Thursday, December 16, 2010
Christmas in San Pedro
Central Park Christmas Treehttp://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/pages/Ambergris-Caye-Coldwell-Banker/304285106141Check out the beautiful tree the town put up in San Pedro Central Park.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
The Time is Right
Last year Belize appointed a new Tourism Minister who is committed to the development and promotion of Belize as a luxury market for private tourism; this fact is the number one force driving massive real estate investment in Belize right now.
While Belize has long been associated with low cost and attractive real estate and has long been considered an affordable overseas destination for British and American tourists and retirees, never before has it sought to so fully embrace its cultural and ecological advantages and build on its reputation as a friendly and relaxed destination to directly target the wealthier tourism market.
Belize is of course already a tourism hotspot with travellers drawn to the beautiful cayes, the beaches, the barrier reef and the flora and faunabut with the development of a luxury end tourist market place in Belize, the appeal of the country can only rise and rise.
International real estate investors are well aware of this fact and are buying up land and property in Belize to position themselves ahead of the projected upward swing in real estate prices.
Those who are taking advantage of Belizes policy of actively attracting investment today will benefit over the medium term when the countrys plans for the development and promotion of the tourism market are fulfilled. In other words, those who buy now stand the very best chance of making maximum profit.
Not only are real estate investors well aware of this fact, a growing number of American baby boomers are too and they are securing their retirement lot now while prices remain attractively low. They know that if they spend the next few years before they retire getting their ideal property built so that it will be fully completed and ready to move into when Belize is well under way with establishing itself as a sophisticated travel destination, they will be moving straight in to a more sophisticated country as a result.
In terms of what will drive residential property prices up in Belize, as more and more people travel to Belize so more and more people will understand the charm and appeal of the country and will wish to set up home or buy a vacation home in Belize. This increase in demand for real estate in Belize will come from an increasingly wealthy section of society if the Tourism Ministers plans for Belize come to fruition and these people will be able to afford to pay more for property and this will sustain price increases. Furthermore any increase in demand naturally pushes property prices up anyway – and in fact this trend has already started in the most attractive coastal resorts in Belize and just highlights the shape of things to come.
Therefore NOW is the time to buy real estate in Belize if an investor wants to get the most for his money whilst buying into the maximum period of growth potential.
Originally posted by: Investment articles
Stock Exchange Market
While Belize has long been associated with low cost and attractive real estate and has long been considered an affordable overseas destination for British and American tourists and retirees, never before has it sought to so fully embrace its cultural and ecological advantages and build on its reputation as a friendly and relaxed destination to directly target the wealthier tourism market.
Belize is of course already a tourism hotspot with travellers drawn to the beautiful cayes, the beaches, the barrier reef and the flora and faunabut with the development of a luxury end tourist market place in Belize, the appeal of the country can only rise and rise.
International real estate investors are well aware of this fact and are buying up land and property in Belize to position themselves ahead of the projected upward swing in real estate prices.
Those who are taking advantage of Belizes policy of actively attracting investment today will benefit over the medium term when the countrys plans for the development and promotion of the tourism market are fulfilled. In other words, those who buy now stand the very best chance of making maximum profit.
Not only are real estate investors well aware of this fact, a growing number of American baby boomers are too and they are securing their retirement lot now while prices remain attractively low. They know that if they spend the next few years before they retire getting their ideal property built so that it will be fully completed and ready to move into when Belize is well under way with establishing itself as a sophisticated travel destination, they will be moving straight in to a more sophisticated country as a result.
In terms of what will drive residential property prices up in Belize, as more and more people travel to Belize so more and more people will understand the charm and appeal of the country and will wish to set up home or buy a vacation home in Belize. This increase in demand for real estate in Belize will come from an increasingly wealthy section of society if the Tourism Ministers plans for Belize come to fruition and these people will be able to afford to pay more for property and this will sustain price increases. Furthermore any increase in demand naturally pushes property prices up anyway – and in fact this trend has already started in the most attractive coastal resorts in Belize and just highlights the shape of things to come.
Therefore NOW is the time to buy real estate in Belize if an investor wants to get the most for his money whilst buying into the maximum period of growth potential.
