I work for Slickrock Adventures and we operate the eco-resort that Chrissy stayed at. For that reason alone, Belize is on my "short list".Ĭhrissy J and hopefulist, thanks for mentioning Glover's Reef. That said, the snorkeling and diving in Belize is supposed to be the best in our hemisphere. Instead, you have to go to the end of a pier or out on a boat to reach swimming/snorkeling. In fact, to preserve the sealife, resorts don't clear the seagrass that grows right offshore (I'm talking about Amergris Caye here). The problem is, the beaches aren't the best. There is a Caribbean side to CR, but most of the beach towns are on the Pacific.īelize, on the other hand, has that Caribbean blue water since it's on the Caribbean. Good surfing though, if that's most important. Sand is darker, water is darker and rougher. While pretty, they are nothing like Caribbean beaches. Go to Flickr and search "Manuel Antonio" or "Costa Rica" and look at people's pics of beaches. That said, we are not going to Costa Rica for the beaches. I've researched Costa Rica and Belize at length and we are making a trip to CR this coming May. Well, it’s time for me to squidaddle for now.We are big travelers to the USVI/BVI area and also to St. There’s still time to grab a ticket if you are lucky enough to be in Placencia this weekend! It’s an event that’s definitely got my seal of approval. This year marks the 10th year of the ball, and I can’t wait to see what the local chefs are cooking up for us on behalf of our local fire fighters. Expect to see everything from our local Belikin beer through to classic rum and fresh coconut cocktails – although I personally have my whiskers crossed for a seaweed shake from Brewed Awakenings. In addition to the towering tables of food, there’ll be plenty of drinks on offer as well. The desserts, ranging from tropical fruit-infused gelato through to key lime pie and coconut flan, had me promising to swim an extra lap or so of the bay the next day. In past years’ explorations I’ve spotted curries, jerk chicken, taquitos, plantains, fragrant rice, classic Belizean sides and incredible amounts of freshly caught seafood. Think organic, freshly grown ingredients prepared with Caribbean flair and a hearty dash of the Creole. The town’s local restaurants donate plates of their best-loved dishes, and there are always plenty of whisker-licking good home-cooked morsels to try out as well. You’ll find Mexican, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, Mayan and British cooking side by side or rolled in together – which is quite literally the case at Taste of the Peninsula.Įach year brings tables and tables laden down with the most incredible food I’ve seen this side of the ocean. One of the things that sets Belize cuisine apart is its astonishing melting pot of foodie traditions and techniques. However, as someone who puts away 100-150 pounds of vegetation a day, the Taste of the Peninsula event is always a highlight. Held in full view of our stunning beaches, the ball gives us all a chance to kick up our heels (or flippers) to hours of live music and enter to win some great prizes – and all in the name of helping out our brave fire fighters.Īdmittedly, your resident manatee reporter doesn’t have the smoothest moves on the dance floor (unless Octopus’s Garden comes on, then all bets are off). One of the big events on our yearly calendar is the Flaming Heart Ball, which raises money for the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department. We like to look out for each other and give back to the place we’re so lucky to call home. You’ve probably realized by now that here in Placencia we’re a pretty close-knit lot.
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