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PLACENCIA Breeze A Placencia BTIA Publication
Celebrating Garifuna Settlement Day
This holiday celebrates the Garifuna people in The holiday was created by Thomas Vincent at 2pm November 17th showcasing various Belize after being exiled from the Grenadines. Ramos. Here is what’s happening on November exhibitions. On November 18th there will be It was recognized as a national holiday in 1977. 19th. Love FM will be in Seine Bight starting drumming, dancing and storytelling.
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Seamstresses will show off Different Styles Of Garifuna Attire For Both Male And Female Wear. All Garifuna Tools And Utensils Will All Be Displayed. Pictures of Past/present Queen Will Be Displayed. Pictures of Past/Present Heroes Will Be Displayed Pictures And Biography Of Contributors To The Development Of Seine Bight Village Will Be Displayed. School Children Will Sing The National Anthem In Garifuna And Say The National Prayer In Garifuna. A Song By Andy Palacio – Kabafunasa Placencia Humane Society, Placencia, Belize
28 November 2015 6:00 PM Barefoot Beach Bar Placencia Village
Super 50-50 Raffle!
Dance Demonstrations and Lessons!
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6:00am – Re-enactment 3 Boats Decorated Starting From Augustineville 7:00am – Siren Wake Up Parade To Catholic Church 8:00am – Garifuna Mass 9:00am – Opening Ceremonies 10:00am – Motorcade Parade To Placencia And Back For Parade Through The Streets Of Seine Bight Fair For The Rest Of The Day
Salsa! Bachata! Cha-Cha!
Salsa Rock fundraiser
Art Auction!
Dance Contests! The Twist! The Hustle! The Bump!
Be There or Be Square!
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What’s Inside
Pg 3 BTIA news Pg 6 Placencia Humane Society news Pg 9 Secret Garden Day Spa and Youths at Marathon Pg 10 The Wallen’s history/ Miss Louise Wade Pg 11 Fresh Produce/ Goss Chocolate Pg 12 Point of View – Pizza/Southwest Airlines Pg 13 Placencia Village Plaza/SEA events Pg 14 Placencia wins Best Beach award Pg 15 & 18 Placencia BTIA members Pg 16/17 Placencia Peninsula Map Pg 20 House Hunters in Placencia Pg 23 Placencia Peninsula Happenings Pg 24 Events & National Holiday Calendar/save the date Pg 25 Rotary Ladies Night/ Blood Drive info Pg 26 Cricket/Placencia Tour Guide Listing Pg 27 Classifieds/Church Information 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: Evan Hall, Chairman Steve Christensen, Vice Chairman Salva Zabaneh, Councilor Kristine Small, Councilor Cleeve Westby, Councilor Bill Wohl, Councilor Jodie Yearwood, Councilor ANNUAL BTIA BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees $200.00
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Placencia BTIA Annual General Meeting Friday, 27 November 2015 at Robert’s Grove Happy Hour 5PM (Cash Bar) Meeting 6PM: Year in Review, Website Progress, Membership Renewal, Election of 2016 Officers
Welcome Placencia BTIA New Members! AirBelize Skydive Center Bayshore, Ltd. Belize Barrier Reef Properties, LLC Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty Cowboy Custom Construction Fantoni’s Kitchen & Bakery Friends Near the Pier Hot Guide Belize Reef CI (transfer from PG) Sailfish Belize Sandy Beach Real Estate Slip Stop Taste Belize John Ward The White House in Placencia
Tour Guide Training Class Sign up today!
Course meets Monday, Wednesday, & Friday for 12 weeks 6PM – 9PM $300 registration fee plus $50 each for 7 exams Questions? 523-4045 or director@placencia.com
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$45 per person “ 1st timers only ” 1 - 4 Thursday November 12th Pick up applications at the Placencia Tourism Center. 523-4045 director@placencia.com
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HEARTS, MINDS, MONEY EQUALS SEINE BIGHT OUTREACH PROGRAM September 18 kicked off its ground breaking Seine Bight Outreach Program, a commitment between Placencia Humane Society (PHS) and pet owners in the Seine Bight community. This long-term and ongoing engagement will improve and support the welfare of pets in Seine Bight Village, by providing free spays/neuters/shots, with transport of pets to and from the PHS vet monthly clinic. By Patricia Celenza PHS Board Member placlibr@btl.net
It will also help to control the pet population in the community.
volunteers over the course of the day collected 2 cats and 6 dogs, and transported them in the back of a truck to the PHS clinic. Doc Baptist performed spays/ neuters and provided shots/meds to the animals.
the clinic, and just do the work.
The Seine Bight Outreach Program is off to a very positive start. By the end of the day, the pet owners we had served were grateful, and had become PHS advocates within their community. They were already speaking to their neighbors about this outreach program.
Why has PHS embraced this program?
Thanks to Kelly McGuire’s very generous donation, PHS now has the funds for this program.
