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Martha Eiley is Pickled Parrot Chili Cook-off Champion! 

Martha Eiley knows how to make good chili! She placed first out of a 

record-breaking 18 entries submitted to this year’s Pickled Parrot Chili 

Cook-off – a fundraiser for the Placencia Assassins football team. 

The home-cook told guests at the event that she hadn’t planned on entering 

the cook-off, but was encouraged by her husband Glenn Eiley who 

said he loves her chili. Judges Charo Westby, Lola Delgado and Big Al 

loved it too. Each entry, identified only by number, was available for tasting 

by paying guests who waited in long lines. Eiley’s pot was one of the 

first to finish. 

Placing second was Brenda of Brenda’s Caribbean Cooking, third: Resident 

Retiree Cindy Weller, fourth: Dawn Berry-Pollard of Dawn’s Grill 

‘n’ Go and fifth: Jerry Winters. 

According to Pickled Parrot Co-owner Wende Bryan, this was their largest 

chili cook-off yet. The party rocked from 4 p.m. until closing time late 

in the night with the chili-eating crowd dancing away to live music by 

resident and visiting musicians: Steven Fasano, Mark Finnegan, Mitch 

Thorndike, Beau, Graham Berrie and Emmeth Young. 

The Placencia Breeze/MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Wende Bryan presents prize to Martha Eiley at the Placencia Assasins’ Fundraiser. 

The Pickled Parrot Chili-Cookoff was sponsored by Old Master Rums and 

Mosquito Coast Ice. Co-owners Wende Bryan and her sister Denise Williams 

will be passing on the long established bar and grill to new owners 

this July. ▪ 

U.S. Soldier and Girlfriend Reunite in Placencia 

I 

n April 2011, 30-year-old paralegal 

Shelby Duncan learned that her boyfriend 

would be deployed to Kuwait for 

13 months. It would be a long time apart for 

the North Carolina couple who had been inseparable 

since they started dating in June 

2009. Before Bryan Anderson, a 36-year-old 

mechanic with the United States National 

Guard set off for his mission, he and his girlfriend 

had decided to plan a special meeting 

in the tropics at the end of his deployment. 

While most soldiers reunite with loved ones 

and families at home, Shelby and Bryan 

wanted to celebrate their reunion in a place 

far away from North Carolina with plenty of 

time to spend with each other. 

TREE 

OF 

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Kristine 

Small 

Opens 

Her Own 

Massage 

Studio 

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4. 

Dylan Bernard 

Shelby Duncan and Bryan Anderson enjoyed 

Easter festivities in Placencia and much more. 

The two had their eyes set on St. Lucia. But 

while Bryan was on his high-level threat mission 

in the Middle East servicing war tanks, 

somewhere else showed up on the radar. 

Please see REUNION IN PLACENCIA on page 

21.

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PENINSULA HAPPENINGS … Sih weh di goaan! 

FESTIVALS LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINTMENT GAMES FOOD/DRINK 

WHEN LOCATION EVENT 

Courtesy of the Placencia BTIA 

MAY 18,19,20 PUNTA GORDA TOWN CACAOFEST!!! 

MAY 25 HOPKINS VILLAGE MANGOFEST 

JUNE 22,23,24 PLACENCIA VILLAGE LOBSTERFEST!!! 

MONDAYS De Viners (Placencia) Live Folk Rock with Just Us. P. 666-1777 

TUESDAYS 

Habanero’s Mexican Café and 

Bar (Seine Bight) 

All you can eat Mexican Buffet! Come try our Tequila Lime Pie. 7 to 9 p.m. Dinner Pickups 

available. P. 523-3565. 

Yoli’s Bar (Placencia) Rotary Club of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. P. 625-2763. 

De Viners (Placencia) Blues Night; Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m. P. 666-1777 

WEDNESDAYS Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Live Music w/ the Entertainers. Reggae, soca, salsa, punta and more. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

P. 523-3515 

THURSDAYS 

De Barcelona Tapas Bar Live Jazz Music with Angela Suarez, Steven Fasano and Beau. 7 to 9 p.m. P. 660-0837 

(Placencia) 

Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Live Music with the Persuaders. Starts 7 p.m. Reggae, Easy Rock, some 70s + more! P. 523- 

3515 

FRIDAYS Dawn’s Grill & Go (Placencia) Fried Chicken Fridays for Lunch. (And regular lunch and dinner menu) P. 523-4079 

Barefoot Bar Barefoot Bash. Live music w/ the Inner Vibrations. 8:30 p.m. to midnight. P. 523-3515 

The Placencia Hotel 

(North Maya Beach) 

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar 


Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 520-4110 

Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 503-3351 

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Live music with Steve Fasano from 6 to 9 p.m. 

Beya Resort (Seine Bight) 

SATURDAYS Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. P. 523-3515 

Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Live Rock + Alternative music with Da Man in Da Shadz. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. P. 523-3515 

Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight) Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment. Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 523- 

3565. 

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar 


Delite Cafe (Spectarte 

Art and Garden Gallery in Maya 

Beach.) 

Live music from 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351 

Dinner and a Big Screen Movie. Check out what's on at Delite cafe.net come for dinner or 

snacks and get comfortable for a night at the movies. Movie starts 6:30 p.m. P. 533-8019, 

604-8910 or 629- 3286 for information and reservations. 

SUNDAYS 





Beach.) 

Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups 

available. P. 523-3565 

Sushi on Sundays, Belizean specials with fresh natural produce. Licensed restaurant open 7 

a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 533-8019, 604-8910 or 629-3286 for information and reservations. 

Yoli’s Bar (Placencia) 4 p.m. Placencia’s Famous Ring Game. P. 625-2763. 

Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Tropical Vibes Reggae Jazz Infusion. 6 - 10 p.m. P. 523-3515 

EVERYDAY Danube Restaurant (Seine Bight) 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. 

Open MON – FRI 4:30 - 6 p.m. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit 

www.danubebelize.com 



Beach.) 



DeViners (Placencia) 

Get cracking with a delicious early bird breakfast or come for our full menu, designer bocas, 

decadent desserts and daily specials made with fresh natural produce. Licensed restaurant with 

cultural and waterfall rooms just perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

closed Wednesday. Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery 533-8019, 604-8910 or 629-3286 for 

information and reservations. 

Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on 

the lagoon after a hard week’s work. P. 523-3565 

Happy Hour. Wednesday– Monday from 6 to 7 pm. $3 local rum drinks & $4 beer. 

On the beach. P. 666-1777 

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

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru 

Beya Resort (Seine Bight) 

Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m.

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REEZE 

PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism 

Industry Association (PBTIA) 

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at the Placencia Tourism Center, the Philip Goldson International 

Airport, nationwide airstrips and resorts, guesthouses, restaurants 

and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the 

Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation 

of 2,000, as well as a large online web audience. 

PLACENCIA BTIA/PLACENCIA BREEZE STAFF: Jolie Pollard, 

Executive Director and Editor in Chief; Apolo Caliz, Front Desk 

and Membership Officer and Assistant Editor 

VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER: Marion Carr 

PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Stewart Krohn, Chairman; Steve 

Christensen, Vice Chairman; David Vernon, Treasurer; Anne- 

Marie McNeil, Secretary; Beverly Cabral, Ex-Oficio; Doran Yount, 

Ruth Turner and Aline Habib 

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Caves Branch Outpost: River Tubing, 

Ziplining, Waterfalls and an 

All-You-Can-Eat Buffet in Just One Day 

By Apolo Caliz 

Front Desk and Membership Officer, frontdesk@placencia.com 

On Sunday April 22, 2012 I went on a trip arranged 

by Placencia’s Caribbean Travel and 

Tours to the Caves Branch Outpost located on 

the Belize Road. The tour started at exactly 6 

a.m. with a total group of six. During the twohour 

drive, I found out something very interesting. 

There are two “Caves Branch” in Belize – 

the Ian Anderson Caves Branch and the Caves 

Branch Outpost. 

Our driver was Mr. Juan Pau, a local tour guide 

of Placencia Village, and I must say he is very 

knowledgeable in almost everything Belizean. He 

pointed out things along the highway that I, as a 

regular traveler of the Hummingbird Highway, 

fail to notice; such as, certain trees and flowers 

that one would believe people have in their yard 

for simply aesthetic pleasure when in reality, they 

are medicinal herbs. 

Upon arriving to the park, we met up with a local 

tour guide named Luis, a very knowledgeable 

elderly man.We later found out he was our river 

tubing guide. However, we were scheduled to do 

the zip lining tour first; therefore, we made our 

way to the front desk of the park where we were 

greeted by two of the most courteous and kind 

young ladies who showed us the way. At first 

when I heard the words “zip lining”, I was very 

scared to try it, but also anxious. The thought of 

being some 50 to 100 feet off the ground was 

nerve wrecking. When we got to the zip lining 

site, we were greeted by two tour guides named, 

Selvin and Jeff. We geared up and headed to our 

first zip line, which was called “Chicken Run.” I 

personally felt like a chicken and was ready to 

run away from the zip line! However, I conquered 

my fear and took my first ride ever on a zip line. 

Having that adrenaline rush made me forget my 

fear of heights! It is an awesome experience, and 

I recommend it to anyone who wants something 

spontaneous to do any day of the week. The tour 

guides also made it fun and relaxing as they 

showed off their professional moves on the zip 

line. They made our experience one to remember, 

and they also made each of our seven runs as safe 

as they could be. At the end of the zip line tour, 

Amy, a tourist who was in our group, said, “That 

was awesome!” All I could think was, ‘She took 

the words right out of my mouth.’ We thanked the 

guides for a great tour and then moved on to cave 

tubing. 

We went back to the welcome center where we 

met up with Luis who was already waiting for us. 

So we all went and changed, picked up our tubes 

and headed to the trail. We saw a lot of interesting 

plants. Luis was very informative in explaining 

each plant to us and their medicinal purpose. 

We saw a Mahogany tree, a sapodilla tree, Xate 

and pineapple growing in the wild. 

Please see CAVES BRANCH OUTPOST on page 9. 


Welcome 

A Letter From the 

Editor: 

A personal look into the life 

of a tour guide. 

Of my parents’ four children, I 

always thought I’d be the first 

one to land an outdoor job. In high school I had 

my sights set on becoming a marine biologist, but 

quickly realized that the sciences weren’t exactly 

my forté , so I pursued a track in communications 

instead when I started college. While in school, 

my three brothers were all working office jobs in 

Belize, then one day I got the news that my 

youngest brother Nick decided to trade airconditioned 

life at the bank for salty air and hot 

sun. I was jealous. 

