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Estel’s 14th Annual Cook-off: Judging Ribs After Dark 8 Feb 6:36 AM (yesterday, 6:36 am)

Late Friday afternoon, I was in a rush. To get to the 14th Annual Estel’s BBQ Competition where I was going to sit on the judging panel.

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What Type of Businesses Does Ambergris Caye Need? 1 Feb 5:55 AM (8 days ago)

One of the questions that I am asked most frequently:   What sort of business do you think Ambergris Caye (or Belize) MOST needs?

It’s incredibly hard to answer – and I’m STILL sure I don’t have all the answers (I updated this post from August, 2021 because it’s still very relevant) There are so many factors that go into opening a business on Ambergris Caye but lemme give it “the old college try”. 

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February 2026 in San Pedro, Belize: The Weather, The Events and…The Sargassum 27 Jan 7:03 AM (13 days ago)

February 2026: Let’s Get into the Details

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

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My 16 Five-Star Books of 2025 (And The 2 Very Best) 22 Jan 7:18 AM (18 days ago)

Fifteen years ago, if you had asked me what I do for fun, I probably would have made something up, something that sounded cooler than the truth.

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Ambergris Caye is At-Risk 19 Jan 6:26 AM (21 days 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 (26 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 (28 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 (last month)

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 (last month)

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 (last month)

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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