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HAPPY 2016!
From the Placencia BTIA Board & Staff of the Placencia Tourism Centre and the Placencia Breeze Newspaper
2015 Mistletoe Ball Draws Over 400 Guests As the holiday season approaches each year, the talk of the Peninsula turns to the annual Mistletoe Ball. Ladies break out their most glamorous apparel, and gentlemen sport long pants and ... shoes.
by the Belize Ocean Club.
In describing this year’s Mistletoe Ball, the term that springs immediately to mind is “Magical”, thanks in large part to preparations
While Aaron Krohn serenaded with his lyrical classical guitar, the chefs presented an elaborate buffet of culinary delights including shrimp scampi, chicken, snook, pork, and tasty sides.
Twinkling white lights dominated the venue inside and out, with tents providing elegant seating areas on the verandas, and fire pits inviting romantic conversation on the dock.
After dinner, the high energy of Gilharry 7 revved up the mood, raising party spirits even higher and keeping many of our revelers dancing until 3:00 Sunday morning. Throughout the evening, the countless smiles on residents and visitors from Riversdale to Placencia Point and beyond assured all that this year’s Mistletoe Ball was once again an unqualified a success.
© Muzamanzie Photographs, Belize
Calling All Artists!!!
The Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival is coming up quickly – February 13th and 14th, and entries have already started coming in.
© Muzamanzie Photographs, Belize
The 2-day event draws over a thousand visitors and residents each year, providing an outstanding opportunity to show and sell your work.
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What’s Inside
Pg 3 BTIA news Pg 6 Turtle Inn Wine Room / Ms. Curlene’s 90th Pg 9 Mariposa’s New Tree Houses Pg 10 Travel & Leisures List / Copa Inaugural Flight Pg 11 Coffee Culture / Marathon Pg 13 Bush Medicine / Point of View BBQ’s Pg 14 Christmas Pictures Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA members Pg 16 & 17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 23 Placencia Humane Society Pg 24 Events & Calendar / Save the Date Pg 25 Mixology / Evening with David Shaw Pg 26 Community Corner Pg 27 Classifieds Pg 30/31 Paid Listings THANK YOU FOR PICKING UP THE PLACENCIA BREEZE! PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, Maya Island Air, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 1,500, as well as a large online web audience. EDITOR IN CHIEF: Wende Bryan, wendebelize@yahoo.com PHOTO / GRAPHICS / LAYOUT EDITOR: H. U. Al-Ajba, info@pana.media VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHERS: Marion and Ed Carr of Muzamanzie Photography muzamanzie@gmail.com ADVERTISING OFFICER: Cindy Weller, director@placencia.com PRINTER: Norman’s Printing House, Belize City, Belize THE PLACENCIA BREEZE: The Placencia Tourism Center, Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize. Phone: 523- 4045 PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Chairlady, Jodie Yearwood Leslie Vice Chairman, Steve Christensen Secretary, Kristine Small Treasurer, Salva Zabaneh Councilor, Cleeve Westby Councilor, Bill Wohl Councilor, Brandon Westby ANNUAL BTIA BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees $200.00
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Welcome Placencia BTIA New Member! Brandon Westby
Note from BTIA Chairlady Jodie Yearwood Leslie First, let me say I am honored to have been elected the 2016 Placencia BTIA Chairlady for our beautiful village of Placencia. I thank you your support and vote of confidence. I will do my best to make a positive impact on our local organization.
many new Ideas. I look forward to working with our new board, and all our local boards for the betterment of our community in this tourism field.
Let us enter the New Year with renewed energy, faith in what’s to come, and strong determination about I wish you all a Happy, We enter 2016 with new what we can accomplish as Blessed & Prosperous New Visions, new Hopes, and a strong community. Year
Placencia BTIA 2015 Annual General Meeting Once again, Roberts Grove graciously hosted the Placencia BTIA AGM on November 27th. A review of 2015 highlights included the following: • The “new” Placencia Breeze now appears consistently each month in print, and online at www.placenciabreeze.com . The Breeze will be self-supporting within the next few months. • The “new” placencia.com website launched in early December with an inviting new look, and long term advantages for maintaining it. • The Placencia BTIA office is now fully staffed. Roxana Alvarado is training to handle the Front Desk, and Sheritt Linarez is training to provide full support as Assistant Manager. • The Placencia Breeze is now fully staffed with Wende Bryan as Editor-in-Chief and Hatem (Tom) Al-Ajba as Photo/Layout/Technical Editor. Elections for 2016 officers yielded the following roster: Chairlady Jodie Yearwood Leslie Vice Chairman Steve Christensen Secretary Kristine Small Treasurer Salva Zabaneh Councilor Cleeve Westby Councilor Bill Wohl Councilor Brandon Westby Guest Speaker Anthony Hunt, Chairman of BTB’s Airline Development Committee, discussed the addition of Southwest and Copa Airlines serving Belize, and explained conditions that attract (and detract) when major airlines consider beginning new service to an area. A lively discussion ensued regarding the status of the Placencia Airstrip and its need for repairs. Mr. Hunt encouraged Placencia to unite behind a single solution and then pursue GOB vigorously. Before the end of the meeting, members agreed to work with local organizations to move forward with one voice to encourage the GOB to make necessary repairs and to keep the Placencia Airstrip at its current location.
