Serenity Now - Belize

20/10/2024

I cannot believe BOTH Thanksgiving and Christmas are open at Serenity Now - Belize. We have so many bookings before and after but during those two major holidays, we are open. Take a look and let's talk! Oh, and please share.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/563109130252226005?adults=1&enable_m3_private_room=true&source_impression_id=p3_1704507824_OamXu6WKSx3L471M&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=df1f16cc-16e5-4812-9eae-73563a70cc87&fbclid=IwAR0lzyzLNyrNoOi53NzZUSyGsypyS4e31CUzs_mmIzn3Ko2fZI3Y2ZUHIJE&guests=1

Enjoy Serenity Now at Belizean Cove Estates

16/10/2024

I've been asked about costs and details for renting Serenity Now - Belize. Here is an example for January 18 to January 25, 2025.

Flights with SWA are great for free luggage and non stop flights on Saturdays most of the year.

The stay at Serenity Now - Belize is priced far better than on Airbnb

Golf cart rental for the week is $307 with MK Golf Cart Rental

Puddle jumper from BZE to San Pedro is $384 roundtrip with Maya Island Air

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/563109130252226005?adults=1&enable_m3_private_room=true&source_impression_id=may&guests=1

13/10/2024

Ready for Belize?

Check out our Airbnb listing for Serenity Now - Belize. See a time you like, let's talk.

FYI the Airbnb pricing is higher than through the property manager or directly through me. Airbnb is easy and helpful but their fees are painful.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/563109130252226005?adults=1&enable_m3_private_room=true&source_impression_id=p3_1704507824_OamXu6WKSx3L471M&previous_page_section_name=1000&federated_search_id=df1f16cc-16e5-4812-9eae-73563a70cc87&fbclid=IwAR0lzyzLNyrNoOi53NzZUSyGsypyS4e31CUzs_mmIzn3Ko2fZI3Y2ZUHIJE&guests=1

Enjoy Serenity Now at Belizean Cove Estates

05/10/2024

Anyone feeling spontaneous? How about Belize for Thanksgiving?

Flights may cost a bit more than other dates but I'm happy to give kindness on the cost of Serenity Now - Belize. You would fly into BZE and then puddle jumper with Maya Island Air to San Pedro.

Our three bedroom ocean front condo is available November 27 through up to December 9th.

Let me know and tell your friends!

07/09/2024

Ready to run away from home? Let's talk Belize. I have all the details to give you the best trip with total ease.

Check out dates, photos, and walk through video. Serenity Now - Belize

Enjoy Serenity Now at Belizean Cove Estates

30/08/2024

For everyone asking about items for Hope Haven - Belize

Here is an updated list for the kids going back to school.

Black shoes and black tennis shoes must be solid black, no stripes.

Cooler bag lunch bags would be great. They are easy to bring in and go in the freezer so they keep food cool during the day.

I’m getting printer ink details.

06/08/2024

What a great idea. Here is the Amazon Wish list for Hope Haven - Belize.

Please note there are items like batteries at a much better price at Sams Club or Costco. If you would like to buy elsewhere and have shipped to my house just reach out.

Thank you all for your support with new and/or used great condition donations for the children's home. I leave August 17th but we go often and have mules helping as well. Keep the donations coming!!

Feel free to share.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JU82USB102S3?ref_=wl_share

06/08/2024

Hope Haven - Belize needs update. I will continue to take donations and enlist other happy island mules.

Toiletries
· Shampoo (for straight and curly hair)
· Conditioner
· Hairbrush (combs and curly hair)
· Hair gel
· Hair cream - detangler cream
· Cetaphil Face wash/Scrub (for our teens)
· Roll on deodorants (girls and boys)
· Body wash
· Body lotion
· Baby powder
· Night lights
· Twin bed sets in gray, teal or green
· Bath Towels
· Hair ties, clips
· Hair wraps (for our girls with coily and curly hair)
· Children's vitamins
· Children's motrin
· Children's tylenol
· Children's allergy medication (loratadine, cetirizine)
Batteries (double A and triple A)

24/04/2024

Are you visiting Ambergris Caye/San Pedro or have guests coming? Would you like to pack with a purpose?

I have great suggestions to support Hope Haven - Belize and Saga Humane Society.

Message me and I’ll connect you with low cost easy items to bring with you to benefit themselves. Let’s talk!

This is Hope Haven, an amazing children’s home.

08/04/2024

A friend messaged last night asking about an episode of Caribbean Life she just happened to be watching. They are featuring our area of Belize and where we own.

Check it out. So cool to see, circa 2016. Serenity Now - Belize

A Maryland couple searches for opportunity on Ambergris Caye in Belize.

27/03/2024

THANK YOU! COUCH HAS BEEN ORDERED AND PAID FOR.

THANK YOU FRIENDS NEAR AND FAR. ANY FURTHER DONATIONS WILL GO TO FANS, WINDOW REPAIRS, DINING CHAIRS ETC ETC ETC.

Ok guys I need your help. We are $1,000usd away from a sofa for a children's home in Belize, Hope Haven - Belize

The kids in this home are primarily from severe abuse situations. Abuse I hope none of us ever see first hand. This is the children's home I always take your donations to when I visit the island.

Will you donate to buy them a place for the 17-20, lucky to have found a safe harbor, kids to sit?

Please mark your donation for a new couch and will you post here so I can make sure it goes through. If we can raise $1,000 or more in USD they can order this week. Check comments for the couch they are currently using. PLEASE NOTE: the couch price is in Belize Dollars (2x USD) and the store is giving them a big discount plus cost of shipping.

SHARE!!!!

PayPal.me/hopehavenbze

27/03/2024

Do you own on the island or simply love Belize and all its people?

