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January 20, 2005 THETHE SANSAN PEDROPEDRO SUNSUN Visitor Guide Page 1 VISITOR GUIDE TheThe IslandIsland NewspaperNewspaper JanuaryJanuary 20,20, 20052005 AmberAmbergris Caye, Belize Central America FREEFREE The day is not over when the sun goes down! Regardless if you spent the day deep under the ocean surface, or just reading a book catching rays on the shore, when the sun sets on “La Isla Bonita,” the night life is just beginning. From the punta rhythm of local bands to the classic sounds of Barefoot Skinny, music fills the air in downtown San Pedro. A few dollars could win you plenty at the World Famous Chicken Drop, or just won- der Barrier Reef Drive and barter with the local vendors. Don’t go to bed too early when so much awaits you at night in San Pedro! Reservations: 501-226-2012 Fax: 501-2262338 Email: [email protected] www.tr opicair.com Where did you read your San Pedro Sun? While visiting her mother in Dallas, Texas, USA, January 7th thru 10th, Lorraine McKenna had the opportunity to visit the Stock Yards in Fort Worth. While there she had the chance to sit astride a genuine ‘Texas Long Horn’. You can make out The San Pedro Sun in her hand. Where did you take your San Pedro Sun & Visitor Guide? Take a photo of you and the paper and send it to us at: [email protected]. Photos taken in unique and unusual places are preferred. Be sure to identify who is in the photo and where the photo was taken. Greetings to my visiting friends The Mayor, Councilors and people of San Pedro Town take this opportunity to wel- come you with open arms to this beautiful jewel of ours. May your stay here with us be a pleas- ant one, filled with enjoyment and delight- ful memories. May you experience the best of what San Pedro has to offer. We hope that during your stay you’ll find San Pedro to be your home away from home. Feel free to ex- Mayor Elsa Paz plore “La Isla Bonita” and see the genuine beauty and warm hospi- tality we have to offer. We are more than happy to have you visiting us, may the memory you will hold of this place be an everlasting and cherishable one. Once again welcome and please enjoy your stay. Elsa Paz, Mayor, San Pedro Town The San Pedr o Sun & Visitor Guide Publisher .............................................................The San Pedro Sun Ltd. Editor .......................................Ron Sniffin: [email protected] Editor .............................Tamara Snif fin: [email protected] Staff Writer ...................... Kainie Manuel: [email protected] Mail ......... The San Pedro Sun , P.O. Box 35, Ambergris Caye, Belize Telephone ....................................................011-501-226-2070 Fax ..............................................................011-501-226-2905 E-Mail ...... [email protected] or [email protected] Internet/WEB ..................................... www .SanPedroSun.net Main Office .................................#1 Fire Coral Str eet, San Pedr o Receive The Sun weekly in your mailbox. 26 ISSUES (six months) Inter national: $40 U.S. Domestic: $40 Bz. Name Address Zip More foreign subscribers than any newspaper in Belize! Full Service Espresso Bar now open daily from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. at the The Blue Water Grill. Come in and try our Espresso, Cappuccino, Café Latte, Café Mocha, or Our Blue Water Frappuccino. Mix it up with a shot of vanilla, hazelnut, irish cream, or caramel. RESTAURANTEXPERIENCE FINE DINING NEXT TO THE PIER AT CARIBE ISLAND RESORT BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER and Featuring SUNDAY BRUNCH Huevos MotuleMotuleños Banana Pancakes Eggs Benedict French Toast Omelettes Ham Steak with Eggs Beachfront at the Eggs Sardou All dishes above served with a pastry and a mimosa. Sunbreeze Hotel PHONE 226-3635 3 MILES SOUTH OF TOWN All coffee is available hot, blended, iced, or to go! Dinner Reservations Recommended Evening Dinner New SPA Intermartini A Blissful Getaway… Our Award-W inning Restaurant invites Lounge! you to Enjoy a Masterful Blend of Relax in our beachside Jacuzz i, Designed for the European, Mediterranean & Caribbean Cuisine followed by an Aromatherapy Massage Age of Technology & Detoxifying Mask & Facial! RSVP 220-5010 with a “chic twist.” Some of our Specialties: Caramelized Char-Grilled Shrimp, Catch up with the Package Includes: Fish Carpaccio, Bruschetta, Shrimp Paté and Fried Calamari, “real world” with Lunch a la carte, Complimentary Coc ktail, Jerk-Seared Scallops served in a citrus beurre-blanc Mambo Combo - Snapper Fillet topped with Shrimp and a Papaya Salsa High Speed Internet, Spa Treatment & Roundtrip Transportation Mesquite Grilled Seafood Plate - Lobster, SnapGrouper, Calamari, while sipping your Via our Mambo Boat - US$130 Shrimp