Belize Archives – You Me and the Dock

Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 5, 2023March 8, 2023 Comments are off

We here at ‘You, Me and The Dock’ are revisiting Belize’s Caye Caulker. Many of you, especially our newest subscribers and followers, haven’t had the opportunity to read many of our earlier adventures. After deciding to retire from our jobs, Belize was our first stop on a three month tour of North and Central…

Tony Scopel Posted onFebruary 24, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off

Ramon’s Village Resort’s hellacious night was still very fresh in every ones mind. The people gathering around the large wooden archway leading into the island resort weren’t there to enjoy the resort’s amenities. Instead, they were trying to get a glimpse at the destruction from last nights fiery inferno. There will be no guest checking in today, tomorrow or for that matter,…

Tony Scopel Posted onFebruary 22, 2015April 21, 2017 Comments are off

The Ramon’s Village Resort sign says it all. Ramon’s is one of Ambergris Caye’s iconic and historic resorts that offers a true island stay. They don’t try to mimic the typical mega resorts grandioso feel. However, they do offer personal service, delicious cuisine and beautiful views from their beachfront location. Ramon’s Village Resort sits on the same plot of land where 83 families…

Tony Scopel Posted onJanuary 25, 2015February 23, 2023 Comments are off

After arriving in Belize, our adventure had just begun. We spent part of the day exploring Belize City before taking the hour and a half water taxi to Ambergris Caye. We could have taken a single engine turbo-prop plane, but we were in no hurry. So, we decided to enjoy the trip by water….

Tony Scopel Posted onJuly 12, 2014April 20, 2017 Comments are off

Jim and Lisa from Denver, Colorado couldn’t wait to start their  vacation.  They were heading for Belize’s pearl in the Caribbean.  Ambergris Caye is considered by many as being a diver’s mecca with its clear waters and abundant marine life. They  booked their seven day stayed at X’tan Ha resort. It is just a little over seven miles from…

Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 24, 2014May 27, 2019 Ambergris Caye, Belize, ramon’s village resort, Travel Comments are off

We spent half the night trying to save Ramon’s Village Resort on Ambergris Caye from total loss. We awoke the next morning to witness the devastation that the fire bestowed on the resort. However, I am proud to say that the efforts from the community did manage to save almost 50 percent of the resort. The owner…

Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 21, 2014May 27, 2019 Ambergris Caye, Belize, ramon’s village resort, Travel Comments are off

There was a light island breeze the evening of August 19th, 2013. We walked down the beach to try a bar and grill recommended to us by a friend we met on the island. Ambergris Caye is home to a fairly large north American expat community and this particular establishment was owned by a gentleman…

Tony Scopel Posted onMarch 19, 2014January 13, 2023 Belize, Caye Caulker, Travel Comments are off

Our day started around 9:00 am. We bought water taxi tickets to go to Caye Caulker. This smaller island is approximately a forty-five minute ride north of Ambergris Caye. It was a beautiful day to be on the water. As we pulled into Caye Caulker, you could see the colorful buildings lining the island’s…