Got some friends who are heading to the island in mid September and they have asked me to compile a list of places to see, do and visit. Anyone know of some regular places that will be closed for low season?

I am,

But your heart is always open Elbert.

Carb, my son and I were there last Sept and Estelle's was even closed!! A number of places were, but strangely enough we found enough to eat and DRINK!!!

Aw, heck. I'm arriving 9-10! Bummer!

Legends burger joint is closed now???

Yes, Legends is closed.

Seems Casa Picasso is also closed for slow season. Regrettably it appears slow season is beginning earlier each year. Certainly understand it from a business owners perspective. Feel sad for the employees who are out a job for up to 3 months though. Just more of a reason to support those businesses that do stay open and slog it out.

Tranquility Bay Resort and the Aquarium Restaurant will be closed for September.

One of the reasons for closing in September is that many employees have family homes that are off-island, and they wish to return to them for the duration of the September Celebrations. It works well for establishments to give employees their paid vacations at a time when they can enjoy them, and at a time when the rate of visitor arrivals is at a natural low point in the year.
Further as Elbert points out so well in his graph, the risk of storms is high and again people like to be "home" when weather threatens. For those owners and workers who are still in the area during September, it's a good time to do annual cleaning, repairs etc all at one time.
This is a seasonal business, no doubt about it.

PS - it's probably a better idea to send a list of what is open rather than what is closed, as the closed list is pretty darn long.

Last year Blue Water Grill was open though September and I hope they stay open this season as well.

does anyone know if Fido's and Estelle's are still open?

I always thought as Blue water as a give me . A true Always stay open place
I HOPE THEY STAY OPEN FOR ALL !
But a list of who is open would be wonderful
i know there a lots of borad members who could do that well
lets get some volunteers who live there to share if they would be so kind JMHO..

Fido's and Estel's are both open as of now.

Also, I would greatly appreciate any info on dive shops and day trip operators who will be open next month.

Amigo's is open 226 2706

In truth its the economy in the US and Canada that causes the slow season. The weather here can be great , except for the occasional Storm threat.IMHO planning your vacation with the consideration of a possible hurricane hit is unrealistic... that's not the common opinion but its mine.

Also September in the US/Canada is "back-to-school", fall colors, brisk but beautiful weather -- the last hurrah before the snows and dark days of winter set in.
A relatively lovely time to be in a lot of places up there, even though as Elbert notes, it can be smashingly wonderful here at the same time!

And its Belize Independence Day 21st September which is always a good time

Cool to know. I think Sept is probably the only month I've not been to the island, although I knew it was "maintenance time" for many of the restaurants, tour companies, etc. thanks, folks.

Crazy Canucks will be open! And we have added food....so another place to stop for some drinks and snacks, even in low season. Band will also be playing on Sundays from 3-7pm.

And dont forget wade the gringos birthday celebrations sep 11th

Average Joes' is not closing we are open!

Portofino Restaurant and Beach Resort never closes; we are always open!

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Thanks everyone. Any info re El Fogon, Mickey's and that place that sells rotisserie chicken?