June Breeze 2010 - Placencia Breeze

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Placencia - More Than Meets The Eye!
Placencia Lobsterfest 2010 June 25th, 26th, & 27th
Year After Year Belize’s BEST Lobsterfest
Find out about
EVERYTHING you
need to know about
Placencia Lobsterfest
2010 inside this issue of
The Placencia Breeze.
Mmm, mmm, mmm…
Can you smell that Lobsta???
Victoria Peak or
BUST!!!!!
In the May Issue we learned
about a group chasing a dream.
Find out what happened to the
crew from Placencia that set out
to climb Belize’s Highest Peak!!
Turn to pg 6!
Who’s in the
Spotlight on Placencia BTIA?
Find out on pg 21
Wanna Spice Things Up?
Check out the Pickled Parrot
Chili Cook-off on pg 24
Find out
What’s Inside
this issue!
Turn to pg 5
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What’s Happening In Town?!
~Siripohn’s Thai Massage has moved! Find the spa next
to Caribbean Travel & Tours at the Yellow House, centrally
located in Placencia Village. Call 620-8718 for an
appointment or just stop by!
~THE BAKERY @ Casa Placencia - OPEN WEEKENDS
during the Summer, (ORDERS TAKEN EVERYDAYcookie dough is made up in advance, ready for "fresh &
warm from the oven" and most EVERYTHING WE MAKE
FREEZES well!) Having a Birthday or Anniversary? We
make awesome Cakes decorated w/tropical flowers delivered
on Cake Platters or in Bakery boxes-Pina Colada w/Rum
Buttercream & pineapple tidbits & sweetened coconut
flakes; German Chocolate w/pecans & coconut and Chocolate
Buttercream; UNBELIEVABLE 3-Layer Chocolate Fudge
Cake w/double fudge filling & icing-or design your "fantasy"
Cake-the choice is yours!
NEW NUMBERS Placencia Health Clinic’s new number is 503-3326.
Wallen’s Hardware’s new number is 503-3316.
Every….
Monday
Michelo’s Belgian Café 11am: overview of
touristic activities in Placencia in English,
presentación de actividades turísticas en
Placencia en español, Darstellung der
touristischen Tätigkeiten in Placencia auf
Deutsch, revue des activités touristiques à Placencia en
français, overzicht van toeristische activiteiten in
Placencia in het Nederlands
♦
Tuesday
Rotary Club of Placencia - Meets at Yoli’s Bar at
12:30 pm.
♦ Sunova Beach Gift Shop - Sunova Beach Gift Shop 10% TUESDAYS!
Get 10% off most items every
Tuesday!.
♦ Tipsy Tuna-TEQUILA TUESDAY! 1/2 off ALL
Margaritas during Happy Hour.
♦
Wednesday
♦
♦
J-Byrd's Bar - Karaoke starting at 8 pm!!!!!
Tipsy Tuna - WINGS WENDESDAY! Honey BBQ and
Hot Wings $1 each! Order any amount you want ! 5-9:30
p.m. Garifuna Drumming 6:30-9 p.m.
Thursday
"Thirsty Thursday" at The Crows Nest Bar & Grill,
Happy Hour 5pm - 7pm - local beer & rum $3 &
complementary snacks.
♦ J-Byrd's Bar hosts organized dart competition with
great prizes starting 8:30 pm.
♦ Tipsy Tuna - TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke indoor, 9
p.m.-2 a.m. FREE Jello Shots and 2 for 1 Rum Punch for
Ladies!
• Robert’s Grove - Experience Garifuna singers,
musicians and dancers
♦
Friday
♦ Green Parrot - Beach BBQ, served
on the Patio, features ribs, chicken &
seafood (monster shrimp when
available), plus all the trimmings.
Reservation: 523-2488.
• Siripohn Thai Food– every Friday Thai food for sale by
Siripohn, menu changes every week. Located on the
main road, two story house beside the grave yard.
• Singing Sands Inn - Martini Night. All Martinis 25%
off! We have a wide selection of flavors to
taste including our Melon Martini or
decadent Chocolate Martini.
♦ The
Placencia Hotel - Karaoke
starting at 8 pm!!!
♦ Michelo’s Belgian Café 1pm: bridge card players
gathering
Saturday
Happy Hour at The Crows Nest Cafe Bar &
Grill
5pm - 7pm - local beer & rum $3 &
complementary snacks. Also Look out for
announcements for live music events on select
Saturdays.
♦ Robert’s Grove - Poolside BBQ Buffet at 7 pm with
local music. For reservations call 523-3565.
♦ Singing Sands Inn - Margarita Night! Try our selection
of flavored Margaritas for only $10. Our Mango
Margarita made with fresh mango and the Cherry Coco
Margarita are two favorites.
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Live band, INNER VIBRATIONS at our
seaside bar, 7pm - Midnight
♦
Sunday
Robert's
Grove
Seaside
Restaurant features US Prime Rib Roast and
Yorkshire Pudding along with its regular menu
and daily specials. 6- 10 pm. For reservations
call 523-3565
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Horseshoe Tournament! Starts at 3 p.m.
Winner receives $50 Cash. 2nd Place receives $25
Bar Tab.
♦ Yoli’s Bar & Grill - 4 pm Placencia’s Famous
Ring Game!!!
♦
Everyday
♦ DANUBE, Austrian Restaurant: Dice for your Belikin
beer between 4.30 - 6pm: eg. Dice “1” and pay just $1,
dice “2” and pay just $2… or be lucky and dice “6” and
get your Belikin beer for FREE. This special is available
with a snack and/or dinner only! DANUBE is located
just 100 yds north of Robert’s Grove. Closed Tuesdays.
www.danubebelize.com ,Tel: 610-0132.
♦ DeTatch Seafood Beach Bar & Grill $4.00 rum
punch all day, everyday. On the beach - See you there!!!
♦ Mangos - Happy Hour 5 - 6 P.M. $4 Belikins & $4 rum
drinks.
♦ Maya Beach Bistro Happy Hour 2 -5pm with halfprice appetizer menu and daily $5 bar snack specials.
Also $4 Belikin and $4 local rum. Take the bus from
Placencia at 1:30 pm, depart Maya Beach on the bus at
5. Closed Mondays. 520-8040
♦ Pickled Parrot Bar & Grill -Ten Dolla’ Lunch Special
noon to 2 p.m., Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm. Rum Drinks from
$3 & up.
♦ The Placencia Hotel & Residences- a division of
Zeboz - Happy Hour from 5 pm - 6 pm everyday.
♦ Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar - Happy Hour 7 - 8 pm (except
Sundays)
♦ Singing Sands Inn Happy Hour 3 to 6 PM. Belikin
and local rum along with a discounted price and
appetizer menu. Closed on Tuesdays. Tel: 520.8022 or
email: [email protected].
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Happy Hour 5-7pm at our seaside bar
with $2 off any local rum drink and free banana chips.
The Placencia Breeze –June 2010- Page 4
What are you gonna do this year at
Placencia Lobsterfest???
Old Master/Pickled Parrot
Rum Punch Competition
Saturday 26th at 3pm
Bartenders Get Ready!!!
Kingfisher’s
Tarpon Caye Lodge
Wallen’s Market
Largest Lobster of the Week!
$100 Cash Prize for
Largest LIVE Lobster caught and
weighed during
Placencia Lobsterfest Weekend!
Tug-O-War
Competition
Tipsy Tuna Toss
Sunday 27th at 1pm
Both Men & Women
1st $50 plus shirt
2nd $25 plus shirt
Teams of 5 compete
(must be 1 woman per team)
1st place $150 & 2nd place $100
Saturday 26th at 2pm
Placencia BTIA
Lobsterfest Raffle
Buy the WINNING Ticket!!
Turn to page 15 for a full list of prizes
Spin 5 times & Toss that Tuna!
Wendy’s Restaurant
Beach Volley Ball
Sunday 27th 2 pm
Dates You Need To
1st place $150 & 2nd place $100
Know !
June 1st - Alexis Caballero Jr., Wendy Lemus & Glen Eiley’s Birthday,
Doug Simmons & Lynn Jackson’s Wedding Anniversary
June 2nd - Veronique McKenzie’s Birthday
June 3rd - Leann Faux, Zerrick Cabral, & Kendra Westby’s Birthday
June 4th- Blair Leslie & Norman Leslie Sr.’s Birthday
June 6th - Kirah Eiley’s Birthday
Cindy & Francisco Linarez’s Anniversary
June 7th - Cindy Linarez’s Birthday
June 9th- Ionie Westby, Lisette Neal & Timoteo Mes’s Birthday
June 10th - Tanya Neal’s Birthday
June 11th - Chloe Lopez’s Birthday
June 12th - Tatyana Perez’s Birthday
June 14th - Eddison Leslie’s Birthday
June 16th - Antonette Westby & Tricia Hernandez’s Birthday
June 17th - Teisha Mayen’s Birthday
June 18th- Tony “Rebel” Parks’ Birthday
June 19th - Ycela Alpuche & Mitchel Muschamp’s Birthday
June 22nd - Delone Sutherland’s Birthday
Linn Wilson & Kerry Goss’s 25th Anniversary
June 24th- Sydney & Beverly Lopez’s Anniversary
June 25th - Ciara Vernon, Jose Fuente, & Simone de Angelis’s Birthday
June 25th, 26th, & 27th - PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST 2010
June 28th - Deb & Dave Vernon’s Anniversary
June 29th - Sonny & Annette Vernon’s Anniversary
June 30th - Jacki Tipton’s Birthday
What’s In this issue
Placencia Lobsterfest 2010………………………………………………………..pg 2
What’s Happening In Town?!………………….……………..…………………...pg 3
What are you gonna do this year at Placencia Lobsterfest………………………..pg 4
Rotary Club of Placencia………...………………………………………………..pg 5
Victoria Peak or BUST!...........................................................................................pg 6
Sunsail Announce New Charter Destination in Belize……….…………………...pg 7
St. John’s Student of the Month– May 2010…..……….…………………...…..pg 12
Do you have the right nutrition combination to burn fat?......................................pg 12
Renewing your Member to Member Benefit………………………………...…..pg 13
Congratulations Felisha………………………………...………………………..pg 14
Placencia BTIA Lobsterfest Raffle Prizes - …………………….……………….pg 15
Placencia BTIA Members & Peninsula Maps …..…..…...……............……pg 16 - 20
Spotlight on Placencia BTIA - Rumfish Y vino….……………………………...pg 21
The Seine Bight Village Council………………………………………………...pg 22
Placencia Humane Society - May 2010……………………………………….…pg 23
Pickled Parrot 2010 Chili Cook Off……………………………………………..pg 24
PTC’s Updated Tour Guide Listing……………………………………………..pg 25
12th Annual Placencia Fishermen’s Day Fishing Tournament………………….pg 27
Art at its Best…………………………………………………………………….pg 28
Way Back When - Post Office In Placencia……………………………………..pg 30
Listing Ads…………………………………..………...…………..………….pg 31-34
Placencia - More Than Meets The Eye!
The Placencia Breeze June 2010- Page 5
ROTARY CLUB OF
PLACENCIA NEWS
May was another busy month for the
Rotary Club of Placencia as we held one
of our favorite annual events, held
another Bingo game, prepared for
Lobsterfest, and made plans for Rotary
Year 2010 – 2011, which begins in July.
SENIOR LUNCH
Two years ago, Lydia Villanueva suggested that the Rotary Club of
Placencia host a lunch for the senior citizens. The event, held at
Cozy Corner, proved to be very popular with those attending and
the Rotarians that participated resulting in the second one being
held last year at Wendy’s with the guest list expanded. On May 16,
the third annual Senior Lunch was held at D’Tatch with over 40
seniors from Placencia Village and Seine Bight Village attending
including (we apologize for any names we may have missed) Jessie
Eiley, Joyce Eiley, Celia Muschamp, Sonia Leslie, Lucille
Villanueva, Carline Wiley, Louise Wade, Emma Westby, Mertis
Villanueva, Elise Leslie, Udith Westby, Marie Martin, Lilly Eiley,
Ruby Bull, Pearl Leslie, Hortence Cabral, Nick Nicolait, Lou
Nicolait, Evan Fairweather, Alma Fairweather, Edith Latchman,
Juan Caducio, Jim Weller, Bob Edmond, Suzanne Riegel,
Josephine Leslie, Lily Andrews, Lawrence Augustine, Olivia
Palacio, Petronino Alvarez, Florence Augustine, Rojelia Estrada,
Estelle Augustine, Balbina Guzman, Ina Martinez, Daniella
Flores, Esteline Castillo, Gregoria Moreira, Clara Thomas,
Elizabeth Guzman, Dominica Augustine, Hendretta Augustine,
and Ionie Augustine. Following an introduction from current
Rotary Club President Harald Wallen, Lydia Villanueva led the
blessing and a delicious lunch was served. After lunch, our
Mistress of Ceremonies Maretha McCullock led our guests through
several raffles and bingo games and prizes
were awarded for the oldest men and women Continued on pg 10
from Placencia Village and Seine Bight Village.
Placencia Peninsula Taxi
Drivers/ Operators
Association
To/From
Rotary Senior Luncheon @ DeTatch!
