Archive for 'Cayo District'
Belize’s Tourism Minister Reviews 2011, Previews 2012
Posted on 05. Jan, 2012 by Brunette.
Manuel Heredia is Belize’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. He lives on Ambergris Caye, where we often bump into him. In December he summarized Belize’s accomplishments of 2011. And he described some of the goals for 2012. Belize is planning an exciting year long calendar of activities in 2012, to commemorate the conclusion [...]
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Why Consider Belize to Invest, Live or Retire?
Posted on 30. Aug, 2011 by Brunette.
Belize is aptly referred to as “Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret”ť. And it’s often described as the country of 4Rs – Rivers, Reefs, Rainforests and Ruins. Belize is best known for its eco-tourism delights, the fantastic Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the Blue Hole, and numerous Mayan ruins. But few people are aware that little Belize [...]
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Visiting Furniture Artisans in the Cayo District
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Brunette.
Belize is well known for its diverse, exotic woods, some of which are shown on the display board below. The style of furniture designed and built in Belize varies from simple and elegant, to quite elaborate, heavy and ornate. During the years of the British Honduras, mahogany was exported to Europe and was a major [...]
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A Few Options for Hotels or a Resort in the Cayo District
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Brunette.
Grand Baymen Belize is gearing up to start construction on Building A. So, in May we headed to the Cayo region to research quality furniture makers. I decided to tag along on this trip with our interior designer, who is selecting the furniture package for these first units. Mike also came along to check out [...]
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Busy Times at Grand Baymen
Posted on 19. Jun, 2010 by Brunette.
Dear Friends of Grand Baymen Belize: This month you were supposed to hear about an overview of the Emergency Asset Protection Conference held here on Ambergris Caye. The reason it was an emergency meeting is that it was set up specifically to address the new “Hire Act” passed in March. This new act includes some [...]