However, the Seine Bight Outreach Program is a serious and long term commitment, and further The pets were then returned to their owners in fundraisers/donations will be needed to sustain Seine Bight. it. Because PHS continues to live up to its vision statement: “to provide a high standard of health and welfare for domestic animals on the Placencia Peninsula and in surrounding communities in which the human/animal bond is celebrated and Profound thanks go to these volunteers who made all pets have loving homes and are treated with it all happen: Jo Carpenter, Pedro Acal, Anna compassion and respect.” Mensie, Kirwin Ramirez, and Joyce Garcia. PHS invites you to learn more about our work, Admittedly, to sustain this program on a monthly how you can become involved, make financial or every other month basis, it is both volunteer donations, and stay current at its website: and financially intense. It requires volunteers placenciahumanesociety.org
Made possible through funds (over BZ $10,000.00)raised in a benefit concert for PHS by world acclaimed musician, Kelly McGuire, the PHS Board voted unanimously to use this very generous donation to help our fellow pet who have trucks and are willing to spend a day Or on its Facebook page: https://www.facebook. owners in Seine Bight Village. driving. Volunteers must contact pet owners in com/PlacenciaHumaneSociety With the approval of each pet owner, PHS advance, organize the details, coordinate with
Ever wonder how much medical attention PHS monthly clinics provide the pets in our community? Wonder how much it costs the Placencia Humane Society? Here are the statistics and expenses for the October, 2015 PHS vet clinic. This is why PHS must always fundraise and ask for community support, and why we are so grateful for every donation. October 2015 Clinic (Including Seine Bight Outreach Program) • 9 spays and neuters (2 dog spays as part of Seine Bight Outreach Program) • 39 vaccinations, antibiotics, Ivermectin, other medications and vitamins (9 treatments as part of the Seine Bight Outreach Program) • 8 wormings (6 wormings as part of Seine Bight Outreach Program) • 1 eye surgery (Seine Bight Outreach Program) • Subsidies by PHS: $1,440 (not including $760 subsidized in Feral Cat Program)
Feral Cat Clinic Statistics It is with a very heavy heart that the Placencia Humane Society reports the death of one its board members and founders, Candy Powers. Candy passed away October 27th.
October 2015: $760 cost to Placencia Humane Society • 6 spays • 3 neuters • 17 vaccinations, antibiotics and general exams
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Secret Garden Day Spa at Marathon This December over 125 runners will complete “The End of the World Marathon and Half Marathon” here in Placencia!The Secret Garden Massage and Day Spa will be ready to assist them with massages as they cross the finish line after running more than 13 or 26 miles.
that she has and wants to give back to the community.
You never know the condition the runners will be in after completing the course . Some are fine, just stiff with minor swelling of the lower extremities, and others are in extreme pain. Each mini session is tailored Lee Nyhus from The Secret Garden has been to the specific client. It’s exciting to meet volunteering her services since the very people from all over the world as the first Marathon/Half Marathon and looks marathon grows each year! forward to it every year! She really feels that the massage therapy is a great support If you would like to volunteer, sign up at: service for our runners. She’s grateful for all http://www.runbelize.org/volunteer.html
Marathon for youths!
Lee Nyhus with 2015 Full Marathon winner Wojciech Kopec
They will be doing their first show at The Flying Pig. Thanks to Patrick for hosting.
get the teens to participate in the Marathon. They teamed up with Kirwin in Seine Bight who is Placencia already motivating young men to Rotary Club move and compete in athletics. Belize, like most of the world, needs Unfortunately many of the kids just the young to keep moving and get can’t afford the entrance fee but in shape. Even in Belize the kids really want to RUN! are texting, phoning, playing video This year we have been soliciting games and doing a lot of sedentary sponsors (with success but still activities. All this lack of moving need more) to help sponsor the can lead to health issues later in life young men. Of course, nothing in
Our next challenge is to motivate the young ladies on the peninsula to run so next year we will be looking for more sponsors. Our challenge is to find sponsors for as many that want to run.
So several years ago Marathon life is free so Kirwin’s Seine Bight organizer Chip Lovett along with tumblers are also going to be doing Doran Yount decided to try to some fund raising of their own!
Seine Bight Tumblers
2014 End of the World Marathon
Maya Beach Hotel - The Water Station to beat this year.
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Many thanks to all our sponsors so far!!!
