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THE GARIFUNA COLLECTIVE with very special guests AURELIO MARTINEZ & DANNY MICHEL play the north beach of Ambergris Caye, Saturday April 21st, 2012 at 4:00 PM
Sundiver Beach, 4.5 Miles North, San Pedro
Following on February’s concert in San Pedro featuring The Garifuna Collective, Stonetree Records and Sundiver Beach are excited to announce that Belize’s internationally-acclaimed musical ambassadors will be returning to the island on Saturday, April 21st with a couple of very special guests for an afternoon/evening of great music and dance. Admission is free.
AURELIO MARTINEZ—Celebrated singer, composer, and guitarist from Honduras, Aurelio has been a major figure in Garifuna music for decades, having entertained audiences in over 20 countries with his unique Paranda style and incredible stage energy.
DANNY MICHEL — This enormously entertaining singer/songwriter/guitarist from Canada currently is working on a new record in Belize featuring The Garifuna Collective to be released later this year. With a few Juno nominations and about eight solo albums to his credit, his honest and straight-forward lyrics, earnest live performances and witty stage banter have earned him a devoted global fan base
With delicious food, blended cocktails, ice cold beers and a fun crowd this is a party not to be missed! Look out for future live music events at Sundiver, posted on the AB blog as information is received.
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March
12
AB is excited to announce the launch of Indigo, a fabulous collection of 15 luxurious beach homes in the North Beach area of Ambergris Caye. Designed by Carolina Hernandez and inspired by the design of Solaria Villas, Indigo features Carolina’s signature broad sweeping verandas, soaring tree trunk structures, curved lines and unobstructed views of the Belize Barrier Reef from every suite.
The suites feature local artworks, locally crafted hardwood furniture, gourmet kitchens, fine linens and 180 degree verandas, perfect for dining alfresco at sundown. With an exotic swimmers pool, lush gardens, an onsite gym, beach toys and a 5-star service package that includes grocery delivery, massages, fine wine and private chefs …… you will find all you need for the perfect vacation.
Indigo launches with 30% off the regular rates – pick from the Penthouse Suites for unrivalled vistas, the Beach Suites for instant access to the sand and ocean, or the Oasis Suites which surround the tropical pool. For more information check out Indigo on our
Accommodation page
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March
12
Belize is still buzzing after partying this weekend with HRH Prince Harry of Wales, who arrived into the country on Friday for a couple of days as part of a Diamond Jubilee tour in honor of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, who is celebrating 60 years on the throne. Here is a little round up of the highlights….
“When it became clear that I was to represent my grandmother in Belize, my heart leapt – for a good reason,” he said. “She remembers so fondly her visits to this beautiful realm and speaks of the warmth of welcome she received on her most recent visit in 1994. I’m only sorry she can’t make it and you’re stuck with me.” BBC News
Highlights of Prince Harry’s tour included meeting hundreds of Belizeans at a bloc party in the administrative capital Belmopan, where he rallied the party after a speech with the words “Unu come mek we go paati!” a native Kriol dialect and rough translation being ‘let us go party!’ With lively performances by Garifuna, Mestizo and Creole groups, he shook hands, talked to children, samples local delicacies including an exotic cocktail called Hibiscus Punch, made from coconut and white rum….. and of course the mandatory sampling of the local Belikin Beer of Belize.
Prince Harry also visited the ancient Maya Ruin of Xunantunich in the village of Succotz in the Cayo District, accessed via a hand cranked ferry over the Mopan River. Also known as the “Maiden of the Rock”, it is the second tallest Mayan ruin in Belize. It stands 130 feet high to give a panoramic view of the Cayo District, Guatemala and the Mopan River.
The prince proudly presented a special hand carved wooden canoe to the Belikin team competing in the 2012 Ruta Maya, a grueling multi-day canoe race traveling across the country. The dugout canoe was a beautifully crafted water vessel that included the special emblem of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Prince Harry explained that the best memory he is taking is of the people of Belize. “The welcome I received, it feels like I have been here for a week. The music, the people, the culture is incredible.” He said he is looking forward to visiting Belize on a vacation hopefully “not with all the cameras”.
Photos courtesy of the Belize Tourism Board
Of the hundreds of islands in the Caribbean Sea, a handful are inhabited by local fishing communities, guests houses, hotels, and restaurants. The most developed is Ambergris Caye, which touches the Yucatan peninsular of Mexico and lies a quarter of a mile from the second largest barrier reef in the world. It’s one of the best locations in the world for scuba diving, snorkeling and sports fishing.