session Starts 5pm! Two-fer Specials on Select Beer from 6 to Close! 523-3515

Mariposa Restaurant Free Yahtzee dice game starts 4:30 p.m 523-4474 Pickled Parrot

Live music with Big John - 6 p.m.

Tipsy Tuna

WINGS WEDNESDAY! $1 Wings all day! Garifuna Drumming 7-9 p.m! 523-3089

Barefoot Bar

DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! 5233515

Pickled Parrot

TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! 636-7068

Turtle Inn

Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke, FREE Jello Shots & Dancing in the “Aquarium” with DJ Swagg 9 p.m. - 2 a.m 523-3089

Yoli’s Bar

The LOST REEFERS - Live acoustic music - 4PM 662-4885

Barefoot Bar

BITTER ABOUT YOUR WEEK? $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! “They good fi dih back!” Live Caribbean Music at 5 pm 523-3515

Mariposa Restaurant Prime Rib dinner w/ Yorkshire pudding, potates au us & steamed veg BZ$49. 523-4474 Turtle Inn

Silent Movie Night featuring Buster Keaton 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

MARGARITA MADNESS! Margarita Specials all day and FREE Zumba Dance Party 7-9 p.m!

All ages welcome! 523-3089

Street Feet Lounge & Night Club

Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515

Barefoot Bar

Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. 523-3515; Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m 523-3515

Pickled Parrot

LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. Alternating performances by Hot Papaya and Open Mic guests. 636-7068

Tipsy Tuna

SEASIDE SATURDAY! Signature Drink Specials all day and live music 7 p.m. - midnight. 5233089

Robert’s Grove

Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7-9 p.m. Live entertainment. 523-3565 for dinner pickups.

Habanero’s Mexican Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6to9p.m Pick-ups available. 5233565 Café & Bar Street Feet Lounge Bringing in Belize’s Hottest DJ’s!!! Open 10 pm til 3 am!!! 523-3515 & Night Club Barefoot Bar

It’s A Beach Bash! Live Caribbean Music from 1 to 6pm! BBQ! 523-3515

Mariposa Restaurant Card games start 2PM. Open to everyone. 523-4474

SUNDAY

Turtle Inn

2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244

Tipsy Tuna

STRESS FREE SUNDAY! Pina Colada Specials all day and DJ Swagg during the day!

Belize Ocean Club

Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks!

J-Dee’s Restaurant Karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351 & Bar Habanero’s Mexican Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on the lagoon after a hard week’s work. 523-3565 Café & Bar

EVERYDAY

Robert’s Grove

Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks. 523-3565

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort

International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476

Turtle Inn

Happy Hour 4-6pm ½ off Local Beer and Rum

Mariposa Restaurant 15% discounts for full or P/T Belizean residents + buy a meal & swim in our pool or play horseshoes at our new regulation pit. & Beach Suites Tipsy Tuna

HAPPY, HAPPY HOUR 5-7 P.M! $3 Local Rum, $3.50 Local Beer, $4 Guinness, $6 Coladas & Daiquiris, $2 OFF Signature Drinks and $1 Wings! Tel: 523-3089

Barefoot Bar

Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515

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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays

Chocolate Festival, Punta Gorda: May 20, 21 & 22 *Commonwealth Day: May 23 Hopkins Mango Festival: May 28 & 29

February

Blood Drive at Placencia Clinic: Feb 6 - 9am Rotary Auction at Tipsy Tuna: Feb 6 Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 13 & 14th Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15

March

June Placencia Lobsterfest: June 24, 25 & 26

July Rotary Club Summer Olympics

August

*St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 11&12 *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21 Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21

October *Pan-American Day: October 12 Rotary Haunted House: Oct. 29

April Placencia Humane Society Furball *Labour Day, May 2 National Agriculture & Trade Show, Belmopan: Labour Day weekend Placencia Sailing Club Annual Regatta: May 21 & 22

Placencia Rotary Winter Olympics

September Celebration Month!