Number of Persons
Fare $ BZ$
Placencia Village
Limit Village Inn
1
2 or More
$6.00
$3.00 Each
Placencia/Turtle Inn
Saks
1
2 or More
$12.00
$6.00 per Person
Placencia/Airstrip
1
2 or More
$12.00
$6.00 per Person
Placencia/Rum Point
1
2 or More
$14.00
$7.00 per Person
Placencia/Serenity
1
2 or More
$14.00
$7.00 per Person
Miller’s Landing
1
2 or More
$17.00
$7.00 per Person
Placencia/Robert’s Grove
Luba Hati/Seine Bight
1 or 2
3 or More
$22.00
$8.00 per Person
Placencia/Maya Beach
1 or 2
3 or More
$40.00
$15.00 per Person
Placencia/Plantation/Zeboz
1,2 or 3
4 or More
$50.00
$15.00 per Person
Photo by Juan Caducio
The Placencia Breeze –June 2010-Page 6
Victoria Peak or BUST!!!!
The Placencia Breeze reported
last month about an ambitious
group of “locals” planning to
tackle Victoria’s Peak – the
tallest
mountain
in
Belize. Their journey turned
into quite an adventure.
The team left Placencia on a
clear Thursday morning. David
Vernon, Cassie Dial, Kristine
Small, Fiona Macfarlane &
Boris Mannsfeld were well
prepared and excited about the
adventure ahead.
Cassie
provided the vehicle. Curiosity
and years of desire to climb the
famous peak visible from
Placencia provided the fuel. We were off. Now or never!
After picking up our mandated guide – Carlos - & 2 more
teammates from Punta Gorda (Alison & Phillip) at Maya
Center we headed to the welcome center at the Cockscomb
Wildlife Reserve to start our trek. The team divided up the
food, bought some last minute Snickers bars (i.e. life
savers!), adjusted our packs so to make sure they weighed a
maximum of 30 pounds and fueled up on plenty of
water. We also split up the 3 dozen fresh Johnnycakes that
we picked up in Placencia. Off we were!
We all enjoyed a casual (i.e. warm up) four hour hike to the first
designated campsite at 12 KM (Kilometers). Creeks along the way
provided us with refreshing drinking water. Nuts, cheese, Johnny
cakes and chocolate kept us going. The sound of Howler Monkeys
and a fresh Jaguar track reminded us that we were in the middle
of nowhere and on our own. The campsite was very basic yet the
thatch covered gazebo was much appreciated. As we were hanging
our special jungle camping hammocks amongst the trees we were
startled by a flock of huge birds landing in the trees just above our
heads. Six amazing Scarlet Macaws decided to dine for an hour on
fruits in the trees right here at our camp site. WOW! The colors
they displayed were simply spectacular. Later while we were
relaxing in the nearby river the Macaws decided to say goodbye by
flying right over us and down the river. Later we all enjoyed a
nice well earned dinner (rice and beans), campfire stories &
entertainment (Boris trying to hang the food bag from a tree)
before calling it an early evening. We all slept like bears during
hibernation.
The next morning we got an early start. We quickly realized that
our well planned preparation for the trip was a bit
miscalculated. We had packed enough rice and beans and oatmeal
for not one trip to Victoria’s Peak but TEN! We decided to leave
some of the extra food and gear here to be picked up on our way
out. No need to carry more weight on our backs than absolutely
necessary.
As we were reorganizing our packs our well
experienced guide (50+ trips to Victoria’s Peak) just sat in
Looking down from a high point one the way to Victoria’s Peak.
Photo by Kristine Small
amusement alongside his tiny
well-planned backpack. He was
probably wondering if one of us
was going to pull out a TV set
from our overstuffed packs!
Off we were to the base camp at
19
KM.
Only
7
kilometers. Could not be too
hard?! Think again. The day
consisted of hiking up one ridge,
down the other
side, filling up
with water in the
stream and then
hiking back up
the
other
side. Repeat this
for 4 hours in a
wet
muddy
jungle, add some
heavy jungle rain
and you get an
idea about the
excitement we all
experienced when
we
finally
reached the new
camp site for the
night. We quickly setup our “beds” (i.e. hammocks) underneath
the tree canopy, got a warm fire going to dry out our soaked shoes
and socks and fired up the camping stove so to get some warm tea
started. We were all pretty exhausted so we appreciated some
time to bathe in the refreshing waterfall, relax by the camp fire
and slowly watch the day come to an end.
Five am arrived quicker than anticipated. It was our big day to
hike to the top of Victoria’s Peak! Unfortunately some of us did
not sleep as much as desired since a group of 8 guys from Belize
City arrived the night before and they were loud and inconsiderate
as they camped in the same camp site.
We made a quick
breakfast of oatmeal, raisins and brown sugar, filled up our water
bottles, adjusted our packs and slipped on our now dry socks and
shoes. We were on our way to the top of Belize with only 11 hours
of rigorous jungle hiking ahead of us! This day was filled with
some extreme hiking, very slippery & muddy slopes and plenty of
creek crossings. 4 hours later we finally arrived at the base of
Victoria’s peak where the trail transformed from dirt to a rocky
creek bed. It was here where we encountered the 5 hikers from the
first group (4 stayed at camp and were too tired to even come this
far) returning. They decided not to go any further because they
thought the rocky section ahead of us was too challenging. They
told us we will not be able to make it to the summit. We thanked
them, rested a few minutes and moved on. 1 ½ hrs later we finally
reached the very start of the rock section that had put an end to
the previous group’s summit attempt. Our
Continued on pg 8
experienced guide, Carlos, suggested that it
The Placencia Breeze –June 2010-Page 7
Sunsail Announce New Charter Destination in Belize
Sitting on the eastern coast of
the Central American coastline
facing the Caribbean Sea, Belize
is a unique treasure in the
sailing world, and home to Sunsail’s newest destination
Sunsail, the sailing holiday specialist, are thrilled to announce the
opening of a new charter location in Belize. The new destination,
Sunsail’s` 8th in the Caribbean, will open in November 2010,
offering sailors the opportunity to explore one of Mother Nature’s
best kept secrets this winter.
Located in Placencia, Sunsail’s Belize base is the perfect starting
point for a wonderfully varied charter holiday. With the
picturesque Belizean coast stretching out over 185 miles, there is
an abundance of things to do and see. The Marine life here is
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Discover The Belize Barrier Reef; the longest unbroken reef in the
western hemisphere. Coral gardens featuring over 70 types of
hard corals, the distinguished Blue Hole, nearly 500 species of fish
including playful dolphins, fascinating whale sharks, graceful sea
turtles and elegant eagle rays all make up Belize’s sensational sea
life. With visibility usually extending hundreds of feet, diverse dive
sites and extensive sea life, Belize will not disappoint.
Whether you choose is to rest undisturbed on the top deck of your
yacht, watching the waves break in the distance, snorkel for the
first time in waist deep water amidst schools of colourful fish, or
venture inland to the rainforests for the day where you’ll find
waterfalls and jungle canopies, Belize is one destination worth
discovering.
The Sailing here is consistent, with trade winds blowing along the
coast most of the year, the water inside the reef is calm with few
waves and this combined with the fresh breeze makes sailing in
Belize superb.
Ideally suited for catamaran sailing Sunsail will be offering the
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Manager
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Wendy’s Restaurant & Bar
On the Main Street in downtown Placencia
Open Daily
7:00 am til 9:30 pm
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Patio Dining Outside & A/C Dining Inside
Seating for 100 ~ Catering available for private events
Phone 523-3335 & email [email protected]
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
“Our best meal in Belize is at Wendy's Restaurant…..”
- Travel + Leisure Magazine Feb 2006
The Placencia Breeze –June 2010- Page 8
Victoria Peak or BUST!!!
- Continued from page 6
was ok to proceed. We utilized a rope that David had brought so to
assist us through some of the questionable sections. The entire
team continued to advance in unison. We were now clinging to
the side of the mountain way above the tree canopy and our view
was like that of a hawk soaring over hundred year old hardwood
trees for as far as one could see. Amazing! We were cautious yet
optimistic until we reached a gnarly section that traversed the side
of the mountain. The 6” narrow foot path was carved out of a wall
of near vertical rock covered in yellow and green moss as soft as
cotton. Some of the team decided this was as far as they were
going to go.
Four team members decided to move forward as
Carlos assisted part of the team back down to the start of the
trail. Cassie, Philip and Alison continued on as Boris, who had
considerable mountain climbing experience and in possession of
some climbing equipment, led the way. At times we were
progressing amongst the clouds!
blistered feet, heavy packs, rain and a bit less energy than when
we had started the journey. We got a bit of a second wind when
Boris pulled out of his pack a surprise...Coconut rum & Pineapple
juice! Time to celebrate!
The next day we rose with the sun, applied duct tape to our
blisters, ate yet another round of oatmeal and slowly but surely
traced our original 2 day hike back to the visitor center in just one
day. It was long yet rewarding. We passed the 2 emergency
helicopter landing sites, a gazillion creeks, leaf cutter ants hard at
work, ancient trees and mother nature at its best – undisturbed,
resilient and in harmony. 11 hours later we were packed in the
pickup heading for the nearest bar with David still barefooted like
he was on the entire hike. Victoria’s Peak is truly one of Belize’s
ultimate adventures.
After traversing various severely exposed sections (“Don’t look
down!”) the team finally reached the vertical rock section with the
fixed rope. We had no idea what lied ahead, how long the section
was or what was involved. The guide was still far below. Boris
took the lead and climbed up the wet rock wall utilizing the
rope. How old was it? Would it hold? The team took turns and
one by one we made it to the rope’s end only to look down and
realize that had we fallen it would have been 30’ straight down to a
small landing and then another thousand feet straight down the
side of Victoria’s Peak. Ouch! 15 minutes later Cassie, Philip,
Alison and Boris were standing on top of Belize! WOW!
We enjoyed some spectacular views of the jungle below
when all of the sudden the mountain clouds started moving in. We
celebrated with a group hug, shot some video, signed the register
book and started heading back down when our guide arrived. 5
hours later (total time of 11 hours that day) we were all back at
base camp anxious to take our soaked shoes off and to allow our
aching feet to breath. We were all beat, proud of our
accomplishments, happy to have the day come to an end yet
nervous about the 19 km (12 mile) hike out the next day with
Placencia Humane Society
June Clinic
www. placencia-pets.org
When
Saturday June 19th
Sunday June 20th
Where
Placencia Community Center
Hours
9am - 2pm
General
Clinic
Afternoons both days
No appt necessary
Surgery
Morning both day ~ by appt only
Call Pam Thomas @ 629-3599
Spays, Neuters
Tooth cleaning
Etc
House
Calls
And don't forget!
No food after midnight before surgery!!!
Clinic weekends by appt only
Call Shannon Romero @ 600-2473
Dress Code
Dogs on leashes with collars
Cats in carriers
Donations
Enthusiastically accepted!
Donation boxes Placencia Tourism Center,
Atlantic Bank, Barefoot Rentals, Lost Reef
Resort, Wallen’s Market, Tropic Air, & the
PHS Clinic each month
The Placencia Breeze – June 2010- Page 9
T H E I N N AT R O B E RT ’ S G R O V E
Good Times
P l a c e n c i a ’s M o s t C o m p l e t e L u x u r y R e s o r t
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _
June 2010
Placencia, Belize
www.robertsgrove.com
WHALE SHARK SEASON
Dive Robert’s Grove
5-STAR PADI DIVE CENTER
During the months of April through June,
southern Belize offers divers and snorkelers the unique opportunity for spotting the
large pelagic feeder known as the Whale
Shark. When in a playful mood, these gentle and curious creatures will hang around
for long periods of time. If you are planning
a dive trip with whale sharks in mind, the
best time to do so during these months
would be three days before the full moon to
three days after the last quarter moon.
LOBSTER LOVERS
REJOICE!
Lobster is Coming Back to
Robert's Grove
PEAK DATES 2010
April 25 - May 09
May 24 - June 07
June 23 - July 04
In addition to Whale Shark Dive and Snorkeling trips Robert's Grove 5-STAR PADI
DIVE CENTER offers daily 2-tank reef diving and snorkeling and dive certification
courses. Robert's Grove also offers the
only Nitrox (enriched air) dive program in
southern Belize.
For additional information and reservations
call the Robert's Grove Dive Center at 5233565.
DOUBLE HONORS
FROM
FODOR'S BELIZE 2010
(4TH EDITION)
Robert's Grove is the only resort in Belize
to receive double honors from Fodor's Belize 2010. For the fourth year in a row, The
Inn at Robert’s Grove has earned the coveted “Fodor’s Choice” and a star rating.
And for the first time, The Inn’s Seaside
Restaurant, which as been given a separate listing , has also been found deserving
of “Fodor’s Choice” as well as a star.
In addition, The Inn at Robert’s Grove
is the winner of a 2010 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for being one of
the Top Ten Best Family Hotels in Central
& South America. The Inn has also been
selected as one of the Top Ten Best Family
Resorts in the Caribbean by familyvacationcritic.com
National Tourism Award
"HOTEL OF THE YEAR"
Awarded to Robert's Grove
By The Belize Tourist Board
January, 2008
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The Seaside Restaurant at Robert's Grove
salutes the return of Lobster Season (June
15—February 14), that eagerly awaited
time of year, when our menu is filled with
succulent lobster dishes (starring our
popular whole live Caribbean Lobster) -created with love by our talented chef
Frank Da Silva.
For reservations at Robert's Grove Seaside Restaurant call 523-3565.
SATURDAY NIGHT IS
BBQ NIGHT AT
ROBERT'S GROVE
DAILY TOURS
The Inn at Robert's Grove operates all of
its own Reef and Rainforest tours and
excursions. For the month of June we will
be offering the following trips daily. For
additional information and reservations,
contact the front desk at 523-3565.
