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2015 Saltwater Fishing Tournament The 17th annual Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament was filled with big fish and an exciting race for Best Boat sponsored by ICB. “Well” captained by Madeleine Lomont, won with 365.9 points followed by “Pelagic” with 345.6 points.
Weather is always an element in any tournament and this year we were lucky. Sunny and calm on Saturday and rainy and calm on Sunday. The rain had tapered off by the time of the weigh-in at the Placencia Municipal Pier. The Placencia Village Council had their bar open
Best Boat “ Well ”
and the fisherman made it their first stop for an ice cold Belikin. A total of over $12’000 was handed out in prizes and most boats won a prize. Everyone is looking forward to next year’s tournament but if you want some Billfish action, check
out Belize Game Fish Association’s “Blue Water Classic” in Belize City November 21st. Check for more information in the November Breeze. Grand Marshall Carlton Young Sr. along with Fishing Tournament Marshall Malcolm Young, Glen Eiley, Steve Christensen and Eworth Garbutt monitored the rules.
2nd Place “ Pelagic ”
Rotary Haunted Pirate Ship Colourful Independence Day Who doesn’t like Halloween?? transformed into a haunted pirate Carnival Parade Gallery on Page 29 ship, The Black Pearl!! This is an Who doesn’t like to be scared??? Every year the Rotary Club of Placencia puts on a spooktacular Haunted House! The Community Center in Placencia, with hard work from Rotarians and Kathy Anglin, Luci Wallen , Tracy Eiley and many more volunteers, is transformed from an ordinary meeting place to something so scary!!! Over the years we have had cannibals, swamp monsters, head hunters, witches, mad doctors and scientists and so many other creatures, all designed to make the viewers as frightened as Halloween can be! This year the Community Center is going to be
event not to be missed!
Doors open at 6:00 pm on Saturday, October 31. All proceeds from the Haunted Pirate Ship will go to the Placencia Toy Drive.
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What’s inside! Pg. 5 Letter from the Editor and Placencia Village Council Update Pg. 6 PHS Clinic, PVC Annual General Meeting, Rotary Governor’s Visit Pg. 9 Rotary Summer Reading Program and Dictionary Hand out Pg. 10 Book Bag Santa Visit Pg. 11 Getting your Coffee Fix, De’Tatch Cool Spot, Barefoot Halloween Pg. 12 Point of View, Conch Fritters Pg. 13 Checking in…From Hostels to Luxury Pg. 14 In Memory of Vance Cabral Pg. 16/17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg. 15/18 Placencia BTIA Members Listing Pg. 20 Placencia Humane Society Pg. 21 End of the World Marathon & Runner’s Profile, Erica Holding Pg. 23 Placencia Peninsula Happenings and Save the Dates Pg. 24 Save the Dates and Annual Calendar, Tour Guide Listing Pg. 25 Blue Water Classic Pg. 26 Turning a Love for Nature into Art, Tour Guide Training article Pg. 27 Tiffanie Westby’s trip to South Africa Pg. 28 Fishing Tournament Prizes and Winners, Carnival Parade article Pg. 29 Pictures of Fishing Tournament and Parades
Blue Water Classic
Belize City - November 19th - 21st 2015
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THANK YOU FOR PICKING UP THE PLACENCIA BREEZE! PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA)
Belize Renewed: Confident, Competitive, Committed!
34 years….I remember when I was that age, I still feel I am there. We can all asked ourselves, at 34…was I renewed? Confident? Competitive? Committed?
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 2,000, 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 OFFICERS: 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: Evan Hall, Chairman Steve Christensen, Vice Chairman Salva Zabaneh, Councilor Kristine Small, Councilor Cleeve Westby, Councilor Bill Wohl, Councilor Jodie Yearwood, Councilor
Letter from the Editor Welcome to the October Breeze! As you may have noticed, I became editor in September. Many might not know that I was the first editor back in 1998 for a few years and am enjoying getting my feet wet again… software has changed but not my love of the Placencia
Peninsula. I would be very interested in any input from readers or people who might like to submit an article….please email me at wendebelize@yahoo. com. Meanwhile relax in your hammock or favourite comfy place and enjoy the read!
Our village went through a significant tragedy…are we renewed, are we confident that we can all heal? Are we competitive in the right areas? Are we committed to our village, to our family, to our neighbor, to our Country? This year’s theme had me reflecting on Vance….I saw him as person who was always confident, always competitive and always committed. Let us take him as our example and begin to incorporate this year’s celebrations theme into our lives…Renewed – Confident, Competitive, Committed. If we as villagers use this September theme as our motto….Renewed ourselves as how we look at our village, our country….do we expect only the Council to work at getting things done for the village…are we confident that you can do something for your village. Are you competitive where you can use that trait for the benefit of your village? And finally, are committed to your village – civic pride ….cleanliness of your village, to the elderly, to the children…just a few areas. Reflect on yourself as a villager and see where this theme can fit into what you can do for your village. Village Council elections will be in April 2016….maybe some reflections will have some of you going up for the council…as a council needs persons who are confident and committed to work – physically and mentally for the better good of the village. May the many stories of Vance life and this year’s theme Renewed – Confident – Competitive and Committed be resounded in our minds and urge us to become very civic minded villagers. Ilsa Villanueva Placencia Village Council Chairlady
Placencia Village Housing and Shelter Survey The main purpose of this survey is to collect data on the living conditions of villagers which will determine the utilization of shelters in the event of a
Devyne Burke
honest answers will HELP us to be better prepared! Rotary Interact Club will be conducting this important survey this October.
Rotary Interact News
Placencia Rotary’s youth group, Interact, has elected a new board of directors. President, Devyne Burke; Secretary, Alyssa Faux and treasurer, Estefany Ulloa. Other members include Past President, Andrea Chirinos, Joelle Godfrey, Adrian Eiley and Ciara Vernon. Their bake sale on September 20th raised $168.75 and funds will be used for village projects.
Ciara Vernon
natural disaster. NEMO has identified the Independence High School as the official shelter. This information is strictly confidential and will be kept by PVC. Your
members of Interact. Past President Andrea Chirinos organized members Ciara Vernon, Devyne Burke, Joelle Godfrey, Jenna Godrey and Danisha Cabral. They formed into two groups and walked the grounds with information about the Keep it Green program, events and general information. We hope to see this program continued for future Placencia events.
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PHS October Clinic
that works to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of domestic animals on the Placencia Peninsula through (i)pay what you can spays/ neuters, (ii)facilitating availability of regular veterinary care, (iii) Placencia Humane Society’s next providing veterinary care and foster veterinarian clinic will be on homes for abused, injured, and Saturday, 17 October, 2015, at the homeless domestic animals, (iv) PHS building, opposite Los Porticos coordinating trapping, neutering, on the Lagoon. and releasing of feral cats, and PHS is pleased to offer pay what (v) educating communities about you can spays/neuters for all pets. compassion and responsibility for Please call 523-4306 or 604-8676 all animals. to schedule appointments for spays/ Please learn more about PHS at our neuters and other surgeries. website:
Placencia Humane Society 16th Anniversary Celebration and
By Patricia Celenza PHS Board Member placlibr@btl.net
Annual General Meeting/Elections Volunteer Recognition and Cake!!!
