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Belize Makes Top Budget Travel Destinations for 2012

January 7th, 2012

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Why in 2012:
 Belize tends to be overshadowed by its neighbors: Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, which in 2010 saw twice the visitor arrivals that Belize did. Yet this English-speaking nation has plenty to recommend it, including a bounty of exotic birds, stunning Mayan ruins, and the world's second-largest barrier reef. On top of all that, Belize is also one of the region's biggest bargai ...

Belizean Oxtail Stew

January 7th, 2012

Belizean Oxtail Stew | Belize You Inspire Me | Scoop.it
Deliciously rich oxtail stew recipe, with oxtails braised in red wine and stock, with onions, parsnips, and carrots.


I love oxtail but not all locals use chicken or beef broth and red wine when cooking this dish. Most families cannot afford buying red wine simply to cook a meal for their love ones. Plus, most of the local wines made at home usually have a fruity or sweet taste, whi ...

near the Mall, Belmopan, Cayo District

December 30th, 2011

I just finished uploading this Semi-Furnished Home for rent, near the Mall, Belmopan, Cayo District

Semi-Furnished concrete home for rent in Belmopan offering 3 beds/2baths. Located just off the Hummingbird Hwy and near the Mall shopping store.

near the Mall, Belmopan, Cayo District

December 30th, 2011

3616583-for-rent-sign-revitalized-from-photo.jpgI just finished uploading this Furnished Home for rent, near the Mall, Belmopan, Cayo District

Fully Furnished home for rent in Belmopan offering 3 beds and 2 full baths. Located just off the Hummingbird Hwy and near the Mall shopping store. Rental Terms: 1. Minimum 6 months lease 2. Utilities responsibility of tenants to pay 3.

Home Showing Tip - Quick Cleaning

December 22nd, 2011
Clutter : Messy towel in a basket
Quick Cleaning 
If you have enough time before the buyer shows up, run the vacuum over the floors and make sure that any clutter is cleaned up.  A clean home appears larger, while a cluttered one gives the appearance of being too small.  If you really want to impress your potential buyers, place a plate of freshly baked cookies on the dining room table.  When they walk into your home, they w ...

How to make Belizean Christmas Ham?

December 22nd, 2011
Belizean Christmas Ham
Recipe by Grace Kennedy (Belize) Ltd.
Ingredients

For Glaze: 1 cup Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Grace Soy Sauce 1 tsp Grace Yellow Mustard 1 tbsp Grace White Vinegar 1/4 cup Honey For Ham: 1 Ham of desired size Cloves 1/4 cup Grace Yellow Mustard

Preparation

Glaze Preparation:Mix all ingredients Ham preparation: Place ham fat side up in roasting pan. Spread Grace Yellow Mustard over surfa ...

Belize Holiday Traditions

December 22nd, 2011
Despite their diverse Christmas traditions, the people of Belize are all united in the spirit of visiting family and friends for the holidays. Every household is thoroughly cleaned in mid-December and each one gets new curtains and marley (linoleum). A number of families choose to send Christmas cards and put up Christmas trees, while all prepare elaborate meals for Christmas dinner. Some tra ...

Christmas Maya Ritual in Belize - "The Deer Dance"

December 22nd, 2011
Certain Belizean cultures only perform certain rituals around Christmastime. The Maya put on "The Deer Dance" to portray the relationship between humanity and nature, and the Garifuna enact the Charikanari, a masquerade similarly symbolizing the relationship between the hunter and the deer.






Home Showing Tip - Be Flexible

December 22nd, 2011
Rubber Band : Twisted red rubber wrist band on white background
Be Flexible Many home buyers are on a tight schedule, whether it be work, school or other commitments.  Time is tough to come by, so try to be flexible about allowing potential buyers to tour your home.  If you are still living on the premises, it's especially important that you be ready for last-minute visits.Be Flexible 

Home Showing Tip - Animal Control

December 21st, 2011


Animal Control
If you have pets, remove them from the home temporarily or place them in a contained space, such as a kennel, exercise pen or carrier.  This will allow buyers to tour the home without being distracted by a nervous animal which could result in a nervous buyer.


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