Originally posted by: Investment articles
Stock Exchange Market
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Great Article
This article points out some of the great things about Belize. Ambergris Caye is a great place to settle and use a a gateway to explore the entire country.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
End of the Earth Postponed - Yahoo! News
End of the Earth Postponed
End of the Earth Postponed - Yahoo! News
Stephanie PappasLiveScience Senior WriterLiveScience.com Stephanie Pappaslivescience Senior Writerlivescience.com – Tue Oct 19, 7:35 am ET
It's a good news/bad news situation for believers in the 2012 Mayan apocalypse. The good news is that the Mayan "Long Count" calendar may not end on Dec. 21, 2012 (and, by extension, the world may not end along with it). The bad news for prophecy believers? If the calendar doesn't end in December 2012, no one knows when it actually will - or if it has already.
A new critique, published as a chapter in the new textbook "Calendars and Years II: Astronomy and Time in the Ancient and Medieval World" (Oxbow Books, 2010), argues that the accepted conversions of dates from Mayan to the modern calendar may be off by as much as 50 or 100 years. That would throw the supposed and overhyped 2012 apocalypse off by decades and cast into doubt the dates of historical Mayan events. (The doomsday worries are based on the fact that the Mayan calendar ends in 2012, much as our year ends on Dec. 31.)
The Mayan calendar was converted to today's Gregorian calendar using a calculation called the GMT constant, named for the last initials of three early Mayanist researchers. Much of the work emphasized dates recovered from colonial documents that were written in the Mayan language in the Latin alphabet, according to the chapter's author, Gerardo Aldana, University of California, Santa Barbara professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies.
[Related: More details on the Mayan Calendar and 2012 prophecy]
Later, the GMT constant was bolstered by American linguist and anthropologist Floyd Lounsbury, who used data in the Dresden Codex Venus Table, a Mayan calendar and almanac that charts dates relative to the movements of Venus.
"He took the position that his work removed the last obstacle to fully accepting the GMT constant," Aldana said in a statement. "Others took his work even further, suggesting that he had proven the GMT constant to be correct."
But according to Aldana, Lounsbury's evidence is far from irrefutable.
"If the Venus Table cannot be used to prove the FMT as Lounsbury suggests, its acceptance depends on the reliability of the corroborating data," he said. That historical data, he said, is less reliable than the Table itself, causing the argument for the GMT constant to fall "like a stack of cards."
Aldana doesn't have any answers as to what the correct calendar conversion might be, preferring to focus on why the current interpretation may be wrong. Looks like end-of-the-world theorists may need to find another ancient calendar on which to pin their apocalyptic hopes.
End of the Earth Postponed - Yahoo! News
Stephanie PappasLiveScience Senior WriterLiveScience.com Stephanie Pappaslivescience Senior Writerlivescience.com – Tue Oct 19, 7:35 am ET
It's a good news/bad news situation for believers in the 2012 Mayan apocalypse. The good news is that the Mayan "Long Count" calendar may not end on Dec. 21, 2012 (and, by extension, the world may not end along with it). The bad news for prophecy believers? If the calendar doesn't end in December 2012, no one knows when it actually will - or if it has already.
A new critique, published as a chapter in the new textbook "Calendars and Years II: Astronomy and Time in the Ancient and Medieval World" (Oxbow Books, 2010), argues that the accepted conversions of dates from Mayan to the modern calendar may be off by as much as 50 or 100 years. That would throw the supposed and overhyped 2012 apocalypse off by decades and cast into doubt the dates of historical Mayan events. (The doomsday worries are based on the fact that the Mayan calendar ends in 2012, much as our year ends on Dec. 31.)
The Mayan calendar was converted to today's Gregorian calendar using a calculation called the GMT constant, named for the last initials of three early Mayanist researchers. Much of the work emphasized dates recovered from colonial documents that were written in the Mayan language in the Latin alphabet, according to the chapter's author, Gerardo Aldana, University of California, Santa Barbara professor of Chicana and Chicano Studies.
[Related: More details on the Mayan Calendar and 2012 prophecy]
Later, the GMT constant was bolstered by American linguist and anthropologist Floyd Lounsbury, who used data in the Dresden Codex Venus Table, a Mayan calendar and almanac that charts dates relative to the movements of Venus.
"He took the position that his work removed the last obstacle to fully accepting the GMT constant," Aldana said in a statement. "Others took his work even further, suggesting that he had proven the GMT constant to be correct."
But according to Aldana, Lounsbury's evidence is far from irrefutable.