Hope Haven - Belize is in need of a lot but specifically new couches for 17-20 kids who call Hope Haven home.

We have received one donated couch and $1,000 towards a new couch but need two more to accommodate so many kids.

Do you have a couch to donate on the island? They pick up. Would you like to donate towards a new couch?

PayPal.me/hopehavenbze

Reach out to Brittney ODaniel or myself with any questions. I would like order as few new as possible but if we need to order let’s do both at one time.

10/03/2024

I am biased but feel extremely confident Belize is the safest and easiest of the countries listed for retirement. ❤️🏝️

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29/02/2024

This is important, mark your calendars for the best airfare to Belize.

Southwest Airlines releases its flight schedule in small chunks throughout the year. Currently, flights through November 2, 2024, are available to book. On March 28, 2024, Southwest will release its flight schedule through January 6, 2025.

25/02/2024

A 24/7 hospital less than a 20 min cart ride our condo. Very nice update.

Friday was a beautiful evening to head to town for a party. A party to officially announce and open San Pedro's first 24-hour hospital...something that

23/02/2024

Great news for visitors.

My Belize Travel Blog and Opinionated Guide to Ambergris Caye and Belize. Experience my everyday life in Belize and San Pedro, my island home

13/02/2024

Ready to book? Let’s talk.

11/02/2024

For those traveling to the island. FYI

General School Supplies Needed:

Chalk, College-Ruled Paper, Colored Construction Paper, Colored Pencils, Crayons, Dry-Erase Markers, Glue Sticks, Markers, Pencils, Pencil Cases/Bags, Pens, Wide-Ruled Paper, and AAA and AA Batteries
Art Supplies:
Acrylic Brushes and Acrylic Paint
Sports/Outdoor Activity:
Soccer Balls
First Aid/Health:
Antibiotic Ointment and Band-Aids
Office Supplies:
Printer Paper, Scissors, Solar Calculators and Staplers

31/01/2024

We love the cart company we use when visiting. MK Golf Cart Rental is our favorite cart rental company on the island. We have used four cart companies on previous visits. Three of the four were good but MK is our favorite.

This time we had 14 friends with five carts at four different resorts. Everyone was thrilled with their cart quality and service. Mike and his brother will meet you at the airport and drive with you to your resort, drop your cart off, or whatever you need. They teach you how to use the cart, how to properly lock it up, how to gas up, and will come to you if the cart has issues.

I wish more people would use the word search on these pages to find the good, bad, and ugly before they book.

I especially want to give MK Carts a shout out because they go out of their way for my senior parents who have difficulty driving in town. Honestly my parents are not alone on that one. 😂

29/01/2024

Crazy fun trip to Ambergris Caye again. We just returned to Denver.

Here’s the crazy part of this fun trip. We ended up knowing 14 Americans from my current and home town, all on the island at the same time.

We stayed at our unit Serenity Now - Belize at Belizean Cove Estates and we hosted the best dinner party ever with Sarita Pulido with Caribbean Cooking Creations by Chef Sarita.

I cannot recommend this private chef enough. The food choices, quality, amount of food, set up, clean up, and service was outstanding.

Call Sarita for your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. We served 14 but I’m sure she works with all group sizes.

28/01/2024

I highly recommend contacting Under Da Sea Adventures for your own boat pub crawl. We absolutely loved ours.

We’ve been snorkeling many times. This was our first create your own boat pub crawl.

Here is our advice.

Contact Nahuel Ayala for a date and times. We went from 12-6 pm due to weather. I will start earlier when we go again.

Choose resorts you’ve wanted to visit and/or resorts far by golf cart. Make sure they allow non resort visitors to eat, drink, swim.

Have someone in your group monitor time at each resort so you balance your day. Keep in mind Belize service is great but not always speedy especially the further out of the way you go.

Choose 3-5 resorts for a full day and choose lagoon side for the best sunsets.

Enjoy your time on the water and at new resorts. Tip well along the way. Belize servers are supporting their families with your vacation kindness.

We visited Tranquility Bay Resort
Margaritaville Resort Belize and Turtle Island Resort

08/01/2024

Serenity Now - Belize is all you need BUT if you would like a little variety, check out this day pass just 1/2 mile down the road.

https://www.sanpedroscoop.com/2024/01/resort-day-pass-enjoying-the-gorgeous-pool-and-beach-at-las-terrazas-resort.html?fbclid=IwAR1_6wvhqH_4vYE4rXn5YZJgE0-wimaKoh7fip6aH5u7_mp-HtJMdGEV1IU

Earlier this week, I headed to Las Terrazas Resort, 3.5 miles north, Ambergris Caye, to take advantage of their newly announced Resort Day Pass. For what

06/01/2024

Check out our far easier way to look at availability and cost. If you are interested let’s talk. I do love to plan.

Enjoy Serenity Now at Belizean Cove Estates

16/10/2023

We are big fans.

https://www.ladylesliebelize.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Itf97Yex9LgaD_ABo7AlSw4S_KTiPZKFwdmgBNJemuZFGtAyTBS4jbj0

Catamaran Sailing Belize, Lady Leslie Catamaran Tours. Specializing in comfortable adventure tours in our beautiful island, San Pedro, Ambergis Caye, Belize.

07/10/2023

We fully endorse all these fun activities. FYI the Blue Hole is a bucket list activity but it will take all day to visit and return.

https://www.belizehub.com/best-things-to-do-in-ambergris-caye-belize/?fbclid=IwAR2JPcR-dsJxsLjy_1_R7UR8HGylETgeJj2GgtoNs9CSasMC_j62Cy-I8-U_aem_AQ3ev45lL18JCzKr3U5_amh31mj0AoR0Bm6xskFNVp40y9KMYQ97R_QczjEQOOa1wmo

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