Friday, 30 October 2015 10 AM at Paradise Resort Dock - Everybody’s Invited!
From noon to 3 pm, Doctor Orlando placenciahumanesociety.org or on Baptist will attend to all professional Facebook: www.facebook.com/ vet services on a drop-in basis. PlacenciaHumane Society PHS is a not-for-profit organization
Rotary Governor’s Visit Each year the District Governor for our club’s District comes for a visit. We are one of nine clubs in Belize and one off sixty nine clubs in our district which includes Honduras and Guatemala. This year is a very special year because our Governor is Placencia native and nephew of Rotarian Lydia Villanueva and owner of LOVE FM Mr. Rene Villanueva. The Governor tours the village to see our various projects, and we have many, and then meets with the club’s Board of Directors to make sure we are all doing what needs to be done. In the evening the Governor makes a presentation over dinner to the entire club membership. This year
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Wendy’s Restaurant hosted the dinner and it was fabulous! Because the Governor is from Belize, the District Conference will be held in Belize. Mr. Rene being from Placencia thought this would make a perfect place for the conference! So from April 13-16 Placencia will be hosting over 300 Rotarians from all over Belize, Guatemala and Honduras!
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Rotary Summer Reading Program The Rotary Club of Placencia held its 6th Summer Reading Program the last two weeks of July this year. For the past five years teachers from Edmonton West have come to help out with this program which was created to help students entering Standard I that are behind on their reading skills to get up to par. These teachers pay their own way and give up two weeks of their summer to help out the children on the peninsula. The program originally was just in Seine Bight but four years ago Placencia was added as well. The day starts off with nutritious snacks and then the students have various fun activities that are designed to help them to learn to read. The teachers make it fun because it is summer and we want to make sure they attend every day for the two weeks!
well as part of their community service. Tiana Felix and Estefany Ulloa who graduated (with honors!) last year, decided that they wanted to help out again this year and took care of the food program in Placencia. Damon Martinez, who also graduated, decided that he too wanted to come back and helped out in Seine Bight. Kathy Anglin is also volunteering her time in Placencia. This year we added a smaller program for some older students who are still struggling and it was a success!
There is fun, food and exercises designed to help us all become better leaders. Both students and adults find it a rewarding experience. All told, with the students,scholarship students, teachers and community volunteers, there were over 70 people that worked on this!
For the second year in a row,the two weeks started with a student leadership day for our 22 high school scholarship students . Mr.Darcy , a high school teacher from Canada, designed this program and I In addition to the teachers from Canada, most myself having participated for the last two of the Rotary Scholarship students help out as years, have found that it is really great! By Wanda Stakutis Placencia Rotary Club
Rotary Dictionary Distribution
Every year the Rotary Club of Placencia hands out dictionaries to every Standard III student in Placencia, Seine Bight, independence and Monkey River. In total, this is about 200 students! Each dictionary is personalized with the sudents name and is handed to them. Several Rotarians go to each classroom to do this and also give a quick lesson on how to use the the book! Over the years we have seen many students in Standard VI still using the book Rotary gave to them! This year, Pennsylvania Rotarian Thomas Diffendal and his wife MaryLou, parents of Rotarian Dave Diffendal, sponsored the books.
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Book Bag Santa…a Gringo in Placencia As we walked through the bustling terminal at Philip W. Goldson dan.f.casey@ gmail.com Airport in Belize City, my eyes landed on the “Jett’s Bar” sign in the departure area. I ambled into the hole in wall, and knew immediately this would be no ordinary vacation. By Dan Casey BookBag Santa
that stuff, and then we bring it as our luggage Placencia. The obvious one is on foot. But for (plus one bag of clothes). gringos used to drier mountain air, the humidity There are presentation ceremonies in Dangriga, can be daunting. When you’re walking around Placencia and in Monkey River Village. The rest town in the middle of the summer “wet season,” of the time is a vacation -- and that was a hell you pretty much have to settle for the fact that of a lot of fun. Some of us stayed for one week, you’re going to be soaked after one block. others for two.
Another convenient way is by golf cart, although Our “headquarters” was The Seaspray Hotel, at $70 US per day ($350 per week) those are which is clean, friendly, funky and (with rooms relatively expensive, considering everywhere Behind the bar -- and barely able to see over it starting at $25 U.S. per night) amazingly in the village is more or less within a walkable -- was Jett, all 4 feet 7 inches of him. He looked affordable. (though sweaty) mile. like an aging version of the character “Tattoo” in Unfortunately, the sargassum seaweed was The best option by far is the bicycle, which the old television series, “Fantasy Island.” And rather thick on the beach during the last week of cost $10 a day (at some hotels, they’re free for he seemed a little pissed off. July and the first week of August (though it was guests). Not only will they get you around a lot He grunted when I ordered a rum punch, which not nearly as bad as photos I’ve seen of Cancun). faster than on foot, they’ll get you anywhere you a friend had advised before I hopped on the 12- So we didn’t spend an awful lot of time merely want and you create your own drying breeze seat air taxi to Placencia. lazing under shady palms or frying in the sun. while pushing through the thick air. “This is strong, right?” I asked Jett. He seemed But that didn’t mean we couldn’t have lots of Dining irritated. “It it’s not strong enough, you can have fun. One good problem visitors face in Placencia is your money back,” he snarled. deciding where to eat. That’s because the choices It was -- then I ordered another.
seem endless. Those range from inexpensive street dining, where $8 US will easily feed three (such as at Carmen & Maria’s), to gourmet dinners that were often half the price we’d pay at home.
That was just the beginning of my first (excepting Canada) international adventure. Luckily, I chose Belize for that. Placencia was our destination. It’s hard to imagine a friendlier, more hospitable (or fun) place.
Fun things to do Through Splash Dive Center, Gary had organized daily adventure outings such as snorkeling & diving, journeys to Mayan ruins, hikes and visits to banana, coffee or cocoa plantations. But some of stayed back in Placencia to explore the village’s own charms and find our own fun. That can be as simple as a morning stroll on the sidewalk, where Donna and I got a half-hour lesson in everything about coconuts, and the health virtues of fresh coconut water, from one of the locals harvesting them.
Book Bag Santa Mission My wife and I traveled with 45 people in a group called “Bookbag Santa,” which has been running trips trips to Placencia for years. It’s based in Roanoke, Virginia, a city of 100,000, on the western edge of the state in the Blue Ridge mountains. Bookbag Santa’s founder, Gary Hunt, fell in love with Placencia 20 years ago. He realized elementary students there could greatly benefit from all the school supplies U.S. students throw away. So he formed an organization to make that happen.
