Calico Jacks is North of Mangos. You will be several miles North of the actual Village.

Snorkeling can be arranged through them, I'm sure. The Silk cayes will be on the list.

Hey Laurie,
When are you going down? Was going in Jan, changed it to Feb, now I think I am going for three weeks around Easter. If I am there when you are, we will have to have a few!

Hey Gail: Happy New Year! I will be there on 5/4, but over on the island on 5/7. Do you think you will still be there?

Same to you Laurie! Now it looks like I will be going down in early Feb or early March so most likely we will miss each other. I go back for an extended time in June/July. Anwyay, will email you some phone numbers for friends in Placencia who can take you to the fun places. Too bad you are staying so far north of the village but lots of things to do in Maya Beach which is a bit closer to Calico Jacks.

Gail, sorry we will miss each other - would have enjoyed tipping a few with you and your sister(s) if they were around! Didn't know I was staying so far north of the village, as my travel buddy booked the hotel. How far is far?? No doubt, I will be in the village checking everything out, and wouldn't mind meeting some of your friends as well!

Laurie, here's a map of Placencia so you get the lay of the land.

http://www.placencia.com/informative_pages/map.html

Calico looked very cool - all the amenities - pool, restaurant, snorkel off the beach, spacious air-conditioned rooms.

Ya... not to close to Placencia here girls! We stayed at Rum Point and it was a bit of a walk! Not long for us but from where your staying would be MUCH longer! Anywho, you will meet a cab driver during your time and SAVE that #, he will be your best friend! Have fun!

Gela: thanks for the map site. I have seen that, but it is hard to tell how far away it is from the village. I wonder if it is too far for a bike ride?

I'm not too worried about it - because I will be in Belize! (big smile).