OK, we're looking for a little quieter, less populated spot than AC for the kids' spring break and are considering Placentia. We all dive, fish and like good food and a nice place to stay. Cost isn't the first concern, a good, safe, memorable trip is.

Any feedback for me? Places to stay, guides/dive shops preferred, lay of the land, etc.

Been to SP multiple times and would like a new experience.

TIA

laid back, Placencia is

Oops. Guess I'd better learn to spell first.

Anybody got anything more than klcman for me? I kind of had that part figured out.

I always try to spend a few days in Placincia in order to get over the crazyness of AC.. I stay in town, Westwinds hotel. mostly because it is right on the beach and the owner George is a true piece of work and I mean that in a good way.There are plenty of others as well, just do a search. I have had plenty of good dives with Seahorse Dive Shop, but there are several others as well. There is only 1 dive shop that I would avoid and if you ask around you will know which one. If you are looking for wild partys,night life and dancing, be prepared to generate it yourself. The place is starting to really look up since the Hurricane all but wiped it out 3 years ago. Heve fun..

from the sounds of what you want , I recommend Robert's Grove in Placencia.

We found a great place last year, MayaBreeze Inn. It's on the Placencia peninsula. They can arrange any and all tours and diving. Look them over. They are North of Roberts Grove.

They have cabins on the beach, good sized and priced as well, nicely decorated and very, very clean. Buddy and Tressa are great hosts.

I just talked with Tressa the other night. We're going back there again this next trip.

For some reason their email isn't working on the website, call the 800 number ( email may be working by now )

Ask all the questions you want, they will honestly answer them

try these two sites for some good info
http://www.destinationsbelize.com
http://www.placencia.com

Check out Kitty's Place.

I second Kitty's. It is about a mile out of town, but a really good place for kids. There is good swimming right off their beach and now they have a pool. It is just south of the airstrip. ENJOY!
Cheers,
Dan

Stayed at the Cozy Corner this past may in Placencia. If you are looking for a bargain we only paid $51us/nite. A/C AND 2 double beds with full bath. Very clean with the bar and restaurant on the beach.

Some old Belize hands still do call it Placentia.

I was back there about 10 days ago. Stayed again at Robert's Grove, which was wonderful as usual. (Also stayed at Robert's Caye, which is their newest addition -- four "Bora Bora" style cabanas partly over water or a little spit of sand 40 minutes out -- they've also upgraded their cabins at Ranguana Caye.)

This trip I also stayed at Zeboz, up next to Calico Jack's. Zeboz says they'll eventually have 144 units! Biggest swimming pool in Belize -- a giant. Supposedly another big hotel is going in on Plantation land. Maybe so.

I've stayed at 10 or 12 places on the peninsula over the years, and I guess Robert's Grove, Turtle Inn and Kitty's are my favorites.

But there are a lot of good places in all price ranges. On the budget end, Cozy Corners is pretty nice, as are Trade Winds, Ranguana and others. In the mid-range, besides Kitty's (which is looking fantastic these days), Mariposa is nice, and for self-catering Barnacle Bill's in Maya Beach is a deal.

I think the road is actually going to be paved, come spring, which will make a huge difference.

Still lots of places for sale. Besides all the building lots, Rum Point, Luba Hati (currently closed), Manatee, Maya Breeze, Singing Sands, Kitty's and a number of others. Somebody said Green Parrot was on the market again. Nautical Inn is under new management.

It's a lot tougher to make money in the hotel business in Placencia than in San Pedro.

--Lan Sluder

I have heard property in Placencia is running about $2200.00/ft. Is that true? Once that road is paved, that price will go up but I don't expect the Tourist business to exceed San Pedro til San Pedro finally reaches "saturation".

Last yr I stayed at Singing Sands up the peninsula...Its a very nice place to stay,and very quiet! Sad to see its up for sale...whoever buys please dont change anything!

Try Barnicle Bills, not far from Singing Sands, ran by great people which is more than I can say for Singing Sands.