♦ Diving/Snorkeling the Reef and Cayes
♦
Sport Fishing
♦
Monkey River
♦
Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve
♦
Maya Ruins (Lubaantun & Nim Li
Punit)
♦
Maya Ruins (Lubaantun)
& Cave
Swimming (Blue Creek)
Saturday Evenings the Inn’s Chef
Frank Da Silva throws his legendary Poolside BBQ Buffet that includes a vast array
of seafood, fresh fish, barbecued ribs,
chicken, beef and lamb, assorted salads,
veggies galore, freshly baked breads and
desserts. Local entertainment enlivens
the party, while the Pool Bar cools thirsty
dancers with Tropical drinks. The festivities begin at 7 pm. For reservations call
523-3565
Robert's Grove provides complimentary pick
up and return for
Seaside & Habanero dinner guests.
♦
Horseback Riding
♦
Kayaking (South Stann Creek River)
SWEPT AWAY
TWO PRIVATELY OWNED ISLANDS
For Robert's Grove guests or other visitors to Placencia who wish to enjoy a private island "swept away" experience
while exploring Belize, The Inn at Robert's
Grove offers all-inclusive packages for
overnight stays both at
Robert's
Caye and its other privately owned island,
Ranguana Caye.
CONGRATULATIONS
ARDITH YOUNG!!!
"Outstanding Service Award"
Magnum Belize Tours has presented
Robert's Grove reservations specialist Ardith Young with their "2010 Outstanding
Service Award."
In making the announcement, Kaleh Lehmann, Magnum's
Travel Specialist said "Ardie has provided
Magnum Belize Tours agents with exemplary service for many years for which we
are very grateful. Working with Ardie had
made work fun. We can always hear the
smile in her voice when making reservations." Ardie can be reached at Robert's
Grove at [email protected], on our
Toll Free number
800-565-9757 and on direct dial 501-5233565.
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Habanero Mexican Café & Bar
Closes for Summer Vacation
June 1 to November 1.
Tel: (501) 523-3565
Fax: (501) 523-3567
Email: info@rob er tsgrov e.co m
Toll Free USA 1-800-565-9757
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Prize winners included Lawrence Augustine and Sonia Leslie
(haircuts from Z Touch); Mertis Villanueva and Olivia Palacio (gift
certificates from Tutti Frutti); Emma Westby and Petronila
Alvarez (gift certificates from Wallen’s Pharmacy); Juan Caducio
(2 months free water from Placencia Water Board); Florence
Augustine (2 months free water from Seine Bight Water Board);
Dominica Augustine, Edith Latchman, Rojelia Estrada and Lily
Eiley (cash prizes); Estelle Augustine and Balbina Guzman (gift
baskets from Everyday Supermarket); Ina Martinez (robe from
Paradise Resort); and Daniella Flores (oldest woman from Seine
Bight, cash prize), Lawrence Augustine (oldest man from Seine
Bight, cash prize), Emma Westby (oldest woman from Placencia,
cash prize), and Robert Nicolait (oldest
man from Placencia, cash prize).
Entertainment was provided by Evan
Fairweather, who played a mix of songs on
his accordion that had many up dancing
(and asking if we could hold a dance for
the seniors some time in the future). The
afternoon ended with a thank you address
from Lydia Villanueva and the handing
out of gift bags, which were generously
donated by Grace Kennedy LTD., to every
senior attending.
We wish to extend our thanks to Paradise
Resort, CCB Agency, Placencia Pharmacy,
Wallens Market, Lydia’s Guest House,
Miramar Apartments, Ilsa Villanueva,
Wendy’s Restaurant, Ron Dickman, Julia
Leslie, Tipsy Tuna, Sunova Beach Gift
Shop, Z Touch, Gilbert Garbutt, Cozy
Corner, Mikey Mike, Therese Sierra, The
Joint Boutique, Jason Westby, Charles
Leslie, Jr., Tutti Frutti, MnM Hardware,
the Social Security employees of the
Independence Branch, Mara Mayen, Yoli’s
Restaurant and Merlene Bernard, Ruby
Bull, the Everyday Supermarket, and the
Placencia and Seine Bight Water Boards for their generous
donations that do so much to make this event possible. We also
wish to extend special thanks to Grace Kennedy Ltd. for the
donation of the gift bags each senior took home, D’Tatch for
providing an excellent meal in a beautiful setting, and Lydia
Villanueva and Maretha McCullock for all of their hard work
making this happen. Based upon the positive feedback we receive
from our guests and the pleasure we get as a Club putting on this
event, we hope to continue to do this every year and, possibly, look
in to some additional events for the people that have made this
Peninsula what it is, our senior citizens.
BINGO
On May 22, Bingo returned to the Paradise Resort as our monthly
game was held. Caller Kathy Anglin led the players through 15
games with the winners being Celia, Blu, Bill, Ivan, Sandra,
Kendra, Kim, Betty, Suzanne, Zazy, Miss Louise, Cheryl, Keith,
Cheryl, and a split pot with Cheryl and Bob. The money raised will
go to the Social Security Board’s “Ride Across Belize” (see next
section) and will be matched by the Social Security Board. We wish
to thank, once again, the Paradise Resort for providing the venue
for the evening and everyone that came out to play and support us.
The next Bingo game will be held in June, please watch the cable
TV local access channel, look for flyers around the Village, or listen
to LOVEFM for the date and time.
RIDE ACROSS BELIZE
On Sunday May 30, several members of the Rotary Club of
Placencia made the boat ride over to the junction to Independence
to assist the Social Security Board in the Ride Across Belize by
handing out water to the riders as they made their way from
Dangriga to Punta Gorda on the last leg of the ride. Unfortunately,
we arrived just as the last of the riders was passing through, but,
we were able to hand over the check for the funds raised at the last
bingo game, so it wasn’t a total loss. The money raised from this
year’s ride will be matched by the Social Security Board and all
proceeds will go to the Rotary Gift of Life
Program, which provides medical care to
children with heart problems. We are grateful
for the opportunity to assist in this important
fund raiser and hope that a significant
amount of money was raised for this worthy
cause.
UPCOMING EVENTS
With Rotary Year 2009-2010 coming to an
end, the Rotary Club of Placencia is preparing
for the transition to the new President and
the new Board of Directors by holding a joint
Board meeting and making arrangements for
the annual Handing Over Ceremony at the
beginning of July. For the rest of this Rotary
Year, work continues on the final planning for
our shared booth (with the Peninsula
Volunteer Fire Department) at Lobsterfest
and the finalizing of details for the
Scholarship Program (along with Mr.
Longsworth of Independence High School). In
addition, our monthly Bingo game will be
held with details to come (see above). Several
community projects have already been
identified for the coming Rotary Year, which
we will describe further when details are finalized, and larger
projects are being reviewed for possible funding from outside
sources, so, this next year shows promise to be our most successful
year to date.
OUR CLUB
As can be seen in these monthly articles, our 15 member club
accomplishes many things through the course of the year from
small community projects such as the cemetery cleanup to raising
funds (and obtaining funding from outside sources) for larger
projects such as the schools and the Peninsula Volunteer Fire
Department. We do all of these things, and have fun doing them, to
give back to our community and try to make it the best it can be,
but, without the help and support of the community, we are
limited in what we can accomplish. Please consider stopping by
one of our weekly meetings (Tuesdays at 12:30 PM at Yoli’s) to see
what we are doing, speak to any Rotarian with any questions you
may have, or visit our web site at www.rotaryclubofplacencia.org.
The more people from the community that participate, the more we
can get done.
MARETHA MCCULLOCK & STEVE CHRISTENSEN
SEINE BIGHT VILLAGE
PHONE# 501-523-3555
FAX# 501-523-3553
EMAIL: [email protected]
AGENTS FOR
INSUR ANCE CORPORATION OF BELIZE LTD.
“Making a Positive Difference in a Changing Belize”
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Commercial Property Insurance
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Marine Cargo Insurance
Marine Liability Insurance
Tour Operators Insurance
Other Liability Insurance
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:30 AM TO 5 PM
SATURDAY 7:30 TO 12:00PM
ALSO AGENT FOR:
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Placencia
Corozal Town
Corozal Boarder
Orangewalk
Ladyville
Belize City
Belmopan
San Ignacio
Dangriga
Independence
Punta Gorda
Do you have the right nutrition combination to burn fat?
Last issue we talked about the importance of
mixing up your exercise routine, not doing the
same things over and over again. Now lets talk
about nutrition.
Lets start with some simple tips:
1. Drink 2 glasses of water right when you wake up. Then wait 15
– 30 minutes to eat
breakfast. This will get your metabolism
going for that day.
2. Make sure to eat 5 – 6 small meals throughout the day. NOT 2
– 3 large meals a day. Your metabolism will speed up by eating
this way.
on the volleyball courts by Tipsy Tuna. You will have an
opportunity to try some of our new cutting edge equipment. We
will also have a strong man competition each day!
Tony Pinder - Tony's Gym - 631-7427
[email protected] , www.belizefit.com
Located next to RF&G Insurance
St. John’s Student of the Month
May 2010
3. Always keep a small piece of fruit with you. Its very easy while
running errands or
working to suddenly realize you are
starving. Keeping a healthy option on hand, like
an apple, an orange or a banana, can really save you from the
unhealthy temptations
that surround us.
Did you know? Healthy nutrition accounts for 75% when it
comes to burning fat and toning your body.
Why not just count calories? I am not a big believer in counting
calories. All calories are different and burn fat at different rates.
Basing a diet only on calories makes it difficult to keep muscle and
burn fat. Yes, with a sudden strict calorie diet, you will lose some
fat at first, but that will slow down your metabolism. You will end
up gaining your weight back.
You need to focus on quality small meals with protein,
carbohydrates, and vegetables or fruit, for each meal.
If you would like a detailed diet plan, based on your personal
fitness goals, set your personal fitness appointment now with
me. Look forward to meeting you at Lobsterfest! Our table will be
May Student of the Month - Front row: Damian Muschamp - Infant I,
Ayashia Baptist - Infant II, & Thalia Vernon - Standard II. Middle row:
Samuel Osegueda - Standard V, Emonie Rowland - Standard I, & Connor
Rhamdas - Standard II. Top row: Patricia Martinez - Standard IV, Jamilyia
Ritchie - Standard III, & Cherry Mae Vernon - Standard VI.
BTIA MEMBER TO MEMBER BENEFIT
Dear BTIA Members:
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One of the benefits your BTIA inner circle extends to members is the
member to member benefits. This is facilitated through your kind
participation and your willingness to foster closer business ties with your
fellow industry operators.
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BTIA invites you to be a part of our Membership Benefits Program by
offering special privileges to other BTIA members. This is a mutually
rewarding program as you too can benefit by exercising your privileges at
other participating businesses.
Kindly fill in the details below and email the completed forms to
[email protected], fax to 227-8710, or drop it off at the Placencia
Tourism Center. We want to expedite this process of updating the program
and hereby ask you to provide your responses as soon as possible.
Thank you in advance for your support. Should you have any questions, feel
free to contact us directly at telephone 227-1144.
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Chamberlain Consulting: 25% discount on consultancies and training Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza: 81$US+14.5% tax plus 10% discount on any food and beverage Mayan Jade Gallery: 20% discount on cash purchase & 15% discount Credit Card purchases CAYECAULKER
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Rainbow Hotel: 20% industry discount
COROZAL
• Hotel Maya: 15% discount on accommodation DANGRIGA
• Seaclift Bed & Breakfast: 25% discount ∙ Blue Marlin Lodge: 15% discount ORANGE WALK
• Orchid Palm Inn: 10% off Basic Room,15% off Deluxe Room •Hotel de la Fuente: 15% discount on accommodations •D* Victoria Hotel: 15% discount on accomodation OUTER ISLAND AND ATOLLS
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Your BTIA Team
Name of Business/Member: ______________________________________
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Aubisque Catamaran Charters: 15% discount Mayan Jade Gallery (Mayan Jade Museum): 15% discount on credit card purchases & 20% discount on cash purchases Whipray Caye Lodge: 50% off regular price July 1‐ September 30, based on available space •
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Placencia Tourism Center: Up to 25% off on advertising Platinum Designs of Hannah Cowell: 15% discount if member identifies BTIA membership at first consultation (March 30‐ October 30, 2010) Splash Dive Shop: 50% Scuba diving and snorkeling trips / restrictions apply One World Rentals: 20% Discount Blue Crab Beach Resort: 50% off regular winter room rates Miller’s Landing Resort: 20% off room rates Lola’s Art: 20% discount on all paintings on canvas The Secret Garden Day Spa/ Lee Nyhus: 50% discount on massages Toucan Lulu Guest House: 15% discount on Cabañas #1,2,3,5,6 Easy Living Apartments: 50% discount (depends on availability). Does not apply during peak season. Need to provide updated card. Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club Ltd: 50% discount on rooms (subject to availability) Sunova Beach Gift Shop: 15% Discount to BTIA Members (must present card) Placencia Tennis: 20% discount on all cash Pro Shop purchases Silver Leaf Villa & Cabana Vacation Rental:15% off booking price Los Porticos Villas: 25% off room rates Miramar Apartments: 50% off regular price July 1‐ October 31,2010 CAYO & SAN IGNACIO
• The Orange Gallery/Caesar’s Gift Shop & Guest House: 15% Cash •
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Viaventure: Discounts on land transfers. Please inquire for details Adventures in Belize: 50% OFF rooms / tours / meals Caves Branch Adventure Company & Jungle Lodge: 50% OFF rooms/ tours/meals Bull Frog Inn: 10% discount on rooms Rolson Cocina, Cantina & Hotel: 25% off hotel room & 15% off food and drinks The Lodge at Chaa Creek: 50% discount on accommodation, 20% discount on food & drinks, activities & tours. Discounts based on 24 hour booking window only for peak season Dec 15,2010‐April 1st, 2011 Casa Placencia– Garden Rooms– 20% discount based on availability
‐offered to BTIA Members and Belizean. SAN PEDRO
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Belizean Shores Resort: 50% off published room rates Coco Beach Resort: 50% off published room rates Portofino Beach Resort: 50% off accommodation and 15% of food at Portofino Restaurant TOLEDO
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Tranquility Lodge: 50% discount on bed and breakfast American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES): 10% discount on accommodations at ACES “Croc‐Cabañas” and 50% discount for ACES’s “Crocodile Experience”, a 2 hr educational visit with a Biologist including a jungle walk to possibly see qild Howler Monkeys and up‐close, personal viewing of rescued crocodiles The Lodge at Big Falls: 50% discount to all BTIA Members The Placencia Breeze June 2010 - Page 14
Congratulations Felisha!!!