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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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Meet me in the Wine Room at Turtle Inn Our in-house wine stewards named Victor & Arlene will gladly walk you though our brand new 1200 bottle wine room designed by Laurent Deroo (www. laurentderooarchitecte.com) and built by local Belizean builder and architect Margarito M. Ortiz. After 3 months we are finally able to load up many of our award winning Coppola wines from both the Francis Coppola Winery in Sonoma and the Inglenook Estate in Napa
along with many other vintages from Chili, Argentina, Italy, France and the USA. Soon vintages from the new Coppola Winery called Virginia Dare in Sonoma will be added to the racks.
Wine should be stored satisfactorily between 7–18 °C (45–64 °F) as long as any variations are gradual. A temperature of 13 °C (55 °F), much like that found in the caves used to store wine in France, is
ideal for both short-term storage and long-term aging of wine. It is a fact that wine generally matures differently and more slowly at a lower temperature than it does at a higher temperature. When the temperature swings are significant, 14 degrees or more, it will cause the wine to breathe through the cork which significantly speeds up the aging process. Between 10–14 °C (50–57 °F), wines will age normally. It is for that reason
we build this beautiful glass wine ‘aquarium’ to showcase our wines and ensure they are stored in an optimal environment here in the tropics. Turtle Inn guests will be able to enjoy a wonderful walk-through, in-room wine tastings or a small event in the garden just in front of the cellar accompanied by locally made cheeses and freshly in-house baked breads.
Wine tasting on Wednesdays and Saturdays reservations required $100.00 BZD per person.
Ms. Curlene’s 90 Birthday Celebration th
By Maz Carr
On November 28 2015, Ms” Curlene’s” Children and Grandchildren threw a huge party to celebrate Ms Curlene’s” 90th birthday. The party was attended by family and friends from all over Belize and the world. In typical Placencia fashion Ms “Curlene” might be a senior of the village but she still managed to party till 2am, while the remaining family & friends continued to 5am. Placencia folk sure do know how to throw a celebration party. Minette Curlene Westby Whylie was born to Elizabeth & Alden Westby on November 28 1925 in Stann Creek. The 2nd Eldest of 11 children
she spent a large percentage of her childhood in Placencia as her parents were fisher folk. Moving to Belize City later to look after her younger siblings to ensure they went to school. It was in Belize City that 18 year old Minette “Curlene first met her future husband Joseph Edster Vaughan Whylie, the father of her six children Julia, Cindymae, Elgin (deceased), James, John & Allen. The family lived in Belize City as this was where Joseph Whylie opened the first radio and electrical store in Belize City on Albert Street after he returned from working on the building of the Panama Canal. After her husband Joseph passed away, Minette “Curlene” returned
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to Placencia along with her younger children to help her sisters care for her aged mother Elizabeth until her passing. Since that time she has lived happily in Placencia with her family and friends very contentedly, like all mothers is very proud of her children’s achievements. Ms “Curlene” is wonderful lady who is as sharp today at 90 as she was at 20, who still remembers well life in Placencia like it was yesterday.
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Mariposa - Soaring to New Heights in 2016 Bruce and Sharon came to Belize in Mariposa hopes of finding reservations@ an exquisite mariposabelize beach.com location to build their vision. They were looking for a place that boasts raw beauty, a place untouched by commercialism and stress. Their hopes were fulfilled when they came to Placencia. Nestled on two acres of ocean front land and picturesque littoral forests, Mariposa is a Belizean treasure. By April Brown
Since opening their doors in 2014, the founders of Mariposa have embraced village life. First and foremost, Bruce and Sharon are dedicated to hiring their staff from Belize. With increased development and competition on the peninsula, resorts like Mariposa, with a one hundred percent Belizean staff, are gems in the growing foreigner led industry. From funding various events throughout the community to starting their very own “Pay it Forward” children’s birthday party program, the staff at Mariposa believe in the power of
connection. Mariposa proudly hosts various community events including New Years Eve potlucks and delicious Thanksgiving dinners. One of the most exciting projects to come in the near future is a community vegetable and fruit garden. Mariposa’s vast garden includes over five hundred plants, each plant labeled with educational signs for all ages to enjoy. In the past, Mariposa offered three lovely beachfront suites for their guests. The stunning and spacious suites have been a Trip Advisor favorite! With 2016 quickly approaching, Bruce and Sharon knew they wanted to expand to include more options for their guests. Expansion for resorts in Belize can be a difficult venture as there is so much to consider from an ecological perspective. The founders of Mariposa, along with the top-notch local construction company, Arregis Construction, put their heads together and came up with a solution: rustic tree houses. The six expansive tree houses are nestled amongst the forest on Mariposa’s property. Tastefully decorated through local vendors,
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Mariposa is happy to announce the expansion will allow larger groups to visit and experience the magic of Belize. Guests and locals alike visit Mariposa for their award winning Caribbean facing restaurant. With plentiful breakfast, lunch, and dinner options, and access to the beach side pool, the meal and company are guaranteed to satisfy. If you have any allergies or food restrictions, Mariposa will gladly accommodate you and make sure your dining experience is the best one yet. The Mariposa bar offers extensive selections including local liquors and beers as well as imported whiskeys and wines. Mariposa enthusiastically welcomes all guests, from the local family looking for a relaxing day spent lounging by the pool, to the traveling couple seeking adventure. For more information about Mariposa, Bruce and Sharon Maddison can be reached at 523-4474 or 610-4473. Email inquiries can be sent to reservations@ mariposabelizebeach.com.
