"If birds can glide for long periods of time, then why can’t I?”-Orville Wright Millenia before the Wright brothers brought to life the dream of human flight, people all around the world gazed upon birds with a mixture of awe and envy. Our avian counterparts over the centuries are depicted...
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PLACENCIA, EAT YOUR HEART OUT! PART 2: PLACENCIA VILLAGE
This second installment focuses on restaurants located either in or very close to Placencia village proper. Warning: make sure that you have eaten before reading this or have snacks handy to mitigate the guaranteed stimulation of your salivary glands… La Dolce Vita Many years ago, on the peninsula, there was...
TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
As you enter the lush environs of Naia Residences en route to Naia Resort and Spa, one can be forgiven for thinking that they had taken a wrong turn and wound up in a sort of modern-day beachside Eden. Coconut trees line the roads, but not in a linear, contrived way. Their retinue...
PLACENCIA, EAT YOUR HEART OUT! PART 1: MAYA BEACH AND SEINE BIGHT
The Placencia peninsula is known for many things: a laid-back vibe, the best beaches on the coastal mainland of Belize, and world-class diving, snorkeling, and fly fishing. Add to that list what has to be the highest concentration of restaurants serving taste bud titillating food in Belize. This first installment...
3 WAYS TO ENJOY THE COASTAL WATERS OFF PLACENCIA
"With every drop of water you drink, every breath you take, you’re connected to the sea. No matter where on Earth you live.” – Sylvia Earle For those fortunate to live near the ocean, that connection is even more pronounced. Placencia, in particular, has always been a community of seafarers....
CONSTRUCTION AT NAIA RESIDENCES
And the Cement Pours On… While most of the world closed its doors and locked down, except for a few weeks, construction moved forward here in Belize. This was especially true for us here at Naia Residences. Despite the fact that many of our lot owners were unable to visit...
A PERFECT DAY AT NAIA RESIDENCES
Well, this is a misleading title for today’s blog, as there is no singular perfect day at Naia Residences. What follows below is but one scenario that doesn’t involve a lot of driving or even leaving the neighborhood! Sunrise? Are you an early riser? Then the sunrise and pre-dawn hours...