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The Wallens. . . at Your Service In July 1974, Luci & Harald Wallen arrived in Belize – they were on a delayed honeymoon – having been married in May earlier that same year. They had met at college in Colorado and shared the same adventurist spirit. They loved the sea, the warm climate and charming ambience; Harald particularly wanted to be a bush pilot – so Belize seemed the perfect place. He had visited Belize before, but this was Luci’s introduction to a country she has come to love and which they have both adopted as their own. Well, here they are 41 years later and they still love the sea and the climate, but a few other things have been introduced into their lives over the years. Today, Luci & Harald own and operate the very popular Wallen’s Hardware & Houseware with a fleet of trucks that keep the peninsula provided with supplies and delivery service. Their original home was in a 15’ trailer on land they had purchased (presently near the water tower). They both had various jobs at various times: Harald as driver to Nim Li Punit for Rum Point Inn & Placencia Cove (now ChabilMar) to fisherman for the co-op; Luci raising the 4 kids and selling fresh vegetables which came from Cayo via their friend Chris Lowe & his Land Rover. There were a few other stores here at the time, but none of them had fresh vegetables. Well, their little market flourished so they rented the old British Army mess hall (non-existent now, but located where Sea Spray is today) where their business was known as “The Market”. On the days that the fresh produce came in, customers lined up early to take a number and wait their turn. Eventually, Harald started trucking in the fresh produce and taking up fish (to sell in Belmopan & Cayo) in his 4 –wheel drive pickup (courtesy of Steve Christensen). This was all before the road was in, and Harald is very proud of the fact that he was the first person to bring supplies to Placencia by road. Little did he realize it, but this was the beginning of his trucking business and his adventures on the bad roads.
the area, they became a limited company. It was in the 90’s that they started selling hardware items – a very welcome service for the increased building activity that the area was experiencing – renting a building where StreetFeet is now located. During all this time, the Wallens raised their four children – all born in Belize: Mariko – now 37 – helps in the business part time, but has other plans for her own career. Nina – now 36 – is a Pharmacist. Harald IV (“Boy”) – now 34 – works mechanics in the business and is When the peninsula road was built in the mid technician for Culligan. Carl – now 29 – has 80’s, Harald & Luci decided the time had come taken over the trucking end of the business and to build their own store close to the road. As does deliveries up the Peninsula. their trucking business really started to expand The new air-conditioned supermarket opened in to service hotels, businesses and individuals in 1999 and brought big changes for the Wallens and much appreciation from their customers. With this added space, the wholesale business thrived. The aftermath of Hurricane Iris in 2001 brought many changes to the community (thankfully the store had only minor flooding & damage) and there was a big boon in building and restoration. People who came to assist decided to settle here. Around this time, the pharmacy was added to the business as Nina had completed her credentials. The Wallens expanded yet again with a new hardware/houseware building in 2010 at the north side of the supermarket. When the road became paved by 2010, many new opportunities arose for businesses: the Chinese
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opened up several supermarkets and the road became a bustle of activity with taco & vegetable stands, and traffic from outer districts delivering all sorts of goods – even taxis now run up & down the peninsula! New resorts, restaurants & condos as well as more tour operators opened up businesses. The Wallens still love Placencia and still enjoy the activities that brought them here – the sea & fishing – now enjoyed by seven grandchildren; but to enjoy these in the golden years, they want to scale down a little by giving up the grocery section and become debt-free, thus being released from the usury grip of a banking institution. Harald is a member of the Village Council, and while he likes the progress he has seen over the years in Placencia, he is mindful that this growth needs overall planning if the village is to retain its unique charm. In order to achieve this, Placencia needs to have their by-laws passed (hopefully in our life time)!
In Memory of
Mrs. Louise Wade Sunrise 10th July 1948 Sunset 15th October 2015
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Fresh from the Market to your Table Placencia Village has three main areas to find fresh produce. At the south end of the village is Greg and Carmita’s stand with fresh veggies from Cayo plus bread and rolls from the French Bakery in San Ignacio. Greg brings everything in fresh Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and has been making this trip for 19 years. You can also find thick cut pork chops, yogurt, organic honey, noni juice and Jungle Remedies juice made by Harry Guy, Sr. in Cayo. They also carry Goss cocoa powder and yoghurt.
Greg’s Vegetable Stand
Just across from Wallen’s Hardware is Clive’s Veggie Stand who brings in his produce from Belize City and Belmopan Tuesdays and Fridays. He also brings in imported goodies like fresh mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, red and yellow bell peppers, strawberries and even fresh cranberries at Christmas.
Another area with 2 or 3 stands is located across from MnM Hardware. All have a variety of local produce and sometime you with find the Mennonites here with fresh watermelon.
Greg’s Vegetable Stand Clive’s Veggies
Clive’s Veggies
Welcome to Goss Chocolate
Most supermarkets will have your basic potatoes, onions, carrots, bananas and more depending on the day. We might not have Whole Foods but Placencia has great options for your fresh produce shopping list plus all the amazing tropical fruit you can dream of. beans & roasted nibs. Our factory is located near Placencia, in Seine Bight Village, on the Blue Crab Beach grounds. Sorry no factory tours due to strict hygiene rules & regulations. We can send most orders by mail to many countries, in the cooler months of NovMarch.
action, increases insulin sensitivity, helps with chronic fatigue syndrome, and also enhances neurotransmitters like serotonin, which help regulate mood & sleep. In fact, eating chocolate produces the same chemicals in your brain as GOSS CHOCOLATE is 100% natural, made being in love! No wonder most of us are in a We provide retailers with free Goss Chocolate laminated posters featuring original art, mostly from Fair Trade certified 100% organically better mood after eating some chocolate! grown Belizean cacao beans, Belizean cane We produce European style rich chocolate bars, from Belize. Our cocoa powder containers are sugar, whole milk powder (only in milk and Dark, deep Milk, White chocolate with vanilla decorated with all original Belizean art by Lola white chocolate bars), natural whole vanilla beans, a Special Dark made of select beans, and Delgado. an Extra Dark, 85% bar. bean. We are a small family owned and operated enterprise in Seine Bight Village, beautiful southern Belize. We started to make chocolate from bean to bar commercially in 2007, after over a year or more of experimenting.
