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Ambergris Caye is At-Risk 19 Jan 6:26 AM (20 hours ago)

Last week I attended a meeting held by the president of the BTIA (Belize Tourism Industry Association) – an open discussion – a “2026 strategic planning session” with businesses on Ambergris Caye.

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The Ambergris Caye North Gas Station Is Finally Open (Yes, That One by Secret Beach) 14 Jan 6:38 AM (5 days ago)

There have been rumors for years and construction has been slow…but here we are. The gas station just north of the Secret Beach junction – about four miles north of town – is officially open.

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Ambergris Caye, Belize to Lake Bacalar, Mexico for the First Time in 14 years! 12 Jan 5:42 AM (7 days ago)

My Trip To Lake Bacalar: Why Bacalar, How I Got There and What I LOVED, What I Didn’t Love as Much and What I’ll Do Differently Next Time

Lake Bacalar, the second largest freshwater lake in all of Mexico…sparkling, crystal clear, and miraculously blue sits just across the northern border of Belize.

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January 7th: The Day I Had a Large Tarantula in my Underpants 7 Jan 7:44 AM (12 days ago)

I’m pretty sure I won’t forget this day. Ever. In fact, I’m hoping my heart returns to its normal rhythm by…February?

I shared the photos/video of the Red Rump Mexican tarantula on Facebook and Instagram but I thought I’d share it here too.

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What GORGEOUS January Weather and Other Things… 6 Jan 5:57 AM (13 days ago)

Yesterday I FINALLY started working on my post about my 2 night visit to Lake Bacalar almost a month ago. San Pedro to Chetumal and then the Maya Tren to Bacalar.

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January 2026 in San Pedro, Belize: Weather, Events, Seafood, and What to Expect 3 Jan 7:25 AM (16 days ago)

January 2026: Let’s Get into the Details

This post hopefully tackles the big picture questions folks have about traveling to Belize in January. Like: My weather app says clouds every day but what is the weather REALLY like in Belize in January?

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Happy New Year – On to 2026! End of Year Events and Some Quick Thoughts… 30 Dec 2025 6:47 AM (20 days ago)

It’s the end of 2025 and the busiest week of the year in San Pedro, Belize. Golf carts are packed with people in sequins and sparkles, hopping between bars, clubs, and restaurants all over the island.

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Christmas on North Ambergris Caye: Community, Kids, the Police, THE BEST 23 Dec 2025 6:07 AM (27 days ago)

Yesterday, I attended what might have been the best Christmas party ever. The very first (and definitely going to be an annual) North Island Christmas party for kids, held at the small but mighty North Side police barracks.

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A Christmas Market & The Lighted Boat Parade: Holidays In San Pedro 21 Dec 2025 7:37 AM (29 days ago)

FINALLY, it feels like Christmas is really here. And honestly, it’s about time. Christmas is in four days!

Yesterday did it. Full-on holiday mania.

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Stakeholders Raise Serious Concerns About the Management of Hol Chan Marine Reserve 18 Dec 2025 7:01 AM (last month)

On Tuesday evening, I attended a public stakeholder meeting hosted by Ambergris Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD), a coalition made up of representatives from across the island including the San Pedro Tour Guide Association, San Pedro Tour Operators, BTIA, the North Ambergris Alliance, Fishing guides, and Flats Fishing guides.

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