I knew Nick had been having loads of fun with 

his new life as a tour guide prancing around with 

his perfectly tanned complexion. He’d come to 

my mom’s restaurant and rub it in, telling me 

about the cool marine life he saw that day and his 

fun tour groups. This was usually after I had 

finished my rambling about deadlines, etc. It 

took almost eight months of resettling back home 

before I finally got a glimpse of what my brother 

does while I’m in front of the computer. 

In March, Seahorse Dive Shop invited me and a 

visiting college friend on a snorkeling trip to the 

famous Silk Cayes located just 20 miles east of 

the Peninsula. It had been about 13 years since 

my last outing to the postcard-perfect islands, and 

I was ecstatic to share this popular Placencia attraction 

with my old communication arts buddy. 

To my surprise, Nick was our tour guide that day! 

I was so preoccupied with trying to be a good 

Please see EDITORIAL on page 7.


SPA NEWS: Kristine Small Opens Massage Studio 

Placencia native Kristine Small said opening her 

own massage studio is the greatest thing she 

could have ever done. “Having everything on my 

time, not feeling rushed, I can give my clients 

more attention and try to understand their problems 

and what we can do to correct them,” said 

Small in her signature soft-spoken and calming 

voice. 

Small takes massage seriously and believes it is a 

healing exercise that requires time. Tree of Life 

Massage Studio offers Swedish style massage 

incorporated with reflexology, as well as deep 

tissue massage for chronic and problem areas. 

“We found Kris’ gift of touch to be a powerful 

healing force,” said Amy Lichty, who is a faithful 

client along with her husband Phillip. “Kris is 

able to intuitively sense where pressure needs to 

be applied to release blockages and allow energy 

flow. She not only has skill, but also the necessary 

sensitivity to create memorable massages.” 

Carlton Wattson, owner of Palmetto Bay Condominiums, 

said he’s a believer in Kristine’s healing 

talent. Young had suffered a compressed 

shoulder into his neck and got treated by chiropractors 

in Mexico, which he said helped a little 

bit. “I went to her and never had to go back.” 

Kristine Small takes her time with a client in her new massage studio. 

carefully thought out places in her studio. 


Kristine Small was introduced to the art of massage 

in 1996 by a woman named Carol Christine. 

Christine, who owned a spa in Key West, Florida, 

spent time teaching Swedish style massage and 

reflexology to Small from 1996 to 1998 during 

her vacations. The Dial sisters who now own 

Barefoot Bar were Small’s guinea pigs and 

fought for the privilege. Small also picked up 

some Chinese techniques from Bob Moor, a former 

longtime Placencia resident who also introduced 

her to herbalism, which might explain 

Small’s penchant for planting fresh flowers in 

Tree of Life is a proud new member of the Placencia 

Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association 

With the help of Lee Nyhus, owner of Secret Garden Spa, Small landed her first job as a massage therapist 

at Robert’s Grove Resort. There, she collected six years of handling back-to-back appointments during 

the busy high seasons – something that she no longer practices at Tree of Life. “It was overwhelming, 

but a really, really good experience,” said Small. 

Sharene Young of British Columbia in Canada who visits Placencia a few times each year recalled her 

first appointment with Small. “I was in lots of pain and my friends were raving about Kristine Small and 

Tree of Life, and I thought, ‘What the heck? Give her a try.” Young said she was surprised when she 

walked into a room filled with flowers, crystals and beautiful music. “After an hour of world class massage 

therapy, I was in bliss!” Young later introduced two friends – both Doctor of Chiropractic who 

trained in naturopathic medicine. “They both concur with my two enthusiastic thumbs up!” 

Kristine Small can be contacted for appointments at 624-5408 and is also available for house calls. Tree 

of Life opens from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. It is centrally located in Placencia Village across the main road 

from MnM Hardware store. ▪ 

Editorial: A personal look into the life of a tour guide. 

Continued from Page Six. 

host and taking care of my eyes, which had been badly irritated by my contact 

lenses, that I completely forgot about the chances of Nick taking us out. 

Nick confidently welcomed us aboard Seahorse’s “Ambitious”, a medium-sized 

double engine skiff. There were 13 members in our group, a few of whom were 

a bit unsure of how they’d handle their goma (hangover) during the trip. Seahorses’ 

Tour Guide and Scuba instructor Devin and Boat Captain Randy also 

joined us. They were both chock-full of good humor and had us well-entertained 

as Ambitious sped over choppy seas. 

As we approached the beautiful Silk Cayes, surrounded by rings of turquoise 

water, I felt an enormous sense of pride. I looked over at Dari and was dying for 

a reaction. I finally understood what my brother and the other guides must feel 

everyday on the job while sharing their country’s precious jewels with visitors. 

Please see EDITORIAL on page 14. 

WHAT’S 

NEW 

Beat the heat at the 

Secret Garden: 

The Secret Garden 

Massage and Day Spa is 

now air conditioned! 

Enjoy your massage in 

our AIR- 

CONDITIONED … 

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Donation of Vehicle Enhances Police Mobility 

After months with only a single 125cc motorcycle to patrol the 15 miles 

from Placencia to Riversdale, the Peninsula finally has a police car to call 

its own. 

The Isuzu pickup, complete with light bar and siren, is a gift from Don and 

Vanessa Blunt, residents who divide their time between Las Vegas, Nevada 

and their new home in Plantation. In a short ceremony at the Placencia Police 

Station keys to the truck were handed over by Blunt to Station Commander, 

Sergeant Norman Benguche. Guest speaker for the occasion was 

Police Commissioner David Henderson who thanked the Blunts and hailed 

the gesture as the kind of community cooperation that is necessary to keep 

crime in check. Placencia and Seine Bight village chairmen Charles Leslie 

Jr. and Francis Palacio responded with thanks on behalf of their respective 

councils and villagers, citing the donation as a welcome addition but noting 

that citizens will have to become more involved in keeping the area safe for 

residents and visitors. 

The new vehicle is only one element in the new focus on law enforcement 

on the Peninsula. In June the Commander’s post will be upgraded from sergeant 

to inspector with the arrival of Inspector Jesus Palma from Benque 

Viejo. A new office was recently donated for the contingent of Tourism 

Police and a new mobile police checkpoint should soon follow. That project—first 

put forward by the Peninsula 2020 Initiative—will be manned by 

regular and tourism police as well as civilian volunteers who will receive 

training as special constables. Administrative coordination will be handled 

by the Placencia Peninsula Community Crime Watch with backup provided 

by the Peninsula’s first private security service, owned by Don and Vanessa 

Caves Branch Outpost 


When we entered the first cave, the guide told us, 

“Welcome to Xibalba,” which means Underworld. 

Perhaps the thing that captured my attention the most 

was how pollution-free the national park was – there 

was not a piece of dirt on the ground. We made our 

way to the entrance of the fourth cave, and I must 

say, the river water was cold! However, after a few 

minutes in the water, your body adjusts to the temperature. 

We then started to go down the river into 

the caves. The guide once again said, “Welcome to 

Xibalba!” I answered, “If this is Hell, I don’t want to 

leave.” 


Don Blunt formally presents a new Isuzu pickup to Sergeant Norman Benguche. 

Blunt. The new emphasis on police-community partnerships is being championed 

by the recently named Minister of National Security, Hon. John Saldivar. ▪ 

The guide gave us a brief history of the river and the 

caves and told us how Mayas utilized the caves for 

sacrifices. We made it out of the fourth cave and into 

the open where the guide allowed us to take a swim. 

After that we were ready to go into the third cave 

where, we saw neat formations. Some resembled a 

baby camel, an eagle and even the face of a woman. 

There was also a drawing on the wall that looked like 

a red snapper. In the middle of the cave we reached a 

waterfall, which terrified me because in the cave, the 

waterfall sounded enormous – threatening even. But 

to my surprise it was a small waterfall that just echoed 

in the caves. We then exited the caves and river 

tubed the rest of the tour at a relaxing pace. At the 

end of the tour, I was hungry, but more than satisfied 

with both my tours. 

But my hunger was not left to linger. The buffet at 

the end of the tour was amazing. We were treated to 

burgers, spaghetti, rice and beans, stew chicken, 

pasta salad, potato salad, fruit salad … you get the 

picture. It’s all you can eat for just $5! I left feeling 

great about my tour and was full from all the food I 

ate. I recommend the Caves Branch Outpost to anyone 

who wants to just take a family outing. Thank 

you Caribbean Travel and Tours for hooking me up 

on this unforgettable tour. ▪ 

FEATURE YOUR TOUR IN THE 

PLACENCIA BREEZE! 

Let our team join your weekend trip 

and help us get the word out! 

Call us at 523-4045 or e-mail 

info@placencia.com 

Top row, left: Guide 

prepares the cables. 

Top row right: Tour 

group member Amy Rhodes 

gives a thumbs up as 

she prepares to zipline. 

Second Row, Left: Tour 

Guide Luis is ready to 

take the group on a river 

tubing tour, and is sure 

to point out the xate palm 

on his left, which has 

been the subject of many 

news headlines. 

Second Row, Right: 

Black Orchid, national 

flower of Belize 

Left: Bright daylight 

shines into the entrance 

to one of the four caves 

at Caves Branch Outpost. 

Photos by Amy and Eddie Rhodes


MARCH 2012 

The majority of Robert’s Grove’s many 

beautiful pieces of furniture are 

designed and manufactured by Jesus 

Herculez. 

His willingness and abilities make him a 

great member and contributor to the 

team at Robert’s Grove. His pride in his 

work and attention to detail make his 

work of art outstanding.

Chabil Mar Villas Voted 

One of Top 25 Family 

Resorts in Central 

America 

Chabil Mar Villas recently received a 2012 TripAdvisor 

Traveler's Choice award for being one of the 

top 25 hotels for families in Central America. This 

award comes after several previous TripAdvisor 

Traveler’s Choice awards for best service and best 

luxury hotel in Central America in 2009 and 2010. 


Get Noticed at Lobsterfest! 

Sponsor a spot on our 

famous T-SHIRTS! Trust us! 

They get around! 

Placencia Lobsterfest 

June 22, 23 and 24 

Contact the PTC: 

523-4045 

info@placencia.com 

“It is such an honor to receive rewards and recognitions 

for doing what we love so much, providing 

our guests with an ultimate Belize adventure vacation 

experience,” said Natalie Ranguy, guest services 

manager at Chabil Mar Resort. “We believe 

that it all starts with the highest quality of service 

we can provide. When the recognition, and resulting 

award, comes from the input of our guests themselves, 

that is truly an award to behold!” 