There are no artificial ingredients, flavours, fillers or colours. Our chocolate is full of vitamins and minerals, essential oils, and packed with hearthealthy antioxidant power, flavanoids. The health benefits of dark chocolate & cocoa are now well known: Chocolate protects the heart, keeps arteries clean & promotes blood flow, lowers blood pressure, has anti-inflammation
We mainly make chocolate bars, cocoa powder, & baking chocolate, but we also make mini bars, truffles, & other treats for businesses or special holidays. Our 3 lb boxes contain 24 2 oz bars, wrapped in a special gold foil wrapper which protects the chocolate from humidity & light. We also supply bakeries, ice cream shops and dairies with bulk cocoa & baking chocolate, roasted
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Point of View
The Placencia Breeze November 2015 finger food.
For a change of pace, I spiced up lunch and had a Chicken and Jalapeno A Little Pizza My Heart Mexican pizza at Barefoot. The clincher here is Meat loaf and mashed potatoes. Mac and the deep-fried tortilla crust---great complement Cheese…both great comfort foods, but for my to the ooey-gooey sauce and cheese. A touch of money, I’ll take comfort in pizza every time. Marie’s brings the heat content to my liking. Here in Placencia comfort abounds so I set The “Elvis” of Placencia pizzas has to be the aside a week recently to do a full-fledged Pizza Turtle Inn’s list of pizzas is varied and ItalianCrawl. I figured I’d ramp up my morning walks ish…so difficult to choose just one. I figured the to compensate for the extra carbs and calories. best solution was to go on Sunday for their Two for Research can be exhausting! Twenty (US) deal. Still tough to decide, but I’m a sucker for Margarita so that was a no-brainer. I walk by the organic garden at T.I. everyday… no question about the freshness and goodness of the “real” tomatoes and fragrant basil. Oh, Lobster rendition from The Galley. When it so delicioso! Second choice was the pepperoni. first arrives (Nick delivers!), I almost think he Both pies on to-die-for wood-fired crust, both brought a cauliflower pizza by mistake. Nope! given a dusting of fresh parmesan at the table. Just sizeable, succulent chunks of lobster atop I’m salivating just recalling the experience. No First up was a pair of pies from Rick’s Café. The his signature thick crust. Enough sliced red surprise, the wine list is extensive and a pizzaGreek was loaded with fresh tomato, Kalamata onion and green pepper to add a touch of crunch, perfect companion. olives, pepperoncini, fresh oregano, red onion, but not so much to overshadow the star of the This Pizza Crawl was not a competition. All six feta and mozzarella. Piquant and zesty! The show. I’ve had this pizza several times, it has are commendable and comforting in their own El Cocinero sports tomato sauce, anchovy paste, pepperoni, sweet peppers and mozzarella. only gotten better with the addition of Nick’s right. Did I miss your favorite? Let the Breeze Rich’s crust is crispy, thin dough. I think the new pizza oven. For quality control and writer’s know, meanwhile I’m going north of the airport Cocinero would be a perfect appetizer cut into integrity, I felt it necessary for me to indulge for the next Crawl…I may have to walk there to try to keep even. small squares…the crust lends itself nicely to myself again…right?
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The Sea For Future Generations… Priceless!
conservation efforts, as we strive for a healthy 27th…Bring your friends and jam for a cause! environment through involved and educated An evening with David Shaw: SEA and communities. Turtle Inn is hosting special guest speaker Mr. Calling all divers: Take on the Lionfish David Shaw for evening of cocktails and live Challenge!! We invite tour operators and dive auction on December 5th. David Shaw is a enthusiasts to join in the lionfish hunt. A Lionfish United States President’s appointed trustee of Tournament will be held November 13th, with the U.S. National Parks Foundation, and is the at least one dive done within SEA’s co-managed Treasurer and Senior Director of the American parks. Lionfish is a threat beyond our capacity Association for the Advancement of Science (the to completely stamp out, but, organized hunts publisher for SCIENCE Journal). Mr. Shaw was make for impactful and fun competition. Cash named “International Seakeeper” in 2013 as a prizes donated by Oceana Belize will be awarded Board member of the Sargasso Sea Alliance, an in four categories: most lionfish - $1200.00; organization he co-founded and chaired to create heaviest load by weight - $800.00; largest single the world’s first high seas stewardship program. fish - $500.00; smallest single fish - $300.00. As a film producer, he has lead research and The proceeds from these activities will primarily stewardship expeditions in the Americas, and be applied to the cost of SEA’s finalization of has developed relevant advocacy and outreach the contract to acquire a portion of Buttonwood documentaries. Come out to hear about his experiences, to have a chance to bid for unique Caye, a primary local fishermen’s camp. There is no party like a Streetfeet party! Get items, and of course to enjoy an elegant evening ready to kick off your shoes and dance the night on the beach. Tickets will be limited, so call SEA away to the sounds of DJ Dalla, DJ Bonafide, to book yours today.