Or an engaging conversation on the beach with William, “The Plastic Man,” who weaves surprisingly intricate bracelets from tossed-away plastic bags and then sells (and trades) them to tourists. He supports his family this way!
Besides DeTatch, the restaurant at the Seaspray, meals at three places truly stood out. One was the lobster grilled cheese at Barefoot Beach Bar ($10 US), a convenient stroll down the sand from the Seaspray. Another was the shrimp quesadillas at the The Shak ($10 US). We found the best dinners of all at The Secret Garden. Not only is the food delicious, the presentation is world-class. Order the grilled red snapper over gingered rice, topped with spicy Asian coleslaw. That might be the best seafood dinner I’ve ever eaten ($17 US)! Belize 2016 Bookbag Santa will be back in Placencia near the end of next July, for its 21st or so trip. Our finances later this year will dictate whether Donna and I will be along for that.
But if we’re not, there’ll be no shortage of other Roanokers in attendance. The word is quickly passing through this city in the Blue Ridge Mountains, of Placencia’s gorgeous beach, its friendly and engaging people, and all the fun One day we stumbled upon Sailfish Resort, which that’s to be had there. offers both a hostel and luxury accommodations I hope you appreciate what a really special place on the peninsula’s southwest end. It’s centerpiece your village is! is an in-the-water bar (with a palm tree growing in the center). The friendly owners are a couple from California, Mike and Jen. One of us got so loaded there that Mike helpfully drove us back to the Seaspray.
Another day, seven of us rented bicycles at Captain Jak’s Resort and we rode them north to the luxurious Turtle Inn. We lunched there and spent the afternoon lounging at the circular Each year, the group collects discarded (but saltwater pool. unused) notebooks, paper, pens, pencils and Getting around Placencia other bric-a-brac from Roanoke school at the There are basically three ways to get around end of the school year. We have meetings to sort Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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Getting Your Daily Coffee Fix Placencia is lucky to have two different coffee houses with their own styles and flavours, Above Grounds and Brewed Awakenings.
Above Grounds uses organic, farm roasted beans from Antigua, Guatemala for expresso, lattes and macchiato either hot or iced. Their hot chocolate is from Goss Cholate which is located on the peninsula. They also serve fresh juices and baked goods and are located at the south end of the main road across from Wendy’s Restaurant.
Above Grounds Coffee
Brewed Awakenings specializes in organic, Belizean coffee beans with shells on which are then hand beaten and roasted daily. They also serve smoothies and seaweed shakes – some of their new flavours are Chocolate Razberry Truffle and Toasted Marshmallow Smores. Also featured is Raw Kombucha, a healthy probiotic. Brewed Awakenings are located on the main road just south of Captain Jaks. All restaurants who are open for breakfast serve a good cup of coffee and some like Mariposa and the Maya Beach Hotel Bistro have expresso machines.
Manually Grinding Coffee
Brewed Awakenings
Barefoot Beach Bar’s De ‘Tatch Cool Spot Halloween Party Get your costumes ready…the biggest Halloween Party on the peninsula is on Saturday, October 31st! Lots of prizes and fun…plus scary drinks.
Photo by Deb Vernon
The De’Tatch Restaurant closes for September and October but this year they decided to open a small “cool spot” serving snacks and drinks. Very laid back with an amazing view…great place for a swim or just relax with an ice cold Belikin (only $4!). Open 11am-5pm and closed Wednesdays.
Jazmine Murray and Angy Gabby will keep your drinks refreshed and serve you a snack too!
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Point of View
in the form of a mashed potato/bacon/ cheese/crusted ball…served with a perfect dipping sauce. Divine.
It’s a little too late for lunch and a little too early Rumfish y Vino offers a diverse app selection for dinner, so what’s up on the Placencia Menu but frequently they do a Lionfish Crudo. It’s so Scoreboard? lime-y and piquant and a perfect way to use up some of those pesky lionfish. Perhaps Some Apps? I proclaim Placencia to be the Appetizer Capitol of the Caribbean, and for good reason. Our restaurants have risen to the apps trend and offer some of the most creative and, of course scrumptious, appetizers in this part of the world. Many use locally sourced ingredients, many are extemporaneous as well, so after you have perused the apps section of the menu, be sure to ask if there are any specialties that might not be listed. The chef could have had a brainstorm just in time for your visit. Mojo Wookie Balls is a favorite standby. Recently another double yum app appeared
Secret Garden is well-known for its panko crusted Chicken Lollipops (with three unique sauces). Add the Deep-fried Zucchini, and an order of the Stacked Ceviche and you have the live and live to eat, this will be at the top of my upcoming return visit. App-propos, don’t you trifecta of apps. think? La Dolce Vida makes its own Buffalo Mozzarella for Caprese Salad…the best this side of Roma. This is just the tip of the app iceberg. You must have favorites, too, so let The Breeze know! Colorful, authentic, delicioso! De Tatch goes with the flow or seasons, if you will, and makes such a darn fine Lobster or Conch Fritter. It is paired with a zesty sauce that is fritter lickin’ good. If you are just looking for a little nosh before deciding on dinner, try the plantain chips at Barefoot- “betcha can’t eat just one” variety. The wings at Tipsy Tuna cannot be beat…so many varieties to choose from. Disclaimer: The writer has not actually had the pleasure of trying the Lobster Bread Pudding at Maya Beach Bistro but it comes so highly recommended that it must be mentioned here. Since I eat to
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to one of Placencia Village’s favorite ladies “Miss Cunchie” Villanueva turns 78 years young on October 26th “Guaranteed to be a Party!”
Conch
Season Opens
October 1st
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Conch Fritters • • • • • • • •
3/4 cup flour 1 egg ½ cup milk (plain or coconut) 1 cup chopped conch ½ chopped onion ½ green or red sweet pepper 1 clove garlic chopped A Few drops of hot sauce and salt and pepper to taste.
Pound conch before chopping or put in food processer. Mix flour, egg and milk and seasoning. Mix in conch, onion, peppers and garlic. Drop by rounded tablespoon into hot oil and fry till golden. Drain on paper towel.
Dipping Sauce • ½ cup mayo • ¼ cup red cocktail sauce or ketchup and horseradish • A few drops of hot sauce Mix well. Serve conch fritters with dipping sauce and lime wedges. Enjoy!
