“Wherever we want to go, we go. That’s what a ship is, you know. It’s not just a keel and a hull and sails; that’s what a ship needs. Not what a ship is. What [a ship] really is, is freedom.” -Jack Sparrow in The Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl. When contemplating a…
Several years ago, Placencia, Belize, was considered a remote fishing village, hard to get to, but with abundant natural beauty and resources – and it is becoming much less a secret in recent years. Placencia is an approximate 14-mile peninsula in southern Belize, with parts of the peninsula barely wider than the one road that…
A sunset has the power to seize the moment for anyone with its breath-taking beauty! Although you know it may only be momentarily, you will definitely cherish every last bit of that short-lived panorama in Belize. A sunset reveals the secret that there will be a new tomorrow. It is almost impossible to watch…
Did You Know October is also refer to as Croctober in Placencia? This week Dr. Tellez did a presentation about crocodile and he gave valuable information at school to the sisters. They learnt that Crocs on the Peninsula are no threat to locals and visitors; they should not be fed so they stay wild. If any…
Ella and Lana, both born Belizeans attend the private school Placencia International Academy. Ella 3 years old, aspire to be a witch and Lana 2 years old aspire to be a princess. (Lana to the left, Ella to the right) The Placencia International Academy was establish in September 2013 starting off with 32 students and…
Planning on investing in the Caribbean? There are few destinations in the world where English is the official language, title is secure, the geography is stunning, the economy stable, the beaches beautiful and the people genuinely friendly and happy. Placencia, Belize is just such a destination. We urge you to come experience it for yourself.…
Mark your calendars and visit us in fabulous New Orleans! April 12-14. Boris Mannsfeld and Associates will be the exclusive Belize real estate firm invited to partake in the largest International Living Conference this year. International living is by far the most successful and farthest-reaching agency promoting retiring abroad. Their database stretches in the tens of millions!…
Belize is an English speaking country, just south of Mexico facing the Caribbean, known as tropical Paradise. Ideal for investing and retiring purposes. The street, a very credible site with over 6 million monthly visitors wrote an article on “5 Expat Destinations where you can speak only English”. Boris Mannsfeld was mentioned in the article…
We are super excited to announce that we have an upcoming show on HGTV. Mark your calendars and see what Placencia, Belize is like on one of the most popular TV shows. HGTV produce shows such as House Hunters International, Beachfront Bargain Hunt, Flip or flop, Island Hunters, fixer Upper and so much more including Caribbean Life.…