Have loads of fun while doing something worthwhile…here are a few activities to add to your social calendar before the year ends!! Southern Environmental Association, better known as “SEA”, is spearheading a few local events – come out and contribute to our continued and Evolution Sounds on Friday, November Save the date and don’t miss out !!!
Introducing the New Placencia Village Plaza The Placencia Village Plaza is a multi-business plaza located in the heart of the village. The first phase has three restaurants, shops, offices and the Belize Bank with five outside meeting areas where you can rest or chat to friends. There is also onsite parking. The Plaza offers a wide variety of business opportunities within the plaza, making it a unique setting for one to engage in a variety of activities. The second phase includes a movie theatre, an athletic club, and aquatic play area and the third phase is accommodation on the beach. Landscaping for this project starts this month and is a big part of the whole design with lighting and paths throughout. The entrance on the road is just north of One World Rentals. If approaching from the sidewalk, it is just south of Easy Living Apartments. Peter Dahl is always open to any questions about the project and leasing at their small onsite office or call to make an appointment at 630-4841. You can email inquiries to pvplaza@bbrpllc.com Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
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ACCOMMODATIONS Cocoplum Vacation 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
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
Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail. com 523-3544 or 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
Flamboyant /The flamboyantplacencia@ gmail.com 628-1143 Angie Markham
Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals. com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ
French Louie Caye info@frenchlouiebelize. com 620-6712 Brice Dial - Mary Tao
Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo. com 523-3561 or 622-7104 Erin Ivy
Green Parrot Beach Houses* greenparrot@mail.com 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez
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
Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize. com 623-3286 Jim & Cindy Weller Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155
Casa Del Sol info@casadelsolbelize.com 523-3481 or 672-3549 Veronique McKenzie
Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 or 523-3337 Dasha Shivers
Casa Nettuno framadani.office@gmail. com 629-2700 or 660-8526 Maria Levoni
Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll
Casa Palma info@casapalmaplacencia. com 678-1089
Joyce and Frank’s Beach House h2odanzer@aol.com 629-4285 or 561-389-2550 Joyce Danz
Casa Placencia 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
Laru Beya Resort* info@larubeya.com 523-3473 Ian McField Los Porticos Villas reservations@ losporticosvillas.com 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry Snowden
Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services: * Restaurant ** Tour Operator *** Property Rentals
Lost Reef Resort* lostreef@xplornet.com 610-0816 Lisa D’Amore
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 or 523-4367
Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 627-7970 Lydia Villanueva
Sailfish Belize Ltd. info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885 Mike Gargan
Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com 523-3507 Karen Travers
Sea Glass Inn* brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield
Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Slavek Machacka
Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail. com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan
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 Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586 Bud & Betsy Valian Stefano Ragagnin
Silver Leaf Villa&Cabana yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-596-9551 William & Jolanda Brown Singing Sands Inn* info@singingsands.com 533-3022 or 520-8022 Maya Kramer Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 664-4740 Office Manager, Francisco Turtle Inn */** frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com 610-1068 Julian & Beverly Cabral White House /The info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez
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 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com - 523-3063 Boris Mannsfeld
Cocoplum Real Estate Cocoplum Vacation Rentals
Blue Crab Beach House
The Maine Stay
The Villas at Cocoplum
Goss Chocolate Palmtree Designs
The Added Touch Lola’s Art
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Miller’s Landing
Laru Beya Resort Quarterdeck Restaurant
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club
The Moorings Car Rental of Placencia
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Lydia’s Guest House
MnM Hardware Water Taxi
Joy Tours Dragon Fly Moon
Above Grounds Coffee Art Affair Gallery
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Harry’s Cozy Cabanas
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Miramar Apartments Fantoni’s Kitchen De ‘Tatch Seafood Grill Captain Jak’s Cabanas 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
Silver Leaf Villa & Cabana Aqua Oasis Blue Garden House Maya Lodge Harbour Hideaway Dolce Cabana
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Coldwell Banker Southern Real Estate
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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 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 Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes@yahoo.com Scott May J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar info@jdeesplacencia.com 503-3351 - Daisy & Jeremy
The Placencia Breeze November 2015 Pickled Parrot/ The adrianalynn37@gmail.com 636-7068 Lynn and Eugene Upham Quarterdeck Restaurant info@larubeya.com 523-3476 Ian McField
TOUR OPERATORS Dusa, Lee & Gail TRAVEL AGENTS gail@getdusa.com Air Belize Skydiving skydive@ airbelizeskydiving.com 626-9189 Jeff Root & Teresa Rivers
Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@ tradewindscruiseclub.com 523-3303
Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar tipsytuna@hotmail.com 523-3089 Salva & Gillian Zabaneh
Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com 610-1923 Katie Valk
Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col
Caribbean Travel &Tours info@ctbelize.com 223-0992 Veronique McKenzie
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 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 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
Cayequest Tours cayequest@gmail.com Mark Leslie 633-6330 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 661-9516 / 602-9315 eagleray33@gmail.com placenciatoursbz.weebly. com Reef CI Polly Alford 626-1429 polly@reefci.com Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 or 610-0235 Patricia Ramirez Taste Belize tastebelize@gmail.com 664-8699 Lyra Spang
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Christensen, Steve 610-1399 gringo@btl.net Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@ sunnybrook.ca 622-6695
Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 or 601-1913
Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com 624-6483
MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker
Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656
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Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356 Ford, David dfordassociates@gmail. com 621-7587 Ferris, Ken kenneth.ferris@asu.edu 636-8675 Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004 Glessner, Virginia virgles@icloud.com Hall, Susan McMillanHunter sebelize@yahoo.com Hess, Tina Mertens, Wini Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306 Taylor, Rand Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com 662-0020 Ward, John 662-4885 wardord@yahoo.com 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 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!