Families staying at Chabil Mar have access to several 

unique vacation packages that include snorkeling, 

scuba diving, sailing, fishing, jungle excursions, 

Maya adventures and more. Additionally, 

guests are provided with complementary bicycles, 

kayaks, and on-site rental of golf carts for transport 

around the resort area and convenient access to Placencia 

Village which is just five minutes away. 

“From the moment Chabil Mar's staff picks you up 

and returns you to the airport after your visit, you 

are in paradise!” said Chris, a Chabil Mar guest 

from Salt Lake City, Utah. “Our family of five had 

first-class service and amenities all 8 days. The best 

treat is the outstanding food right at Chabil Mar that 

is served anywhere on the property with great respect, 

great fun, and interaction.” ▪


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Vanya and Chris Tie the Knot 

C 

hristian Ferrell already had his eyes on 

Vanya Garcia before sparks ignited 

between the two at Sunrise Restaurant 

and Bar in 2001. In all of Placencia, 

Vanya was the one girl who captured his heart. 

wedding two weeks before the Easter holidays 

and take pride in their hands-on approach to the 

successful milestone. Vanya crafted her own bouquet 

and designed her bridesmaid dresses. She 

and Chris made most of the arrangements. 

The two shared an innocent kiss that night, and 11 

years and five children later through thick and thin, 

Christian of Placencia Village and Vanya of Independence 

Village tied the knot at a small, intimate 

beach wedding at DeViners Lounge Bar in front of 

family and close friends. 

Vanya was nervous on her big day. “My hands were 

trembling,” she said. Christian jokingly sought reassurance 

that she wasn’t about to “punk out.” But the 

two made it through a touching ceremony and danced 

the night away together, hardly able to take their 

hands off each other. 

Vanya, a pleasant, always-smiling bartender at 

DeViners and Christian, a strapping boat captain at 

Moorings Yacht Charter and Sailboat Company decided 

to take the big step in June 2011. “We both 

realized that we were ready,” said Vanya. 

The infectiously loving couple began planning their 

Christian Ferrell and Vanya Garcia-Ferrell knew they 

were ready to make a life-long commitment after 11 

years together. 

Photo by Laura Godfrey 

SEA and Splash Organize 7 th Earth Day 

Beach Clean up at Laughing Bird Caye 

Relatives, Ms. Cunchie Villanueva and her 

daughter Annie Faux, gifted the couple a beautiful 

floral arch for the nuptials and Christian’s 

Stepmother Laura Godfrey captured the special 

moments with her lens. Their wedding cake was 

made by Jacqueline Aldana. Vanya’s close friend 

and DeViners co-owner Christine Salmon, provided 

the venue as a gift and assisted with transporting 

wedding guests to the event. 

The couple’s long-time best friends Abigail 

Westby and Irwin Westby, who also happen to be 

siblings, were appointed Maid of Honour and 

Best Man., respectively. 

Vanya Garcia-Ferrell is the daughter of Alfred 

Garcia (deceased) and Marlene Broaster who 

resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A. Christian 

Ferrell is the son of Verna Ferrell and Earl Godfrey 

– both of Placencia Village. The couple are 

proud parents of Chrisanya (9 years old), Doren, 

Jr. (13 years old), Christian, Jr. (6 years old), Calvin 

(3 years old) and Calieya (1 year and four 

months old). ▪ 

By Justino Mendez 

SEA Outreach Officer, education@seabelize.org 

Every year the Southern Environmental Association 

(SEA) in collaboration with SPLASH Dive 

Center host and coordinate an “Earth Day” event. 

This year under the theme “Mobilize the Earth: 

Living Green” “Sea-Splash” once again mobilized 

students from three community schools 

namely St. John’s Memorial Primary – Placencia, 

Independence High School – Independence and 

Nuestra Senora Primary School – Sagitun, who 

gave their all in making this event a success. 

Laughing Bird Caye National Park – World Heritage 

Site, co-managed by the Southern Environmental 

Association along with the Forest Department, 

was given an early mothers’ day gift, as 70 

plus participants picked up a total of 45 drum size 

garbage bags of litter that was washed up on the 

beach. In plain sight, no one could have imagined 

that all that garbage was there, but as you 

dug deeper, the garbage emerged. 

“Sea-Splash” ensured that students not only 

worked in picking up garbage, but also made it a 

learning experience for them, as Marco Supal – 

gave them a presentation on “Marine Sea Turtles, 

Annelise on “Lion Fish” and Justino Mendez on 

“Coral Ecology” which made their visit to 

Laughing Bird Caye exciting and memorable. An 

excellent briefing was also done by head ranger 

Mr. Adolphos Molina Sr., which caught the attention 

of all participants. 

“Sea-Splash” would like to thank all participants 

for their support in this years’ Earth Day event 

and hope that next year we could continue having 

more participation from our community schools. 

Special thanks to all those who provided boat 

services, fuel, snacks, water, juice, garbage bags 

SEA 

Among the litter dug up from the beach at Laughingbird 

Caye was this old TV. 

and lunches. Sea-Splash is grateful for your continued 

support. Let us make the 8 th .Annual Earth 

Day event next year more exciting. ▪


Editorial 


The Placencia Breeze – April 2011- Page 14 

Our group met Derol Francis, the park ranger. Derol was an astute man and 

stood with upright shoulders as he explained park rules to us. I could easily 

tell that Derol cared immensely about the cayes, and thought he did a fine job 

channeling his important message to our group. 

Nick then explains what we’re about to do. He was very serious and clear, 

and I couldn’t help but think how perfectly well this job suited him. I couldn’t 

imagine the boy doing anything different with his life. During our snorkel, 

Nick gestured towards various marine organisms: a school of reef squid, 

an upside down jelly fish, a school of pretty, pretty blue tangs, a massive 

barracuda, angelfish, hogfish, parrotfish … the reef surely showed off that 

day. Now and then, we’d come to the surface, and he’d explain neat facts 

about our sightings and their importance to the health of the reef. 

Later on the island, Seahorse laid out a yummy lunch on the park table. Our 

previously gomafied friends were looking 100 percent better. Devin went 

above and beyond for us. He treated my friend Dari to the freshest coconut 

water she ever tasted. He had climbed the tree, picked the coconut and 

husked it before presenting it to her. She was highly impressed. 

On our way back to the Peninsula, we stopped at spot where the guides knew 

we’d see some turtles. I think it’s fascinating that there is that one hood in the 

underwater world where these creatures like to congregate. We encountered a 

huge scary fellow. Randy told me he was probably about 50 years old. I saw 

the hawksbill turtle, dotted with barnacles, picking at a conch shell with its 

beak and quickly realized just how powerful its bite would be. They let us get 

a good look, but caution us not to get too close. 

We had left Placencia for the Silk Cayes shortly after 9 a.m. and returned to 

the Seahorse dock at 4:30 p.m. We were greeted by the smiles and shouts of 

my two little nieces Mia and Rhianne excited to see their dad back on the 

mainland and very much in tune with how much fun he just had. ▪ 

April Tour Features: The Placencia Breeze would like to thank: 

Caribbean Travel & Tours: 

523-3481 or 

info@ctbelize.com 

Seahorse Dive Shop: 

523-3166 or 

seahorse@btl.net 

Placencia BTIA’s Updated List of Licensed Tour Guides as of April 2012 

Dari Rogers 

Seahorse Tour Guide and Scuba Diving Instructor Devin Lozano climbs coconut 

tree on the Silk Cayes. 

