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Caye Caulker Celebrates Spelling Bee Win

February 21, 2012 - 16:36 - 2 comments

The Caye Caulker R.C. School wins the Zone 5 Spelling Bee competition for the first time in 17 years – Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The two spellers from Caye Caulker placed first and fourth. Pictured here is Blayd Vernon with his trophy as the entire school came out to the boat upon their arrival to celebrate their win. Congrats to the spellers. Great job!

Seagulls Flock to the Sunrise

February 13, 2012 - 10:48

A flock of Seagulls flying into the Sun! This photograph taken by Jose Luis Zapata at early morning sunrise Monday, February 13, 2012, during one of his photo assignments. What a great way to start the day/week. Good Morning San Pedro!

Racoon's Hitch a Free Ride

February 6, 2012 - 15:52 - 1 comment

We always see racoons in the wild and most of the time think of them as pests. But these three baby racoons seem too adorable to be called pests. Their owner was, well kinda, taking them for a walk along the beach. Just one of those thing you see while strolling the beaches of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize! - Pic by Gerry Badillo

San Pedro's Largest Dog

January 30, 2012 - 15:06

It stands about 4 feet tall and weighs in at 150 pounds. Holy Molly! Pepper is undoublty the largest dog on the island and island pet grooming service in San Pedro, Pampered Paws, had the pleasure of hosting this beautiful Great Dane for a day of grooming and pampering. And get this, Pepper is still a puppy, yes it is only one year old!

Michael Douglas and Wife Dine at Blue Water Grill

January 23, 2012 - 15:06

Excitement was in the air last month when word got around town that A-list celebrities in the likes of Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, Halle Berry and X-Men First Class’ actors Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult were roaming freely around Ambergris Caye, enjoying the island charm. Few were lucky enough to spot the celebrities and snap their pictures.

The Early Bird Catches the Fish

January 16, 2012 - 14:28

It's early morning sunrise in San Pedro. While most of us are still in bed or getting ready at home to head to work, there are those who are up before the sun rises. A perfect example would be these local fishermen who get up at the crack of dawn to catch sardines for their work ahead of them.

Fresh Conch! Ceviche Yes!

January 9, 2012 - 11:33 - 2 comments

Conch season is still open in Belize; it does not close until June 30! Here are some residents waiting for fisherman Robert Halliday to get those delicious conchs out of their shells. They were ready to make some ceviche on this beautiful Sunday afternoon! A typical scene on the beach. We sure did have some ceviche over the weekend; did you?

Stunning Sunset in San Pedro

January 3, 2012 - 00:00

Needless to say, Sunsets are always stunning in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. They go hand in hand with the beauty of our island. Each day poses a great opportunity to capture these wonders of nature, especially these purple infused sunsets that we have been seeing lately.

Mr. & Mrs. Claus Came to Town

December 28, 2011 - 15:42

We had to stop Mr. and Mrs. Claus as they drove around San Pedro on Christmas Eve. As soon as we heard Santa say "Ho, Ho, Ho" we immediately recognized that it was Mr. Cory McDermott and his wife Janet who were spreading the Christmas cheer as Mr. and Mrs. Claus on island golf cart. So much fun!

Santa Lands on Palapa

December 19, 2011 - 14:12

The most beautiful papala on the island, at the moment, belongs to resident Dr. Lerida Rodriquez who has it all decked out for the Christmas Seaon. She took down the thatched roof for repairs just in time for the Holiday Season and lined it up with beautiful rope lights all around. Santa in his slead with reindeers adorn the top of the palapa.

Get Married in Belize!

December 12, 2011 - 15:42 - 1 comment

Wedding Nuptials Casey and Mary Woth - Even on a chilly, windy, rainy and cloudy day like this San Pedro, Belize still looks stunningly beautiful. That is why Casey and Mary wanted to get married here in San Pedro despite the weather conditions on Wednesday, December 8, 2011.

Fun with Cruz Arts

December 5, 2011 - 12:07

Everybody knows local artist Kirt Cruz who sets up his table in front to Mickey's Place to create and sell his paintings. He enjoys being out there interacting with the locals and meeting tourists who stop by to look at his works of art. Kirt has done very well from recovering from an accident that left him paralized from the neck down.

San Pedro Retains its Rustic Charm

November 30, 2011 - 11:19 - 2 comments

It is not the biggest celebration on the island of Ambergris Caye, but it might as well should be one of the biggest. Township was aquired in 1984 and our small quaint little village has never been the same since. Development that came along with the increase in tourism has almost converted San Pedro Town into a city.