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: Bill Taylor, 650-1782 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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House Hunters Feature Placencia By Laura Diffendal
2, Season 10, of the show, which in on Sundays thoughts and opinions expressed were genuinely Have you been noticing the presence of camera at 8pm on HGTV. They think it will be sometime ours, they helped shape what they know will play well on camera. We ended with over 20 hours of crews recently, all over the peninsula? Placencia in December when our show airs. has been a huge hot spot recently for HGTV!! We have been asked how did we get on the film, but only 22 minutes of it is needed, so who Within the last season, HGTV has been in show?? About 6 months ago HGTV casting knows how the final product will turn out, we Placencia three times, filming Caribbean Life, directors called REMAX in Placencia because will learn when we see it on TV with everyone Beachfront Bargain Hunt, and International they wanted to feature Placencia on this show. else! House Hunters. This is potentially huge for the peninsula’s tourism, as the crew told us that 1.5 MILLION people view each of these shows, on average. My husband Dave and I, (Laura) were two of the people lucky enough to be featured on Beachfront Bargain Hunt. We will be on Episode
Dave and Chris from REMAX were kind enough to think of Dave and I, as we had recently purchased a property on the beach that fit the parameters they were looking for. We did a half hour Skype interview, and then found out a couple months later that we were picked! We were thrilled and ecstatic, of course, until it hit me that I would actually be on TV and I have NO experience with being on camera :) What was it like?? The show features the story of how we picked Placencia, and 3 properties available that would be considered beachfront bargains. I can’t say enough how enjoyable the 8 guys on the crew were to work with...professional, impressive, talented, and super fun--and funny! I will say though....I learned more than I needed to about how men interact—I was the only female with 9 men for 4 straight, 10 hour days! The movie quoting, pranks, and guy humor could have been a show in itself. It was easier than I thought once we got going, the crew helps with prompting—while the
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We sincerely hope that the show brings down even more interest and tourism to Placencia. It seemed to us most locals were really supportive and happy about the attention given to the village, and everyone we interacted with was truly wonderful throughout the filming!
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NOBODY IN THE WORLD SELLS MORE REAL ESTATE THAN RE/MAX
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2 Bedroom Beachfront Condo Belize Ocean Club, Placencia #8304 - $295,000 USD
Road Front lot - Parcel 81 South of Roberts Grove, Placencia #6795 - $85,000 USD
Lot - Parcel 102 Playa de Piratas, Placencia #6796 - $75,000 USD
50 Acre Citrus Farm Southern Highway, Stann Creek #6002 - $180,000 USD
Penthhouse - Financing Available Laru Beya, Placencia #6636 - $449,000 USD
2 Bedroom Condominium Los Porticos Villas, Placencia #6751 - $399,000 USD
2 Bedroom Town Homes Placencia Pointe, Placencia #6564 - $399,500 USD
3 Bedroom Beach Front House Surfside, Placencia #6782 - $589,000 USD
Beach View House - 3 Bed w/ Rentals Sidewalk, Placencia Village #6005 - $429,900 USD
Sunrise Beach - Financing Available Across from Placencia Residences #6780 - $499,000 USD
Waterfront Home Plantation Area, Placencia #9002 - $457,000 USD
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Placencia Peninsula Happenings
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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
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar
Karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. 503-3351
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
SUNDAY
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 Turtle Inn
2 for 1 Pizza 523-3244
Tipsy Tuna
STRESS FREE SUNDAY! Pina Colada Specials all day and DJ Swagg during the day!