La Ruta Maya River Challenge, San Ignacio to Belize City: Mar 4, 5 & 6 *National Heroes & Benefactor’s Day: Mar 7 Flaming Heart Ball: Mar 12 Children’s Easter Egg Hunt by Tipsy Tuna: March 24 - 3pm Easter: March 25, 26 and 27 *Good Friday: Mar 25 *Easter Monday: Mar 28

May

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November *Garifuna Settlement Day

December End of the World Marathon Misteltoe Ball: Dec. 10 *Christmas Day December 25 *Boxing Day: Dec 26

La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge March 4th - 7th 2016

Placencia Lobsterfest June 24th, 25th & 26th

Flaming Heart Ball March 12th 2016 at Tipsy Tuna Annual Fundraiser for the Placencia Volunteer Fire Department

Lobsterfest Art Competition Who will create the art to symbolize Placencia’s 2016 Lobsterfest?

The winning entry will appear on T-shirts, Tanks, Posters, Banners, Placencia.com Facebook, newspapers, TV and …

To be considered, the art will be any medium that can be photographed well, be colorful, and possess at least one Caribbean spiny lobster.

The winning artist will be awarded a prize of $500.

All entries must be received by the Placencia Tourism Center no later than 5PM, Friday, April 15, 2015.

LET THE CONTEST BEGIN!!!

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The Placencia Breeze February 2016 Ambergris Caye Office Barrier Reef Drive P.O. Box 204 San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize Tel: 226-4309

Placencia Peninsula Office Main Street Placencia Village, S.C., Belize Tel: 523-3309

Specializing in Property Management - Vacation Rentals - Sales Placencia Peninsula, Belize

Ambergris Caye, Belize

Placencia Mini Storage offers one of the most important qualities in real estate investment, income generating.

Along with a fully furnished main house and charming guest suite/rental this property provides solid value with an established and profitable mini-storage business.

Water’s Edge is located 5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This property is a true example of Caribbean luxury with 26’ ceilings in the living and dining areas.

US$420,000

US$1,995,000

NORTH SADDLE CAYE Situated approximately 45 minutes ENE of Placencia Peninsula, North Saddle Caye is a unique private island Paradise that has been fully developed, with all the comforts and amenities of a Luxury estate.

This cozy cottage property with a pool is located just one mile north of San Pedro Town and is nestled in the prestigious neighborhood of Tres Cocos. This property has so much to offer by way of rental income potential should the buyer opt to put the home on the rental market.

Price Upon Request

US$745,000 The Dolphin Beach estate is a turnkey property that comes fully furnished along with a vehicle and a 28’ center console fishing boat complete with boat house and caretaker cottage.

This home is truly ready for you to just unpack your luggage and start enjoying what this unique property has to offer.

Delightfully charming property in mid-town San Pedro. Formerly Asian Garden Day Spa, it is conveniently located across from Ramon’s Village and is within easy walking distance to shops, stores, restaurants and Pro Dive Centers

US$2,950,000

US$250,000

Wild Orchid Marina Home is conveniently located a few minutes outside of the Placencia Village on the Placencia Peninsula. The modern contemporary architectural design of this beautiful home is expertly executed and maximizes on its 1337 sq. ft of interior space. This property also includes an infinity pool, deck area and a roof top terrace.

Punta Azul is a subdivision located 10.5 miles north of San Pedro Town on the island of Ambergris Caye. This land is perfect for residential and/or resort development.

US$489,000

US$65,000 This unique .6 acre property provides you with the best of what the Peninsula has to offer.

A spacious oceanfront lot and cleared and filled Bayfront lot that sits immediately to its west and separated only by the main Placencia road, is the perfect location for your private and serene beachfront paradise.

Villa Opal is a uniquely designed 5 bedroom, 4 bath home located in North Ambergris Caye. The design of this home incorporates many natural hardwoods and designs that are unique to Belize. The villa includes a spacious deck as well as two screened in porches.

US$369,000

US$795,000

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Placencia Peninsula Office Main Street Placencia Village, S.C., Belize Tel: 523-3309

Specializing in Property Management - Vacation Rentals - Sales Mainland, Belize

About Us

Wilson farm in Cristo Rey/ Santa Elena is one of the most unique listings at Belize Sotheby’s Int’l Realty! Over 57 park-like acres in the popular Cayo District. Home, horse set up, orange orchard and two cenotes! Only 3 miles from the twin cities of Santa Elena & San Ignacio.

US$629,000 Crooked Tree Lodge was built to be a retreat from the hustle and bustle of your typical vacation! Over 1000ft of waterfront on 11 acres, six private cabanas, outdoor tavern. Established business with repeat guests.