Alvarado, Francisco 2012-Nov. 11 

Bech, Christian 2012 - Nov 18 

Benguche, Bryan 2012 - May 5 

Bonnel, Eusebio 2012 –Nov 11 

Cabral, Daniel 2012– Feb 7 

Cabral, Egbert 2012 - Feb 11 

Cabral, Julian 2012 - Mar 22 

Cabral, Mark 2012 - Aug 9 

Carr, Edwin 2012 - Mar 11 

Castellanos, Wayne 2012– Nov 8 

Chan, Clodia 2012 - Mar 11 

Chun, Cirilo 2012 - Mar 1 

Coc, Diego 2012– Mar 14 

Cuevas, Eloy 2012 - Oct 3 

Cuevas, Ian 2012 - Mar 14 

Eiley, George "Benji" 2012 - Feb 11 

Eiley, George 2012 - April 5 

Eiley, Kenroy 2012 - May 13 

Eiley, Marisa Reina 2012 - Mar 21 

Faux, Sean 2012 - May 13 

Faux, Leslie 2012 - Nov 11 

Faux, Randolph 2012 - Feb 21 

Forman, Eric 2012 - Dec 14 

Ferrel, Christain 2012 - Aug 31 

Garbutt, Alexander 2012 - Jan 28 

Garbutt, Bertrand 2012 - April 23 

Garbutt, Eworth renewing 

Garbutt, Clive 2012 - Mar 19 

Garbutt, Gilbert Jr 2012 - Dec 8 

Garbutt, George 2012 - April 12 

Garbutt, Jeremy 2012 - Feb 11 

Garbutt, Kylon 2012 - April 5 

Garbutt, Percival 2012 - April 30 

Garbutt, Terry 2012 - Feb 11 

Garbutt, Walter 2012 - April 23 

Garbutt, Warren 2012 - Jan 4 

Garbutt, Wellington Clive 2012 - March 19 

Garbutt, Winsley 2012 - May 20 

Garcia, Leopold 2012 - Mar 4 

Gardiner, Doyle 2013 - Jan 9 

Godfrey, Dale 2011 - May 13 

Godfrey, Earl 2012- Jan 28 

Godfrey, Louis 2012 - Feb 11 

Gongora, Prince 2012 - Mar 11 

Gordon, Percival 2012 - Apr 30 

Gordon, Raymond 2012– Feb 3 

Hernandez, Ana 2012– Mar 14 

Herrera, Miguel 2012 - Jan 10 

Ical, Juan 2012 - Nov 11 

Katzenberg, Chad 2012– Mar14 

Leslie, Ainsworth 2012– Jul 31 

Leslie, Bernard renewing 

Leslie, Bruce renewing 

Leslie, Corey 2012– Jan 30 

Leslie, Doren 2012 - March 14 

Leslie, Ivan Sr renewing 

Leslie, Mark 2012 - Jan 4 

Leslie, Rene 2012 - Dec 20 

Leslie, Russell 2012 - Jan 28 

Linarez, Francisco renewing 

Longsworth, Gareth 2012 - March 14 

Lopez, Stephen 2012 - Feb 12 

Lopez, Sydney 2012– Jan 28 

Lozano, Devin 2012 - April 3 

Mayen, Kirk 2011 - Dec 11 

McNeil, Anne-Marie 2012 - Sept 26 

Mes, Basilio 2012 - March 3 

Miralda, Emely 2012– June 25 

Modera, Kevin 2012– Jan 28 

Muschamp, Alrin 2012 - April 5 

Muschamp, Evaristo 2012 - Dec 21 

Neal, Harry 2012 - Jan 10 

Pau, Juan 2012 - Sep 13 

Pollard, Nick 2012 - March 14 

Ramirez, Patricia 2012 - March 14 

Rhamdas, Hank 2012-Apr 4 

Tucker, Elroy 2012 - March 14 

Vernon, Arthur 2012– Mar 23 

Vernon, David 2012 - March 14 

Vernon, Ian 2012 - Oct 22 

Vernon, Levi 2012 - March 14 

Villanueva , Andria 2012 - Nov 11 

Villanueva, Clint 2012 - April 3 

Villanueva, Faygon 2012 - April 5 

Villanueva, Rafael 2012 - Nov 4 

Westby, Zane 2012 - March 14 

Williams, Alfred 2012 - March 14 

Williams, Andre 2012 - May 20 

Williams, Jason 2012 - Jan 14 

Young, Brent 2012 - Apr 30 

Young, Carlton 2012– Apr 23 

Young, Dorian 2012– Apr 23 

Young, Dwayne 2012 - Aug 18 

Young, Hubert 2012 - April 5 

Young, Shawn 2012– Aug 11 

Young Stephen 2012– Apr 28 

Zuniga, Alfonso 2012– Sept 25 

Please note that some licensed guides might 

not appear on this list. Feel free to contact the 

Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 for 

further information. 

This service is provided by the Placencia 

BTIA in partnership with the Placencia 

Tour Guide Association and the 

Belize Tourism Board.

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Placencia BTIA Members 

Phone: 523-4045 - Email: info@placencia.com 

Website: www.placencia.com or www.placenciabreeze.com 

BUSINESS NAME EMAIL PHONE CELL or FAX CONTACT PERSON 

A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 625-3301 Evan Hall 

Above Ground Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison 

Ah-Kinchil chillin@ah-kinchil.com 523-8017 Kevin Madore & Maya Krammer 

Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas wmertensbelize@gmail.com 523-3625 Wini Mertens & Steve Lobban 

Atherly, Lindsay vanlindsay@comcast.net 523-8112 610-3843 Lindsay Atherly 

Avadon Divers Ltd info@avadondiversbelize.com 503-3377 Anne-Marie & Phillip McNeil 

Bachmann-Fairs, Brigitte ridgwood@telusplanet.net 523-3248 Brigitte Bachmann-Fairs 

Bahia Laguna Beach Suites bahialaguna@mail.com 523-4091 Doug & Madalon Richardson 

Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial 

Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood 

Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows taylors@btl.net 523-8010 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor 

Beachfront Suites beachfrontinbelize@gmail.com 606-1521 Maricia & Robert McMahon 

Belize It Pick N Drop ian.sumners9@googlemail.com 632-5000 Ian Sumner 

Belize Sailing Charters info@belize-sailing-charters.com 523-3138 Rob & Kim McDaniel 

Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@tradewindscruiseclub.com 523-3303 Melissa Rea 

Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com 610-1923 Katie Valk 

Belize Ultralight Flying Adventures firstbufa@hotmail.com 635-5319 635-5319 Tito Roveda 

Blue Crab Beach Resort sales@bluecrabbeach.com 523-3544 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson 

Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals.com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ 

Blue Lagoon Apartment dark_landlord@hotmail.com 627-7900 David Whyte 

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates bmannsfeld@yahoo.com 610-0294 Boris Mannsfeld, Frik & Tonya 

Brown, Felisha felnbz18@hotmail.com Felisha Brown 

Caballero, Alexis & Lloydia clloydia@yahoo.com 523-4038 Alexis & Lloydia Caballero 

Capeling, Ralph r_capeling@yahoo.ca 610-1278 Ralph Capeling 

Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 622-7104 Erin Ivy 

Car Rental of Placencia powerscandy@hotmail.com 523-3284 662-6711 Candy Power 

Caribbean Travel & Tours info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique & Lance McKenzie 

Carpenter, Nick & Kim bananavida@gmail.com 520-3021 Nick & Kim Carpenter 

Casa At Last casa-at-last@xplornet.com 523-3630 Dewey Harshbarger 

Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas 

Casa Del Sol info@casadelsolbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

Casa Nettuno gentilegigante@yahoo.com 605-1648 Franco Gentile & Mariuccia Levoni 

Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 630-7811 Jacki Tipton 

Celeste, Donna bodie1949@yahoo.com Donna Celeste 

Century21 BTAL brinehart@centurty21belize.com 670-2034 Bradley Rinehart 

Chabil Mar Villas information@chabilmarvillas.com 523-3606 523-3611 Synescio Coh 

Coconut Cottage kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 609-4267 Kay Westby 

Cocoplum stewart@cocoplumbelize.net 610-1009 Stewart Krohn 

Cocoplum Vacation Rentals rentals@cocoplumbelize.net 623-7774 Aaron Krohn 

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

Colibri House colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Nicoletta Sala 

Cordy’s Beach Cottage cfgringo@hotmail.com 523-3341 627-3150 Cordelia Ford 

Coston, Debbie 523-8001 Debbie Coston 

CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young 

Danube Austrian Restaurant restaurant@danubebelize.com 610-0132 Herbert Kollmann & Simone Gareis 

De Barcelona Beach Tapas Bar angela@upevents.es 666-4680 Angela Suarez and Julio Estallo 

De Viners devinersbelize@gmail.com 666-1777 Christine Salmon, Kimberly & John Viner 

Decked Out House inquiry@deckedouthouse.com 503-3017 624-8637 Linda Burrow 

Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 610-4718 Mary Toy 

Dial, Elysia elysiadial@gmail.com Elysia Dial 

Dial, Mary Ann madialinbze@yahoo.com 523-3209 Mary Ann Dial 

Dianni’s Guesthouse diannisbelize@yahoo.com 523-3159 628-7926 Ruth Turner 

Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com; 523-3500 Lee & Gail Dusa 

Easy Living Apartments info@easylivingplacencia.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

Eloise’s Travel Lodge 503-3299 Sonia Leslie 

Fat Boyz Pizza 669-9880 Bill Harding 

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

Finca info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

French Louie Caye kitty@frenchlouiecayebelize.com 523-3228 610-3228 Kitty Fox 

Fuller, Fred & Jacque 628-0992 629-6429 Fred & Jacque Fuller 

Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004 Deborah Gabor 

Galipeau, Cheryl chgalipeau@yahoo.com 523-3329 Cheryl Galipeau 

Garden Cabanas colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Stephano Ragagnin 

George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse gcgeorge@rcn.com George Cowdrey 

Glessner, Virginia & Fox, Jay vivij@earthlink.com Virginia Glessner & Jay Fox 

Glockhamer, Heidi & Fasano, Steven heidisteve@cox.net 664-5802 651-4622 Heidi Glockhamer & Steven Fasano 

Go Tees manager@gotees.net 223-4660 670-8288 Isabel Goldberg 

Goss Chocolate sales@bluecrabbeach.com 523-3544 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson 

Green Parrot Beach Houses greenparrot@mail.com 523-2488 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez 

Grill N Go grillngo@yahoo.com 523-4079 Dawn Pollard 

Guild & Guild Consulting guildandguild@hotmail.com 523-3251 523-3291 Yvette Guild 

Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com 623-3286 Jim and Cindy Weller 

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com 523-3155 523-3155 Harry Eiley 

Hatchet Caye Resort contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 523-3337 Dasha Shivers & Fiona Macfarlane 

Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow info@seasprayhotel.com 523-3148 Jodie Leslie 

Hess, Tina 

Tina Hess 

Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll 

Hughes, Sharon sharonh235493@yahoo.com 628-0916 Sharon Hughes 

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar heidi@heidi11.com 503-3351 Daisy & Jeremy Leslie 

Jewel of Placencia info@jewelplacenciarental.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie & Joe Garipoli 

Joy Tours joytour@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young 

Joyce and Frank’s Beach House h2odanzer@aol.com 561-683-3899 561-683-3899 Joyce Danz 

Julia’s Cabanas juliascabanas@juliascabanas.com 503-3478 523-3225 Julia Leslie 

Keck, Pamela & Karl kkeck11@yahoo.com 520-4057 Pamela & Karl Keck 

Kingfisher Adventures info@tarponcayelodge.com 523-3323 523-3322 Charles Leslie 

Laru Beya Villas info@larubeya.com 523-3476 523-3483 Ian McField 

Las Amigas info@lasamigasbelize.com 523-3117 Lydia Villanueva & Geri Salsig 

Leslie Tech Services info@leslietech.com 523-3323 Charles Leslie Jr. & Ycela Alpuche 

Levoni, Mariuccia mariuccialevoni@hotmail.com 602-3602 MAriuccia Levoni 

Lola’s Art lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 601-1913 Lola Delgado & Liz Locke 

Lost Porticos Villas reservations@losporticos.com 523.3227 523-3226 Ron & Sandra Steele


Placencia BTIA Members cont. 

Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 523-3117 523-3354 Lydia Villanueva 

Lynn Jackson & Doug Simons travlnjack@btl.net 523-3117 Lynn Jackson and Doug Simons 

Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Slavek Machacka 

Marechal, Jeanne revjeannem@gmail.com 626-5567 Jeanne Marechal 

Maya Beach Hotel info@mayabeachhotel.com 520-8040 520-8040 Ellen & John Lee 

Maya Dream Beach House mayadreambelize@yahoo.com 523-3148 Jodie Leslie & Wanda & Roger Snell 

Maya Lodge maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod 

Maya Playa mayaplaya@btl.net 523-8121 Chuck Meares 

Mes, Basilio admin@exoticabelize.com 624-1470 Basilio Mes 

Michelo Flats harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 626-2518 Michel Ardoullie 

Miller’s Landing millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller 

Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658/3117 503-3095 Ilsa Villanueva 

Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

Mission Bay Christian Retreat cbelize@btl.net 523-3654 651-9300 Don Palmer 

MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 523-3537 Dora Duncker 

Moorings Belize Ltd. mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 523-3206 Renee Brown 

Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd. rjay@btl.net 523-8141 610-1441 Ray Twanow 

Nautical Inn nifrontdesk@yahoo.com 523-9535 Dr. Roger & Gail Blair 

Ocean’s Edge oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca 514-606-5582 514-697-9435 Francine Martel 

Ocean Pro info@oceanprobelize.com 630-8855 Ramona Sengespeick 

One World Rental oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3103 620-9975 Claudia Hardegger 

Ooga Booga Fun Club 628-1250 Francis Gagliano/ Max Mullins 

Palmetto Place info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Robert Fox 

Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@btl.net 523-3563 603-5143 Marion & Ed Carr 

Papaya Boutique papayaboutique@gmail.com 670-3665 

Paradise Vacation Hotel info@belize123.com 523-3179 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm 

Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development info@saveourpeninsula.org 523-3587 Adrian Vernon & Mary Toy 

Placencia Adventures by Land or by Sea placenciaadventures@yahoo.com 523-3307 622-1886 Ainsworth “Cubby” Leslie 

Placencia Bazaar beachbazaar@yahoo.com 523-4309 Annette & Sonny Vernon 

Placencia Humane Society takunchances@yahoo.com 503-3177 670-4130 Doran Yount, President 

Placencia Mini Storage arbonabzrealty@yahoo.com 636-0566 628-7926 Ruth Turner & Fred Arbona 

Placencia Tennis bobbelize21@gmail.com 626-4015 Bob & Lida Rodgers 

Placencia Yacht Club potoker@gmail.com 970-209-7251 Michael Potoker 

Platinum Designs hannah@sbplatinum.com 610-0327 Hannah Cowell 

Property Pro Belize frank@belizeproperty.com 523-3292 628-1250 Frank Gagliano 

Ranguana Lodge ranguana@btl.net 523-3112 523-3112 Joy Leslie 

Re/Max Belize Property Center david@belizepropertycenter.com 631-9622 523-3666 David Kafka 

Robert’s Grove info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 

Robert Nicolait and Associates rnabelize@yahoo.com 523-3149 Lou Nicolait 

Rumfish y vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon 

Seahorse Dive Shop seahorse@btl.net 523-3166 523-3166 Brian & Ardie Young 

Seaspray Hotel info@seasprayhotel.com 523-3148 615-2925 Jodie & Norman Leslie 

Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan 

Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia.com 523-3420 609-3104 Lee Nyhus 

Secret Garden Restaurant thesecretgardenrestaurant@live.com 523-3617 Randy & Sabrina 

Silver Leaf yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-944-2550 970-944-0552 William & Jolanda Brown, Stefano/agent 

Singing Sands Inn info@singingsands.com 533-3022 634-6973 Jean-Marc Tasse 

Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 600-0375 Siriporn Thakham 

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

South Environmental Association info@seabelize.org 523-3377 523-3395 Nellie Catzim 

Spectarte Gallery spectarte@gmail.com 533-8019 Jenny Wildman 

Spilman, Ron spilmangw@gmail.com 600-8374 Ron Spilman 

Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 620-6649 Patricia Ramirez 

Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 523-3314 Eric & Janis Winchester 

Taylor, Rand rndtylr@yahoo.com 661-9398 Rand Taylor 

Taylor, Winston wftaylorii@yahoo.com 623 7971 Winston Taylor 

The Added Touch rrobin@btl.net 223-0054 223-1461 Robin McCutheon 

The Arches mrisk@trecinc.net 479-841-7970 523-3519 Mark Risk 

The Flamboyant flamboyantplacencia@gmail.com 628-1143 Angie Markham 

The Maine Stay drewtravers@gmail.com 523-3507 Drew Travers 

The North Beach debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon 

The Placencia Hotel & Residences info@theplacencia.com 533-4110 520-4112 Marco Caruso & Elena Cuellar 

The Shak Beach Café theshakbelize@yahoo.com 622-1686 Magda Morales 

The Villas at Cocoplum BMannsfeld@yahoo.com 610-0294 628-6447 Boris Mannsfield or Erin Ivy 

The Yellow House info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

Three Iguanas Villa colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Joe Stark 

Toucan Lulu reservations@toucanlulu.com 628-8474 Paul Fanning 

Tony’s Gym tony@belizefit.com 631-9622 Tony Pinder 

Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie 

Tree of Life Massage Studio smallkristine@yahoo.com 624-5408 Kristine Small 

Trip N Travel lgodfrey@btl.net 523-3205 523-3205 Laura Godfrey & Fiona Macfarlane 

Turtle Inn frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet 

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col 

Village Inn info@thevillageinnbelize.com 523-3481 253-3081 Veronique Mckenzie 

Waterfront Real Estate waterfrontbelize@aol.com 610-3264 Patrick & Denise Callahan 

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar wendylemus02@hotmail.com 523-3335 Wendy Lemus 

Westwind Hotel westwind.hotel@gmail.com 523-3255 523-4016 George & Lisa Westby 

Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com 610-1068 Julian & Beverly Cabral 

White Sand Villa jeangabebze@yahoo.com 604-7471 James Grover &Jeanie Gabourel 

Wild Orchid Properties tom@wildorchidproperties.com Tom Hitchcock 

Yellow Bella yellowbella@alice.it 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin 

Yoli’s Bar regantrethewey@hotmail.com 625-2763 Yolanda Trethewey 

Yount, Doran & Kim takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran & Kim Yount 

Z-Touch Day Spa yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513 Ysela Zabaneh 

The Placencia BTIA is preparing its 

Annual LOBSTERFEST RAFFLE! 

Get your name on one of the largest and most attractive raffles in Belize!!! 

Contact the Placencia Tourism Center: 523-4045 or info@placencia.com


A Belizean Nirvana 55‐D4 

Above Ground Coffee 18‐C4 

Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92‐A2 

Barefoot Bar 38‐D3 

Belize Sailing Charters 99‐C4 

Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98‐A2 

Blue Garden House 88‐E2 

Blue Lagoon Apartments 80‐D3 

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97‐C4 

Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52‐D2 

Caribbean Travel & Tours 8‐D3 

Casa Del Sol 76‐F3 

Casa Placencia 81‐F2 

Century21 BTAL 93‐B4 

Coconut Cottage 54‐D4 

Colibri House 55‐E3 

CPC Reality 43‐C3 

Destinations Belize 42‐C4 

De Barcelona 21‐D3 

DeViners 19‐E3 

Dianni’s Guesthouse 56‐B3 

Easy Living Apartments 57‐C4 

Eloise’s Guesthouse 58‐C3 

French Louie Caye 33‐D3 

Garden Cabanas 60‐B3 

George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89‐E3 

Grill & Go 17‐C3 

Guild & Guild Consulting 10‐F2 

Harbor Hideaway 88‐E1 

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61‐B3 

Hatchet Caye 35‐E5 

J‐Dees Restaurant & Bar 20‐D3 

Jewel of Placencia 27‐C4 

Joy Tours 44‐C3 

Julia’s Cabanas 62‐E3 

Kingfisher Adventures 45‐E3 

Las Amigas 26‐E3 

Leslie Tech Service 46‐E3 

Lydia’s Guesthouse 64‐E3 

Manatee Inn 65‐F3 

Maya Lodge 66‐E2 

Michelo Flats 67‐F2 

Miramar Apartments 68‐E3 

Mirasol Villa 69‐C4 

MnM Hardware Placencia 96‐D3 

One World Rental 70‐C4 

Paradise Vacation Resort 71‐B3 

PCSD 47‐E2 

Placencia Bazaar 7‐D3 

Placencia Yacht Club 34‐A5 

Property Pro Belize 43‐C3 

Ranguana Lodge 30‐E3 

Re/Max Property Center 39‐D3 

Rumfish y Vino 43‐C3 

Seahorse Dive Shop 48‐D4 

Seaspray Hotel 79‐E3 

Sea View Suites 63‐C4 

Secret Garden Day Spa 4‐C3 

Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24‐C3 

Silver Leaf 90‐E2 

Siripohn Thai Massage 8‐D3 

Southern Environmental Association 95‐D3 

Sunset Pointe Condos 40‐A1 

Splash Dive Center 49‐C4 

The Flamboyant 28‐C4 

The North Beach 73‐E3 

The Shak Beach Café 16‐C4 

The Yellow House 74‐D3 

The Village Inn 31‐F3 

Three Iguanas Villa 86‐E2 

Toucan Lulu 75‐F3 

Tree of Life 8‐D3 

Trip N Travel 51‐C4 

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor 43‐C3 

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar 15‐C4 

Westwind Hotel 78‐D4 

Whipray Caye Lodge 32‐E5 

White Sand Villa 82‐C3 

Yello Bella 29‐F2 

Yoli’s Bar 21‐B3 

Z‐Touch Day Spa 6‐D3 

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LEADERS: Placencia Native Raquel Battle Makes Big 

Step Towards Fight Against Cancer in Belize 

Raquel Battle, daughter 

of Sonia Leslie (owner 

of Eloise’s Travel 

Lodge, Placencia) and 

Edlin Leslie, Sr. 

(deceased) continues to 

make progress towards 

her fight to beat cancer 

in Belize. She is headlining 

campus news at 

Walden University in 

North Carolina, United 

States where she is currently 

a Ph.D. student in 

Health Services specializing 

in Healthcare Administration. 

From March 30 to April 

1, Battle participated in 

the fifth annual Clinton 

Global Initiative University 

(CGI U) meeting 

held at George Washington 

University in 

Washington, D.C. CGI 

U was built on the success 

of the Clinton 

Global Initiative (CGI) 

established in 2005 by 

Former U.S. President 

Bill Clinton. CGI convenes 

global leaders to create and implement innovative 

solutions to the world's most pressing 

challenges. According to CGI, to date their members 

have made more than 2,100 commitments, 

which are already improving the lives of nearly 

400 million people in more than 180 countries. 

When fully funded and implemented, these commitments 

will be valued at $69.2 billion. 

Battle was one of six students representing institutions 

in the Laureate International Universities 

(LIU) network who were selected to attend based 

on their leadership skills, commitment to social 

change and academic track record. LIU is a leading 

international network of higher education 

institutions comprised of more than 60 accredited 

campus-based and online universities offering 

undergraduate and graduate degree programs to 

more than 675,000 students around the world. 

Battle, along with the other LIU 

participants, completed a CGI U 

Commitment to Action pledge to 

contribute to the greater good. “The 

Clinton Global Initiative University 

offered ‘hope’ to realize my commitment 

to build the Edlin Leslie 

Sr. Hospice in Belize, Central 

America, and to establish a Belizean 

Educational Association for 

Treatment of Cancer (BEAT),” she 

said. “The skill sessions offered 

practical solutions to many of the 

existing challenges that I face in 

utilizing social media and in building 

practical partnerships with a 

focus on my CGI U commitment.” 

