Without Question, a Tropical Getaway

It is remarkable how few of the "essentials" of city life we actually need. In fact, it is truly mind-boggling. This was our experience during a recent visit to Belize. We chose not to stay at a fancy, expensive resort. There are a few such resorts we understand, even in out-of-the-way Belize. Instead we chose Barnacle Bill's Bungalows.

Barnacle Bill's is on Maya Beach, a relatively undeveloped area and consists of two basic bungalows and a beautiful private beach. Barnacle Bill and Adriane will assist you with just about anything you need. They will stock your refrigerator before your arrival, pick you up at the local airport after making flight reservations for you and just about anything else. There is no luxury here. The basic stuff you need is available. Simplify your life for a week or two! You drink twice filtered rain water that's delicious. If you choose to cook your meals, there are pots and pans and an ancient two burner stove that works great. Or if you choose, there are comfortable beachfront restaurants right down the road as well as many more in the Village of Placencia, a short taxi ride away.

Complimentary kayaks are provided. Explore Mayan ruins, scuba dive or do what we did. Yes, we sat on the beach, sat on the porch, laid in the hammock, slept long peaceful nights in the comfy bed, drank the tasty national beer called Belikin, played Scrabble, read and wrote. Barnacle Bill's provides a true getaway. Peace and quiet with no phones, no BlackBerries, no television. And it was clear, sunny and 84 degrees in mid November. Late in our week we had a "cold front" move through that dumped tropical portions of rain and the temperature dropped to the mid 70s. That rain was an interesting experience and led to our re-discovery of Scrabble.

We appreciated Bill and Adriane and their personal styles. If you need something, they will provide it for you. If not, they leave you alone. Perfect! Unfortunately, Bill's father died and he had to leave for the funeral in Denver....our condolences. We strongly recommend this tropical paradise if you desire a real change from a complex cold city environment. We also recommend Maya Regional Airlines they will fly you from Belize City to your destination at Barnacle Bill's. They proved convenient, safe and efficient. You will find such a get-away, mind-boggling, without a doubt.
Stan the Man