Tribute to the Belizean Garifuna

November 21, 2011 - 21:18 - 1 comment

Aalawi Productions from Orange Walk pays tribute to the Garifuna of Belize and Ambergris Today is proud to share talent from around the country. Photographer Michael Vasquez is inspired by the rich culture of the Garifuna and shares his vision though his photographs.

Model name: Amber Rose Usher
Location: Soy bean plantation on the road to San Felipe

Beach Wedding at Xanadu Resort

November 14, 2011 - 12:09

At any given time San Pedro is buzzing with activity. Take Saturday, November 12, 2011, for instance - a sailing regatta, pastry shop inauguration, 15 años party, calendar launch party and a beach wedding! And we bet there was much more going on. It was a cloudy day, but that did not prevent anything from going on schedule.

Special Delivery from Infant 2 Students

November 7, 2011 - 00:00 - 1 comment

Back to School time has launched many new skills and activities, including letter-writing. The Infant 2 Class from The Island Academy had a busy time at the San Pedro Post Office on Friday afternoon, October 21st.  They brought letters composed in proper form to culminate the First Term of the Language Arts curriculum with Teacher Lisa Anderson.

Miss Belize International Boasts Blue Hole Cultural Costume

October 31, 2011 - 22:59 - 3 comments

Queen of the Jewel The Next Miss Belize sent over this great picture of Miss Belize International Annlyn Apolonio is the first Belizean to participate in the Miss International Pageant which is being held in Chengdu, China. Annlyn has been in China since Sunday, October 23 and has been busy with many activities which all lead to the grand final on Sunday, November 6, 2011.

Trip Advisor Awards Elvi’s Kitchen Certificate of Excellence

October 24, 2011 - 10:39

Congratulations to the management and staff of Elvi’s Kitchen for being the recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the Year of 2011 after having received a four-star rating by its guests.

Hermit Crab Feast

October 17, 2011 - 10:54

If you want to lure hermit crabs out into the open, then crack open a coconut and watch them come out. I guess it's the sweetness and richness of the coconut that attracts them, because in no time there were close to ten of them feasting on this coconut that lay on the beach. But who does not like the rich creamy taste of the coconut and its sweet water. Ahhh! Such a delicacy in the tropics.

Halloween Garden Fun

October 11, 2011 - 11:16 - 2 comments

Ghosts have invaded the garden of Ambergris Today Editor's house. In fact, Dorian Nuñez's nephew Gaven Zapata helped out in making these fun ghosts that decorate his garden.

Conch Season is Now Open

October 4, 2011 - 12:56 - 3 comments

Can't get any fresher than this! Conch season in Belize opened on October 1, 2011. Time to enjoy this delicious marine delicacy that is mainly prepared as a ceviche here on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. But there is also Conch Fitters, Conch Soup and Conch Burgers which we all enjoy during the open season for Conch. Enjoy!

The Blooms Celebrate 30 on Belize’s 30

September 27, 2011 - 00:00 - 2 comments

This week’s Picture of the Week was submitted to Ambergris Today by Flor Nuñez who had a wonderful story to go along with this great picture. The Island Academy paraded during the Independence Day Parade with purple T-shirts which read “30 Years in Bloom, Independence Day 2011”.

September 10th Bride

September 12, 2011 - 10:59

While San Pedro celebrated St. George's Caye Day on September 10, 2011, Kristi and Jim celebrated their nuptials at a ceremony held at The Phoenix Resort. Ambergris Today caught the couple walking down the beach after the ceremony during their photo shoot. Both Kristi and Jim were very happy enjoying the beautiful day as friendly island residents came up to them with congratulatory messages.

Mermaids in San Pedro

September 5, 2011 - 09:29

There are many beautiful excursions when it comes to exploring the second largest Barrier Reef in San Pedro, Belize. Many tourists and locals visit the popular reserves on La Isla. Sanpedrana, Angella Badillo and her fiance, Jason Eldridge came to San Pedro for their vacation and on their trip on the El Gato Tours they had an unforgettable experience, which was swimming with Manatees.

The Sun Sets in all its Glory

August 29, 2011 - 10:34

The sun does set in all its beautiful glory in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, unlike any other place in the world. This one captured by Gerry Badillo of Ambergris Today. The conditions were just perfect and the bird decided to make Gerry's picture so much more interesting. A great capture, we say!