I know you don't want to hear it but IMHO we have priced ourselves out of the market. I was in Placencia last weekend and paid a rediculous price at a place that I don't want to name but for what it offered it soo wasn't worth what's available elsewhere right now. I know we could have moved elsewhere but after a long day of work just wanted to chill and we did call a few other places and got no answers over the phone. We were in Playa this past weekend and the prices were great for hotels at least compared to the place in Placencia. Must say even San Pedro offers better local rates this time of year.