Mr. & Mrs. Brown, with their daughter Felisha, at the 2010 IJC Graduation.
Photo by Elysia Dial
Felisha Brown, who has been a part of the Placencia Tourism
Center team for almost five years, achieved her Associates Degree
in Tourism on Saturday May 29, 2010 when she graduated with 26
of her peers from the 2nd Independence Junior College
commencement ceremony. Felisha and Omar Sierra Jr. are the
first from Placencia to graduate from the College.
Felisha - the staff of the PTC, the board and membership of the
Placencia BTIA are very proud of you!
Placencia Breeze
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**** Special rates available for annual advertising, front &
back page advertising & centerfold advertising. Inquire at the
Placencia Tourism Center (523-4045) for more information.
The Placencia Breeze June 2010 - Page 15
Placencia BTIA Lobsterfest Raffle Prizes
Grand Prize
Grand Prize – Sail the Day Away!
Moorings Belize – Day sail for 8 on a Moorings fully crewed
yacht with 2 cases of beer and 2 cases of mixed soda provided
on board, all subject to yacht availability, Wild Orchid
Properties - $200 Cash Prize, Rumfish Y Vino – 1 bottle of
wine, Wallen’s Market - $50 Gift Certificate
Package Prize
Fishermen’s Dream!
Benny’s - $1000 Gift Certificate to be used towards the
purchase of a Honda Outboard 25hp or higher, Whipray Caye
Lodge – 1 overnight stay for 2 with meals, Hofius – 1 Cooler,
Ray’s Case of Beer, Lydia’s Guesthouse – $50.00 Cash.
Sapodilla Caye Adventure
SEA (Southern Environmental Association) – Trip for 6
people to the Sapodilla Cayes. Dive and/or snorkel guides
(private biologist) provided, island barbecue and non-alcoholic
beverages included. Some restrictions apply. Mirasol Villas $200.00BZD, Wallen’s Market - $50 Gift Certificate
Cast Away!
Belize Sailing Charters - Day Sail for 4 pax onboard 42’
Catamaran S/V “Seaker”. This is an all-inclusive package
which includes Snacks, Lunch, Snorkeling Equipment, and Non
Alcohol Beverage, Cook and Captain. The Villas at Cocoplum
- $100.00 cash prize, Wallen’s Market - $50 Gift Certificate
Indulge Yourself!
THE BAKERY @ Casa Placencia-GIFT CERTIFICATE for
your choice of Birthday, Anniversary, Special Occasion CAKEPina Colada, 3-Layer Chocolate Fudge, or make up your own
"fantasy"
cake-the
choice
is
yours!
Tutti Frutti Italian Ice Cream Parlor - $25 Gift Certificate,
The Secret Garden Day Spa: - Our specialty "4 Hands
Massage" by Lee Nyhus and Nikita Young, Bella Yoga – 1
unlimited monthly yoga passes to Bella Yoga
A Whole Lotta Fun!
SPECTARTE GALLERY offers a Market Mania Mystery
Box. Great surprise items and coupons to be redeemed from our
market vendors and neighborhood businesses. Good Luck.,
Goss Chocolate - 1 box of Goss Chocolate, milk or dark,
Dawn’s Grill N Go – Lunch for 2
Get Creative!!!
Platinum Designs - $200 Voucher towards design project or
consultation, Habet’s - $200 Gift Certificate, Tarpon Caye
Lodge - $100 cash prize.
Reservations!!!
Danube Austrian Restaurant - $50 Gift Certificate, Robert’s
Grove 1 night stay for 2 in our Penthouse Suite with
Continental Breakfast and Saturday night BBQ Buffet Dinner,
Paradise Resort – Dinner for 2 with a glass of wine.
Dinner and a Movie
Pickled Parrot Pizza - $100 Gift Certificate, Leslie Tech
Services: 5 Movies, Premium Wines & Spirits - 1 Wild Irish
Rose Red &1 Wild Irish Rose White.
Individual Prizes
Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas - $300 voucher towards the
purchase of our custom marine cushions.
Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows - 1 night stay for 2. Good
until November 30th.
Belize Bank Ltd. - $300 Savings Account
Bella Yoga – 1 unlimited monthly yoga passes to Bella Yoga
Bella Yoga – 1 unlimited monthly yoga passes to Bella Yoga
Blue Crab Beach - 1 box of Goss Chocolate, milk or dark
BZESHOP.COM: Free Classified Listing or FREE item/
Product listing on our online store
Captain Jak's Cabanas - $50.00 cash prize
Casa Del Sol Villas - $100.00BZD
Casa Placencia 1 night in our Garden Room w/strong coffee
and choice of pastry from our Bakery in the morning
Danube Austrian Restaurant - $50 Gift Certificate
Dawn’s Grill N Go – $50 cash prize
Dawn’s Grill N Go – Lunch for 2
Easy Living Apartments - 1 night for two persons, subject to
availability - in off season.
Jaguar Lanes - $50 Gift Certificate
Laru Beya Resort - 1 dinner incl. wine at our Restaurant
Quarterdeck for 2 persons ( value $150,00)
Laru Beya Resort - 1 night in our Oceanfront Suite for 2
persons
Lola’s Art - a 9x12 valued at 210.00, choice of the winner.
Los Porticos Villas - 100.00 cash prize
Los Porticos Villas - two glass framed pictures
Miller’s Landing One night stay for two with complimentary
continental breakfast
Nautical Inn - 3 nights stay for winning couple before Sept. 1,
2010.
Paradise Resort - 1-night stay for 2 in an ocean View room +
breakfast.
Peninsula Towing – 1 Free Towing within Placencia Village
“Water Tower to the Point” - $25 value
Placencia Office Supply - $50 cash prize
Placencia Tennis – Tennis Racquet & Tennis Balls plus a series
of three 1 1/2 hour lessons with USPTA Pro Bob
Rodgers. Good for 1 year (some exclusions)
Premium Wines & Spirits – 1 quart Campari
Premium Wines & Spirits – 1 quart Campari
Premium Wines & Spirits – 1 bottle Red Label Wine
Premium Wines & Spirits – 1 bottle Red Label Wine
Radisson Fort George – Lunch for 2
Robert’s Grove - Tuesday night Mexican Buffet for 2 with
Margarita
Belize TradeWinds Cruise Club $100 cash prize
Rumfish Y Vino - $50 gift Certificate
Scotiabank - $250 Scotia Max Savings Account
Seahorse Dive Shop – Dive and/or Snorkelling Trip for 2.
Splash Dive Shop - Dive Certification for 1 person ... value
BZ$ 800.00
Sun Breeze Hotel - Two Nights Stay for two at the Sun Breeze
Hotel
The Secret Garden Day Spa: Manicure/Pedicure by Nikita
Young
The Secret Garden Day Spa: Swedish Massage by Lee Nyhus
The Secret Garden Restaurant – $50 Gift Certificate
The Village Inn – 2 nights stay in our Menona Cabana
Tropic Air – 1 Round trip ticket from Placencia to Belize
Municipal.
Tutti Frutti Italian Ice Cream Parlor - $25 Gift Certificate
Tutti Frutti Italian Ice Cream Parlor - $50 Gift Certificate
Virginia Glessner – One 8 x10 painting, valued at $175 choice of winner.
Wallen’s Market - $50 Gift Certificate
Tickets On Sale at The Placencia Tourism Center
$ 2 per ticket or $20 for a book of 11
More Prizes to Coming in Everyday!!!
Placencia Peninsula Maps
From North of Placencia Airstrip to The Plantation
From Placencia Water Tower to Airstrip
D’eclipse Entertainment Club
Platinum Designs
Lost Reef
Resort
Beachfront Suites
Trop
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The Placencia Hotel &
Residences
RFG Insurance Agent
Placencia Tennis
Traveling north to Maya
Beach will take you to the
Plantation area
approximately 2.5 miles
Placencia Tennis
Avadon Divers
The Placencia Road
Ocean’s Edge
Maya Beach Hotel
Green Parrot Beach Houses
Joyce & Frank’s Bed & Breakfast
Mango’s
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows
Singing Sands Inn
Ah-
Maya Playa Resort
Please note the
distance between
Blue Crab and
Maya Playa Resort
is approximately 3
miles
Seaview Properties
Chabil Mar Villas
False Caye
Cocoplum Resort Community
The Villas at
Cocoplum
Did You Know?!
The Placencia Tourism Center
is more than just an information center?
Casa At Last
Palmtree
Designs
The Maine Stay
Cordy’s Beach Cottage
Blue Crab Beach
Nautical Inn
Bahia Laguna Beach Suites
Seine Bight Village
Lola’s Art
Danube, Austrian
Restuarant
Caribbean Cabinets & Furniture
The Inn at Robert's Grove
Laru Beya Villas
The PTC has a large supply of
• maps of Belize
• animal identification guides
• postcards
• mail drop to leave your cards
• stamps and more
Miller’s Landing
Playa de Piratas Properties
Seakunga
Wild Orchid Properties
Placencia Airstrip
Barefoot Rentals
All to help make your visit to
Placencia perfect! Stop by the
Placencia Tourism Center to check
it out!
Placencia BTIA Members
Placencia Tourism Center – Phone: 523-4045 - Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
Website: www.placencia.com or www.placenciabreeze.com
BUSINESS NAME
Ah-Kinchil
Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas
Atherly, Don & Lindsay
Avadon Divers Ltd
Bachmann-Fairs, Brigitte
Bahia Laguna Beach Suites
Barefoot Beach Bar
Barefoot Services
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows
Beachfront Suites
Belize Trips
Belize Ultralight Flying Adventures
Belize Sailing Charters
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club
Blue Crab Beach Resort
Blue Garden House
Blue Lagoon Apartments
Brady, Alice
Brown, Felisha
Caballero, Alexis & Lloydia
Capeling, Ralph
Captain Jak’s Cabanas
Caribbean Travel & Tours
Carpenter, Nick & Kim
Caribbean Cabinet & Furniture
Casa At Last
Casa Beya
Casa Del Sol
Casa Placencia
Celeste, Donna
Century21 BTAL
Chabil Mar Villas
Coconut Cottage
Cocoplum
Cohen, Howard & Karen
Colibri House
Cordy’s Beach Cottage
Coston, Debbie
Cotton, Lynn & Les
Danube Austrian Restaurant
D'eclipse Entertainment Club
Decked Out House
Denyse’s Originals
Destinations Belize
Dial, Elysia
Dial, Mary Ann
Dianni’s Guest House
Easy Living Apartments
Eloise Travel Lodge
Evan’s Place
Feijer, Egbert
Finca
French Connection
French Louie Caye
Garden Cabanas
Galipeau, Cheryl
Gentile, Franco & Mariuccia Levoni
George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse
Glessner, Virginia & Fox, Jay
Green Parrot Beach Houses
Grill N Go
Guild & Guild Consulting
Harry’s Cozy Cabanas
Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow
Hess, Tina
JAG Auto Rental & Property Management
Joy Tours
Joyce and Frank’s Beach House
Julia’s Room
Keck, Pamela & Karl
Kingfisher Adventures
La Chapelle Suites
La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant
Laru Beya Villas
Linarez, Cindy & Francisco
Lola’s Art
Long, Carolyn
Lost Reef Resort
Lydia’s Guest House
Manatee Inn
Maya Beach Hotel
Maya Dream Beach House
Maya Lodge
Maya Playa Resort
Michelo Flats
Miller’s Landing
Miramar Apartments
Mirasol Villa
MnM Hardware Placencia
Moorings Belize Ltd.
Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd.
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Spotlight on Placencia BTIA - Rumfish Y Vino
A story of ‘kismet’, timing, and a little romance.
By Pamela Somers Solomon
Rumfish y vino opened in
November of 2008.
John and I
married June 21st 2008 on
Ambergris Caye, Belize. I had
been traveling here for years
visiting my good friends who own
El Pescador Lodge there. Over
the years, I was offered a few
interesting job opportunities, none
of which ever panned out. In 2006
I was offered a job in Hopkins to
run a small resort. I was only a
few weeks away from my
departure date when the owners
called me to tell me they were
selling it and I would not be
moving to Belize to run their
resort after all.
I was devastated, but it was that night that John and I
had our first date. I cried into my wine glass that I
would not be moving to Belize, and yet finding
myself glad that I would be able to pursue this
budding romance! Two years later when John
proposed and asked me where I wanted to be
married, we both said at the same time- Belize! So
the plans were made, and we decided to honeymoon
in Placencia at Turtle Inn. I had heard about the
Placencia peninsula for years but had never been.
Additionally, I was in the wine business in California
and wanted to go somewhere that I knew I could
enjoy good wine (not to mention the fact that my
whole family was staying in San Pedro and who
wants to honeymoon with your family!!).