US$1,200,000 Cotton Tree Lodge The riverfront 20 acres of land is developed for Cotton Tree Lodge and includes the 4000 square foot Main Lodge with the resort reception, restaurant, bar, gift shop, guest bathrooms, staff dining and office.

US$1,995,000 Ladyville - Fully furnished 3br home plus guest house on a full acre! In the Lake Gardens neighborhood, you’ll enjoy easy access to city activities while experiencing a Caribbean lifestyle.

Very well maintained, including many upgrades.

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty offers expertise and international exposure to real estate buyers and sellers for the country of Belize as a whole. The ties we have to the local communities are deep and our knowledge of the real estate market comes from our 25+ years of experience in Belize. A firm with a solid reputation for excellence, we specialize in exceeding our clients’ expectations.

With offices located in both Ambergris Caye, and Placencia, our firm covers real estate needs for the entire country. All Belize Sotheby’s International Realty clients receive the expert services of our real estate brokers and agents, who offer personalized consultancy services for management, rentals, and sales. The company combines strong Belize Knowledge and customized consulting services with the Sotheby’s International Realty global network, thanks to the presence in 54 countries with over 700 offices worldwide. Allow us to exceed your expectations in your next Belize real estate transaction.

Property Management - Belize Sotheby’s International Realty strives to maintain excellent relationships with the owners with whom we work. Good communication, prompt service, and response time have set us apart in this field. Our services include bill payment, tax payment, maintenance oversight, supply purchasing, accounting, monthly reconciliation, and reporting. Additionally, we are happy to assist owners with unique services which are property specific.

Rental Services - Rental Property is a smart investment. But the realities of running and maintaining a rental property, or multiple rental properties, can quickly become overwhelming, not to mention the time and effort involved in marketing your property, selecting prospective tenants and understanding the local market. With Belize Sotheby’s International Realty, your investment is our priority. We handle all aspects of marketing and leasing your property, receiving and scheduling maintenance and repairs, tenant enquiries, rent collection and administration. We build strong relationships with our clients, tenants and partners by providing exceptional, personal service in a timely and professional manner.

Belize Sotheby’s International Realty will take care of: • Marketing, listing and showing properties

JUST REDUCED US$250,000 Rasp Farm in Teakettle - Rasp Farm is all of the reasons we love Belize, wrapped up in 28 acres! The custom designed steel framed home is perched within the hillside and provides unobstructed views of the mountains, wildlife, jungle, and 900ft of river below.

US$699,000

• Tenant screening, pre-qualification and rental applications • Answering lease enquires • Lease execution • Rent collection and deposits • Property taxes, utilities, insurance and invoice payments • Monthly and annual reporting • Maintenance of property records • Property inspections • Rent review representation

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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Consultancy: Revision and Development of an Advanced Marine Tour Consultancy: Development of an Advanced Archaeology Tour Guide Guide Training Manual for Belize Training Manual for Belize BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND

The National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan implemented October 2012 was designed to be the blue print for the sustainable development of Belize’s Tourism Industry to 2030. The Sustainability and Quality Assurance Macro Program in the NSTMP is comprised of programs directed at raising the quality standards of the tourism service offering in order to reach international market demand standards and assure sustainable development of tourism economic resources.

The National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan implemented October 2012 was designed to be the blue print for the sustainable development of Belize’s Tourism Industry to 2030. The Sustainability and Quality Assurance Macro Program in the NSTMP is comprised of programs directed at raising the quality standards of the tourism service offering in order to reach international market demand standards and assure sustainable development of tourism economic resources.

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is currently in the process of redesigning and updating its current Tour Guide Training Program. Advances in Belize’s tourism sector has necessitated the development of areas of specializations such as Marine. These advances also require the introduction of continual training programs in this areas to ensure tour guides are well versed in the area of specialization. In this context, the Belize Tourism Board is seeking to contract the services of a Consultant to draft and publish, in conjunction with the BTB, an Advance Marine Tour Guide Manual to be used as the primary training text for specialized training for tour guides.

OBJECTIVE

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is currently in the process of redesigning and updating its current Tour Guide Training Program. Advances in Belize’s tourism sector has necessitated the development of areas of specializations such as Archaeology. These advances also require the introduction of continual training programs in this areas to ensure tour guides are well versed in the area of specialization. In this context, the Belize Tourism Board is seeking to contract the services of a Consultant to draft and publish, in conjunction with the BTB, an Advance Archaeology Tour Guide Manual to be used as the primary training text for specialized training for tour guides.