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Erica Holding in Christopher Coppola’s New Film Nine year old Erica Holding Howarth, a student at PIA, landed a role in Coppola’s new film “Torch”. When visiting friends at The Farm Inn in the Toledo district, she was noticed by the director and film crew who were also staying there. Looking for a young blonde Laura, Erica fit the part perfectly. Two days of filming followed at Lubaantun and the San Antonio Church. Erica had no problem with listening and understanding the director, she found that she enjoyed acting and had some fun. Mom, Ginny Holding, played a bit part in the church scene as the pianist. Her next filming segment was at Ian Anderson’s Cave Branch and was accompanied by her father, John Howarth. Both enjoyed the jungle experience and the fantastic food. “Torch” is a psychological thriller involving an archaeologist who has a Maya Ruin on his property with jade that everyone wants. We hope to see this film at the 2016 Belize International Film Festival.
Checking In? From Hostels to Luxury Hotels The Placencia Peninsula has an amazing variety of accommodations. Starting with a new hostel, Sailfish Resort, who have 16 bunk beds with shared bath and living area which has an 83” big screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Plus they also have private rooms and suites and a swimming pool.
Places with pools starting from the south end of the peninsula: •
Sunset Point Condos
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Sailfish Resort
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Mirasol Villa
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Casa Placencia
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Casa Del Sol
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Chabil Mar Villas
And don’t forget the cayes, Hatchet Caye Resort and Whipray Caye Lodge have their own charms.
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Turtle Inn
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Los Portico’s Villas
Upscale hotels such as A Belizean Nirvana even have a private gym. The number of properties with pools has grown and have listed most of them below. For further information on One World Rentals accommodation, check out page 15 in the Guesthouses are how it all started with Lydia’s, Placencia Breeze. Coconut Cottage and Eloise’s Travel Lodge. There are plenty of private cabanas at One World rentals, Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows, Captain Jak’s and Tradewinds to name a few. And if a private house is your style, call Caribbean Travel and Tours or check out the Blue Garden House, Pearl Beach House or Silver Leaf Villa.
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Mariposa Beach Suites
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Laru Beya
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Miller’s Landing
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Robert’s Grove Beach Resort
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Cocoplum Vacation Rentals
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Singing Sands Inn
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Maya Beach Hotel
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Belize Ocean Club
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Lost Reef Resort
Whipray Caye Lodge
Roberts Grove Beach Resort
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Laru Beya Resort
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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 Coconut Cottage A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 or 625-301 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 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 info@casapalmaplacencia. com 678-1089 Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton Chabil Mar Villas* information@ chabilmarvillas.com 523-3606 or 523-3611
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@frenchlouiebelize. 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 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
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 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
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Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals
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 Belize Ltd. 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 Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez
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 Cowboy Custom Construction cccbelize@gmail.com 627-3866 or 632-6116 Dick Beach 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
REAL ESTATE Bayshore Limited www.bayshore.bz 604-8910, Jenny Wildman or 600-1040, Xen Wildman
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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
The Placencia Breeze October 2015 Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes@yahoo.com Scott May J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 Daisy & Jeremy Leslie Pickled Parrot/ The adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham Quarterdeck Restaurant info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Ian McField Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar tipsytuna@hotmail.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
MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
Air Belize Skydiving skydive@ airbelizeskydiving.com 626-9189 Jeff Root & Teresa Rivers
kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@ tradewindscruiseclub.com 523-3303
Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com
Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com 610-1923 Katie Valk
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
Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang
Fantoni’s Kitchen fantoniskitchen@gmail. com 630-4752 Cleeve Westby
Goss Chocolate linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail. com - 667-4805 Rob King
Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 or 601-1913
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Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020
Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith
Art Affair Gallery/The jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 ot 503-3206 Jeanna Casey
Hess, Tina
Cayequest Tours cayequest@gmail.com Mark Leslie 633-6330
Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 or 610-0235 Patricia Ramirez
Dragon Fly Moon rongdi.chen@yahoo.com 523-3662 Amy Chen
Hall, Susan McMillanHunter sebelize@yahoo.com
Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306
Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr
Added Touch /The addedtouchhotelsupplies@ gmail.com 223-1461 or 615-0054 Robin McCutcheon
Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004
Caribbean Travel &Tours info@ctbelize.com 223-0992 Veronique McKenzie
Moorings/The mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 or 604-2861 Renee Brown
De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail. com 503-3385 or 523-4035 Jodie Yearwood
Ford, David dfordassociates@gmail. com 621-7587
TOUR OPERATORS TRAVEL AGENTS Ferris, Ken
Hot Guide Belize marie@hotguidebelize.com 610-3270 Marie Carroll
SHOPPING
Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Christensen, Steve 610-1399 gringo@btl.net Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@ sunnybrook.ca 622-6695 Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483 Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656 Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com 663-9087 Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
Taylor, Rand
Witter, Madalon bahialaguna@mail.com 622-3853
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 2015. 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!
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
COMMUNITY NUMBERS
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: Deborah Coston, 624-6483 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848, 620-2848 De Express Boat: P. 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 pm. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 pm. Hokey Pokey Boat: P. 523-2376. Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: 6:45a.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., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 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.
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Boris Mannsfeld & Associates “Specializing in Placencia Belize Real Estate”
Why work with us? BMA is where insight, knowledge and creativity mix with passion and expertise. We depart from conventional approaches and instead provide tailored service and responsive attention to our clients. We strive to succeed… together! We are united by a passion to provide our clients exceptional service and results by looking to the future and not following. Smarter thinking and deeper insight. We are always delivering something better, Something great! This is Boris Mannsfeld & Associates!
Our Team
¥ Largest team on the Placencia Peninsula - 11 strong ¥ Speak English, Spanish, French, German and Dutch ¥ Boris earned an International Economics Degree from UCLA & a MBA from the University of Denver. Boris developed real estate in Denver for many years. ¥ Frik holds a paramedic degree, a master in information technology & an Entrepreneurial MBA from Flanders Business School in Belgium ¥ Combined 40+ years of real estate experience & contacts on the Peninsula. ¥ We personally invest in the real estate market here and own many properties. ¥ Boris is a licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker. Most “agents” on the peninsula do not have a license since it is not mandated in Belize. ask. ¥ If you want to partner with the best then we are your team.
Global Success
¥ BMA was awarded “Real Estate Agent of the year” in 2013 & 2014 at the Caribbean Travel & Living awards ¥ Awarded 2nd place in “Hospitality” at the 2015 Belize Tourism Board annual Tourism Awards event - the most prestigious event in Belize regarding Tourism
BTB Hospitality Award 2015 - 2nd Place
We Produce Results
¥ Represent far more exclusive listings than all real estate Þrms combined. ¥ Sold over 50% of Beach houses listed and sold by agents in the last 4 years ¥ Recently sold beach lots at record prices ¥ Sales increased over 100% from 2013 to 2014!