"If the Venus Table cannot be used to prove the FMT as Lounsbury suggests, its acceptance depends on the reliability of the corroborating data," he said. That historical data, he said, is less reliable than the Table itself, causing the argument for the GMT constant to fall "like a stack of cards."
Aldana doesn't have any answers as to what the correct calendar conversion might be, preferring to focus on why the current interpretation may be wrong. Looks like end-of-the-world theorists may need to find another ancient calendar on which to pin their apocalyptic hopes.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Columbus Day
Columbus Day in Belize, October 12. Celebrated on Monday Oct. 11 with a National Holiday. - The route Christopher Columbus sailed.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
No excuses low air fare to Belize
Hi Friends,
Continental is flying to Belize from Houston for $199.00. Book your flight for this weekend now.
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/apps/booking/specials/default.aspx
Continental is flying to Belize from Houston for $199.00. Book your flight for this weekend now.
http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/apps/booking/specials/default.aspx
Monday, September 6, 2010
There's No Place Like Home
I just spent two weeks away on vacation. I went to beautiful Colorado USA to visit family and friends for a week and then to Miami to join my friend for a cruise. I spent months anticipating and looking forward to my trip. I couldn't wait to see my son, parents and dog. I also couldn't wait to eat in US restaurants and shop in US stores. It was a true pleasure to enjoy time with family and friends. What I soon realized is that island life has changed my perspective on many things. I felt a little overwhelmed with the giant supermarket and Wal Mart. I found it to be too cold inside virtually every store and restaurant because the AC was set so cold. It really bothered me to see my friend leave the water running the entire time she loaded the dishwasher. While the drive across the city and the spectacular view of the mountains was great to see again the volume of traffic was unnerving. I found myself feeling very tense and anxious much of the time because all the people I was around seemed a little depressed and negative. I understand that things are very difficult for most folks right now and there are a lot of things to be dealt with and concerned about economically and politically. What struck me was that no one seemed to be trying to enjoy a simple moment like the squirrel in the tree or the beautiful blue sky. No one seemed to smile.While I enjoyed my visit I am very happy to be back on Ambergris Caye where no matter what problems we have to deal with there are always lots of smiling people that in spite of everything try to find time to just enjoy. I'm very lucky to get to live in this beautiful place so full of beautiful warm people.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Ambergris Caye Named Among Top Islands In Central America
The 2010 World’s Best Award List ranks the top hotels, destinations, airlines, outfitters and transportation companies around the world.
http://ambergrisdaily.com/belize-news/ambergris-caye-named-among-top-islands-in-central-america/
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Rainy Day
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Ambergris Today - San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize#_st1
Press Release - The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010. Enjoy five days of fun, celebrating the official opening of Lobster Season in the tropical paradise of Belize.
Friday, June 4, 2010
http://www.tacogirl.com/It's Lobsterfest time Again. This year we are fortunate enough to have Joey Stevens and Bob the Parrot from Caribbean weather thanks to all the hard work our own tacogirl has done.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
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Another glorious day. Watching kite surfers enjoying the water and the breeze.
Another glorious day. Watching kite surfers enjoying the water and the breeze.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
I Love My Job
We have been touring local islands or cayes for sale. You get on a boat and take a ride in the caribbean sunshine across the crystal blue water to a small piece of land surrounded by the sea. While viewing the property you see all kinds of birdlife, rays, jumping fish and even a big snapper in a secluded little inlet. I do this as work in order to help others find their island dream but the overall experience just shouldn't be called work.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
WadeTheGringo
WadeTheGringo
Its back at the LIME. The soon to be famous "BIG MAC" clone. Friday Feb 12th for lunch and dinner. Don't miss out.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
"It's going to be a while before most real estate markets see anything like 20% to 25% annual appreciation across the board again. That does not mean this is not a good time to buy. Many "deals" are currently available if you focus your search and, critically, if you're willing to act. True distressed sales don't generally make it to the Internet. This isn't the place to shop. The real deals are circulated by word-of-mouth. You have to be in a position to get the word at the right time. You've got to be connected on the ground. I call it being 'in a market'--having contacts that keep you informed of what's really going on, well beyond the Internet."
We are full service agents who have made Ambergris Caye our home. We want to be your connection to the real estate market in Belize. We have found our place in paradise, now let us help you find yours!
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