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Placencia makes Travel & Leisure Top 50 Places to visit in 2016
with daybeds, waterfront views, and soaring ceilings). It’s also a stage for chef Mara Jernigan, of the By Nikki Ekstein immensely popular Limilita pop-up Belize is still great for backpackers restaurant in Placencia, who will - much like Costa Rica in the 1980s - but certain areas have also become bona fide retreats for the well-heeled. For years now, Francis Ford Coppola’s Turtle Inn has been drawing glamorous types to its cottages in the beach town of Placencia, on a little-known peninsula on the country’s east coast. But the secret is on the verge of getting out, especially with the late 2016 opening of Itz’ana, an ambitious farm-restaurant-retreat hybrid with 39 upscale villas—all within mere feet of the world’s second-largest coral reef system. The project, which is just down the road from Turtle Inn, is not just ambitious for its five-star creature comforts (rooms will have terraces
be using indigenous ingredients to spotlight Belizean agriculture and fine dining. (She’ll even have a personal fleet of fishermen.) Also on property: a Mayan-inspired spa
using locally harvested rainforest botanicals, a room (and sommelier) dedicated to rum, and chartered yachts for sundown cruises.
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Copa Airline’s Inaugural Flight to Belize
Julie Berry On December 8th, Copa Airlines landed at Phillip Goldson (BZE) with their inaugural flight from Panama (PTY). The twice weekly direct flight to Panama will also connect Belize to dozens of other international destinations. Onboard this
historic flight were Belizean Julie Berry and longtime Placencia resident Glenn Massingham. The married couple moved to Panama in 2006 in search of new adventures and opened Coiba Dive Center in Santa Catalina. This small fishing
village is on the Pacific Coast of Panama and in close proximity to UNESCO World Heritage Site, Coiba National Park. For more information on Copa flights or Coiba Dive Center, visit www. copaair.com, www.coibadivecenter.com
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Creating A Coffee Culture In Placencia, Belize By Ann Kuffner - www.InternationalLiving.com
Keith Morrison loves the great sailing and Caribbean lifestyle in Placencia. Keith Morrison, 58, scoured two continents for the perfect place to start his coffee shop: an English-speaking country with a laidback, affordable lifestyle, warm weather, good sailing, and low taxes. He found all these in Placencia, on Belize’s southern coast. Now he enjoys a terrific Caribbean lifestyle when he’s not overseeing operations at his Above Grounds Coffee House.
2015 End of the World Marathon
Marathon collectors out there!!). Miss Li Chu had the most marathons under her belt with this one making number 185! And, she is 67 years old!
The 4th End of the World Marathon was Placencia held bright and Rotary Club early on Sunday, December 6. Over 190 runners were out and ready to run by 5:30Am. There were almost 30 full Marathon runners and about 160 Half Marathon runners. The Full Marathon started and ended at the ball field in Placencia, with a turn around at Caribbean Way. The Half Marathon started at Caribbean Way and ended at the ball field in Placencia. In addition to the runners there were over 130 volunteers!! The volunteer effort actually starts months in advance of the race and many volunteers have to work through the night before the race and many others have to be up and working in the wee hours of the morning. This race absolutely involves the entire peninsula. Many thanks to Dan Edwards for coordinating the Placencia volunteer effort. Also many thanks to all the businesses who supported this race both with contributions and volunteers. Without the businesses and people of the peninsula this race would not happen. By Wanda Stakutis
As always, our Water Stations were definitely something to write home about. The Maya Beach Bistro took 1st Prize for the 4th year in a row but they were faced with some very stiff competition this year. Thanks to the judges who had a difficult time choosing the winners! For the first time this year at the northern part of the course water stations we had Rotary Scholarship students helping out. All proceeds from this Marathon go towards educating high school students on the peninsula. Marathon organizer Chip Lovett from Massachusetts and part time Placencia resident, turns the money over to the Rotary Club of Placencia to administer. Over the past four years this race has generated over BZ$70,000 for scholarships, with each year the amount generated increases. For race results and pictures of ALL the runners please visit runbelize.org. There are pictures posted on Facebook as well. Many thanks to Marion and Ed Carr for all their pictures and also thanks to everyone who took pictures of this amazing race.