“I want to thank Boris Mannsfeld & Associates for all of their good work in this successful transaction. We found the efforts of each of the key persons assigned to this purchase -- Frik, Richard and Desorine -- to be professional, courteous, and extremely helpful. Frik and Richard were most helpful in identifying the right property for Marlene and me, assisting in the preparation of the winning offer, and clearly explaining the steps necessary to complete the transaction. Desorine did an excellent job serving as point person for communications and keeping us fully informed during the process. It was a great team effort, and we would not hesitate to recommend Boris Mannsfeld to anyone looking to buy property in Placencia. Marlene and I eagerly are looking forward to building the house we always wanted in Belize, and to able to spend quality time with the good people in the area. Thanks so much for all that you did!” Charles & Marlene August 7th 2015
Extensive Global Marketing
¥ We have exhibited at expos around the world: Moscow, London, Edmonton, Calgary. Cancun, Denver and more. ¥ Join us in Las Vegas September 25th-27th 2015 at the International Living “Fast Track Your Retirement Overseas” expo. ¥ BMA is the exclusive Belize afÞliate for the prestigious Leverage Global Partners, International Living/PathÞnder International ¥ Visit our USA OfÞce in Denver servicing all of Colorado. ¥ Meet our Sales Representative at Robert’s Grove Beach Resort - the #1 Resort on the Peninsula and Hotel of the Year in 2008.
Call Us Today!
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Monday - Saturday Sunday by Appointment Located Below Rum Fish Restaurant Ask about our Educational Property Tour
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Placencia Humane Society Was honored when it was contacted by International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR) to join animal protection organizations around the globe for the 24th Annual International Homeless Animals Day (IHAD) today 15 August, 2015. By Patricia Celenza PHS Board Member placlibr@btl.net
a very unhealthy environment. His foster mom wore gloves when handling him. Barbi Phillips saw him--she did not even want to touch him. population control and reducing homeless pets But she knew no one would ever want him, so PHS’ vision includes the celebration of the she adopted him! human/animal bond where all pets have loving homes and are treated with compassion and And look at him now! These pictures show a strong, healthy pup. respect. For PHS, that means rescuing, finding fosters and In just five weeks, all his fur is back, and he is ultimately, placing homeless pets into loving, eating up a storm!
furever homes. This is how PHS works, this is IHAD’s mission is to decrease the number of our commitment—healthy pets in loving homes. homeless and suffering companion animals with As simple as this sounds, it is a serious the simple solution: spay and neuter. challenge: there are never enough foster homes PHS is eager to join hands and share its story or permanent placements. But when the perfect with you and with other animal rights groups match is made, it is a reason to celebrate, and around the world. also ask that question: “Who rescued who?” PHS will soon celebrate 16 years of non-profit, volunteer Board service to our pet owners on Placencia Peninsula, Belize.
Barbi tutors children in her home, and Jasmine is one of her students.
PHS has actively demonstrated its hands-on and strong financial commitment to spays/neuters for all pets in our communities Its monthly veterinarian clinics provide pay what you can spays/neuters. Its monthly Feral Cat Program humanely traps, spays/neuters, and releases cats back into their natural environments.
Before Stewie arrived, Jasmine despised reading. She would read only two or three pages of a book a day. But with Stewie in her life, she is now reading two books a day, and Stewie is her audience!
In collaboration with visiting veterinarian professionals from international groups World Vets and Helping Paws Across Borders, two free Meet Stewie and Jasmine, and you decide. clinics were offered in the past three years to Stewie was a six pound bag of bones, mangey, both Seine Bight Village and Santa Cruz Village. too. Sixty percent of his fur was gone, and he had But PHS goes one step further in dealing with open oozing sores. He had been removed from
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Jasmine does not live with any pets, but Barbi calls her the “animal whisperer.” This young gal has a real gift for animals, an innate kindness and understanding for what Stewie wants and needs. They took to each other immediately! When it is Stewie’s bedtime, she gets extra beach towels and blankets, and prepares Stewie’s bed. Jasmine treats Stewie as her child.
Healers they are to each other, Stewie and Jasmine! This is why PHS works so hard to alleviate homeless pets in our communities! It is what directs us and motivates us each and every single day! PHS thanks you, ISAR, for recognizing us and allowing us to share our story around the world!
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4th Annual End of the World Marathon and Half Marathon On December 6 the Placencia Peninsula will once Placencia again be hosting Rotary Club a Marathon and Half Marathon. This is the fourth year in a row for this event and every year it grows bigger and bigger! The marathon was the dream of biochemistry professor, marathon runner, and part time Placencia resident, Chip Lovett. He wanted to combine his love for running, getting people out and education and came up with the idea of a Marathon. Our beautiful peninsula is a perfect place to run a marathon! Chip wanted any money raised to go towards education and By Wanda Stakutis
worked with the Rotary Club of Placencia to use the money for high school scholars. ( with this money and other donations and money raised in the community there are now 22 students on 4 year high school scholarships and 4 students that have received grants for 6th Form)
years this part of the Marathon has taken on a life of its own and there is a competition for the best water station, and we even have official judges escorted to each station in a “judge mobile”. The Maya Beach Bistros has taken home the title the last two years.
Not only does the Marathon raise money but it brings the community together and it is FUN!! In true Placencia fashion, people manning the water stations the very first year had to do something different than just the average marathon so in addition to handing out much needed water the water stations had music, entertainment, characters and high energy. Over the next two
To register to run visit www.runbelize.org The registration deadline is October 15, 2015. If you are interested in volunteering to help out contact Dan Edwards. As you can imagine, to take care of the 200 plus runners we hope to have this year takes a lot of volunteers. Last year over 120 people helped and this year we need at least that!
Runner Profile
Kathleen Rolinson is 47 and just got into running about six years ago, not into speed but slow and steady. She has been running half marathons regularly but last March jumped it up to a full last March running the Rock & Roll Marathon in Washington, D.C. Kathleen has been visiting Placencia for a few years and heard about the End of the Worlds Marathon on Facebook and friends. She is looking forward to a few Belikins when she finishes and will have about a dozen family and friends from all parts of the U.S.A. cheering her on at the finish line. We wish her and all runners good luck!