It so happened that I had known of the owners, Frank Gagliano and Yvette
Guild, of the Placencia Village Square through some different friends. At the
time Frank Gagliano also had a sailing charter company. It was my friends at
El Pescador (Yvette was their accountant) that suggested as we were leaving
to head to Placencia, that we should look them up. Perhaps we could go on a
day sail with him. And so we did. Although, we never did actually get to
sail, but we did get to talking. At the time, John and I were living in New
York City. Over the years we had both had jobs in the Food & Beverage
industry. John primarily in restaurant management, managing some of the
best restaurants in LA, and in NY he was in food distribution, and where I
worked for a wine & spirits supplier. We had a 'restaurant project’ in the
works too that we had put the project in the backburner until after our
wedding. It just so happened (unbeknownst to us) that our friends renowned
cookbook author Brigit Binns and her husband Actor Casey Biggs had also
booked at Turtle Inn after our wedding!
And so there they were on our honeymoon with us, and hearing the same
information we were from Mr. Gagliano which was, there is a great
restaurant location that is brand new and vacant, and he was looking for just
the right occupants. Attempting to respect our honeymoon and NOT do any
business (unusual for us as we were always looking for opportunity wherever
we went), we declined a trip to the village to check it out. It wasn’t until we
were standing outside of the Turtle Inn, luggage in hand, waiting for our taxi
to the airstrip that Frankie (Mr. Gagliano) screeched in and insisted, as our
friends had done incessantly all through breakfast, that we see the empty
space now known as Rumfish y vino. We had 30 minutes until our flight
departure, Frankie sent our bags to the airstrip, and called to say we would be
arriving just before takeoff, and then hurried us down to take a look. There
was not much said as we walked through, but inside John and I both knew,
this was our spot. Frankie was also flying to Belize City that morning, so he
met us at International, and it was there over a few Belikin that we drafted
the deal.
We flew back from Belize to our friend’s home in Upstate New York, the
same friends who were on our honeymoon with us. They did not have the
luxury of picking up and moving to Belize, but encouraged us to do it
without reservation. We sat on their screened in porch one afternoon when
we returned from our trip. We had planned on staying with them after our
honeymoon for a few days to work on our other restaurant project in there in
Upstate New York. Instead, we sat around thinking of names for our new
restaurant in Belize. We all agreed that we should incorporate rum, fish, and
wine…so, of course, we came up with Rumbar…Fishy Rum Bar…The
Winey Fish Bar…The Wishy Bum Bar…I actually can’t really remember
there was so many silly names, but we all came to “Rumbar” and sat with
that for a while. I was less than impressed because it sounded contrived and
because ‘wine’ was not involved in
the name. That would be a big part
of our offerings due to my insistence
on importing my own wines. John
decided to take a nap. The rest of us
hemmed and hawed over names. An
hour later he came out and said,
“Rumfish!” And I said, “Y vino!
And there it was- Rumfish y vino. Or,
rum, fish and wine!
Eight weeks later we arrived to
Placencia with our dog and a
container filled with everything you
need to outfit a restaurant on the water
right behind us, from the glassware to
the fabric…to the wine. And, eight
weeks after that, we officially opened
our doors.
Who makes Rumfish y vino what it is? In short,
John bust’s his ‘you-know-what’ seven days a
week, 10 hours a day. I was shoulder to shoulder
with him from the opening, until the spring when
I discovered I was pregnant and couldn’t be
around anything food related or otherwise
(terribly inconvenient in our business)! I was
really sick for months. All worth it, of course,
when we had our beautiful (and Belizean born)
baby girl, Libby, right smack dab in the middle
of high season three days before Christmas! So, I
give all my props to John. He continues to run
Rumfish tirelessly.
That being said, we couldn’t do any of it without
our fantastic and extremely committed staff. Our kitchen cranks out the best
and most timely food on the peninsula with great consistency, and our
servers provide excellent service that is noted time and time again on Trip
Advisor and in our own personal guest book at Rumfish. Without them, and
especially our incredible Chef Sam, we would be lost. Rumfish is what it is
because of them. Oh, and I should mention my Mother who spent 6 months
here caring for our baby (and us) while we worked like madmen during the
peak season! She just left this week to return to the states and I am on full
time Mommy duty which I love. I still manage to work a few nights a week
too.
Rumfish y Vino stands out because of our food, drinks, music, and
atmosphere. From what I read in our guest book- it’s a combination of things
that create a whole visceral experience. That was our goal and continues to
be our goal every day. Creating an atmosphere, an experience, that moves
people. I know that sounds silly, but people who come to Rumfish leave
feeling like they’ve had a complete experience. The breeze, the music, the
amazing cocktails and food…we strive for excellence in everything. The
best Pineapple Mojito, the best music, the best Ceviche, the best wine list, the
coldest draft beer, the most attentive service…etc. etc. Frankie pushed us
from day one on our concept and how to hone it and make it as specific as
possible. He helped us on many levels to pin point our potential and help us
make it a reality. But, really, I think what makes it so special is that for us
we are technically still on our honeymoon. Ok, yeah right!! No, really,
personally for me, I had such a desire to live in Belize for so many years, and
now I do! But, not as a single woman working for someone else. But
coming down with the man of my dreams, fulfilling my dream! And did I
mention I have a brand new beautiful baby! We are happy to be here and I
think we so enjoy what we do that people can feel that and want to be around
it.
We feel our biggest achievement is our broad appeal. So often you hear in
this business ‘you cannot be all things to all people’, but I think we have
come quite close. Our proudest moments at Rumfish are when we have a bar
filled with locals. It’s not the nights where we serve only a room full of
tourists that will be gone in a week that warms our hearts. But when the
room is sprinkled with all walks of life! The music is vibing…the beer and
wine flowing…our local fishermen are kicking back with a draft, next to
some of our local resort staff friends from Turtle Inn, Robert’s Grove, Chabil
Mar, or The Placencia, who are chatting with expats from Maya Beach, who
are sitting next to a couple on their honeymoon from San Diego, who are
talking to a group from Ontario they met that afternoon on a tour in Monkey
River, who’s guide is sitting there drinking a Mojito with them. It’s truly the
best!
The Seine Bight Village Council
Mr. Francis Palacio
Seine Bight Village Council Position (Chairman)
Email address: [email protected]
Ph#: 628-4938
Biography
Francis Palacio was born in Seine Bight Village.
Obtain Primary School diploma from St.
Alphonsus R.C School, Seine Bight Village, High School Diploma
from Independence High School, Independence village in 2003. He
then furthers his education in Principle Business & Computer
Science, Ecumenical Junior College.
After completing his
education he started working at Courts Belize Dangriga branch
and then move on to D.F.C (Development Finance Bank) Dangriga
Branch. For the last 1 year he has been teaching Principles of
Business and Computer Science at Independence High School.
Francis Palacio in his capacity as chairman pledges “As Chairman
of Seine Bight Village Council 2010 – 2013, he will make it his
duty and responsibility to try and assist the community and its
people in all area of development. Working hand in hand with
central government and the business arena in an effort to change
the face of Seine Bight making it clean, culturally friendly,
productive in the tourism sector and most important united.”
Mr. Hassan Palacio
Seine Bight Village Council Position (Vice
Chairman)
Email address: [email protected]
Ph#: 665-7714
Biography
Hassan Palacio was born in Seine Bight Village.
Obtain Primary School diploma from St.
Alphonsus R.C School, Seine Bight Village, High
School Diploma form Independence High School, Independence
village in 1997-2002. Obtain Associate Degree from Ecumenical
Junior College, Dangriga Town, 2002-2004. After completing his
education he worked within the tourism industry at the following
resorts Blue Crab Beach Resort, Nautical Inn Resort, Saks At
Placencia Resort in capacity of Front Desk personnel. He also
worked in Dangriga for the Citrus Growers Credit Union as an
accounts clerk. For the last 3 years he has been teaching at St
Alphonus R.C Primary School teaching standard 1, 3, 5 and 6
students.
has been involved with the Seine Bight Royal Softball team and
hopes to help empower Seine Bight’s young women through the
sport.
Ms. Muriel Moreira
Seine Bight Village Council Position (Councillor)
Biography
Muriel was born in Seine Bight the fourth child in
family of seven. Muriel is 33 yrs old, housewife and
mother of 6 children.
Ellis Lambey Guzman
Biography
Ellis was born in Seine Bight. Ellis known locally as
Lish is 54yrs old. His trades are fisherman and
carpentry. He also has been a village council
member in the past.
Sinclair Diego
Biography
Sinclair was born in Seine Bight and been living in
Seine Bight since 1985. He is the proud father of two
wonderful children.
A former student of
Independence High and later worked at the Belize
Central Prison now known as the Kolbe foundation.
Within the tourism sector he was previously an employee at the
Roberts Grove at the Habanero Marina Extension. He is proud to
be a member of the Seine Bight Village Council. His task that has
been given to him as a council member is the role of chairman of
the lands committees.
Placencia Village Council
2010 - 2013
Mr. Franz Ramirez
Biography
Franz Ramirez was born in Dangriga. His vocation
is as an entrepreneur. Spent his childhood visiting
his grandmother Aunt Chiggy who had the first
guesthouse in Seine Bight. Later moving to Seine
Bight as an adult. For many years he managed
along with his brother Krishner Ramirez the well known nightclub
Wamasa Bayabu on the beach in Seine Bight village, promoting
live bands from Dangriga and Belize City. He is currently the
Manager of Wamasa Watering Hole in Seine Bight; Franz has
always been a vibrant community activist. As a councilor of Seine
Bight Village Council he will work hand in hand with the people of
the community in every area of development, especially in
sanitation and infrastructure to help make Seine Bight a more
viable tourist destination.
Ms. Joyce Delvorine Mena Garcia
Biography
Joyce was born in Cayo District. Graduated from
Mopan Technical High, Benque Viiejo with High
School Diploma.
Following high school she
completed one year practical nursing at the Bliss School of nursing
in Belize City. She also worked part time for the general statistics
office in Belmopan. Moving to Seine Bight village in January 2001
and took up a new vocation within the peninsula’s tourism sector
housekeeping. She has worked for Lost Reef, Calico Jack’s, Maya
Breeze Inn and for the last five & half years she has working for
Drew & Karen Travers at” The Maine Stay “. Joyce is an avid
softball player having played International Softball representing
Belize in El Salvador, Guatemala and Columbia. Since 2008 she
The Placencia Village Council for 2010 - 2013 were sworn in on
Thursday May 13, 2010. As shown: Front row - Ilsa Villanueva Treasurer, Tricia Hernandez - Secretary, & Lloydia Caballero Assistant Secretary. Back row: Harald Wallen - Vice Chairperson,
Charles Leslie Jr. - Chairperson, David Vernon - Assistant Treasurer & Dean Ferrell - Councilor.
Photo by Elysia Dial
Look out for the profile on the
Placencia Village Council in the next
issue of the Placencia Breeze!
Placencia Humane Society in May 2010
The Placencia Humane
Society, and Dr Floyd
Bennet, hosted a successful
May
clinic
at
the
Community Center in
Placencia.
Maddy was
there to greet everyone, get
the paperwork going and
answer any questions as the
pets and there owners
began to arrive. And arrive
they did! For those of you
who just have to know, here's some of what we did;
Cat Neuters - 3, Cat Spay - 5, Dog Spay - 2, Teeth Cleaning - 3,
Rabies - 27, 6/1 shots - 24, 4/1 – 9 shots
Special guest of PHS this month, 6 feral cats were spay/neutered,
bringing the total to 73 cats since the start of the Feral Cat
Program last October. The donations made to this program are
utilized for this service. It is nice to get this program back on track
after suffering a setback last month when Pat Rarrick, the head of
the program resigned unexpectedly. Her services as the Clinic
Coordinator and head of the Feral Cat Program will be sorely
missed. Special thanks to Debbie Coston and Shannon Romero for
their help in trapping and delivering this month’s felines.
It's the members and volunteers who are PHS. Some help at
clinics, others help with donations of their time or materials. A
call was recently put out for pillows, sheets and towels. The sheets
and towels are used at the clinics for every imaginable
purpose. The pillows will become stuffing in the new Dog Pillows
(Coming soon!). Special thanks to the Blue Crab, Toucan Lulu and
Graham Berrie for answering that call. And remember, PHS can
always use more. Drop them off at clinic or contact a PHS for
pickup. A special thanks to Jodie and Erin for the kennel they
donated.
Every month there will be a clinic special for current members of
PHS. This month it was 1/2 price Heart Guard Plus. Many of you
took advantage of the special and 14 new or renewed memberships
were purchased so that they could take advantage too. Other
membership benefits include; complementary pet pedicure at
monthly clinics, free Tropic Air emergency pet transportation to
Belize City for veterinary care (some restrictions apply), and email
updates for PHS info and events, adoption email updates. So if
you're not a member, maybe it's time you joined?
Everyone has been talking about how bad the fleas are lately. I
noticed many of the clinic patients were there for skin issues and
"sore spots", or just because of fleas. Hot spots on dogs and cats
are usually self inflicted sores that are red, wet and painful. Dogs
and cats will start scratching because of fleas, bug bites, or
allergies and open the skin to bacteria, which grows, spreads and a
hot spot develops These spots can become very large and grow
quite quickly.
Remember, pets with hot spots have another condition that started
the itching to begin with. The original problem needs to be dealt
with. If fleas are the culprit then a flea preventative needs to be
started. Something like Front line or similar products might work.
After treating the cause, the hot spot itself should be
addressed. An effective "home remedy" would be to mix 1/3
Listerine, 1/3 coconut oil and 1/3 water in a spray bottle. Spray on
affected area. In a severe case, infection is a serious danger and
veterinarian should be consulted.
A special thanks to all the clinic volunteers and especially our
Junior Volunteers, Evelyn and Kimberly from Seine Bight. Thank
you Robert’s Grove for you generously hosting Dr. Bennet this
month.
