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Kferris

@Kferris

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American expat in Belize

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Registration: 21 January 2014

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Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
heather n andy

furniture shipping by heather n andy

Hi everyone, We are moving to belize in january from the UK and we need to find out how to get a licence to move wooden furniture to belize and how much it costs

Kferris

I am unfamiliar with Reynolds. Do you have details on the company, such as where they are located and where they ship to (Belize City and/or Big Creek)? Thanks. Read More

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10 years ago
MartyPage

New and considering Belize by MartyPage

Hi, so glad I found this site...I'll try and make my ?'s as brief as possible... I am in my 40's now and considering moving to Belize. Of course I will visit first and would like to eventually buy a home ocean front. I have read that ...

Kferris

Hi Bob. I think the reason that no one has replied to your post is that there are so few US-based companies in Belize. The only ones that I can think of are American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and the various international real estate ... Read More

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10 years ago
read_doglover

Sanctuary Belize by read_doglover

Would appreciate any information on this development. Thanks!

Kferris

I can't comment on SB because I've never been there (although I've met a lot of potential SB buyers when they visit the restaurants on the peninsula.) But I will comment on the airport because I pass it frequently. There has been no work ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Eltuko

Driving to Belize from Canada -helpful tips as to which route to take? by Eltuko

Hi All... I am planning to drive to Belize alone from Toronto and spend 2-3 months to enjoy the weather, swim, get into shape and relax. Thinking to stay in Placencia or Corozal. If any of you canucks could provide with me helpful tips as to ...

Kferris

I have not personally made the drive, but my neighbor (Yoann) drove his RV from Montreal and would be a good source of information for your trip. E-mail me off-line and I will give you his e-mail address. Good luck. Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
heather n andy

furniture shipping by heather n andy

Hi everyone, We are moving to belize in january from the UK and we need to find out how to get a licence to move wooden furniture to belize and how much it costs

Kferris

Hi Sheryl. I regularly ship to Belize, and like mzcalifornia, use Hyde Shipping out of Ft. Lauderdale. Hyde has a website so you can get a quote if you know the approximate weight of your goods. My contact at Hyde is Mr. Benny Torres. I used to ship ... Read More

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10 years ago
Adrock1234

Been there, done that, never again... by Adrock1234

Hey all, Well I went and gave it a month and stayed in Placencia village... Pro's: 1. Ruins were great to visit if the ride was very long. 2. People were very friendly (bar one - see Con's) 3. Pickled Parrot is fun to hang out. 4. Did ...

Kferris

Adrock1234. Sorry to read that your Placencia experience didn't work out for you. I've lived there for three years...and drink the water from the tap...and never had any stomach problems. Just an fyi for others reading his post, Placencia ... Read More

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10 years ago
patrickr1

QRP Retiree Program by patrickr1

I would like any and all information from people who have taken advantage of the QRP program. I've always have been told if it looks too good to be true.........Aw you know the rest.

Kferris

Hi Patrick. There is a good bit of information about the QRP at the BTB website--I think that the web address is www.travelbelize.org. This will give you the details of how the program works. In a nutshell, for a sum of $1,000 USD, you can get ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Boxergal

Placencia vs. Ambergris Caye by Boxergal

Hi, My husband and I just returned from a week on Ambergris Caye and loved it. Then I saw a blog with beautiful photos of Placencia. Can anyone give me the pros/cons between the two and why they'd pick one over the other? Planning a trip ...

Kferris

About 15 years ago, I went to San Pedro for the first time. It was a wonderful little fishing village, with almost no cars or paved streets, and just a few golf carts. Now it is a very large community, with lots of cars, paved roads, expensive ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adrock1234

Long term Property Rental by Adrock1234

Hey all, Moving to Belize at the end of the month, and before anyone says 'read through the forums' I did already. I am looking for a house or apartment rental in a SAFE area. I read about Sothebey's and emailed them but the person ...

Kferris

All international flights come into the international airport in Belize City. Then you hop on one of the small domestic airlines--Maya Air or Tropic Air--to get to your final destination. (Maya Air and Tropic Air fly to all of the major population ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adrock1234

Long term Property Rental by Adrock1234

Hey all, Moving to Belize at the end of the month, and before anyone says 'read through the forums' I did already. I am looking for a house or apartment rental in a SAFE area. I read about Sothebey's and emailed them but the person ...

Kferris

Sorry if you thought that I might suspect that you wanted to hide some income. That was not the intent. Just trying to alert you to the new risks that any American now faces with an overseas bank account. You can bring up to $5,000 USD with you ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adrock1234

Long term Property Rental by Adrock1234

Hey all, Moving to Belize at the end of the month, and before anyone says 'read through the forums' I did already. I am looking for a house or apartment rental in a SAFE area. I read about Sothebey's and emailed them but the person ...

Kferris

Hi Libby. Someplace on this site there is an entire thread regarding setting up a bank account in Belize, and it is quite a bit more involved than doing so in North America. The concern, of course, is money laundering since Belize is one of the ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adrock1234

Long term Property Rental by Adrock1234

Hey all, Moving to Belize at the end of the month, and before anyone says 'read through the forums' I did already. I am looking for a house or apartment rental in a SAFE area. I read about Sothebey's and emailed them but the person ...

Kferris

There are several Placencia forums on Facebook, including Placencia Rant and Rave and Maya Beach forum. You might consider posting there--the folks on it are pretty responsive. It sounds like you probably haven't visited Placencia. Life is very ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Adrock1234

Long term Property Rental by Adrock1234

Hey all, Moving to Belize at the end of the month, and before anyone says 'read through the forums' I did already. I am looking for a house or apartment rental in a SAFE area. I read about Sothebey's and emailed them but the person ...

Kferris

If you are interested in Placencia, try Michael Kramer at Singing Sands Resort. He manages a number of rental properties on the peninsula. Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Lookie2011

Long haired dog in Belize by Lookie2011

Hi Folks, I am very concerned as to how my 2 year old Rough Collie who weighs 80 pounds, will manage in the heat of Belize? Does anyone know how a dog with very long hair can tolerate constant heat without it effecting his overall health. One thing ...

Kferris

Hey Lookie. We have a (long-haired) border collie that we bring with us to Belize each year. We usually get her hair trimmed to one inch in length before coming so that she is not too hot and as it grows out, she has time to acclimate to the heat. ... Read More

Kferris replied to a thread
10 years ago
Mandee24

thoughts on moving to belize from the states with small chidren by Mandee24

My husband and I are thinking about moving our family to Belize...we have a 2 year old and a 5 year old. We are looking at settling down around placencia, corozal, caye, cayo district..???? I am a teacher in the US and would like to continue ...

Kferris

Hi Mandee. I live in Placencia, and so will restrict my comments to Stann Creek. Work: Getting a work permit is not easy in Belize. While teachers in Belize rarely have college degrees, and you no doubt do, despite your better credentials, you will ... Read More