Kathleen Rolinson
(On the right Kathleen and her workout coach’s: Sky on the left and Luna on the right)
Placencia Tourism Center
Tees & Tanks $20 or 3 for $50
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 for more information: 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, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 634-2668 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 Tel# 523 3527 or 523 3564 Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333 ANNUAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 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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11-50 employees $500.00
51+ employees $1,500.00
ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS $100.00
Extra Membership Cards $25.00
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Placencia Peninsula Happenings FESTIVALS • LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINTMENT • GAMES • FOOD/DRINK WHEN MONDAYS TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
LOCATION
Courtesy of the Placencia BTIA EVENT
Pickled Parrot (Placencia)
MURDER MYSTERY MONDAY! (Last Monday of every month.) Starts at 6 p.m. P. 636-7068
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
MARTINI MONDAY! Martini specials and live music with Karl Lovell, 6-10 p.m.! P. 523-3089
Yoli’s Bar (Placencia)
Rotary Club of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. P. 607-1300
Barefoot Bar
TRAVELLERS TUESDAY! Select Travellers Rum JUST $3. $1 off all other Travellers rums. 5 p.m. to midnight P. 523-3515
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
MOJITOS & MUSIC! Mojito specials all day and Live Caribbean style music with Tropical Vibes, 5-10 p.m. P. 523-3089
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
WET WEDNESDAY! Specials on featured beer & $1 off all other beers! Fun & Funk Jam Session at 5 p.m. Visiting Musicians Welcome P. 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant
Free Yahtzee dice game starts 4:30 p.m. P: 523-4474
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
WINGS WEDNESDAY! $1 Wings ALL DAY! Get ‘em Naked, Hot, Sweet-N-Spicy, Buffalo, Honey BBQ or Ginger Sesame! P. 523-3089. GARIFUNA DRUMMING 7-9 p.m. P. 523-3089
THURSDAYS
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
DIRTY THURSDAY! 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tell a dirty joke and get the shot of the day for free! P. 523-3515
Pickled Parrot (Placencia)
TRIVIA THURSDAY! 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! P. 636-7068
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke with Karl Lovell, FREE Jello Shots and Dancing in the Aquarium with DJ Swagg in our sports bar, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.! P. 523-3089
FRIDAYS
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
BITTER ABOUT YOUR WEEK? $1 Local Bitters ALL DAY LONG! “They good fi dih back!” Live Caribbean Music at 5 pm. P. 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant (Placencia) Prime Rib dinner w/ Yorkshire pudding, potates au us & steamed veg BZ$49. P: 523-4474
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
EVERYDAY
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
MARGARITA MADNESS! Margarita Specials all day! FREE Zumba Dance Party with Yoli, 7-9 p.m!
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. P. 523-3515;
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m. P. 523-3515
Pickled Parrot (Placencia)
LIVE MUSIC! 6 p.m. Alternating performances by Hot Papaya and Open Mic guests. P. 636-7068
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
Signature drink specials all day! Live Band, The Persuaders, playing great beach music 7 p.m. - midnight!
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar
Karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351
Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight)
Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7-9 p.m. Live entertainment. P. 523-3565 for dinner pickups.
Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)
Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups available. P. 5233565
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
It’s SWEET PAIN Baby! Live music w/ Belize’s #1 Punta band noon – 6 pm. Beach BBQ. P. 523-3515
Mariposa Restaurant
Card games start 2PM. Open to everyone. P: 523-4474
Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
SEASIDE SUNDAY!! DJ & Specials on all Buckets of Beers all day!!
Belize Ocean Club (Maya Beach)
Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks!
Habanero’s Mexican Café & Bar (Seine Bight)
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. P. 523-3565
Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight)
Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks.P. 523-3565
Quarter Deck Restaurant at
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. P. 523-3476
Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight)
Mariposa Restaurant & Beach 15% discounts for full or P/T Belizean residents + buy a meal & swim in our pool or play horseshoes at our Suites (Placencia) new regulation pit. Tipsy Tuna (Placencia)
BEST Happy Hour Specials, 5-7 pm! Check out our daily featured drink and featured shot! Rush Hour 10-11 pm with 2 for 1 local rum! Kitchen is now open until 11:30 p.m!
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. P. 523-3515
Rotary Haunted Pirate Ship at the Community Center October 31st open at 6pm.
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival February 13th and 14th 2016. Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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Placencia Humane Society Salsa Night at Barefoot Beach Bar November 28th Rotary Ladies Night November 14th at Tipsy Tuna
PLACENCIA PENINSULA ANNUAL EVENT CALENDAR JANUARY New Year’s Eve Parties are held at most bars & resorts. Take advantage of dinner & drink specials, party favors & great music! Look out for fireworks!
Rotary Club Winter Beach Olympics Register your team for fun & competitive games on the beach.
FEBRUARY Rotary Auction Bid on impressive donated items
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival Pick up the ultimate souvenir from Belize’s best artists & check out the local music scene. Organized by the
Placencia BTIA.
MARCH Flaming Heart Ball Featuring The Taste of the Peninsula Sample a wide range of cuisine contributed by participating Peninsula restaurants & home cooks. Proceeds benefit the Placencia Volunteer Fire Department.
Easter Break 25th, 26th & 27th March 2016 Go wild! Beach hotspots like the Tipsy Tuna & Barefoot Beach Bar hold bikini competitions, eating contests and more throughout the raucous Easter holidays! Squeeze into packed bars and clubs & party all night long to popular DJs & artists. Take the kids to the annual Easter Egg Hunt.
APRIL Placencia Humane Society’s Furball Support your furry friends at the PHS largest fundraiser of the year at the Barefoot Beach Bar.
MAY Placencia Sailing Club Annual Regatta
JUNE Placencia Lobsterfest 24th, 25th & 26th June 2016 A family beach party like no other in Belize organized by the Placencia BTIA & Placencia Village Council. Celebrate Placencia & its bounty of good food and people. Enjoy live music, kids & family games and take a chance in the legendary
Placencia Raffle.
Lobsterfest
JULY Rotary Club Summer Beach Olympics Register your team for fun & competitive games on the beach while supporting the Rotary Club of Placencia.
SEPTEMBER September Celebrations throughout the month
The Battle of St. George’s Caye Day 10th September
Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament 10th, 11th & 12th 2016 Fishing enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Placencia BTIA’s Saltwater Fishing Tournament where anglers
can win large cash prizes totalling up $10,000!
Independence Day Parade 21st September
OCTOBER Cricket Match 10th October
Barefoot Bar’s Halloween Party 31 October 2015 st
Held the weekend closest to Halloween. Join Halloween enthusiasts from Placencia & all over Belize at the biggest Halloween party in the area. Costume prizes, drinks & visiting DJ.
Rotary Spooktacular Haunted House 31st October 2015
is sure to scare your kids! Expertly set up by the Rotary Club.
NOVEMBER Belize General Elections 4th November 2015
Garifuna Settlement Day 19th November
Rotary Blood Bank
DECEMBER End of the World Placencia Marathon and Half Marathon 6th December 2015
Placencia Mistletoe Ball 12th December 2015
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Blue Water Classic By Andrew Roe, BGFA President
The Belize Game Fish Association has been promoting the sport of offshore fishing in Belize since 1987. During this time it has hosted numerous competitions that have seen anglers enjoy some of their best fishing experiences, all of which has helped to build the camaraderie of the Association’s members and forge lifelong friendships. Over the past 2 years, the BGFA has set a new goal to bolster its sustainability impact on the sportsfishing industry of Belize and has started by introducing a release system into its tournaments for billfish.
billfish is allotted a set number of points for a catch and release, and the points are weighted in such a way that should a large “trophy fish” be caught, the boat will not be penalized for bringing it to the scale. Since this is a new concept to many anglers, the BGFA has left the option for a boat to bring a billfish to the scale if they are unsure of how to release a fish, although fewer points are allocated to fish that are killed. Since the introduction of this new rule, the BGFA’s anglers have released 7of the 8 sailfish caught during its last two tournaments, as well as the only Blue Marlin. In addition, the initiative has spread to casual weekend fishing with a further 10 Sailfish and 1 Blue Marlin having been release by our members.