Raquel Battle is seated to the left of Former U.S. President Bill Clinton. 

support those on the threshold of change and 

growth.” Battle organizes the annual “Battle Cancer 

5 Mile-Run/Walk” in Placencia Village, 

which leads up to Lobsterfest. Inspired by her 

father’s lost battle with prostate cancer, she is 

presently working on the second phase of the The 

Edlin Leslie Sr. Hospice and Home Care program 

in Dangriga. 

Battle met personally with President Clinton at 

the event in D.C. to share her commitment to 

make a difference. “The CGI U experience was 

priceless. I left feeling refreshed with creative 

ideas and hope for the future of hospice in Belize, 

Central America,” she said. 

More than 1,000 students participated in this 

year’s CGI U. The event offered panel discus- 

Walden University 

sions and skill-building sessions on the meeting’s 

focus areas of education, environment and climate 

change, peace and human rights, poverty 

alleviation and public health. The attendees also 

took part in a community service project held in 

conjunction with Rebuilding Together and the 

United Service Organizations (USO) to refurbish 

homes for low-income families in Washington, 

D.C. 

Battle is married to the Very Rev. Michael Battle, 

Ph. D. ▪ 

Want to help? Contact Raquel Battle: 

(U.S.) 626-940-7879 

raquel.battle@hotmail.com 

Like her Facebook Page! 

Blissfulsage Foundation-Edlin Leslie Sr. Hospice 

The Placencia native who calls 

herself a “village girl at heart” 

holds dual citizenship in the United 

States, and is the founder of the 

Blissfulsage Foundation. Founded 

in 2004 and inspired by her three 

children Bliss, Sage and Zion, the 

Blissfulsage Foundation is committed 

to “educational, medical, cultural 

and spiritual programs that

Reunion in Placencia 

Continued from Front Page. 

Bryan was on a mission in Iraq when he made 

some conversation time with his squad leader 

Sergeant William “RB” Berry, son of Placencia 

resident Cleveland Berry. Spending hours of driving 

time together, Bryan soon learned of Berry’s 

childhood growing up in a tiny Central American 

country called Belize. Berry shared the history of 

his home country and some stories about politics 

... It was the first time Anderson had heard 

about Belize. During a second mission together, 

Anderson shared his plans to travel with Shelby 

to St. Lucia. “Why don’t you go to Belize?” suggested 

Berry. “I want to go somewhere tropical,” 

replied Anderson, which triggered a quick geography 

lesson from Sergeant Berry. 

… It didn’t take much time before Bryan contacted 

Shelby back home in North Carolina. 

“Forget St. Lucia, we’re going somewhere better. 

We’re going to Belize!” 

Shelby quickly began to research the newly proposed 

destination and was surprised with her 

findings: Mayan ruins, waterfalls, second largest 

barrier reef in the world and jungle. “I found out 

Belize has the same as St. Lucia AND THEN 

SOME!” said Shelby in her endearing southern 

American accent. 

“Forget St. Lucia, we’re 

going somewhere better. 

We’re going to Belize!” 

Berry had made arrangements for the couple to 

stay with his sister in Placencia and had asked his 

cousin to fetch the couple from the Philip Goldson 

International Airport and drive them down to 

the village. “Everyone was so kind,” noted 

Shelby. 

Shelby and Brian came to Belize with no set itinerary, 

but their dream vacation began to take 

form in no time as the two plunged into the local 

scene. They met a retiree at Yoli’s Bar who offered 

to take them to a popular waterfall near a 

banana farm just 30 minutes outside the village. 

“He refused to take any compensation for the trip. 

He just wanted us to have an experience of a lifetime,” 

said Shelby. “We were surprised to find 

something like this so close. It was a hidden gem 

and an effortless trip,” she added. Shelby and 

Bryan were impressed that other visitors at the 

falls from Placencia had recognized their faces. 

“We didn’t feel like outsiders. Within 24 hours 

being in Placencia we felt like we were 

home.” 

And how did Shelby and Bryan connect 

with locals so fast? “Oh my gosh! Just by 

getting on the street!” answered Shelby. 

“There’s a smile on everyone’s face. You 

can walk to the beach and say, ‘Hey! 

How are you doing?’” explained Bryan. 

“We showed respect and gratitude, and 

that goes a long way in Placencia,” added 

Shelby. “People quickly embraced us.” 

The couple’s next adventure outside the 

village was a trip to Mayan archaeological 

site Xunantunich with popular local 

tour Guide Doyle Gardiner of Nite Wind 

Tours. “Doyle was phenomenal,” said 

Shelby. “Our personalities clicked right 

away … he showed us so much during 

the ride to Xunantunich that our concept 

of time just flew right out the window.” 

Bryan was especially pleased when 

Doyle pulled over during the Cross 

The Placencia Breeze– April 2012- Page 21 

Country Cycling Classic and gave them the scoop on the race. “We saw the guy who came in first. Ten 

minutes had gone by before the second cyclist showed up,” he recalled. “That was an added bonus,” 

chimed in Shelby. 

In addition to putting some muscle into the only remaining hand-cranked ferry in Belize, enjoying the 

breathtaking view atop Xunantunich and their guide allowing time alone time together in the temple, 

Bryan also appreciated the relaxed environment 

among vendors at Xunantunich. 

“In Jamaica, you go up to Dunn’s River 

Falls and you get down, and you’re 

swamped and hounded by people to buy 

stuff – at Xunantunich in Cayo, we never 

felt pressured to make a purchase … If 

you didn’t buy, they didn’t get mad at 

you. They still respect you as a tourist, 

and that’s something we really enjoyed.” 

On their way back to Placencia, Doyle 

made a stop for tasty gibnut at a small 

restaurant in Cayo then treated his group 

with a visit to the Blue Hole along the 

Hummingbird Highway. “That just 

topped off our day,” said Shelby. “It was 

gorgeous, the cool water was so refreshing 

… and it really was blue!” 

And while Shelby and Bryan took time to explore wonders easily accessible from Placencia, they spent 

most of their two weeks enjoying attractions on the Peninsula: delicious food, fun nightlife, crazy Easter 

parties and beautiful beach. 

“Easter Weekend was like MTV Spring break without 

MTV,” said Bryan with a chuckle. “It was very vibrant 

and lively,” added Shelby. “There was so much to do and 

see – that was more that I could have ever imagined that 

this little village could put together.” Shelby said she was 

further impressed with the unstoppable nightlife during 

the Easter weekend. “It was nice that one bar shut down 

at 2 (a.m.), there was another place still going until 4 

(a.m.) on the beach.” 

Shelby Duncan 

Bryan holds a starfish at the couple’s favorite swimming spot 

in the village. They said they were impressed with the fast 

clean-up efforts on the beach following the Easter festivities. 

“The last thing we want to see is your coastline being littered, 

endangering marine life,” said Shelby. 

Bryan Anderson 

Shelby poses at the Blue Hole where she and Bryan stopped 

on their way back to Placencia from Xunantunich with local 

tour guide Doyle Gardiner. 

The couple’s favorite party 

spots during their two-week 

visit were the Barefoot Bar, 

The Pickled Parrot and Tipsy 

Tuna. “The music was 

great!” Shelby exclaimed. 

“We liked that there was 

every style in the mix,” added 

Bryan. “I heard reggae all the 

way to country which I listen 

to back home.” 

Bryan Anderson 

Shelby hugs Dylan Bernard of Placencia who 

grew close to the couple during their short 

stay. “I cannot speak highly enough of Dylan. 

He has taken both of us under his wing,” said 

Shelby. 

The couple also recognized 

this colorful diversity reflected in the people they met and the food, which 

they enjoyed at many restaurants in the village. “I don’t think there’s been a 

bad meal yet,” said Shelby who spoke with the Breeze the night before her 

departure. “Everything has been organic, wholesome … words just can’t 

describe how good the food has been.” 

Shelby and Bryan said that they are definitely planning to return to Placencia. 

Following our interview, Shelby flew back home to North Carolina, and 

Bryan returned to Kuwait to complete the remainder of his deployment. ▪


BREEZE ON THE SCENE 

EASTER EGG HUNT! 

This year’s 

Easter Egg Hunt 

was 

organized by 

Tracey Eiley 

(Pink bunny) 

Photos by 

Muzamanzie 

Photography

BREEZE ON THE SCENE 

CHILI COOKOFF! 


Photos by Muzamanzie Photography

The Placencia Breeze– April 2012- Page 24


COMMUNITY BRIEFS briefs 

Rotary Club of Placencia 

March was another busy, active month for the 

Rotary Club of Placencia as we continued with 

our Bingo games, helped with a major event, continued 

work on an ongoing project, planned for 

several projects, and, sadly, gathered to honor a 

good friend that is moving back to the U.S. 

BINGO 

Due to the Easter holiday in early April and the 

fact that March had 5 Thursdays, Bingo was held 

3 times during the month. On March 1, a large 

crowd gathered for some fun and a chance to win 

our still growing progressive jackpot. The lucky 

winners were Bruce, Tom (2 time winner), Morris, 

Rita, Carol, Doug, and Katrine (winners of 

the last 2 games names were not available) with 

some larger than usual pots won and a pot of over 

$200 in the jackpot game. 

The crowd was a bit smaller, but no less enthusiastic 

on March 15 with Tom, Diane, Celia, Ally, 

Maretha and Lynn (split pot), Adrian’s Mother, 

Maretha, Nettie and Bob all winning nice pots 

and Celia, Fabulous and Therese splitting a pot of 

over $140 in the jackpot game. Despite the surprise 

announcement at the beginning of the jackpot 

game that an extra 3 numbers would be drawn 

for the jackpot “cover all”, there was still no winner 

and the jackpot grew to over $3000. 

Another large crowd gathered for the last game of 

the month, which was held on March 29, with the 

lucky winners being Leslie (2 time winner), Kim, 

Therese, Roger, Christina, Steve and Udith (split 

pot), Caroline, and Kendra in the jackpot game. 

There was still no winner of the progressive jackpot, 

which continues to grow with the large number 

of people coming out to play and will be well 

over $3000 at our first game in April. 