The weather was good for running with temps in the 70’s at start and a light mist falling at times but due to the humidity running times were a little slower this year than in previous years
Planning has already begun for the 5th End of the World Marathon to be held in December 2016. This will be bigger and better as this race just grows and grows with each year. Keep your eyes open for Marathon Specials and other fun things. If you want to register for 2016 go to www.runbelize.org - Time to start training !!!
The runners came from all around the world and from all over Belize. The contingent from Japan showed once again, representing the farthest distance traveled. As always, there were many runners who have run many Marathons (there are
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Bush Medicine “
Today Mr. Guy showed complete optimism that people could depend on him to cure cancer. He said that he has cured patients with cancer infections, whether it is prostate, breast, or uterus. He urged persons knowing that they are infected with cancer to consult with him, if they are seeking a non-intrusive, painless cure. His elixir consists of a mixture of herbs. Three herbs, which altogether boost the immune system, help fight the tumor and attack things that harm the body, substituting herbs for chemotherapy. One crucial advice that Mr. Guy gives any person with cancer is that they should not eat red meat.
he said, is the only way our country will recognize the importance and begin making a difference.
South America is most advanced when it comes to herbal medicine. Researchers have done a complete survey of their land and have unearthed secrets. Mr. Guy has studied the results made by these researchers and has come up with cures for Colitis, an intestine problem, Hemorrhage, Hepatitis A, B and C, and many other infections. Mr. Guy continues to cure patients that come to seek his services. He maintains that a simple headache or stomach problem can be cured with herbs, rather than buying Mr. Guy feels that there is an important pills and spending money unnecessarily. need to educate Belizeans about the cures Source: The Belize Development Trust possible found in natural herbs. This, Harry’s Elixir can be found at Greg’s Veggies
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With Messages from the Gods: A Guide to the Useful Plants of Belize, Drs. Michael Balick and Rosita Arvigo give us the definitive resource on the many species of plants in Belize and their folklore, as well as the natural history of the region and a detailed discussion of “bush” uses of plants, including for traditional healing and life in the forest, past and present. Both Balick and Arvigo bring important perspectives to the project, Balick as ethnobotanical scientist from The New York Botanical Garden, and Arvigo as a former apprentice to a Belizean healer and an experienced physician. The book has been decades in the making, a culmination of a biodiversity research project that The New York Botanical Garden and international and local collaborators have had in motion since 1987.
Point of View
Doing Lunch Like a Local I hope you are reading this as a visitor to Placencia Village because today’s Point of view is all about lunch, casual local lunch. You can start anywhere on the Main Road, go in either north or south direction, just keep your eyes open and your sense of smell tuned to the aromas of the roadside stands. You have undoubtedly been told of several of the wonderful beach side restaurants and the more traditional eateries… you can’t go wrong in any of them. But, just for today, step out of the comfort zone of tablecloths and wait staff. Take a walk or ride your bike, bring just a little cash, lunch will find you!
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next to the BBQ where the food was prepared or they might bring it back to work or home. No matter, for right around $10B, bellies will soon be full. Although the offerings will vary, let’s just focus on a Belizean favorite…chicken. On Wednesdays you can also try John B’s BBQ Pork Ribs which he serves out of Radi’s across from the Police Station. It’s a tangy, saucy number and is served with typical tropical potato salad. Radi adds a couple of her homemade rolls. Malu’s Lunch Box (across from Everyday market) is another option. Sometimes she does rotisserie, so good and sells out quickly. The Wisdom Tree BBQ, almost right next door, is another hot chicken spot.
It can happen almost any time of the day but between around 11:00 and 2:00, you will notice local folks out on the road taking a mid-day break. Many will be carrying black plastic bags which probably hold a Styrofoam container of something great to eat. (Side note: Placencians are getting tuned into biodegradable, a VERY good thing!) The lunch crowd might sit right
North of these three is Fantoni’s Kitchen (across from Ming’s). While not exactly a roadside BBQ, you’ll find a great lunch special here daily and you can eat it under the thatch roof, maybe strike up a conversation with a local, learn something new about the Village. A little further north is Mim’s, try the Baked Chicken and Mashed potatoes. If you go south, go for the (chicken) Escabeche at Dawn’s Grill. It’s authentic, it’s something to write home about, but it’s only on Tuesday. Keep walking a little for Mr.Q’s BBQ (across from Wallen’s hardware). Mr. Q will ask, so say yes to his hot sauce and yes to the slaw. Mmm good. All the way down at the end of the road is Brenda’s, a local institution. Brenda doesn’t know a stranger, she will make you feel right at home and she will cook up some of the best jerk chicken you’ve ever had. Of course, I must have missed some Q along the way….so many lunches, so little time. But the point here is let Placencia’s roadside attractions lure you, it’s part of the Village experience. Embrace the al fresco! I can’t wait to get On the Road Again!!