Belize Ocean Club
Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks!
Habanero’s Mexican Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on the lagoon after a hard week’s work. 523-3565 Café & Bar
EVERYDAY
Robert’s Grove
Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks. 523-3565
Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort
International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. 523-3476
Turtle Inn
Happy Hour 4-6pm ½ off Local Beer and Rum
Mariposa Restaurant 15% discounts for full or P/T Belizean residents + buy a meal & swim in our pool or play horseshoes at our new regulation pit. & Beach Suites Tipsy Tuna
HAPPY, HAPPY HOUR 5-7 P.M! $3 Local Rum, $3.50 Local Beer, $4 Guinness, $6 Coladas & Daiquiris, $2 OFF Signature Drinks and $1 Wings! Tel: 523-3089
Barefoot Bar
Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. 523-3515
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Save the Date! 5K/10K RUN!
If you like to run and aren’t quite sure you can do the Marathon, Placencia is hosting its second 5K-10K run on Sunday, November 8 at 8:00 AM starting at the pier. This is a good practice race for the big one December 6 and also us a fun distance for runners of all ages. Proceeds for this race go towards the Rotary Scholarship Program. For more information please visit the Placencia Sports page.
December 6th 2015
Events Calendar and *National Bank Holidays November 2015
End of the World Marathon: Dec 6
Easter: March 25, 26 and 27
Belize General Elections: Nov 4
BTIA Mistletoe Ball: Dec 12
*Good Friday: Mar 25
Rotary Blood Bank: Nov 7
*Christmas Day
*Easter Monday: Mar 28
5K and 10K Run: Nov 8
*Boxing Day: Dec 28
Food Handlers, Paradise Resort: Nov 12, 13 & 14 SEA Lionfish Tournament: Nov 13th Rotary’s Ladies Night at Tipsy: Nov 14 *Garifuna Settlement Day: Nov 19 Placencia BTIA Annual General Meeting at Roberts Grove: Nov 27 6pm SEA Fundraiser at Street Feet: Nov 27 10pm PHS Salsa Fundraiser at Barefoot: Nov 28
December SEA and Turtle Inn Cocktails and Live Auction: Dec 5th
January 2016
April Placencia Humane Society Furball
May
*New Year’s Day Rotary Winter Beach Olympics
February
*Labour Day, May 2nd
June Placencia Lobsterfest: June 24, 25 & 26,
July Rotary Club Summer Olympics
August September Celebration Month!
Rotary Auction
National Agriculture & Trade Show, Belmopan: Labour Day weekend
Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb 13 & 14th
Placencia Sailing Club Annual Regatta
Placencia Yamaha Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Sept 11&12
Close of Lobster Season: Feb 15
Chocolate Festival, Punta Gorda: May 20-22
*Belize Independence Day: Sept 21
*Commonwealth Day: May 23
Placencia Carnival Parade: Sept 21
March Flaming Heart Ball La Ruta Maya River Challenge, San Ignacio to Belize City: Mar 4, 5 & 6
Hopkins Mango Festival: May 27 – 29
*National Heroes & Benefactor’s Day: Mar 7
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival February 13th and 14th 2016. Visit http://placenciabreeze.com/
*St. George’s Caye Day: Sept 10
October *Pan-American Day: Oct 12th Rotary Haunted House: Oct 29th
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Crimson Sunset Ladies Gala At Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar Saturday, Nov 14, 2015 ~ 7PM – 11PM Music by Karl, Jr. featuring soloist Vanya Tickets $40 ~ available from Rotary members Focusing on Women’s Issues Guest Speakers & Demonstrations Fashion & Retailers Booths Crowning of Make-Over Queen Prize for Best Dressed “Lady in Red”! No tickets available after 7PM Friday, Nov 13. (Queen will be chosen then). Proceeds go to funding women’s issues.
MISTLETOE BALL 2015 Get those dancing shoes ready for a “do-over” of last year’s epic Mistletoe Ball party! Saturday, December 12, Belize Ocean Club Featuring the irrepressible Gilharry 7 Happy Hour: 6 PM - 7PM Dinner: 7 PM - 9PM Dance Party: 9 PM - 3AM Raffle Drawing: Midnight! Entrance Tickets: $50 each or 2 for $95 Raffle Tickets: $ 5 each or 5 for $20
Tickets on Sale Monday, November 9th at the Placencia Tourism Center
Blood Drive
challenging all the businesses out there to send their employees. The business that sends the most employees will receive a Certificate of P l a c e n c i a Appreciation and bragging rights. By Wanda Rotary will be Stakutis This blood will be “banked” for people on the welcoming the Placencia peninsula. What this means is that if any of us Belize National need a blood transfusion that our population has Rotary Club Blood Transfusion a credit we can call upon. It is frequently very, Services for the second time on Saturday, very difficult to obtain blood when needed so November 7 at the clinic. The first time they drives like this are important. Your donation can came in June, 10 pints of blood were collected, save a life, and it might even be your own. including rare blood type courtesy of the Wallen Rotary is contributing towards the cost to bring family. the medical people here. Paradise resort is
evening, for all those that work days. Tracy Eily has done all the organization for this. The goal right now is to host this group four times a year so please come out and give! If you would like to help in any way, please contact Rotary or Tracy Eiley. Anyone between the ages of 18 - 65 can donate as long as you are not on medication, have not had a tattoo or blood related disease in the last year, weigh 120 pounds or more and are in good health. Giving blood DOES NOT hurt! And, you actually feel good for donating.