We wish to, once again, thank Kathy Anglin for 

calling most of the games and extend special 

thanks to J-Dees for providing the venue. The 

games will continue in April with dates to be determined, 

so, please check our Facebook page 

(Placencia Rotary), check the bulletin board at the 

field, listen to LOVE FM (with thanks to Rene 

Villanueva) or ask any Rotarian when the next 

game is scheduled. Our Bingo coordinator, Sandra 

Steele, has been changing things up periodically 

at the games by distributing free cards to 

regular players on occasion and extending the 

“cover all” jackpot game by 2 or 3 numbers, so, 

come out and join the fun while supporting your 

community. The progressive jackpot keeps growing, 

you could be the lucky winner. 

FLAMING HEART BALL 

The Rotary Club of Placencia has been instrumental 

in supporting the Peninsula Volunteer Fire 

Department (PVFD) since its’ beginning and continued 

that support by volunteering at the annual 

Flaming Heart Ball on March 10. Our Club still 

actively raises funds for the purchase of needed 

equipment and funding of other PVFD needs, but, 

the Fire Board and Fire Department have held the 

Flaming Heart Ball for several years now in an 

effort to raise adequate funds for the operating 

expenses of the PVFD. The Flaming Heart Ball 

started in 2008 with some success and has grown 

significantly, especially over the last 2 years, under 

the capable direction of Cindy Weller and 

Stephanie Wandke, to become a major event. The 

Rotary Club of Placencia wishes to thank Salva 

and Gillian Zabaneh for all of their efforts and 

support of this event and, also, Cindy Weller and 

Stephanie Wandke for all of their hard work in 

putting together an outstanding event and successful 

fund raiser. It was a privilege for members 

of our Club to help out on this event by selling 

tickets and working to help with the setup and 

cleanup as well as serving and working the night 

of the event. The success of this event and the 

money raised demonstrates what can be accomplished 

if everyone helps out in any way they can. 

We hope that events like these, that represent 

cooperative efforts, will encourage more people 

to volunteer their time and help their community. 

BOB EDMUNDS 

On March 12, members of the Rotary Club of 

Placencia and friends gathered at Jim and Cindy 

Weller’s house to honor Bob Edmunds, who has 

moved back to the U.S. (at least for now). Bob 

has been a key member of the Rotary Club of 

Placencia for several years now and has served on 

the Board of Directors as Rotary Foundation Director 

for most of those years. Also, Bob has 

been acting as our cashier for Bingo, auctions, 

and other events, leaving very large shoes to fill. 

We will all miss Bob and his sense of humor (as 

well as his bagels and famous rum cake) and look 

forward to his return to Placencia. 

ONGOING/UPCOMING PROJECTS 

On March 31, Placencia Rotarians returned to the 

Placencia Cemetery to continue work on painting 

the fence (work was suspended with the fence 

move and the rainy season) and made more 

progress. We will return to continue work on 

the job after Easter and hope for enough Club 

and community participation to finish the work 

(see our Facebook page, Placencia Rotary for 

information). 

Another small project was completed in March 

with Sonny and Greg replacing the chalk board 

at the field and modifying the frame. This 

board is meant to be used by members of the 

community and all organizations to advertise 

their events, so, please respect others, use only 

chalk on the board (do not stick or staple anything 

to it), and clean the board after the event 

for others to use. 

Work continues on the planning for the annual 

Senior Lunch to be held in May at Nautical Inn 

in Seine Bight. Placencia Rotarians will be 

soliciting donations for this event and we hope 

that all will give as generously as they have in 

the past to ensure that our seniors can be honored 

in the fashion they deserve. Lydia 

Villanueva and Maretha McCullock are heading 

up the efforts for our Club and will work 

hard to make this year’s event the best one yet. 

Once again this year, the Rotary Club of Placencia 

will be working with Raquel Battle on the 

annual Cancer Walk to be held in June just before 

Lobsterfest. Our Club has participated in this 

event for the last few years and will continue to 

do our best to help in any way we can to support 

this important cause. We encourage all members 

of the community to support this cause and do 

whatever they can to help. 

OUR CLUB 

The Rotary Club of Placencia continues to grow 

and, as can be seen, accomplish much in our 

community, but, we need more active members to 

really achieve our goals. Please consider 

attending one of our 

meetings (Tuesdays at 12:30 

PM at Yoli’s, lunch is $10) or 

speak to any Rotarian to find out what projects 

are planned and what you can do to help. If membership 

is not something you can consider at this 

time, we encourage you to still get involved by 

volunteering to help out on any of our many projects. 

We do work hard at times, but, the fellowship 

and the good feelings we get from making 

the effort and giving back are rewards beyond the 

effort involved. ▪ 

Work and planning are also continuing on several 

other projects including additional work at the 

St. Alphonsus preschool in Seine Bight to replace 

windows and add security 

measures to the existing 

school, planning for the Summer 

Reading Program to be 

held for the third year in a row 

and, once again, including 

teachers from the Rotary Club 

of Edmonton West, Canada, 

planning for a bicycle safety 

program, planning for the construction 

of picnic tables and 

some benches at the field (with 

some restoration work on the 

grill) and on the beach, and 

planning for the construction 

of book shelves and computer 

tables (with the Rotary Club of 

Edmonton West) in the St. 

Alphonsus preschool. 

Rotary Club members paint fence at cemetery. 

Jolie Pollard

Assassins Make it to FINALS 

The Placencia Assassins have put on a good fight this football season. The 

team played an intense game against the Belize Defense Force team on Saturday, 

April 28 in San Ignacio, Cayo. After killing their fans with suspense 

when reaching a draw, the team rose victorious during penalties. 

SPORTS UPDATES 

The The Placencia Breeze – April 2012- Page 26 

The Assassins have advanced to the semi-finals and will face the Police team 

once again in Mango Creek on May 5. The team needs two victories to win 

the title of Champions for the second consecutive year. ▪ 

Placencia Starts U17 Team 

Football lovers under the age of 17 can now get in on the action. The Placencia 

Predators along with Coach Patrick and Coach Kris are practicing from 

Monday to Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Placencia Village football 

field. More on this initiative coming in the next Breeze. ▪ 

Sailing Lessons Available for 

Placencia Youths and “Young 

at Heart” Elders 

A bright new opportunity has opened up for youths in Placencia with free 

time on their hands. South Waters Resort Owners Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Cabral, 

Jr. have partnered with the Belize Sailing Association to lead the Placencia 

Optimist Sailing Club, which will be teaching sailing and racing to youths as 

well as “young at heart” elders of Placencia Village. 

Optimists are a class of small, inexpensive, and very portable sailboats. They 

are used worldwide and more extensively than any other design to teach sailing 

to children ages eight to 15 years old. Placencia Optimist Sailing Club 

formed when the Belize Sailing Association (BzSA) a recently registered non 

-governmental organization and charity joined the International Optimist 

Association. The Club aims to prepare Placencia youths for sailing competitions 

throughout the country and worldwide at Olympics standard. 

PENINSULA SHOTOKAN 

KARATE CLASS 

SCHEDULE 

Held every other Wednesday 

and Friday 

In Placencia Community 

Center: 

Classes start promptly at 

4:30 p.m. 

According to the Cabrals, Placencia youths will recognize that not only is 

sailing part of their rich cultural heritage, but the skills and learning involved 

is fun and exciting in a manner that will strengthen them mentally and physically, 

as well as improve their self-esteem, self-confidence, and leadership 

skills. 

Membership fees are nominal. Youths ages eight to 15 years old will pay an 

annual membership fee of $25 yearly while the Young at Heart Adults , ages 

16 and up, will pay an annual membership fee of only $50. Anyone can become 

a member. Interested youths and adults can go to South Waters Resort 

to apply for membership or call 620-7320/600-9513/636-5540. 

Businesses or individuals are encouraged to sponsor a boat. Attractive incentives 

include having the sponsor’s name prominently displayed on the hull. 

Also, two businesses may sponsor a boat; one name on the port side and the 

other on the starboard. Fiberglass Optimist hulls are known to last for 15 

years, and even if sub-tropical climes decrease longevity, the Cabrals assure 

that a one-time investment will still provide advertising for a number of 

years, minimizing the annual cost of an ad on the hull. ▪ 

6 th May, 2012 @ 10 a.m. 

OFFICIAL LAUNCH 

CEREMONY 

The Crow’s Nest Bar & Grill 

SOUTH WATERS RESORT 

PLACENCIA VILLAGE 

620-7320/600-9513/636-5540 

ALL ARE INVITED TO BE A PART OF OUR RICH CULTURAL 

HERITAGE. COME AND ENJOY MUSIC AND WATCH KIDS 

SAILING OFF OUR BEACH 

REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE. 

BECOME A MEMBER/


PLACENCIA PENINSULA GUIDE 

PAID LISTINGS. TO ADVERTISE CALL 523-4045 OR E-MAIL INFO@PLACENCIA.COM 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

South of Airstrip 

Spectarte Bed and Breakfast: located in Maya Beach, delightful and Comfortable. 

Call 533-8019 or e-mail spectarte@gmail.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: sales@bluecrabbeach.com 

Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, 

: and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@robertsgrove.com. For more info 

cal us @ 523-3565! 

Los Porticos Villas: Luxury 2 BR villas, featuring full kitchens, washer/ 

dryer, A/C, cable TV, wireless internet & some of the most stunning views on 

the Placencia peninsula. King and/or queen beds. Sleep sofas & roll away 

beds available. Spacious bathrooms, some w/ whirlpool tubs. Freshwater pool 

and pool bar/lounge area. Complimentary bicycles for guests. Golf carts and 

kayaks available for rent. Gift shop on site. Located ¼ mile south of Placencia 

Airstrip and 1 mile north of Placencia Village. Call 523-3227 or email 

reservations@losportico.com for availability & rates. 

One World Rentals: Eight beautiful, comfortable and immaculate studios 

and apartments around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, free 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 

5233103 or 6209975. Email: oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com. MC, VISA 

accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax. 

Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large 

hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service 

restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof 

top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & 

Tropic Air agent. Email:info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523- 

3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com 

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: 

Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com 

Seaspray Hotel: Come share a piece of our barefoot paradise located right 

on the beach with all the ambiance of the beautiful Caribbean Sea right to the 

touch of your toes 20 rooms various style,1seaside cabana, w/great amenities, 

located amongst our tropical garden. Hot/cold water, refrigerator, ceiling fans, 

coffee makers, open air decks, private porches, AC, TV and Kitchenettes( in 

selected rooms) the original Placencia “house of blues” De Tatch is also located 

right on premises, with internet and e-mail service available, as well as 

all village and country wide information. Centrally located to all gifts shops, 

restaurants, and local business, come make us your Caribbean home away 

from home.Tel: 523-3148 Fax: 523-3346. Email: seaspray@placencia.com or 

seaspray@btl.net, www.seasprayhotel.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 

info@thenorthbeach.com. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com 

Toucan Lulu: 5 cabanas located in quiet northern end of the village on the 

main sidewalk. A few minutes to shops & restaurants. 3 cabanas sleep up to 

4, 2 cabanas sleep up to 6. All have beach access & verandas for enjoying the 

fresh sea breezes. Check out our web site at www.toucanlulu.com , email 

reservations@toucanlulu.com, or call Kathy at 501 628 8474 

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: trdewndpla@btl.net 

North of 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: 533-8010; email: taylors@btl.net; 

Website: www.barnaclebills-belize.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 frm 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: 533-4110 or email: info@theplacencia.com. 