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ACCOMMODATIONS Casa Placencia 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 or 622-0445 Anna Perigo 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
casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton Chabil Mar Villas* 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 Eloise’s Travel Lodge 503-3299 Sonia Leslie 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
Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals
Joyce and Frank’s Beach House h2odanzer@aol.com 629-4285 or 561-389-2550 Joyce Danz
One World Rentals oneworldplacencia@yahoo. com 523-3103 or 620-9975 Claudia Hardegger
Laru Beya Resort* info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Ian McField
Paradise Vacation Hotel*/** info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm
Los Porticos Villas reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden Lost Reef Resort* lostreef@xplornet.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers
Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367 Sailfish Resort info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan
Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Slavek Machacka
Sea Glass Inn* brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield
Mariposa Beach Suites* reservations@ mariposabelizebeach.com 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison
Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail. com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan
Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro* info@mayabeachhotel.com 533-8040 or 627-4718 Ellen & John Lee
Silver Leaf Villa&Cabana yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-596-9551 William & Jolanda Brown
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
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
Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com 523-3117 or 503-3095 Ilsa Villanueva
Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com 610-1068 Julian & Beverly Cabral
Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie
White House /The info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen
North Beach/ The debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon
White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez
Ocean’s Edge oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca 514-6065582 514-6979435 Francine Martel
ATTORNEYS Courtenay Coye LLP acarr@courtneycoye.com 523-3282 Tiphany Gongora
AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services info@ barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood Car Rental of Placencia info@carrentalofplacencia. com 523-3284 or 625-9573 Denise Williams
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 Treerem Consulting & Investment www.treerem.com 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
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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Joy Tours Dragon Fly Moon
Above Grounds Coffee Art Affair Gallery
Paradise Hotel
Harry’s Cozy Cabanas
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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
Sunset Pointe Condos
Tourism Information
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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Lost Reef Resort
Jaguar Lanes Bayshore, Ltd.
Joyce & Frank’s Beach House Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows
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Maya Beach
Green Parrot Beach Houses
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Placencia Humane Society
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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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Casa Del Sol
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REAL ESTATE Bayshore Limited www.bayshore.bz 604-8910, Jenny Wildman or 600-1040, Xen Wildman Belize Southeby’s International Realty 610-0803 or 523-3309 Naomi Anderson Boris Mannsfeld & Associates Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com - 523-3063 Boris Mannsfeld 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
The Placencia Breeze January 2016 Global Free House chef@globalfreehouse.com 673-3733 or 615-1748 Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes@yahoo.com Scott May J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 - Daisy & Jeremy 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
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004
Christensen, Steve 610-1399 gringo@btl.net
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
Quarterdeck Restaurant info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Ian McField
MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon
TOUR OPERATORS TRAVEL AGENTS Feldman, Babe & Karen
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 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 Communications 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 Art Affair Gallery/The jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 ot 503-3206 Jeanna Casey
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 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
Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656
Taylor, Rand
Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com 663-9087
Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020
cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356
Ward, John 662-4885 wardord@yahoo.com
Ford, David dfordassociates@gmail. com 621-7587
Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@tropicair. com 631-3553
Ferris, Ken kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675
Witter, Madalon bahialaguna@mail.com 622-3853
Check out the new Placencia.com website! And be sure to go to http://btia.pana.media/register.php
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, providing an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia Chapter holds the largest BTIA 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! Also, take advantage of volunteer opportunities! Write for the Breeze or help out at Lobsterfest!