If you need to contact PHS please call:
Pam Thomas 629-3599 (surgery scheduling etc)
Shannon Romero 600-2473 (rescues and adoptions)
PICKLED PARROT 2010 CHILI COOK-OFF!
By Denise Williams
correct and one more time for luck!
On Sunday, May 30, chili chefs
gathered at the Pickled Parrot
Restaurant in Plancencia for the 2010
Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by Old
Masters Rum (L&R Liquors) and
Wende Bryan owner of the Pickled
Parrot Restaurant. The entries were
hot, the beer was cold and the Old
Master Extra Mature Rum was
flowing!
1st Prize, the Golden Ladle and $50 gift
certificate, was won by Judy Mitchell. Judy is originally from
Alabama in the United States and has lived in Belize for
approximately 12 years. When Judy lived in Alabama, she used
pecans in her chili recipe but since she has been living in Belize,
she has replaced the pecans with cashews. Obviously, this
substitution works very well as it won Judy first prize!
Second Prize, $30 gift certificate, was won by the 2009 champion of
chili, Jerry Winters. Jerry does a beanless chili which is common to
Texas where he hails from, with lots of flavor and lots and lots of
heat! So much tasty heat, in fact, he won the Pickled Parrot’s
“Marie Sharp Award” which was awarded by popular vote to the
chef
who
used
Marie Sharp’s Hot
Sauce
in
their
recipe. A quote by
one of the judges
was “that last one
(Jerry’s) made the
back of my knees
sweat!”. What a
great slogan for
Marie Sharps! Jerry
won first prize in
last year’s Chili
Cook-off.
The chilies were available to everyone after the judging for $5 per
bowl with accompanying toppers, French bread from John the
Bakerman and corn bread. Of course, the Parrot still had lots of
cold water and beer to combat the hot chili bowls!
Pickled Parrot 2010 Chili Cook-off Marie Sharp
Award Winning Chili by Jerry Winters
“Rojo Grande” (beans optional)
1 bottle Belikin Beer
2lbs Beefmasters Ground Beef
1 small tin red enchilada sauce
2 tbsp chili powder
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves of garlic chopped
1 pkg chili seasoning mix
1 small tin sliced jalapeno peppers
2 – 5 oz Marie Sharps Fiery Hot Habanaro Sauce
Salt to taste
In a slow cooker, add meat, beer, enchilada sauce and
chili powder. Cook on high for 2 and ½ hours.
Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking for 45
minutes.
Let stand overnight for flavours to blend. Bring to heat
next day and add more habanero sauce if needed!
Third Prize, $20 gift certificate, was awarded to a previous winner
from last year, Jack Linker. Congratulations Jack, two years
running for the prize!
Jim Menzies placed fourth with his chili by the judges and then his
recipe placed first in the popular vote. Mary Toy came in fifth
winning a coveted red cap. 3 honourable mentions went to Cheryl
Hanks, Russell Cyzernicki and Denise Williams. Thanks to
everyone for participating.
All participants received an Old Master/Pickled Parrot t-shirt.
This included the judges of the contest; Allyson Smith, Jodie Karr
and Lisa Hendershot-Harding. Thanks so much to you, what a
great job! We made sure they had lots of water between tastings.
Erin Park and Bagel Bob were the “Price Waterhouse” people of
the festivities…counted them twice to make sure the results were
From Left to Right: Jim Menzies, Russell Cyzernicki, Mary Toy, Bagel
Bob, Cheryl Hanks, Jerry Winters, Jodie Karr, Allyson Smith, Jack Linkers,
Judy Mitchell, Lisa Harding, Denise Williams
Photo by: Juan Caducio
GOSS CHOCOLATE
ORGANICALLY GROWN MADE IN BELIZE
AVAILABLE ON THE PENINSULA
Placencia: Wallen’s Market, Everyday Grocery, Placencia Tourism Office, Sunova Beach Gift Shop,
Placencia Bazaar, Michelo’s Café, Chabil Mar Villas, Turtle Inn, Placencia Grocery, Nang Kee Market
Maya Beach: Mindy’s Market, Erin Incredible Edibles, Jaguar Lanes Restaurant & Bar
Seine Bight: Lola’s Art, Danube Restaurant, Moorings, Robert’s Grove, Western Horizon Grocery &
Restaurant, Peninsula Store, RFG Insurance, and
Blue Crab Beach ~ ~ Home of Goss Chocolate 523-3544
Also available in Belize City, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Belmopan, San Ignacio, Spanish Lookout, Corozal,
Orange Walk, Dangriga, Hopkins, Punta Gorda, Goldson International Airport, Ft George Tourism Village
Placencia Tourism Center’s Updated Tour Guide License List As of 1 June, 2010
Alfonzo Zuniga
25 Sept, 10
Alfred Williams
11 Feb, 11
Alrin Muschamp 10 Jan, 11
Alexander Garbutt 28 Jan, 11
Andria Villanueva 11 Nov, 10
Anthony Eiley
8 Dec, 10
Anthony Parks
4 Nov 10
Arthur Vernon
23 Apr, 11
Basilio Mes
14 Jan, 11
Ben Bol
11 Nov, 10
Bernard Leslie
22 Dec, 10
Brent Young
21 Nov, 10
Bruce Godfrey
13 Sept, 10
Bruce Leslie
18 Nov 10
Bryan Benguche
8 May 11
Carlton Young Jr 23 Apr,11
Charles Leslie Sr. 11 Dec, 10
Cirilo Chun
21 Feb, 11
Claudia Chon
11 Mar, 11
Clint Villanueva
3 Apr, 11
Clive Garbutt
19 Mar, 11
Condrad Villanueva 14 Dec, 10
Cyrillo Cal
4 Dec, 10
Dale Godfrey
13 May, 11
Daniel Cabral
7 Feb, 11
David Vernon
21 Feb, 11
Dermin Shivers
19 Mar, 11
Doren Leslie
28 Jan, 11
Dorian Young
23 Apr,11
Earl Godfrey
28 Jan, 11
Ed Carr
11 Mar, 11
Edlin Leslie
3 Oct, 11
Egbert Cabral
11 Feb, 11
Eloy Cuevas
3 Oct, 10
Elroy Tucker
10 Jan, 11
Elton Eiley
4 Nov, 10
Eric Forman
14 Dec, 10
Ernest Garcia
3 Apr, 11
Evaristo Muschamp 21 Jan, 11
Eworth Garbutt
4 Dec, 10
Francisco Linarez 22 Dec, 10
Gareth Longsworth 14 Mar, 11
George "Benji" Eiley 11 Feb, 11
Gilbert Garbutt
8 Dec, 10
Glen Eiley
13 June, 10
Harold Neal
28 Jan, 11
Henry Tucker
10 Jan, 11
Hubert Neal
30 Dec, 10
Ian Cuevas
11 Feb, 11
Ivan Leslie Sr
8 Dec, 10
Jason Williams
14 Jan, 11
Jeremy Garcia
13 Oct, 10
Jeremy Joe Garbutt 11 Feb, 11
Julian Cabral
11 Feb, 11
Kazerine Garbutt 25 Jan, 11
Kenroy Eiley
13 May, 11
Kylon Garbutt
2 Mar, 11
Lance McKenzie 20 Jul, 10
Leopold Leslie
14 Dec, 10
Leslie Vernon
24 Jan, 11
Linda Garcia
18 Sept, 10
Lisa Carne
19 Mar, 11
Louis Godfrey
11 Feb, 11
Lloydia Westby
8 Dec, 10
Malcolm Young
19 Mar, 11
Natasha Gibson
14 Dec, 10
Nick Pollard
8 Dec, 10
Patricia Ramirez
11 Feb, 11
Prince Gongora
11 Mar, 11
Rafael Villanueva 4 Nov, 10
Randolph Faux
21 Feb, 11
Randolph Villanueva Jr 14 Dec, 10
Randolph Villanueva Sr. 13 Nov, 10
Raymond Gordon 4 Dec, 10
Reina Eiley
21 Mar, 11
Rene Leslie
22 Dec, 10
Shawn Young
11 Aug, 10
Stephen Lopez
11 Feb 11
Warren Garbutt
4 Jan, 11
Verna Z Coleman 30 Dec, 10
Zane Westby21 Feb, 11
Zeferino Mes
22 Dec, 10
Please note that there may be licensed
guides that may not appear on this list.
Feel free to contact the Placencia
Tourism Center for further information.
The Placencia Breeze -June 2010 - Page 27
12th Annual Placencia Lobsterfest 2 -Day
Salt Water Fishing Tournament
June 26th & 27th
! More
WOW! 000 in
0,
than $1 rizes
P
Cash &
Register Now!!!
Early Registration Fee Boat - $150 - Angler/Captain - $50
(Captains can register as anglers)
Boat Name: ______________________________
Owner of Boat: _____________________
Contact person________________________________
Number of Crew: ___________
(Includes Captain & Anglers)
Phone #: _____________________
Early
Registration
Register before
June 18th
Boat - $150
Angler/Captain $50
*** Please make checks payable
to Placencia Tourism Center
Regular registration prices
Boat - $175
Captain/Angler - $75
DEADLINE FOR EARLY
REGISTRATION JUNE 19TH
Email: ______________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Signature: __________________________
Send this form with payment to:
Placencia Tourism Center
ATTN: Elysia Dial
Placencia Village
Belize
Registration Deadline Friday June 25, 2010 at
Captain’s Meeting Scheduled for 7:30 pm - Venue to be announced
For more information call 523-4045
TOURNAMENT RULES:
1. Bimini start/finish – Must start/finish at dock 2. Start time/End – All boats must be back at the
dock at finish time – no exceptions.
~ Day 1 – 5:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Weigh in 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. All boats signed in by 5:30
p.m. will be weighed.
~ Day 2 – 5:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Weigh in 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. All boats signed in by 3:00
p.m. will be weighed.
2. All fish must be weighed-in same day as caught.
3. Fish may not be transferred from one boat to another boat.
4. Minimum weights apply as stated below.
5. No change of anglers after registration on the Friday evening preceding tournament.
6. Maximum number of people per boat not to exceed six including the captain.
7. IGFA rules apply to all qualifying fish.
8. Prizes are as announced.
9. No live bait is allowed. Lures only – no bare loose hooks on board competing boats. Possession
of such is grounds for disqualification.
****Any protest concerning to conduct or rules violation must be reported to the tournament
Judges. Judges have right to inspect tackle or boat if necessary.
FISH CATEGORIES :
Kingfish (3 pts per #) minimum 8 #
Barracuda (1 pt per #) minimum 12 #
Jack (1 pt per #) minimum 10 #
Extraordinary Fish
- Wahoo (5 pts per #) minimum 15#
- Dorado (5 pts per #) minimum 7#
- Tuna (3 pts per #) minimum 5#
Prizes
* $2500 plus other prizes for Best Boat
– Top-scoring boat
* $1500 Grand Slam - Grand Slam – one each –
Kingfish, Jack & Barracuda – must be of minimum
weight to qualify – top weighted fish of each category –
combination of highest points
* $750 Largest Kingfish * $750 Largest Jack
* $750 Largest Barracuda
* $750 Highest Scoring Extraordinary Fish
Fuel Prizes
100 Gallons of Regular or Diesel Fuel & 1 case Nautilus
2-cycle Lube courtesy of Shell Placencia to be distributed
amongst Top Nine Boats
The Tipsy Tuna
The Largest Tuna that “Tips” the Scale
(Must be over 18 lbs to qualify)
$1500 courtesy of Tipsy Tuna
Sunova Beach’s Junior Angler Prize
Heaviest Fish of the Tournament Caught by a Junior
Angler (16 years & under) $200 courtesy of the
Lowest Scoring Boat
$100 courtesy of Dave & Anna-Marie
(Must have a score – boats with 0 do not qualify)
Art at its best
pack it up and retreat
from the burning sun.
This work of art, designed
and drawn by Ms Boyarde
Messenger certainly has
heads
turning
and
cameras snapping on
Placencia's Main Street.
We had alot of fun,
mixing colours, painting
and chatting to curious
passer-bys.
Inspired by my love of
colour and all things
unconventional,
I
discussed the idea of
painting the faded wooden
fence outside our shop
with my Friend Boyarde,
asking for her advice. I
was blown away with her
response!
Boyarde photographed the
fence, printed off four
separate images and drew
and coloured the different
designs on each print for
me to select.
I would love to see other
People in the area 'jazzup'
their
place
of
business - not only will it
enhance the beauty of
our Village, and improve
on making Placencia a
destination unto its own,
but it will also boost
their
business,
and
therefore the community!
Check it out - we are
located on Main Street,
next door to Scotia Bank
- you REALLY cannot
miss us now!
They were all awesome
blueprints.......
We then got to! We whitewashed the fence and posts and Boyarde
hand drew her magic. Boyarde and I both then began to paint.
We then invited another of our Artist Friends - Virginia Glessner to join us in our quest, and to our delight Virginia was thrilled to
come aboard.
The project took us almost three weeks to complete. We would
work from 7am until 11am, when we would have no choice, but to
Boyarde Messenger - Photographer/Artist - visit her wwebsiteboyarde.com.
You can purchase her photographs at the Placencia Bazaar Gift
Shop.
Virginia Glessner - Watercolourist and Acrylic Artist.
Virginia lives in Placencia and can be contacted
[email protected]
at
Jaguar Lanes
Maya Beach.
Super Summertime Bowling Bonanza.