The goal this time is at least 40 pints. We are donating a room so people can donate in the
Peninsula International Academy Introduces Students to ancient cultures
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Cricket!
On Saturday, October 10, P l a c e n c i a Placencia welcomed back Rotary Club cricket! Our team hosted the River Valley Boys from Belize City. The Placencia Village Council and the Placencia Rotary Club had food for sale and a bar, along with a bake sale from our Interact club (proceeds to go towards a welcome sign for the peninsula). By Wanda Stakutis
Due to rainy conditions the game was a bit late starting. The weather cleared, the field dried and the fun began! It was a close match, with the River Valley Boys finally pulling out a win, 120 to 116. Our team played brilliantly and are anxiously awaiting their next game. Cricket has a long history in Belize but it has slowed in recent years in Placencia. We have a fantastic team and with the support of the community we should be able to have many more games.
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Placencia Breeze Classifieds PUBLIC NOTICE The registration title for the boat vessel “My Girl” belonging to Claude Arthur Vernon, Sr. of Placencia 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 Adriana Lynn Upham is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Pickled Parrot in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Robert King is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Friends Near the Pier in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Scott May is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Jaguar Lanes in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Gary Miller is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Millers Landing in Placenica, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Hyonson Yi is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Singing Sands in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Joyce Danz is applying for a Beer Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Joyce & Franks B&B Resort in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Alan Stamm is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Paradise Resort in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Synesio Coh is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Chabil Mar in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that John Lee is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Maya Beach Hotel in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that James Westby is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Fantoni’s Kitchen & Bakery in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Ian McField is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Laru Beya Resort in Seine Bight, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Doug Ingersoll is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Thunderbirds Marine Boatyard in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Cassie Dial is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Barefoot Beach Bar in Placencia Village Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Brice Dial is applying for a Night Club Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at The Street Feet Lounge and Night Club in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Bruce Maddison is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Mariposa Restaurant in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Lisa D’Amore is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Lost Reef Resort in Riversdale, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that John & Pam Solomon are applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Rumfish Y Vino in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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 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 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.
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LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Barry Snowden is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at Los Porticos Villas in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
LIQUOR LICENSE NOTICE Notice is hereby given that Simone De Angelis is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2016 to be operated at La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.
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Placencia Peninsula Guide
Paid Listings - To Advertise Call 523-4045 or Director@Placencia.com ACCOMMODATIONS
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, 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 on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@ yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net
DINING
North of Airstrip
South of Airstrip
Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner E-mail: greenparrot@mail.com; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean cabanas, lush tropical drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For gardens, clean secluded beach, pool & thatch bar call 523-3010 Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 millersplacencia@yahoo.com Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. Free Wi-Fi throughout the resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. North of Airstrip Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes www.larubeya.com - info@larubeya.com - 523-3473 the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well 523-2488. greenparot@btl.net as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove: Lagoon and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a with relaxing deck area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. 523-3565! 533-3022 - info@singingsands.com - www.singingsands.com Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar @ Laru Beya Resort: International Fine Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476. 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!
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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: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 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 Supply. a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! 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 - 631-7427 and bar.
CHEERS - Peninsula Bars
Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com
Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at noon. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm. muzamanzie@yahoo.com Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known REAL ESTATE for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! Coldwell Banker Southern Belize Realty: We are a full service real
J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. estate agency and specialize in all property types in Belize. Looking to And live music every Friday’s. 523-3412 buy, sell, invest or retire abroad? Our highly experienced team is ready to assist you with every step. Give us a call at 523-3500 or visit our website Coffee Houses at http://www.coldwellbankerbelize.com . Above Grounds Coffee: 634 3212. Shaded Cool Spot. Supporting 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 Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants on the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL 2013 Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner 2013 World Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean.
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. 672-9000 or www.belizeproperty.com
GETTING AROUND Car Rental of Placencia: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 6259573 or 662-7611. A drop location for donations for the Placencia Humane Society.
Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the Peninsula. Featuring Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts. Lola’s Art Gallery: Located in Seine Bight Village 1 ½ miles north of the boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Placencia Airstrip. Look for our sign near the football field south of the Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com. village. The peninsula’s first art gallery with original Belizean art by Lola. 8am-6pm. 523-3342 & 601-1913
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 Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. 503-3316 Office: 523-3128. Pharmacy: 523-3346. wallensmarket@yahoo.com. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the penisula for over 30 years!
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