and Scallops with Fresh Vegetables favorite martini. Fido’s Dock 10:45 a.m. - Try our “Decadent” Chocolate Soufflé Or challenge yourself Returns 3 p.m. or 5 p.m. Take a short ride during a game of Also Available: pool in our under the stars Sea Salt & Twilight Billiards Clay Body Mask Massage Pic k-up by Island Ferry on Room! Fido’s Dock at 7:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. Energy Work $20 BZ roundtrip per person RSVP 220-5011 Page 4 Visitor Guide January 20, 2005 Golf We offer 4-seater & The Tourist’s 10 Commandments Golf 6-seater golf carts 1. Thou shalt not expect to find things as thou hast them at home, for thou left home to find Located at the Airport things different. Carts & on Sea Star Street 2. Thou shalt not take anything TOO seriously, for We deliver Open Daily 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. a care-free mind is the beginning of a fine holiday. 3. Thou shalt not let other tourists get on thy to your room! Tel: 226-3262 or 226-4490 nerves, for thou art paying out good money to enjoy thyself. 4. Remember to take only half the clothes thou thinks thou needs and twice the money. 5. Know at all times where thy passport is, for a person without a passport is a person with- Gourmet Cafe out a country. “The 6. Thou shalt not forget thou are a representa- purposely different tive of your country at all times. place to eat” 7. Thou shalt not worry, for he that worrieth Seafood Specials Everyday hath no pleasure - few things are ever fatal. Great Pasta Dishes 8. As a stranger in a strange land be prepared to do as its people doeth. We import our own selection 9. Thou shalt not judge the people of a country of wines & cheeses by the one person who hast given them trouble. Explore the beautiful north end of the island & visit the prettiest and tastiest restaurant on Ambergris Caye! 10. Remember thou art a guest in other lands, and Walk, bike or golf cart NORTH through town and cross on the ferry at the those who treat their hosts with respect shall be river. Or call us for a great deal on a water taxi. Open Tues.-Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Telephone 226-3870 LUNA, Ambergris Caye’s latest trendy restaurant, is now open.. Serving Palm Tree Cuisine, a fusion of Central American and Caribbean delicacies, LUNA offers a selection of fresh local seafood, tender meats and exotic vegetables prepared by our renowned chef. Menu selections include: Jerk Seared Sea Scallop Crouton, Smoked Oyster Bruschetta, Spinach Pesto Goat Cheese Salad, Rib-Eye Steak Argentino, Almond Nut Crusted Grouper, White Chocolate Pudding laced with a cardamom anglaise sauce, Strawberry & Mango Ice Parfait. At Journey’s End Resort LUNA boasts an atmosphere of relaxed elegance and style, Reservations: 226-2173 with inventive cuisine in an enchanting setting. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner… January 20, 2005 Visitor Guide Page 5 When the sun sets it’s time to play in San Pedro Ambergris Caye provides visitors and resi- one is Central Park right in the heart of “La provided by the famous duo, Wil and Dale. dents of “La Isla Bonita” with countless activi- Isla Bonita.” Need some time to yourself? Most But, of course how can you not visit the ties to stay entertained throughout the hot, sunny resorts offer babysitting services. Trained, pro- many other restaurants that have delicious menu days. But, once the sun sets, the nightlife kicks fessional sitters are available so do not hesitate items every night. Dinner choices vary from in with special treats for those young at heart. to check this service out. Belizean, Caribbean, Italian, Mexican or any Have a family? Well, the Island Mini Golf How can you kick off your shoes and boogie other taste your taste buds crave. Late night? and Ice Cream provides lots of fun-filled golf. down if you have not had anything to eat? Lucky Visit Casa Picasso who offers late night tapas, Kick back and enjoy their amazing shakes, for you, there are several restaurants to fill you ½ price on selected martinis and margaritas af- smoothies and flurries while your kids play golf up with exquisite tastes and smells. But, a few ter nine. in paradise. Also, visit the parks scattered across that have special features are: Now that you have a full stomach – it is San Pedro Town. Of course, the more popular 1. Ramon’s Village – Tuesday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 time to dance the night away. p.m. – Poolside On Mondays, visit Mango’s for Joke Night dining with with Barefoot Skinny as “himself.” Tell your chicken, pork best joke and WIN a bar tab/drinks. Get a belly chops, lobster full of laughs and much more. and fish. Live If the weekend is too far away, visit the fol- music. Friday lowing establishments for mid-week party fun.