Why did my stay have to end! :)
I booked two weeks with Tom and Lori, then extended my trip, then extended my trip again. It was filled with some of the best experiences of my life.
The rooms were great. The AC, showers and fan were great. The beds were even greater. I enjoyed working remotely on the patio and reading on the dock. And the wifi speed was able to handle playing video games online. Lori and Tom were very accommodating and offered new sheets, towels, etc. when needed.
The location is very close to bars, shopping centers, a fruit/veggie stand, great restaurants and the pier. During slow season, the two main happening areas (Barefoot & Tipsy Tuna) are a 10 minute walk away.
The people of Plascencia are what truly made this trip special. The locals, expats and tourists were a beautiful melting pot. After 3 short weeks people would say hi to me by name. The community is very safe, warm and accepting.
The Placencia Beach Club is a good walk away or a short drive. It was a great place to meet up with Canadians and Americans. The pool bar is awesome. The pool is beautiful. They also have some craft beer on tap.
I was able to book a snorkeling trip to the Silk Caye where I saw and swam with giant turtles, nurse sharks, manta rays and even got lucky enough to see some dolphins of the side of our boat.
From Karaoke, to bar hopping, to being in an independence parade, island hopping, to chilling on the beach, and meeting new friends, this was a great room and location to stay at.
Placencia is a little over 3 hours from the main Belize airport. From there you can get a taxi for about $230 USD or you can take a small airplane from Belize airport to Placencia airport. The small plan is slightly over $125 and it only takes about 30 minutes from Belize City to Placencia.
Pro Tip: If you are wanting to watch certain streaming services from your laptop, many of the online streaming services don’t allow for shows to be watched in other countries, so download the shows in advance. Netflix worked fine.
Could not have asked for more. Thanks again Lori and Tom.