At The Cayes 

Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef 

with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, 

Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime 

Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation 

day trips or lodging call 523-3565 

Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour 

by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the 

water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold 

running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant 

and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for 

honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded 

by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as 

well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come 

for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565 

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: whipraycaye@yahoo.com, 

WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com 

MEALS 

South of Airstrip 

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: Thatched restaurant serving seafood, 

homemade PIZZA, burgers, salads & daily specials. Great tropical blender 

drinks & ice cold Belikin. Open Noon - 8pm Mon - Sat Tel: 624-2651 Open 

17years in the heart of the village! Home of the Ten 'Dalla' Lunch &the infamous 

"Parrot Piss"! 

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or 

outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week 

for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & 

MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com 

Dawn’s Grill n Go Restaurant: Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. 

Daily specials feature Belizean favorites like escabeche, stewed gibnut, roast 

chicken w/rice n beans. Try curry, Creole or garlic seafood or grilled pork 

chops w/ sweet & sour sauce & more for dinner! Ph: 602-9302. Located along 

Main Road b/w Carol’s Cabanas & BTL, corner of Kubaaly Street. 

North of Airstrip 

DANUBE Restaurant, EAT – DRINK – RELAX in a romantic atmosphere. 

A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Austrian and International Specialties, 

fish and vegetarian dishes, great desserts, large wine menu & cigars.


Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4:30-6pm. Open MON - FRI from 

4:30pm. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit 

www.danubebelize.com 

Delite Café at Maya Beach. Get cracking with a delicious early bird breakfast 

or come for our full menu, soups, roast beef sandwiches, designer bocas 

,decadent desserts and daily specials made with fresh natural produce. 

Licensed restaurant with cultural and waterfall rooms just perfect for relaxation 

and rejuvenation. open 7am to 4 pm closed Wednesdays. Spectarte Art 

and Garden Gallery 533 8019, 604 8910 or 629 3286 for information and reservations. 

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 523- 

2488. Email: greenparot@btl.net 

Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove – Lagoon 

side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a 

Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 

523-3565! 

Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar at Laru Beya presents “Belizean 

Buffet Night” from 6:30 pm- 9 pm…with Live entertainment… 

Complimentary pick up and drop off within Placencia Village & Maya 

Beach...For reservations call 523-3476. 

Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the 

Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, 

specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced 

dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open 

7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email 

info@singingsands.com. 

The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove – 

Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s 

most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside 

Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open 7 days a week, 365 

days a year from 7am – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 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 533-4110 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 

Barefoot Bar: Open everyday 11:30 am - midnight.! Located on the Main 

Road - the party never stops! Live music Thurs - Sun nights. Happy hour, 

lunch hour beer specials, largest drink menu around, full moon parties & 

more! Creative lunch/dinner specials. Barefoot Bar is all about Stiff Drinks - 

Tasty Food - Good Times! Tel:523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! 

J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open 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 Belikin and a variety of 

Blended Mixes. Credit cards accepted. Phone 533-4110 for reservation for 

pick up of groups 4 or more. 

Coffee Shop 

Above Grounds Coffee. Fresh roasted Guatemalan coffees, baked goods 

and juices. Shaded deck in a jungle setting. Across from Wendy’s Restaurant 

in the village. Daily 7am-4pm except Sundays 8am-noonFree high speed Wi- 

Fi with purchase, Skype friendly. Tel: 634 3212 

Gift Shops & Art Galleries 

Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula. Featuring 

a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts. 

Lola’s Art: In Seine Bight Village open from 7am-6pm. Phone 523-3342 

Los Porticos Villas - Gift shop features Belizean arts and crafts, clothing, 

books on Mayan history and Belizean cooking, maps, postcards, footwear, 

cold drinks and much more. Call 523-3227 for more information. 

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. 

Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery offers a cornucopia of art from 

Belizean artisans and designers . A delightful experience. 533 8019 

closed Wednesday 

TOUR PROVIDERS 

Avadon Divers: Dive into Belize w/ our full service PADI Dive Centre 

in Placencia, just south of the airstrip. We have 5-Star all-inclusive packages 

for dive & snorkel trips that include new SCUBAPRO equipment. Our spacious 

46' Newton Dive Special Boat features a restroom & fresh water 

shower. Our Instructors teach scuba for kids from ages 8 to 80 ☺, advanced 

courses & dive pro levels. We also offer jungle, cave & Mayan ruin adventure 

tours. E-mail: anne-marie@avadondiversbelize.com 

Website: www.avadondiversbelize.com Call us at 503- 3577 or 523-3577. 

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 533-4110 for 

booking. Fax: 533-4112, Email: info@theplacencia.com Website: 

www.theplacencia.com 

Dive & Tour with Robert’s Grove – Feeling adventurous?? Our 

PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification 

courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, 

and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive 

Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, 

Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523- 

3565! 

Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing, 

river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356; 

Email: seahorse@btl.net; Website: www.belizescuba.com 

Singing Sands Inn offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off 

of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. 

We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey 

River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or 

email info@singingsands.com 

Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/ 

Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 620-6649. Email patricia@splashbelize.com 

visit www.splashbelize.com 

Trip N Travel: Saltwater & Jungle Adventures. Tel: 523-3205 Email: 

lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office 

Supply 

SERVICES 

Chocolatier 

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 

Food Markets 

Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & 

specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 503-3316 or 

523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com Serving 

the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field. 

Internet Access 

Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – 

GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com


TICKETS SOLD IN PLACENCIA AT THE PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER, TUTTIFRUTTI 

GELATERIA, DAWN’S GRILL ‘N’ GO, WALLEN’S MARKET AND KARINA’S BOUTIQUE 

BE SEEN IN COLOR! PLACE YOUR AD ON PG. 29! 

CONTACT THE PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER 

CALL 523-4045 OR E-MAIL info@placencia.com


Photography 

Muzamanzie Photography – contact us for wedding photographs, 

portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email: 

muzamanzie@yahoo.com 

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 672- 

9000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.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 

533-4110 or 533-4112 or email madeleine@theplacencia.com to meet with 

our agents and view our piece of paradise! Website: www.theplacencia.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) 

Sandhill Ltd: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks, and pedal 

boats. Hourly, daily or weekly rates available. Call 523-4017 or email 

info@silbelize.com. 

Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks 

(including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats 

by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Call 533- 

3022 or email info@singingsands.com. 

Shipping Service 

BelizeShip.com- Your buying and shipping service from USA to Big 

Creek Port or by air contact: belizemail@comcast.net or USA 404.988.1300 

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 @ Robert’s Grove – Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is 

manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments 

include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/Polish, 

Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & 

Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed 

oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting w/ panoramic 

views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565! 

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: jenjira01@yahoo.com - 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 on-site 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; info@theplacencia.com or tara@theplacencia.com Website: 

www.theplacencia.com 

Ministries of the Son of God Church - Seine Bight Village 

Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 

pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, 

Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don 

Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net 

Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula (Plantation 

Chapel) : Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School Provided). 6:30 

p.m. (Seine Bight Village). Wedensday: Ladies Bible Study– 6:30 p.m. Mens 

fellowship/ study- 6:30 p.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 

GETTING AROUND 

De Express Boat: P. 626-8835. 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 for 

BZ$120. 

Hokey Pokey Boat: P. 523-2376. Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango 

Creek: 6:45a.m, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m, 5 p.m 

and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: 

6:30 a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. 

Ritchie’s Bus: 523-3806. Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 

6 a.m.; 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 7 a .m.; 12:45 pm; 2:30 p.m. 

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

p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. 

ADO: Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen 

and Cancun, Mexico. Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize 

City. 

Tropic Air: P. 523-3410 

Maya Island Air: P. 523-3472 

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. 

COMMUNITY NUMBERS 

Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 

Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 

Placencia Post Office: 523-3104 

Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 

Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 

CHURCHES 

St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) 

Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. .

EMERGENCIES 

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 

a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 and weekends after 5 p.m., Dr. Alexis works by 

appointments only. 

Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 

Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 

POLICE: 

Placencia Police Station: 503-3142 

Officer in Charge: Sgt. Benguche, 633-8287 

PC #1109 Jeff Augustine: 665-2972 

PC #80 Dorian Chee: 630-4890 

SC Omar Castillo: 661-1523 

OPENING HOURS 

TUESDAY-SATURDAY 

10:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Placencia Tourism Police: 503-3181 

Officer in Charge: Yadira Jones, 665-3756 

Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148 

Independence Police Station: 523-2022 

FIRE EMERGENCIES: 626-0667 

• POLICE PLACENCIA: 503-3142 

• SEINE BIGHT POLICE: 503-3148 

• KATHY ANGLIN: 626-0667 

• PHILLIP MOLINA: 503-3222 

FOR RENT 

Small apt. ready on May 15 

for 1 or 2 pers. 

Loctn: 5 mls outside 

Placencia Vill. 

$1K/mnth +utilities 

Contact 523-3086 b/w 10:30 

a.m. to 5 p.m. 

www.easetaxburden.com 

Belize Business Solution Experts! 

• Belize Retiree Investor/Incentive Program with No Tax on Foreign Income 

• Formation of Local Belizean Corporation & Filing of Annual Returns 

• Work Permit for Business Owners 

• Buyer’s Agent Real Estate - Representing Buyers 

◊ Title Search / Purchase Agreements 

◊ Clean and Clear Transfer of Titles 

◊ Licensed Escrow Agent 

◊ Closing Real Estate Sales 

• Bookkeeping Services, including tax and social security reports 

• International Business Companies (IBCs) and related offshore services 

• Trust & Trustee Services 

CONTACT: Sales Management Team 

16 Albert Hoy Avenue, Belama Phase 1, (P.O. Box 2284) Belize City, Belize 

Tel: (501) 223-2077 Cell: (501) 610-5166 

US Tel: (954-323-8314)


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