For Sale
Wine Cellar imported from the
U.S. Holds up to 24 bottles of
wine. Dual temp control for white
and red wines. 33” tall, 24”
deep, 20” wide. Very nice. $250
US-Offer
Also for sale:
1987 Yamaha Golf Cart.
Yellow. Tires for the sand.
Stereo. Full Windshield. $2,000
US. - Offer
Call Jim Hoban @ 632-9109
Starting June 1st thru August 31st
receive one free raffle ticket for every
game bowled for a chance to win three
great prizes.
• 1st Draw Prize $400.00 Cash &
$100.00 Bowling Credit
• 2nd Draw Prize $200.00 & $100.00
Bowling Credit
•
3rd Draw Prize $100.00 & $50.00
Bowling Credit.
Eat, Drink, and Bowl in air-conditioned
comfort. Come and learn to bowl and
enjoy a great sport. Open
daily from 2:00 to 10:00
closed on Thursday.
Reservations accepted
call :664-2583
SUDUKO PUZZLE
7 1
4
8 4 3
6
2 5 9
3
4
2
6
8
3
7
8 4 6
5 9
1
Here are the rules of the puzzle - There is really
only one rule: Fill in the grid so that Every row, Every
column, and Every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1
through 9
Siripohn’s Thai Massage
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Back and Shoulder
Foot Massage
Body Treatment
Facial Treatment
Hair Treatment
We do house calls!
Situated at across the road from the MnM Hardware right next to
Caribbean Travel & Tours.
Phone number 600-0375 or 620-8718
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Air Conditioned Room!!!
Chaa Creek Summer Camp
July 18 -24, 2010
Looking for a special event
for your 7-15 year old this
summer?
Call 824-2037,Email
[email protected]
or visit our website
www.chaacreek.com
Way Back When - Post Office in Placencia
By Deborah Vernon
private, the phone
being inches away
from a barstool!
From this phone I
would share all my
adventures
from
living in Belize
with my family. It
was from this very
phone I informed
my parents I was
getting
married
and staying in Belize!
The first few years I lived
in Placencia there was not
much going on, to say the
least!
Our power came
from the Co-op’s icehouse
generator. Our water came
from shallow wells dug into
the land next to our homes.
Phones were a luxury only
a handful of people had.
We had no T.V. The road
was a narrow, dirt strip
running down the backside
of the village.
One of the most endearing
memories I have of old Placencia was the post office
run by Miss Janice down at
the point.
This multipurpose building served as
a bar, the post office, tourist information office and
village phone. The building
over-looked the harbor and
was the hub of “downtown”
Placencia
Old Post Office-Circa early
I lived at the “far” end of the village and I was often home alone,
with my man off leading tours around the country. Most people
gathered socially at bars. As someone who didn’t drink and not
comfortable hanging out in a bar, the post office was my big social
outing. I looked forward to the days I went to check mail.
A few times a week, I would walk down the sidewalk to Miss
Janice’s place to look for any letters from home and post what I
had written. Letters from home, which took about a month to
reach, were precious. We had no e-mail, no faxes. We didn’t even
have a phone in our home. Cell phones and computers were some
futuristic gadgets we couldn’t have imagined here in Placencia.
The community phone was in a plastic bubble on the side of the
open-air
building. This was not a pay phone. Ms. Janice
would call back the operator after each call to get the charges.
Every couple weeks I’d make a call home. . Of course, nothing was
I would collect my
mail, phone family, drink a coke
and chat with Miss
Janice and whoever else was at
the bar.
Miss
Janice seemed to
have all the news
you could need. If
it was happening,
she knew about it.
1990’s
I probably learned
half of what I
know about living in Placencia from sitting at the post office talking with her. She was post mistress, phone operator, bar tender,
tourism information officer and general information bureau all
rolled into one wooden shack on the waterfront. To top that off
she was also a Justice of the Peace who officiated at my wedding!
Miss Janice could truly multitask like no one else on earth. She
was like our own Wizard of Oz running Placencia from behind the
wooden counter!
I can’t even remember when that multi-purpose building gradually
lost its purpose. I guess more and more residents had phones in
their homes. The post office moved into it’s own building. The bar,
however, it still stands and is still operated by Ms. Janice! JByrds. The building has changed over the years, but the location
is the same.
SMALL BUSINESSES: ADVERTISE HERE IN THE BREEZE!
Apartments for Rent
$450 - $600
Placencia Village North
Nice Neighborhood
New and Nice - Ideal for singles
523-3251
Advertise Your
Business Here
Casa Placencia
HOUSE FOR RENT
Electic, 1-BR Apt– sleep 3-HUGE
Oceanvu Verandah-safe & secure
A/C* WIFI* cable Tv* Water* Bikes
$1000 USD Monthly + gas & partial
elec
Brand new 2 BR, fully furnished
Located on the lagoon, near football
field. Fully fenced Yard, pets ok
US$600/mo, incl. utilities
Email [email protected] for info.
House for Rent
Beautiful, safe, private fully fenced
yard 5 miles out of Placencia between
Miller’s Landing & Robert’s Grove.
Fully furnished, 1 Bdrm, internet,
phone, & cable. $1500 per month plus
utilities. Outside pets OK
Call 523-3086
Stop by the Placencia
BTIA tent at Lobsterfest
for awesome t-shirts and
bags commemorating
2010!!!
Men’s & Women’s Clothing + Accessories + Shoes,
Across the street from the
football field.
Opening Hours Tuesday– Saturday 11-7
Call 523-3712
!! Come see us at Lobsterfest 2010!!
THE BAKERY
SPECIAL OCCASION CAKES
3-Layer Chocolate Fudge-WOW!
Pina Colada* German Chocolate
Buttery Pound cake* Banana-walnut
WEDDING CAKES w/tropical
flowers
Create your own “fantasy” CAKE…
Order everyday-no order to smallFudge Brownies, Muffin, BIG
Cookie
#630.7811 or
[email protected]
Advertise Your
Business Here
ACCOMMODATIONS
South of Airstrip
Casa Placencia– Garden Rooms-A/C, WIFI, Cable tv, Bikes, Fridge,
Coffeemaker & fresh Pastry, Airstrip transfers, Parking, Handicap Access$50US nt-$250USD weekly-call-630.7811 or 669.4842
Easy Living Apartments - 4 two bedroom apartment units in the heart
of the village. Central air, carpeted, fully-equipped kitchen, & veranda.
Each unit sleeps a max. of four persons - 1 queen sized bed, 2 twins. Internet
service available. Less than 100 yards from the beach and within easy
walking distance of dive shops, tour guides and restaurants. Taxi service
available. For more info call: 523-3524 or 626-8662 fax: 227-0849, email:
[email protected] website: http://www.easyliving.bz
One World Rentals: Seven beautiful, comfortable and immaculate
studios and rental houses around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, wireless
internet access, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom,
fully screened, hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the
“Rumfish” restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at
5233618 or 6209975. Email: [email protected]. MC, VISA
accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax.
Ranguana Lodge: 5 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
011-501-523-3112, E-mail:
[email protected] website:
www.ranguanabelize.com
The North Beach offers luxury
suites in our sea view villa with full
kitchens, living areas and
configurations from one to five
bedrooms.
Each suite has air
conditioning, ceiling fans, cable t.v.
& phone. Located north end of the
sidewalk-walking distance to
services. The perfect spot to enjoy
Placencia Village. Contact us at
phone 523 -3207, e-mail
[email protected]. or visit
www.thenorthbeach.com
Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize!
9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker
(coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122;
Email: [email protected]
North of the Airstrip
Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: 2 secluded bungalows on the
beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and
fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 523-8010; email:
[email protected]; Website: www.barnaclebills-bills.com
Blue Crab Beach Resort: Set on 5 acres from sea to lagoon, offers 4
beachfront A/C rooms and two thatch cabanas. Home of Goss Chocolate.
Tel: 523-3544; Fax: 523-3543; Email: [email protected]
Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach
houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay
leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/fax: 523-2488;
Email: [email protected]; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com
Miller’s Landing: Seaside Eco-tourist resort, lush natural gardens,
farthest from road noise, bird haven, fresh water pool, secluded beach,
personalized service. Tel 523-3010, email: [email protected],
Singing Sands Inn: on Maya Beach, 6 private thatched cabanas on the
beach, with own bath & patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Roll away beds
available to accommodate families w/children. Bonefish Grill on site
Beautiful landscaping w/ swimming pool. Tel:
520-8022
Email: [email protected]
The Inn at Robert’s Grove: Placencia’s most complete resort.
Deluxe beachfront rooms w/private bath, ceiling fans, cable TV & A/C.
Restaurant, bar, 3 - 50’ Pools, Jacuzzis, Conference Center, Tennis court,
Fitness room, Internet room & Gift shop. Land and sea tours. Canoes,
kayaks, sailboats, windsurfing boards & bikes for our guests use. Tel: 5233565; Fax: 523-3567; Email: [email protected]; Website:
www.robertsgrove.com.
The Placencia Hotel: A lavish Caribbean escape with European flare,
The Placencia Hotel is a one of the most spectacular and pristine ocean front
property in Belize. The newest and luxurious resort boasts 90 first class
accommodations starting from Sea front Villas to Condominium Suites.
Finest restaurants, with exquisite cuisines, first class service and amenities to
indulge every vacationer’s dream. The exclusive private beach and the easy
access to the main land will let you discover a world of opportunities from
one location. Tel: 520-4110 or email: [email protected].
At The Cayes
Ranguana Caye: is a privately owned two-acre island, managed by The
Inn at Robert’s Grove. Located on the reef with three charming wood
cabanas.
Meals and beverages are available. Ranguana offers prime
diving, snorkeling and fishing. Robert’s Grove PADI Dive Center will rent
tanks and dive & snorkel equipment on the island as well as
kayaks. Moorings are available. Reservations for dinner or lodging call 5233565.
Robert’s Caye: If you didn’t know
better, you’d think you’d landed in Bora
Bora. Robert’s Caye, privately owned
and managed by Robert’s Grove, is just
10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by
boat) on a one acre island with four
tastefully appointed
cabanas built
partially over the water. Each cabana is
outfitted with a king bed, full bathroom
with hot and cold running showers, and a
private terrace with hammocks and stairs
that descend directly into the Caribbean.
A small restaurant and bar, also built over
the water, serves three meals daily – or
on your private cabana terrace if you’d
prefer.
An ideal setting for
honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this
“swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water, ideal for
swimming (right off your own terrace), snorkeling and diving. The nearby
flats are renowned for fishing as well. The inn is happy to arrange
rendezvous diving, fishing and snorkeling guides – even a massage therapist
-- upon request. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to island
guests. Reservations for dinner or lodging call 523-3565
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 on the
southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian
Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE:
501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: [email protected],
WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com
MEALS
Dining Around in Placencia Village
De'Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar -Serving the very best in
Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am
until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch &
seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great
food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also
available. For Info or Take out orders please call #503-3385
Pickled Parrot Pizza Bar & Grill: Restaurant serving seafood,
homemade pizza, appetizers, fajitas, burgers & salads. Great blender drinks
& ice cold Belikin beer. Happy Hour Rum drinks from 5-6 p.m. daily. Ten
‘Dolla’ Lunch Special noon to 2p.m. Tel: 624-2651. Open 12 noon to 9 pm
Mon - Sat. Cabanas also available. Visa only.
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or
outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Fresh juices. Open 7
days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Visa & MC accepted.
Ph: 523-3335 Email: [email protected]
The “Inn” Spots - North of Placencia Village
DANUBE Austrian Restaurant
EAT - DRINK - RELAX in a
romantic atmosphere. A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Viennese Schnitzel,
Goulash, Dumplings, famous Apple Strudel and more. CIGARS from Cuba
and Mexico. Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4.30pm-6pm. Open
4:30pm - 10:30pm, closed Tuesdays. Ph: 610-0132, www.danubebelize.com
Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef
changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international
cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 5232488. Email: [email protected]
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro: A creative, modern menu. Prepared with
the freshest local ingredients and infused with flavors from around the world.
Open to the public all day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anywhere
in between. Visa/MC. Indoor and outdoor tables, right on the beach.
Reservations are recommended for dinner (520-8040). Closed Mondays
Miller’s Landing: Specializing in gourmet pizzas & different evening
special, Icy cold drinks, great music, poolside bar. Available for private
functions 523-3010. .
Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy dining on the beach front in the open air
Bonefish Grill restaurant. The menu features traditional Belizean dishes as
well as Asian, Italian & French influenced entrees. Closed Tuesdays, 5pm9pm for dinner. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Call 520-8022.
All major credit cards accepted
The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Offers two dining venues: The
romantic, fine dining Seaside Restaurant, with a world class menu created
by Frank Da Silva, their talented North American chef. The Seaside serves
breakfast, lunch & dinner and offers a bar and wine cellar. We accept credit
cards. For reservations at both call 523-3565.
The Placencia Hotel: Largest pool in Belize, complete with swim up bar
and restaurant area. Main Dining Room in Air Conditioned, beach front
building, with outdoor dining also available. Third restaurant and bar area at
the end of The Great Pier. Four thousand foot pier head accommodates guest
in the lap of luxury. Open every day. Beach Bar 10a.m.-7p.m. Pier Bar 10
a.m.-10p.m. Main Dining 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call 520-4110 for pick up of
any number over 4 guests for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Whipray Caye Lodge: see accommodation
for info about our restaurant & bar.