These release rules were introduced in November 2014 at the BGFA’s 6th Annual Blue Water Classic hosted out of the Radisson Fort George in Belize City, and to great success. The concept is simple. Each boat is given a release flag at the beginning of the tournament and when a billfish is brought alongside the boat, anglers take a video of the fish showing the flag in the frame, This of course was an initiative that needed much the leaderman touching the leader and the fish support as changing the way things have been subsequently being released. Each species of done for many years is never an easy task. Much
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of the push came from the BGFA Membership which was the backbone of the support. Special mention must also be made of Oceana who sponsored the release points last November and who are a big supporter of the BGFA’s catch and release efforts. Looking near term at three to four years down the road, the BGFA intends to move all of its tournament to full catch and release, perhaps with the exception only of record fish. The Belize Game Fish Association will be hosting its 7th Blue Water Classic out of the Radisson Fort George from November 19th to the 21st. Last year Placencia boat Pelagic, operated by Hardcore Fishing Charters, made the journey up to the city to compete, and the BGFA would like to extend an invitation to all boats and fishing enthusiast of Placencia to join us at Belize’s largest fishing competition. See you there!
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From the love of Nature to Art Earnest Garcia captained the boat “Hammer” a passion for Placencia born and raised Garcia. in the Saltwater Fishing Tournament along with Besides fishing, art is another of his passions. As anglers Garrel Flowers and Steve Wark, held on a child, he was always sketching and drawing September 19 & 20th. Fishing has always been
and one day, a good friend, Jake Roberts (owner of the original Space Monkey) threw him a bag of acrylic paints and said to try these out. Earnest said “since then, I have never put down the brush because of the new love and appreciation it brought to me which still amazes me every day, and that is watching the environment I love come to life through every stroke of colour”. With the help of Jake Roberts. Friends and family, Earnest was able to study in Toronto, Canada at the Ontario College of Arts and Design for a year in 2005/6. As a tour guide, he gets his inspiration from nature but worries about many creatures that are fast disappearing. “Every image I paint, I try as best as I can to capture them in their amazing settings and brilliant colours to try and make more people realize to find that passion in themselves and to do their part in protecting nature in Belize, my home.”
A Note from Jake Roberts I first met Ernest as a neighbor living behind the Purple Space Monkey. After viewing his sketch book it was clear Ernest would benefit from an art education. The Ontario College of Art and Design (OACD) in Toronto, Canada is an international university of the highest repute. The interview/audition process is one of the most difficult trails a student will encounter. After an initial review of his sketch book, he won an interview and he set off for Toronto. He brought some of his best works to fill out his portfolio. Except for the process, he would have been accepted on the spot so revealing was his interview but we had to wait a few weeks for the official announcement. He was accepted. After a few fund raising events he set off for his first year. He labored well throughout his first year and was invited to second year. Unfortunately the government of Belize nor the people of Placencia recognized the importance of Ernest’s adventure. Due to a lack of finances, he was forced to withdraw. Being exposed to life in a large cosmopolitan city full of art galleries, theatres, not to mention a subway and snow, Ernest made the most of his stay in Toronto. Ernest returned to his home a better man. He continues his love of painting, his guiding and football. Personally it is truly rewarding to see his art grow every year and I wish him well. Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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My Amazing Trip to South Africa First of all, I must say, I’ve never met a warmer set Marathon of people than Runner the South African people! I’m so very humbled that I had the opportunity to visit such a beautiful country and experience a tiny portion of Africa! By Tiffanie Westby
we watched our meal being prepared, everyone shared stories and laughs, and at that moment it was easy to see that everyone felt the magic of Africa!
At 5 am sharp the next morning, me along with a Belgian couple, went on a 4 hr bush walk with our guides Rex and Sharon. We went in search of a perfect spot to watch the sunrise, which was I left my little village of Placencia in early May breathtakingly beautiful as it came up! Luckily, and embarked on yet another journey that would Rex didn’t have to use his firearm on our walk. take me to the African Continent for the very We saw many animals but didn’t encounter any first time. I flew to Belize City then to Atlanta danger. and from Atlanta directly to Johannesburg, My 4 days at Tremisana ended way too soon. South Africa, which was a 16 hr flight. Having Whenever I wasn’t on a game drive, I sought out flown previously from London to Kuala Lumpur the employees and guides who were free to chat. (13 hrs direct), I knew I’d be ok on this flight. Most of them were from the surrounding villages Honestly the long flights aren’t so bad. and cities and I just loved hearing their stories. It was a Monday evening as our airplane My guide on my last game drive was Bongani. descended into the city of Johannesburg, I had Before we set out that day, I told him I wanted to a window seat and stared upon ht beautiful city see a Leopard and we ended up seeing 2. One of as we touched down. I guess everyone onboard them very close to the truck and an Elephant not breathed a sigh of relief after being in the air for very far away which fitted in perfectly with my 16 hrs because we all clapped as the wheels of photo of the Leopard. our airplane touched the African soil. I cried when it was time to leave my new friends As I headed into the City, I beamed at everything at Tremisana and Viva Safaris. They took along the way. It was the beginning of their great care of me for my 4 days there. Delina winter and a bit chilly but I loved it. the manageress and chef, was so sweet as well. The next morning, I was scheduled to go on a Lovely, lovely people. tour to Soweto and the Apartheid Museum. A Viva Safaris delivered me safely to the airport in wonderful guide from Springbok Alas picked Johannesburg where I had a flight to Cape Town me up and I was very lucky to be the only that night. I was sad and excited at the same person on this tour. We made our way through time. Johannesburg and headed to Soweto. I saw so much as we drove and walked around, there were times when a tear or two escaped me. We stopped in at the Hector Peterson Museum, Winnie Mandela’s House, Desmond Tutu’s Residence, and the house where Nelson Mandela lived before he went to prison. We then made our way to the Apartheid Museum, where I got to see a lot of what went on in South Africa during Apartheid. At the end of my tour, I went out and strolled through Johannesburg to get a good feel I arrived in Cape Town just before midnight of the city. and took a cab to my downtown hotel. I was The next morning I left Johannesburg in the greeted by Marco at Circa Luxury Apartments capable hands of Viva Safaris and embarked on on the Square. As I stepped in the lobby, he said, a 6 hr drive to the Balule Game Reserve, Greater ‘Welcome Ms. Westby’, and I smiled at him. Kruger Park, for my 4 day safari adventure. It These people know how to make you feel like was a pleasant drive, passing many townships royalty. And of course, my race pack was there and stopping a few times along the way. We waiting for me, which was delivered by the FNB arrived at Tremisana Lodge just in time for our Cape Town 12 Onerun Organizers. What more sunset game drive and was greeted by our bubbly could I ask for! hostess, Pretty, and a few other staff members. We were assigned our rooms immediately and After settling into my nice little apartment, I then jumped in our truck for our first taste of the managed to get a few hours sleep before waking African wildlife. Within minutes of our drive, up to my very first day in Cape Town, which was there were countless animals roaming freely race day. I had a 12K race to run and had no time around and as I turned around and looked the to waste, and as I scurried around, I laughed to sunset, I realized I was in a completely magical myself and thought how completely crazy I was, place and felt completely free and peaceful but and happy. I was so cold as I exited my hotel and most of all lucky to be there. After driving around went into the streets to find a bus that would take in the bushes for a while, we drove up to the area me to Milnerton, the starting point of the race. I where we had our ‘Bush Braai’ (BBQ). It was a had purchased a gold package for my race which lovely setting in the middle of the bushes. As gave me VIP access before and after the race. I Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