ANNUAL BTIA BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees $200.00
Medium 11-50 employees $500.00
Large 51+ employees $1,500.00
ANNUAL BTIA INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS $100.00
Extra Membership Cards $25.00
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Boris Mannsfeld & Associates “Specializing in Placencia Belize Real Estate”
Boris Mannsfeld & Associates is the leading real estate company serving the Placencia real estate market. Well-respected for the highest level of ethics, service, and professionalism. Having served the needs of the local market for many years, Boris Mannsfeld & Associates is the expert. If you are seeking to purchase, invest and/or develop a property on the Placencia Peninsula, then contact us for a free, professional consultation, and a tour of real estate properties. If you want to learn more about Placencia Real Estate in a fun and relaxing environment, then join us every Monday and Thursday at Roberts Grove Pier. Sales Agents will be readily available to answer any questions you may have. For an invite Call us at Ph:523-3063 email:info@realestateplacencia.com
L163
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Exceptional Beach Lot in Plantation
Roberts Caye
L267 Road Front lot in Maya Beach
L245
D203 Mission Bay Development
Beach to Lagoon Lots in Plantation
Harbor Place waterfront Lot
Beachfront lot north of Cocoplum
L255 Beach View Lot in Placencia Village
Beachfront lot in maya Beach listed with Bayshore and SOLD by BMA
“BMA is an undeniable force in the development of Placencia Village. Although BMA is a real estate company, it is involved in many aspects of support for the Placencia community. BMA strongly believes in the importance of education and lends support to both schools in the Village. The most remarkable and signi@icant point I have observed is that BMA works with all education stakeholders! Their support has been signi@icant to both schools. BMA dependably paid the salary of the PE Instructor at St. John’s Memorial Anglican School since 2012. When some parents began discussing the need for a private school in 2013, BMA was able to lead the business community in its support of private school Peninsula International Academy (PIA). BMA remains the leader of Placencia’s business community in educational support. Many businesses say “education is important”, but few actually demonstrate this in everyday practices. Boris Mannsfeld believes that with increased educational options, the community will prosper. Many members of the BMA Team work with PIA in various roles. Boris realized, as did his associate Frik DeMeyere, that high-level managers with children would not linger on the peninsula without a world-class school option. This belief has led BMA to donate technological assistance, assistance with navigating various governmental of@ices, computer donation and property acquisition assistance for the school. In closing, BMA is a business leader of educational support in Placencia Village. PIA hopes that other businesses develop a similar level of educational support. There is no other Placencia real estate company so involved in furthering excellence in education! As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon with which you can change the world.” Thank you, BMA, for your ongoing support.” Ms. Selena Lucas November 17th , 2015
Call Us Today! 523-3063
Monday - Saturday Sunday by Appointment Below RumÞsh Restaurant
Boris Mannsfeld Manager & Sales Belize +501 610-0294 USA +1 (303) 881-3874 Skype Boris.Mansfeld
Frik De Meyere Manager & Sales Belize +501 610-1223 Skype Frik.De.Meyere Frik@RealEstatePlacencia.com
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The Placencia Breeze January 2016
Placencia Peninsula Happenings WHEN
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
WHERE Pickled Parrot
EVENT
ART BAR: Every 3rd Monday at 3PM. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! 636-7068 MURDER MYSTERY MONDAY! (Last Monday of every month.) Starts at 6 p.m
Tipsy Tuna
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 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!
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
Quarterdeck 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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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. Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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The Placencia Breeze January 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
Ambergris Caye
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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PHS SALSA ROCK ROCKS! What a wonderful community we have! Frisky feet salsa-ed the night away at Barefoot Beach Bar on 28 November, at Placencia Humane Society's first ever SALSA ROCK fundraiser. PHS raised BZ $3,268.00! No, we could not have done this without our community and its amazing support!
Glessner--you raised over $1,000 for PHS! Thank you! To Maya Island Air, Greta Leslie of Art and Soul Gallery, Paul Bulman, and Mariposa, who donated services and gift certificates--thank you! And to each and every single one Edgar and Melanie kept the place of you who came out to support us, alive—demonstrating, teaching, thank you! sharing their salsa techniques with the wildly enthusiastic crowd! Without them, there would have been no frisky feet! Tired of looking at that tee shirt
Yes, what a wonderful community we have! To learn more about how PHS serves our community pets and their owners, please check us out at our website or on Facebook.
Clinic Dates January 15th & 16th Call 604-8676 for Surgery appointments. Surgeries in the morning and other vet services on a walk-in in basis from 1pm to 3pm Saturday and Sunday
TREASURES TO GOLD
Deepest thanks to Barefoot Bar, who not only hosted the Salsa Rock fundraiser, but also donated $800 to PHS! To all the artists who donated art work: Anton Leslie, Sonny Vernon, Jessie Marie, Omar Sierra, Susan Hall, and Virginia
you bought in Cancun and thought was so adorable? How about that George Foreman grill you bought before you turned vegan? Or those bell bottoms you’ve been hanging onto, hoping to sell on eBay for a couple of bucks?
Humane Finances
You can drop off your gently used items with Mary Smith or call her at 523-4306 or 604-8676 to arrange for pick-up. For north end Peninsula folks, call Jo Carpenter at 637-4953 for pick-up.
Why not donate them to Placencia Humane Society’s annual FLEA MART FUNDRAISER, and raise some really necessary funds for our animals? Put 22 and 23 January, 2016 on your brand new calendar. 9 Thank you for making this another am to 3 pm in Placencia Community great fundraiser for PHS! Center
Every month, Placencia Humane Society offers a Feral Cat Program, Seine Bight Outreach Program, and a clinic that is open to each and every pet owner in our community. All PHS Board members are elected volunteers, as are the good folks who give their time working/ organizing these clinics. PHS offers pay what you can spays/neuters. However, the veterinarian does NOT volunteer—PHS pays him in full for his professional services. That money comes from those who pay for clinic services, donations, memberships, product sales, and fundraisers. That means YOU. Without your financial support, PHS could not exist.
donations, PHS still subsidized out of its own coffer BZ $1,125.00. Why does PHS do this every single month?