CHEERS -
Placencia Peninsula Bars
Robert’s Grove Dive Center Member
PADI Int’l Resort Assn, offers daily Scuba diving
and snorkeling trips to the reef and cayes with
licensed insured PADI dive masters and guides
on the inn’s new 48 foot Pro Dive Boat. The
Fishing Center features on-property licensed
guides for fishing charters -- bone-fishing, fly
fishing and trolling. The Inn also operates
Horseback Riding and Buggy Tours, its own Eco
Tours to Monkey River, Jaguar Reserve and Maya Ruins. For Diving,
Snorkeling or Fishing at Ranguana Caye and Robert’s Caye call Robert’s
Grove for day use fees and overnight rates. For all tour services: Phone:5233565; Email: [email protected]; Website: www.robertsgrove.com.
Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing,
river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356;
Email: [email protected]; Website: www.belizescuba.com
Singing Sands Inn offers right from their dock scuba diving and
snorkeling trips to the reef or snorkel right in front of our beautiful reef just
feet away! Kayak expedition is also available. Inland excursions, Monkey
River tour, inshore and offshore fishing, Mayan ruins and much more. Tel:
520.8022 or email: [email protected]
Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/
Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 620-6649. Email [email protected]
visit www.spalshbelize.com Check out our ad on pg 12 for more details.
SERVICES
J-Byrds:Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open
Chocolatier
daily from 10am to 12pm. And live music every
Friday’s Tel :523-3412
The Placencia Hotel: Three restaurants and
three bars to better serve you. Margarita Monday
with at least 10 different margaritas to tempt your taste buds!! Poolside open
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pier Head bar 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Main Bars 6 a.m. to
10 p.m. Drinks menu, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour on local rum mixes at Pier
Head Bar, Ice Cold Belikins and a variety of Blended Mixes. Credit cards
accepted. Phone 520-4110 for reservation for pick up of groups 4 or more.
Tipsy Tuna - Located on the beach, our seaside bar is open Sunday and
Tuesday - Thursday, 11:30 am - 10pm and 'till midnight Friday &
Saturday. Offering live entertainment and great happy hour specials. Bar
food menu available. Our indoor bar is open Sunday-Wednesday, 7pmMidnight and Thursday-Saturday, 7pm-2am. Karaoke Thursdays, pool tables
and pay per view events on multiple televisions. Follow us on Facebook for
updates and announcements. Tel: 523-3089; Email: [email protected]
Goss Chocolate Goss Chocolate & cocoa powder
made & sold exclusively in Belize. 100%
organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane
sugar, whole vanilla bean. Now sold in fine stores,
hotels, & restaurants on the Peninsula &
throughout
Belize.
ph
523-3544
www.GossChocolate.com
Gift Shops & Art Galleries
Art ‘N’ Soul Gallery: FINEST Art in town, featuring over 100 local
Artist! Just North of main peir on the Famous Sidewalk. Open 9 am - 6 pm,
503-3088.
Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place
to shop on the peninsula. Featuring a wide
variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central
American crafts.
Lola Arts: In Seine Bight Village open
from 8am-9pm. Phone 601-1913
Placencia Bazaar Gift Shop - simply
the best! Original pottery, jewelry, arts and
crafts...everything from souvenir spoons to
Bazaar Art. Maya Island Air Agent. Located
on the main street, next door to Scotia Bank.
Summer hours: Open (most!!) every day 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm
and by appointment! Tel 523 4309.
Robert’s Grove Boutique: Local arts and crafts, jewelry and fashion.
Tel: 523-3565.
Spectarte Gallery at Maya Beach a visit that will excite and delight
with a cornucopia of unique furnishings and works of art. 10 am - 4 pm or
by appointment 523 8019 next to Bayshore Limited Real Estate
Sunova Beach Gift Shop - Located on the sidewalk in Placencia
Village near the Tipsy Tuna. Offering a wide variety of t-shirts,
Belizean souvenirs, beachwear, jewelry, Tipsy Tuna & Belikin
souvenirs and much more! Take advantage of 10% Tuesdays
where you get 10% off most items every Tuesday! Monday Saturday, 8am-noon & 2-6 pm. . Tel: 523-4060
TOUR PROVIDERS
Ocean Motion Guide Service - Snorkel, Manatee Watch, Fishing,
Monkey River, Jaguar Preserve, & Mayan Ruins. Ph: 523-3363 or 523- 3162
email: [email protected]
The Placencia Hotel: tour operators specializing in snorkeling tours,
inland excursions, Monkey River, fishing, Scuba Diving, Island to Island
Kayaking, Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing or Fly fishing . We do special charters
as well. We offer all new equipment, local guides and quality service. Call
520-4110 for booking. Fax: 520-4112, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theplacencia.com
Food Markets
Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, &
specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 523-3316 or
523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email [email protected]
Serving the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.
NangKee Supermarket: Open 7 days a week. 7am - 9pm. Wide variety
of wholesale & retail goods. Great dairy & deli selection. Across the street
from Placencia Office Supply. Ph: 523-3100/627-1663. Best prices around!
Internet Access
Placencia Office Supply: HIGH SPEED INTERNET. CD Burning,
USB, Floppy, Card Readers, Laptop - Wireless/LAN accessible, Printing,
Faxing, Copies, Passport Photos, Publishing, Laminating, Stationery. Tel/
Fax: 523-3205, Email: [email protected]
Photography
Muzamanzie Photographs – contact us for wedding photographs,
portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email:
[email protected]
Real Estate
CPC Real Estate Solutions - is 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 visit our office next to the tourism office or call us at 6729000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.com
Ocean Motion Real Estate - Specialized in the sale & listing of
properties. Beach Front, Lagoon Front, Commercial & Residential Lots,
Resorts, Cayes, & House w/ Lots. Ph: 523-3162 or 523-3363, Cell: 6022152 or 660-2863.
Email: [email protected] or
[email protected] visit: www.oceanmotionplacencia.com
The Placencia Hotel : Beachfront & Beach view condominiums,
Lagoon and Canal Front lots and homes with private boat docks in our
planned, gated community, offering full service and amenities. Full on site
management and rental through The Placencia Hotel for all of our property
options. Please call 5204110 or 610-3600 or email
[email protected] to meet with our
agents and view our piece of paradise! Website:
www.theplacencia.com
The Villas at Cocoplum will certainly be the
premier Condominium residence in Belize. We
offer you an exceptional high-quality home w/
nonstandard features in a low-density,
environmentally friendly setting. The West Indiesinspired architecture will provide a home that is not
only open, comfortable & tropical, but also in tune with the relaxed
environment Placencia is famous for. Please visit our on-site sales office just
south of Maya beach where the road is paved. M-F 9-5. Office # 5233263. Cell 610-0294. Email: [email protected]. Or visit
www.theVillasatCocoplum.com.
Airlines
Maya Island Air, the safer alternative to air travel in Belize, announces
its new San Pedro Sula, Honduras route. Questions?? Call 523-4072. Maya
Island Air...because we do more!!
Tropic Air: The Airline of Belize. Over 180 daily scheduled flights
throughout Belize. Charters to remote and exotic places. For reservations call
523-3410.
Rentals - ( Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles)
JAGZ Auto Rental & Property Management recognizing the need
for reliable service. Located at airstrip (501)-523-3074 or (501)-668-9982.
Singing Sands Inn offer reliable bicycle rental service and see through,
clear bottom kayak in Maya Beach by the hour, half day, full day or weekly.
Competitive rates. Tel: 520.8022 or email: [email protected]
Stann Creek Car Rental - Located 1 mile north of Placencia Airstrip.
We have the widest range of vehicles at the best rates. One way hire
available. Weekly & long-term discounts. Drive to Guatemala. Call 523
3284 or 662 7611 to make your reservation.
Shipping Service
BelizeShip.com- Your buying and shipping service from USA to Big
Creek Port or by air contact: [email protected] or Pole at 606-1501
Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy
The Placencia Hotel: Our third floor lookout is the perfect spot to have
your massage done!! We offer Swedish and Shiatzu Massage, facials,
manicures & pedicure. Our treatments
can be tailor made to suit any request.
For reservation call 520-4110.
Sea Spa at Robert’s Grove What
better place to relax, repair, rejuvenate -body and soul - than on the white sand
beach of the Placencia Peninsula. At the
heart of this seaside setting is Robert's
Grove SEA SPA, the inn's full-service
spa. The Sea Spa's oceanfront location
is ideal for succumbing to the sea's
healing power.
Treatment rooms are inside thatch roofed beach
cabanas. Treatments -- including massages, facials, body wraps, manicures
and pedicures -- are adapted to your specific needs and administered by
professionals. For reservations call 523-3565
Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage,
Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body
Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 6 pm. Call 620-8718 or
600-0375, email: [email protected] - Kob Khun Ka
Wedding Planning
The Placencia Hotel: Our 90 rooms can easily
accommodate your weddings quest, family and friends.
The Placencia Hotel boasts the largest selection of onsite wedding and reception locations. You can choose
from our spacious pool deck, extensive beach, scenic
and spacious pier deck or thatched pier restaurants,
dramatic and spacious third floor viewing deck or
adjacent beachfront chapel, whichever is the perfect
choice for you. We also offer our own on site full
service Wedding Planner/Special Event Coordinator Tara Westby– Hotel
Coordinator Please call: 520-4110, Fax: 520-4112 or email;
[email protected] or [email protected] Website:
www.theplacencia.com
Robert's Grove offers complete wedding planning and packages -- both
at the resort and its private Caye. For further information contact 523-3565;
or visit www.robertsgrove.com; Email [email protected]
CHURCHES
St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican
(Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00
a.m. .
Ministries of the Son of God Church Seine Bight Village
OTHER COMMUNITY NUMBERS
Placencia Village Council - 523 3396 Placencia Water Board - 523 4036
Seine Bight Village Council - 523 3660 Seine Bight Water Board - 523
3554
GETTING AROUND
Hokey Pokey: Departs Independence/Mango for Placencia MNM Dock
6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. And
returns from Placencia MNM Dock to Independence/Mango Creek 6:45a.m,
10a.m., 12:30pm, 2:30 pm, 4p.m, & 5p.m, 6pm (except on Sundays). For
more information please call 523-2376.
De Express: Departs Placencia Shell Dock- 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. Tel: 523-4045.
Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Center.
BANKING
Atlantic Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4 pm. ATM
Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone:
523-3431.
Belize Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm.
ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, &
American Express. Phone: 523-3144.
Scotiabank Belize Ltd. Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm,
Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm, & Saturday 9 am - 11:30 am. ATM Services: Visa,
MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3277.
Thank you for
choosing
Placencia!
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Sunday morning service 9 am, Sunday evening 6 pm.
Saturday morning children’s bible study 9 am. Reverend Don Palmer.
Phone 523-3301 or email [email protected]
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Plantation Chapel (Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula):
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Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Non-denominational church. Call Pastor Jim
Mensie for more information: 523-3362
Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00
a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270
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
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Ritchie’s Bus Line As of August 2009
Placencia to Dangriga
Mon to Sat 6:30 am, 7 am, & 1:00 pm
Sun
7 am & 1 pm
Dangriga to Placencia
Mon to Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 4:40 pm
Sun
2 pm & 4:40 pm
National Transport Schedule
As of November 2008
Leaving Belize City to Benque Veijo
- every half an hour to the hour from 5:00am to 12:00 pm
Leaving Benque Viejo to Belize City
- every half an hour to the hour from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm
9:30 am Sundays - Open Meeting
Leaving Belize City to Chetumal
6:00am (premier)
6:45am (express)
7:30am
8:00am
9:00am (premier)
11:00am (premier)
1:00pm
5:30pm
Leaving Chetumal to Belize
City 10:45am (premier)
1:45pm (premier)
2:00pm
3:00pm (express)
4:45pm (premier)
6:00pm
P.S. Premier are the AC express buses and express are regular express buses.
NTSL does not have any south runs do to the zoning changes! Any further
questions kindly contact NTSL at email: [email protected]
Radiance Ritchie’s Shuttle Schedule
Placencia Police Officers
Placencia to The Plantation Area
5:50 AM, 11:15 AM & 4:30 PM
Sgt #114 Norman Benguche - 624-9965
Sgt #1 Enrique Aldana - 623-9252
PC #666 Brenford Middleton - 632-4508
PC #281 Shawn Moore - 620-7159
PC #156 Sydney Augustine - 626-5096
PC #730 Macario Choc - 627-6167
PC #785 Elton Palacio - 669-5482
PC #357 Curtis Card - 669-9504
PC #752 Andy Choco - 624-7533
PC #1109 Godwin Augustine - 665-2972
WPC #1218 Shereen Vasquez - 660-2667
PC #404 Eyon Valerio - 602-7474
PC #1189 Daren Ogaldez - 666-1509
SC Claude Augustine - 624-5345
SC Jose Sanchez - 667-4388
WSC Alva Leslie - 626-0807
Plantation Area to Placencia
7:00 AM, 11:50AM & 5:20PM
IN CASE OF FIRE
EMERGENCIES
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Belize Emergency Response Team 223-3292
Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Located Behind the school,
Placencia Village. Opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 12:00
noon - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. after these hours Dr. Alexis Caballero will see
only extreme Emergencies such as Heart Attack, Stroke, Asthma Attack,
Accident, and Severe Allergy Reaction. Note: Weekdays after 5:00 pm and
weekends Dr. Alexis work by appointments only. (Private). Dr. Alexis
Caballero- Monday/Friday– 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m
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Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328
Independence Medical Center: 523-2167
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POLICE:
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Placencia Police Station: 503-3142
Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148
Independence Police Station: 523-2022
FIRE EMERGENCIES - 523-3207 or 523-4309
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POLICE PLACENCIA: 503-3142
SEINE BIGHT POLICE: 503-3148
KATHY ANGLIN: 626-0667
DAVE VERNON: 523-3207
STEVE WADE: 503-3069
SONNY VERNON: 523-4309
For Placencia Village &
Seine Bight Only

June Breeze 2010 - Placencia Breeze

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