was even asked by a runner while on the bus to Milnerton, if I was a celebrity. I laughed and said I wish. He asked because I had a gold colored race number and gold colored bracelet, which came with a cost but well worth it. I finished my race at 1,361 out of 10,000 runners and I was ecstatic. I enjoyed a free massage and the party on downtown Bree Street from the comforts of the VIP Area. I then went to the private award ceremony for the top 10 runners and got a photo with 1st place winner, Emmanuel Bett of Kenya. I met most of the South African National Running Team and many elite runners. It’s a day I’ll never forget. Cape Town was so wonderful. I toured the Cape Peninsula, I went up to Table Mountain. I went over to Robben Island and stood and stared for a while at the prison cell where Mandela spent 18 of his 27 yrs imprisonment. I strolled along the V&A Waterfront and admired the beauty of it. I wandered on the famous Long Street and listened to live drumming in Mama Africa as I ate ostrich, crocodile, wart hog, kudu, springbok, and of course drank a few beers. I took a 2 hr road trip from Cape Town to Gansbaai to do a cage dive with Great White sharks. I toured the City of Cape Town and visited District Six. I strolled inside the Castle of Good Hope and wandered around in Kirstenbosch Garden. I met so many amazing people along the way. It was such a worth- while journey. I learned so much on this trip. When you visit countries like these, it changes you in many ways. In the past, I’ve visited a tiny portion of South East Asia, Ireland, Canada, United States , Bahamas, and a few other countries in my region. I’ve met countless nice and friendly people but never, ever in a foreign land, have I felt such warmness as I did in South Africa. I hope my memory of Africa will be with me always. Travel used to be something that mostly only the wealthy could do but times are different now. There are ways and means for everyone to travel if they really want to. Start small, and if you don’t have a passport, get one now. Be open, be friendly and talk to people. Read, research, open your minds. I can promise you, there’s a big world out there with lots and lots of interesting things to see and do. And never, ever let anyone discourage you or make you feel guilty for wanting to see the world. You have your life in your hands, live your life for you! (Editor’s note: Tiffanie Westby will be running in the End of the World Marathon for her 4th time on December 6, 2015)
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Placencia Peninsula Guide
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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, One World Rentals: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals. Eleven Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, day trips or lodging call 523-3565. banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wifi, fully equipped kitchenette, Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact Swiss Owner by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the Claudia Hardegger at 523-3103 or 620-9975. email oneworldplacencia@ water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold yahoo.com. Major credit cards accepted.. Rates from 129 BZD incl. Taxes. running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant
South of Airstrip
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
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 with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com
Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and “Sea Urchin Bar”. Enjoy the natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122; PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@ yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com Email: trdewndpla@btl.net
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@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean cabanas, lush tropical gardens, clean drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For secluded beach, pool & thatch bar, P. 523-3010 or millersplacencia@ Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 yahoo.com Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to 3 MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. Free WiFi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. Daily tours, North of Airstrip 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. Tel: 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 as 523-2488. Email: greenparot@btl.net 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, 523-3565! pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. Tel: 533-302. Email: info@ Jaguar Lanes Bowling and Café: Casual Dining in cool AC, 2 big TVs, singingsands.com Website: www.singingsands.com Pizza, Burgers, Pulled Pork, Crunchy Tacos, Nachos, Homemade Desserts, Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Daily Drink Specials, and more!!! Credit Cards accepted. Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar @ Laru Beya Resort: International Fine Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@ 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. For reservations call 523-3476. robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523-3565! Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
facebook.com/ThePlacenciaBreeze 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.
Page 31 Splash Dive Center: Selected Tour Operator of the Year by the Belize Tourism Board. Fully equipped scuba retail store and 5 Star PADI Dive Center. Our 5 dive boats visit several dive and snorkel destinations daily. We teach scuba diving from beginner to pro level. Our air conditioned vans and licensed guides will take you to Maya sites, Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve, ziplining, cave or river tubing, or the Monkey River jungle. Call Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove: Romantic Fine Dining with 523-3080/3058 or e-mail Patty at patricia@splashbelize.com. See www. a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent splashbelize.com for more info. restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves Trip N Travel: Saltwater & Jungle Adventures. P. 523-3205 Email: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! Supply. Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove: Belizean restaurant serving breakfast SERVICES ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 PM. Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit: We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment Whipray Caye Lodge: See accommodation for info about our restaurant only. www.belizefit.com Phone: 631-7427 and bar.
CHEERS - Peninsula Bars
Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail. com
Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. portraits, web & brochure images. P. 523-3563 or 603-5143 email: Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for muzamanzie@yahoo.com Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! Tel: 523-3515. Follow us on REAL ESTATE Facebook! J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real And live music every Friday’s. Tel :523-3412 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 Coffee Houses assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website Above Grounds Coffee: P. 634 3212. Shaded Cool Spot. Supporting at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . Small Independent Producers. Shade Grown Organic Guatemalan Coffees & Tea (Hot or Iced) Fresh Juices, Bagels, Banana Bread, Bulk Coffee. High speed Wi-Fi. Main Road, Past football field, South end of the Village. Open Daily, 7am- 4pm, Monday thru Saturday. Sundays, 7 a.m. - noon.
Shopping
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 located in the heart of the village, next door to Tutti Frutti ice cream. P. 672-9000 or www. belizeproperty.com
Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only 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! P. 523- Car Rental of Placencia: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest 3544, www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook car rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625winner 2013 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.
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 a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.
Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 5033316 or 523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@ yahoo.com Serving the Peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.
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 TOUR PROVIDERS rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous?? Our PADI 5 star call 523-3565! Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and WEDDING PLANNING ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, 523-3565! whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you Singing Sands Inn: Offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Ms. Lea of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling Itzab: lea@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565 action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/