The assessment of the existing Advance marine tour guide training manual identifying the gaps and needs of the current manual against regional and international manuals, and the further development of the manual to ensure that it encompasses all relevant and current data, necessary for an advance marine guide.

OBJECTIVE The development of an Advance Archaeology Tour Guide Training Manual which should encompass all archaeological sites within the country, relevant and current data, and any necessary information for an Advance Archaeology tour guide to possess.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The prospective Consultant should possess the following minimum The prospective Consultant should possess the following minimum qualifications – qualifications – 1. At minimum ten years marine related experience.

1. At minimum ten years’ experience in the field of Archaeology.

2. A Master’s degree in any of the following areas – 2. A Master’s Degree in any of the following areas – a. Biology, a. Anthropology, b. Chemistry, b. Archaeology, c. Ecology, c. Cultural anthropology, d. Tourism Development, d. Biological anthropology e. Sustainable Tourism Practices, e. Sustainable Tourism Practices, f. Teaching. f. Teaching.

3. Has been published at least once.

3. Has been published at least once.

4. Intimate knowledge and understanding of relevant regional and 4. Intimate knowledge of relevant regional archaeological sites. international marine activities, policies and legislations.

5. Participated in training in archaeological field and laboratory 5. A general understanding of the social, cultural and economic techniques. environment of Belize.

6. A general understanding of the social, cultural and economic environment of Belize The detailed Terms of Reference can be requested from: Deadline for submission of applications is Friday February 19th, 2016 by Mrs. Shola Babb, 12:00 noon.

Belize Tourism Board, Corner Regent and South Street, Please direct all queries to Mrs. Shola Babb at training@travelbelize.org P.O. Box 325, Belize City, Belize.

“ Way Back Den ”

Check this out: Fantastic investment opportunity! Five acres of bay front property located at beautiful New Haven Harbor, only 30 miles South of Placencia. The best anchorage in Southern Belize and a great beach. An ideal location for an exclusive fishing camp. A marine/jungle survival and adventure camp, and sports-fishing and diving camp are some of the potential business opportunities for this property.

A $50,000,000 cruise ship port has been developed near Placencia at Harvest Caye only 27 miles away making this location an ideal destination for cruise ship passengers. The property could become a major income generator with all the potential business ventures mentioned. Due to the fact that the new cruise ships will have up to 4,000 passengers, investors will soon realize a good return on their investments.

The seller is asking only $150,000 for the property; the buyer pays all costs. The land taxes are paid up to date and there are no liens or loans against the property. With the new road from Guatemala through Belize to Mexico being completed in the near future, good investment property in this area will be sold out soon. Contact us at 662-4449 TODAY for more information!

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captain shark’s

226-3370

Authorized Club Car Distributor for Belize Lion Street Airstrip Area San Pedro 226-3370 captnshark@btl.net captainsharksbelize.com

Precedent - 4 Seater

Carryall 300 - 2 Seater

XRT 850 - 4 Seater

Captain Shark’s Representative in South Belize

Whether you need a bike rental, golfcart rental or lease to purchase, or lodging in Placencia, please come by Captain Jak‛s and let us assist you to make your stay in Placencia an enjoyable one.

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Community Corner Placencia Tourism Center 523-4045 Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 • Departs Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna.

• Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m.

Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m.

Hokey Pokey Boat - 523-2376 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays).

• Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30 p.m, and 4:30 p.m.

Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7073 - Visit www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info!

Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 7 a.m., 12:45 p.m and 2:30 p.m.

Sundays: 6:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.

• Dangriga → Placencia: Monday thru Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; 4:30p.m and 6 p.m.

Sundays: 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Express Bus: • Placencia → Belmopan → Belize City: Monday thru Friday: 6:15 a.m.

• Belize City → Belmopan → Placencia: Monday thru Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

Emergencies • Police: 503-3142 • Fire: 503-3222 • Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 • Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 • Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 • Independence Medical Center: 523-2167

Placencia Peninsula Services • • • • • • • • •

Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers • • • •

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ADO: • Leaves from Belize City at 8:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico.

• Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.

Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study - 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm.

Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location.

• Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora Williams 523-3527 or 523-3564 • Lighhouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m.

Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 503-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Bill Taylor, 650-1782 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848, 620-2848

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PHS: 604-8676 Martin Krediet: 610-0972 Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 Doctor Mia Canton: 6711356 (office), 610-1356 (cell), stanncreekanimalhospital@ gmail.com Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432 Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822 Animal Medical Centre (Belize City) 223-3781, 223-0251 Doctor Lopez: 670-5363

Closed Hunting Seasons Belize Forest Department

Gibnut

1 Jan - 31 May

Iguana

1 Feb - 30 June

Armadillo

1 Feb - 31 May

Game Birds 1 Feb - 31 May

Hickatee

1 May - 31 May

Peccary

1 June - 30 Nov

Deer

Male 1 July - 30 Sept Female 1 July - 1 Feb

Diplomatic Listings • Embassy of the USA: 822-4011 • Honorary Consul of Canada: 223-1060 • British High Commission: 822-2146 • Embassy of United Mexican State: 822-0406 • Embassy of Republic of Guatemala: 223-3150 • Embassy of Republic of Honduras: 224-5889 • Embassy of Republic of El Salvador: 822-3404 • Embassy of Republic of China (Taiwan): 223-1862 • Honorary Consul of France: 223-0399 • Honorary Consul of Germany: 222-4369

Placencia BTIA Membership Benefits • A page on the placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website, and as many pictures as you like.

• A spot on the centerfold map of the Placencia Breeze.

• Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of the Placencia Breeze.

• A feature story in the Placencia Breeze about your business.

• A discounted listing in the new Destination Belize magazine.

• Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center, • Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center.

• BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses.

• Local assistance with renewals of Hotel Licenses, Tour Guide Licenses, Tour Operator Licenses, Sport Fishing Licenses, etc.

• Discounted pricing on advertising in the Placencia Breeze.

• Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. • Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members.

• Listing on the National BTIA website.

• Consistent and relevant BTIA advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.

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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS

and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@ robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523-3565!

South of Airstrip One World Rentals: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wifi, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact Swiss Owner Claudia Hardegger at 523-3103 or 620-9975. email oneworldplacencia@ yahoo.com. Major credit cards accepted.. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes.

At the Cayes Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation day trips or lodging call 523-3565.

Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, lodging call 523-3565. private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501- roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, 523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and “Sea Urchin Bar”. Enjoy the SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, US + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@ 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental.

Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com

North of Airstrip

DINING South of Airstrip

Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner E-mail: greenparrot@mail.com; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean cabanas, lush tropical drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For gardens, clean secluded beach, pool & thatch bar call 523-3010 Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 millersplacencia@yahoo.com Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool.

Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. North of Airstrip Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged.

Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well 523-2488. greenparot@btl.net as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available with relaxing deck area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary 523-3565! for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent.

Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar @ Laru Beya Resort: International Fine 533-3022 - info@singingsands.com - www.singingsands.com Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476.

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Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu.

Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com.

vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. splashbelize.com for more info.

Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.

Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent SERVICES restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit: We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! only. www.belizefit.com - 631-7427

Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove: Belizean restaurant serving breakfast Placencia Now Visitor Services: Information on Trips and Accomodation. ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 Agent for Splash Dive Shop and Discounted Belize Shuttle - 624-2651 PM. Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies.

Whipray Caye Lodge: See accommodation for info about our restaurant Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com and bar.

Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 CHEERS muzamanzie@yahoo.com Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach.

Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm.

REAL ESTATE Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as Facebook! property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the And live music every Friday’s. 523-3412 mainland. Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience.

11:00 am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Resort setting 523-3309 info@belizesir.com

waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to SHOPPING assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring located in the heart of the village, next door to Tutti Frutti ice cream. a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.

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Lola’s Art Gallery: Located in Seine Bight Village 1 ½ miles north of the GETTING AROUND Placencia Airstrip. Look for our sign near the football field south of the village. The peninsula’s first art gallery with original Belizean art by Lola. Placencia Car Rental: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 8am-6pm. 523-3342 & 601-1913 www.placenciacarrental.com Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. the penisula for over 30 years!

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TOUR PROVIDERS

Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous??? Our PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523-3565!

SPA & MASSAGE Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove: Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style.

Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565!

Singing Sands Inn: Offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey WEDDING PLANNING River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a or email info@singingsands.com romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Ms. Lea We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned Itzab: lea@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565 Visit www.placenciabreeze.com