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Charmaine's Coconut Cake

Charmaine’s Cafe in San Pedro: My Best Bite this Month

November 26th, 2023

Looking for dessert, cake, cheesecake, gelato, pie and more in San Pedro Belize? I’ve got an AMAZING spot for you. Tip: Get the coconut cake.

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The hunt of fresh sage

On the Hunt: Searching for Thanksgiving Ingredients on Ambergris Caye

November 24th, 2023

If you celebrate American Thanksgiving or if you just really love the food, you know that planning and shopping and…

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Waitress at party

Island Favorite, Chef Chris Aycock, Takes the Helm At Mahogany Bay Village Restaurants

November 20th, 2023

Last week I received an invitation to a party at Mahogany Bay Village – a grand re-opening of their restaurant…

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Beach at TranquilityBeach

After Nov Rains, THE Most Gorgeous Weather on Ambergris Caye, Belize

November 18th, 2023

While the Caribbean hurricane season is officially May to November (7 months!) – the real rains tend to come in…

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Christmas Crock in the small but mighty parade

Ambergris Caye, Belize in December & Christmas 2023 Events!

November 16th, 2023

My Favorite Things About December and Holidays in Belize Winter, in general, is a fantastic time to visit Belize.  The…

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Totally burned out La Cubana

Rainy Weekend on Caye Caulker + A Devastating Fire

November 13th, 2023

I love Caye Caulker. Located just about 10 miles (ish) from my home of Ambergris Caye, I take the water…

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My Five: New Gas Station, Great Food, Sexless Papayas and more

November 10th, 2023

Mawnin’ all. It’s the second week of November and the island is starting to get busy with visitors! This post:…

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the best chicken salbutes

San Pedro Favorite El Fogon Restaurant Gets A New Look

November 6th, 2023

El Fogon Restaurant, tucked in the heart of San Pedro, has been a visitor and local favorite for traditional San…

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Construction workers picnic table at Rocky Point

Introducing Rocky Point Permit Camp on North North Ambergris Caye

November 3rd, 2023

For most of 2023, I’ve been posting pictures of gorgeous beaches and numerous golf carts with busted leaf springs and…

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Look inside at Level Up Barcade and Lounge

Level-Up Barcade Brings The Fun to San Pedro Town

November 2nd, 2023

Level-Up Barcade has moved to a fantastic, more accessible, new location – right in the heart of San Pedro town.…

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Pug in plush shark costume

SAGA Humane Society’s 18th Annual Huge Halloween Fundraiser is Just Too Cute

October 31st, 2023

Happy Halloween from Ambergris Caye, Belize! The weekend has been filled with kids’ parties, late-night adult parties at bars and…

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Amgios Del Mar Dive Shop

“Gang Arrested” and A Stolen $1.5mm Catamaran Recovered on Ambergris Caye, Belize

October 29th, 2023

Yesterday, scrolling through social media, I came upon an intriguing story with this title: “Blake Gang Arrested, Small-Town Belize Cop…

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Beach at Tranquility Bay

The Most Glorious, Sargassum-Free Day on North North Ambergris Caye, Belize

October 24th, 2023

Ambergris Caye is the largest and most visited island of the hundreds along Belize’s coast. For those who are new…

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Local pumpkin

Halloween on Ambergris Caye: What to Expect 2023

October 21st, 2023

Though not a traditional Belizean holiday, Halloween and the week leading up to it is packed with costume parties on…

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High School kids walking home

Gorgeous “Cold” Front Sweeps Over Belize

October 18th, 2023

Last week, Belize set some new records for October with temperatures in the 90s (real feels/heat index levels over 110).…

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Belize Flats Fishery Association: New Organization’s First Membership Drive

October 17th, 2023

This week, the newly formed Belize Flats Flyfishing Association – a new countrywide organization, will hold its first membership drives.…

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The Annular Eclipse & Super High Tides on Ambergris Caye: My Review

October 15th, 2023

Yesterday was the big event – the annual eclipse, the ring of fire over Ambergris Caye. We were right in…

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Robles Point rain coming!

November in Belize: The Weather & What Makes it Special

October 11th, 2023

November can be a great time to visit Belize. If you know what to expect and if you throw a…

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Sandy Toes Decorated for Halloween

October Weather Hot & Beautiful on Ambergris Caye

October 8th, 2023

Okay, okay…we are only one week into the month of October. But the weather has been hot, gorgeous, and generally…

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VIPs in front of the flip flop at Margaritaville Belize

The Official Ribbon Cutting and Party for Margaritaville Belize

October 5th, 2023

Yesterday, Margaritaville Belize threw a party to celebrate one of the newest additions to Belize’s tourism portfolio and to cut…

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