ISLAND STAYS “Some amazing resorts are being planned for several islands recently sold near Placencia which will allow for tourists and residents in Placencia to island hop for the day and experience a variety of restaurants, bars and amenities in the near future,” stated Frik De Meyere, Partner at Boris Mannsfeld & Associates.
The assets of Belize have not gone unnoticed. Leonardo DiCaprio brought worldwide attention to Belize with his famous development on Blackadore Caye, which is an island on the western side of Ambergris Caye. It is likely that this development is going to bring a new level of luxury and top tier guests to Belize. Close by, another development on Caye Chapel has begun with the backing of the Four Seasons Resort. Caye Chapel is going to bring an unprecedented level of luxury to Belize and will include a Greg Norman golf course and a private runway. Numerous Cayes have been featured on the famous HGTV Island Hunter TV shows. Chris Krolow, the executive producer and host of HGTV’s “Island Hunters” TV show created a now famous private island experience called Gladden Private Island. Take a helicopter to this very exclusive island that is being marketed as the most private island in the world. It was recently announced that Richard Branson, the worldfamous entrepreneur and adventurer, will be visiting Belize to explore the bottom of the famous Blue Hole dive site via a research submarine. In addition to bringing in tourism from all over the world, Belize has done an amazing job of doing so in an environmentally friendly manner. Belize is very committed to preservation of its cayes as demonstrated by the presence of many environmental organizations, extensive coral restoration, the banning of plastics by 2019, saying no to oil drilling, banning of gillnets and having protected seasons for lobster and conch. The future will be very exciting as more and more of the island resorts open up. So the next time you are contemplating what to do during your trip to Belize consider the dream of owning your own slice of paradise.
PHOTO COURTESY: LEONARDO MELENDEZ
LITTLE HARVEST CAYE www.lhcbelize.com located just 3/4 of a mile from the center of Placencia Village BIRD ISLAND www.birdislandplacenciabz.com located 6.5 miles from the center of Placencia Village ROYAL BELIZE www.royalbelize.com off the Dangriga coast COCOPLUM ISLAND RESORT www.cocoplumcay.com off the Dangriga coast RANGUANA CAYE www.ranguanacaye.com approximately 13 miles from Placencia Village KING LEWEY ISLAND www.kingleweysislandresort.com 12 miles from Placencia Village RAY CAYE RESORT www.raycaye.com approx. 1 hour from Placencia Village by boat WHIPRAY CAYE www.whipraycayefishinglodge.com 9 miles from Placencia Village BLACKBIRD ISLAND www.blackbirdresort.com 25 miles off the coast of Belize City THATCH CAYE www.thatchcayebelize.com off the Dangriga coast ROYAL PALM ISLAND RESORT www.royalpalmisland.com off the Belize City Coast CORAL CAYE formally French Louie, 8 miles from Placencia Village www.thefamilycoppolahideaways.com managed by Turtle Inn GLOVERS ATOLL www.glovers.com.bz 2.5 hours from Hopkins by boat
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Hatchet Caye is NOW Ray Caye
Ray Caye, formally known as Hatchet Caye Private Island Resort, gets a revamp! Ray Caye has expanded to offer an authentic and unforgettable tropical experience! Start your island getaway with a warm welcome at the islands newly built welcome center. Guests can check into one of the recently refurbished Ocean Front or Ocean View cabanas.
Wondering what to do on the island, guests can spend the day riding the waves with a new fleet of jet skis added to the island's marine toys, or spend the day rejuvenating at the resort's new spa and gym, which includes a yoga deck with a view of the Caribbean Sea. After a fun filled day of activities, guests can relax and enjoy the various amenities of the newly built Great House open exclusively to island guests. Catch the last rays of sunshine as you lounge by the resort's new pool and grab a refreshing cocktail from the island's newly opened restaurant. Expect to enjoy fresh seafood and rich locally sourced ingredients from the island's lengthened organic garden. End the evening on the front dock under the stars, watching a fever of spotted eagle rays put on a spectacular display. As of January 2019, the island will reopen and guests can experience the Caribbean the way nature intended; just you, a pristine sand beach and the crystal clear sea at your doorstep. BOOK YOUR STAY WWW.RAYCAYE.COM
Don Omario’s Vintage Rum gets a new image! In honor of the legacy of Travellers Liquors Ltd. founder, Don Omario, the company will be introducing brand new packaging for its signature vintage rum. Handcrafted and aged by the Master Blender himself - Don Omario Perdomo, this nobility packaging will be available as of January 2019. It will certainly be one to add to your collection! For the festive season don’t forget to come out and sample the very best of Travellers Liquors at their annual Christmas expo held in mid December in Cayo, Orange Walk and Belize City.
MIRAB and Ashley Home Store makes its debut For more than 10 years, family owned and operated business, Mirab Furniture Gallery has provided shoppers with beautiful furniture and home décor among other goods in Belize. Now, they have set out to create Belize’s first high end shopping experience with the October opening of their new location. The 100,000 plus square foot department store, located at 1.5 miles Philip Goldson Highway, houses an Ashley Furniture Home Store set to open on November 8th, as well as all the other departments Belizeans have come to know and love.
Itz'ana Resorts and Residences - Set to open spring 2019
Itz'ana Resorts & Residences presents luxurious beachfront accommodations and real estate along the coast of Belize opening spring of 2019. Comprised of 18 resort rooms and 103 residences on the beach and lagoon, Itz’ana invites you to relax, explore, and repeat. Itz’ana is the perfect base camp to everything wild and wonderful in Belize. Designed in collaboration by Boston-based architect Roberto de Oliveira Castro and NYC-based interior designer Samuel Amoia, Itz’ana will feature the Great House at the heart of the 20acre property. Opening this season, it will be home to a plethora of onsite amenities, including a Rum Room, Limilia Restaurant, Biblio Bar, rooftop yoga deck, movie-screening nook, Members’ Lounge and more. www.itzanabelize.com
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