By Patricia Celenza PHS Board Member placlibr@btl.net
Because we know that each dollar spent represents a better quality of life of an animal. Wouldn't you agree that this is the best way your money can be spent-- providing vet care that saves pets' lives, encourages stronger pet/owner bonds and a healthier community for all? For more details on our monthly clinics/ detailed financial/stat info and learn how you can participate/contribute to our non-profit community based organization, please go to our website at: placenciahumanesociety.org/ November 2015 Clinic services provided (including Seine Bight Outreach Program): 9 dog spays and neuters:$690 Vaccinations:$865 Wormings, antibiotics, flea treatments: $310 Feral Cat Program services provided: 6 Spays: $275 4 Neuter: $185 Vaccinations: $120 Medications: $15
For the November vet clinic, PHS paid the vet BZ Total Cost: $3,125.00. Feral Cats and Seine Bight Outreach: BZ$1,055 After owner paid services, Total Cost Regular Saturday Clinic: BZ$2,175 product sales, and Total Cost of November 2015 Clinic: BZ$1,125 Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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Events Calendar & *National Bank Holidays January 2016
*New Year’s Day PHS Clinic: Jan 15th & 16th PHS Flea Market: Jan 23rd Winter Olympics: Jan 24th
February
Rotary Auction at Tipsy Tuna: Feb 6th Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 13th & 14th Closing of Lobster Season: Feb 15th
March
Flaming Heart Ball La Ruta Maya River Challenge, San Ignacio to Belize City: Mar 4th, 5th & 6th *National Heroes & Benefactor’s Day: Mar 7th Easter: March 25th, 26th and 27th *Good Friday: Mar 25th *Easter Monday: Mar 28th
April
Placencia Humane Society Furball
May
*Labour Day, May 2nd National Agriculture & Trade Show, Belmopan: Labour Day weekend Placencia Sailing Club Annual Regatta Chocolate Festival, Punta Gorda: May 20th-22nd *Commonwealth Day: May 23 Hopkins Mango Festival: May 27th – 29th
June
Placencia Lobsterfest: June 24th, 25th & 26th
July
Rotary Club Summer Olympics
August September Celebration Month!
*St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10 Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 10th, 11th & 12th *Belize Independence Day: Sept 21st Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21st
Do not forget to check out the New Placencia.com Website. Members be sure to submit your information and pictures to: http://btia.pana.media/register.php
October
*Pan-American Day: Oct 12th Rotary Haunted House: Oct 29th
November
*Garifuna Settlement Day
December
*Boxing Day: Dec 26th
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Belize Institute of Mixology Training The Instructors at Belize Institute of Mixology have accumulated a broad spectrum of experiences throughout their 15+ years in the hospitality industry both in and outside of Belize. They have provided quality service for some of Belize’s most prestigious establishments, while gaining the knowledge and exposure that have allowed them to perfect this exciting art. They have conducted and received training in Belize and several other countries and have won the local bartending competitions as well as written the rules for the Taste of Belize Bartending competition. From serving Prince Harry on his visit to Belize in 2012, to catering to some of the most discerning guests, our instructors have mastered their customer service and cocktail making skills.
work behind a bar. Our instructors insist on hands on training and work with each individual personally during the practical training. We are instructors that are also in the Belize hospitality scene and as such we are very much aware of the ever evolving needs of the industry, we strive to maintain a level that meets, and surpasses that need. Next training will be held in Placencia at the Tipsy Tuna as follows: Introduction to Bartending
company is called, have devised a series of informative, professional and conveniently concise courses as one of many steps in their dedication to the improvement of Belize’s tourism product.
on training, simulated scenarios and hard copy reading materials will ensure their success in this course. Upon successful completion of this course each participant will be presented with a certificate of Depending on the training that is completion in Bartending and will chosen, each privileged individual be assisted with job placement in one will receive instructions from world of Belize’s tourism establishments. class bartenders as well as important The goal of Belize Mixology is for tips and guidelines of the trade. The each participant to leave with all the The team at Belize Mixology, as the use of media presentations, hands necessary knowledge and skill set to
Date: January 12th to 15th Time: 9am to 1pm Cost: $350 Mention that you saw this in the Placencia Breeze and automatically qualify for 10% discount for the first 10 participants. A special thanks go out to the owners and staff of Tipsy Tuna who have supported Belize Mixology from its inception.
Evening with David Shaw at Turtle Inn
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Community Corner 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: 523-216
Placencia Peninsula Services 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
Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers PHS: 604-8676 Martin Krediet: 610-0972
Placencia Tourism Center 523-4045
Transportation Information De Express Boat: 626-8835 Departs Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 p.m. Hokey Pokey Boat: 523-2376 Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: 6:45 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: 6:30 a.m., 7:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:30 p.m., & 4:30 p.m. Ritchie’s Bus: 523-3806 Regular Bus: Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 6:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m. Dangriga → Placencia: Monday thru Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Express Bus: Placencia—> Belmopan —> Belize City: Monday thru Friday: 6:15 a.m. Express Bus: Belize City—> Belmopan —> Placencia: Monday thru Saturday: 3:30 p.m. Visit: www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info! ADO: Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.
Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (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
Important Change to your U.S. Passport • After December 31, 2015, there will no more extra visa pages added to U.S. passports. • Instead, 52-page passport books will be issued at no extra cost to U.S. citizens applying from outside the United States.
Thank You! To Old Masters Rum For their support of community events in 2015 Mistletoe Ball, PVC Christmas Boat Parade, Rotary Ladies Night, Placencia Assassins Football Club, Rotary Cricket Game, The End of The World Marathon, Lobsterfest... Just to name a few.
• Renew your passport early to make sure you have enough blank pages for visa stamps from other countries. Some require two blank pages for entry and exit. See travel.state.gov for more information on entry, exit, and foreign visa requirements. U.S. Department of State
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! Bible-based learning, worshipping 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 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 Adventists: 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. Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Ruth Turner is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Hot Chicks Deli & Rotisserie in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Jordan Zabaneh is applying for a Night Club Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Club Altitude in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Salvador Zabaneh is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Tipsy Tuna Beach Bar in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Salvador Zabaneh is applying for a Night Club Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Antonio Zabaneh is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Tony’s Superstore in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Lola Delgado is applying for a Beer Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Lola’s Art in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Russ Keadle is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Tranquilo in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Slavek Machacka is applying for a Malt/Cider Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Manatee Inn in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Bill Poston is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Ranguana Caye, on Ranguana Caye, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Lihun Lin is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Lin’s Restaurant, in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Liying Yan is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at M. Kee Restaurant, in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Hongbin He is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at B&J Superstore, in Silk Grass Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Zhihao Dai is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Uzumaki’s Store, in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Yingxuan Wu is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Flowers Art . Restaurant, in Bella Vista Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that is applying for a Zhuochao He is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Tropical Restaurant, in Bella Vista Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
PUBLIC NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Duhong Huang is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at 33 Shopping, on Bella Vista Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
The registration title (Reg Tol # 0354) for the boat vessel “Mealtonia” belonging to Antonio Pop of Monkey River Village was lost. A new registration form as required by Part III of Harbors & Merchants Shipping Act, Chap. 234 of the Consolidated Laws of Belize Revised Ed. 2000 has been requested.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Jian Xing Chen is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Nang Kee Supermarket, in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Rene Nunez is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Laru Beya, in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
PH Productions gives the village school a little face lift. Painting the Belize flag colors, country animals and flower, and school name on the building with the help of eager and enthusiastic students! Let’s paint! Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
3 BROTHERS SERVICES Handyman services * Removal of yard trash * Light painting * Property clean up * And much, much more! * Available 7 days a week Call Anthony 665-6841
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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS 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. 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
Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas 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!
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 fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565.
Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, 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 011-501roam, 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 SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. are served in our thatched roof restaurant and “Sea Urchin Bar”. Enjoy the 8 Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full US + tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@ yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com
DINING
North of Airstrip
Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, South of Airstrip loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm E-mail: greenparrot@mail.com; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean cabanas, lush tropical special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great gardens, clean secluded beach, pool & thatch bar call 523-3010 drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For millersplacencia@yahoo.com Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. North of Airstrip www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar 523-2488. greenparot@btl.net on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon with relaxing deck area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! 533-3022 - info@singingsands.com - www.singingsands.com Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar @ Laru Beya Resort: International Fine Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476. We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. splashbelize.com for more info. Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 or email info@singingsands.com. lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with Supply. 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 Communications: Publishers of Placencia Now Map and ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 Website - www.placencianow.com - 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 muzamanzie@yahoo.com
CHEERS
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523-3563
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Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. REAL ESTATE Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to Facebook! buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website And live music every Friday’s. 523-3412 at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to the public daily @ 11:00 am. Cold drinks, cool tunes and fun in the sun. Resort setting waterfront on the Lagoon at Sunset Pointe. $5 BZ daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885
CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re SHOPPING located in the heart of the village, next door to Tutti Frutti ice cream. Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only 672-9000 or www.belizeproperty.com in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, GETTING AROUND whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, Car Rental of Placencia: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner car rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 6252013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. 9573 or 662-7611. A drop location for donations for the Placencia Humane Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring Society. a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.
Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks Lola’s Art Gallery: Located in Seine Bight Village 1 ½ miles north of the (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal Placencia Airstrip. Look for our sign near the football field south of the boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. village. The peninsula’s first art gallery with original Belizean art by Lola. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com. 8am-6pm. 523-3342 & 601-1913
SPA & MASSAGE
Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove: Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body the penisula for over 30 years! Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in TOUR PROVIDERS our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous??? Our PADI 5 star rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and call 523-3565! 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 WEDDING PLANNING available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s 523-3565! Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, Singing Sands Inn: Offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Ms. Lea action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey Itzab: lea@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565 River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/