Belize Luxury Beach Resort, Portofino Beach Resort, San Pedro, Belize

Portofino Beach Resort, Belize HONORED AS BEST Romance Destination IN THE
2010 TRIPADVISOR TRAVELERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, BELIZE, January 20th 2010 Portofino Beach Resort was chosen as a Best Romance Hotel by TripAdvisor® in its 2010 Travelers’ Choice® awards. Now in its eighth year, the annual TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards honor the world’s best hotels, earning their distinction from those who know them best – real travelers.

Unlike any other hotel awards programs in the world, TripAdvisor® Travelers’ Choice® winners are based on the millions of real and unbiased reviews and opinions about hotels on tripadvisor.com™ and content from across the web.

“Inspired by the millions of trusted traveler reviews and opinions on TripAdvisor.com, the Travelers’ Choice awards have once again highlighted the finest hotels in the world,” said Christine Petersen, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “From remarkable bargains to the trendiest hotels, travelers worldwide are recognizing more than 700 hotels for their outstanding service, value and quality.”

For reviews on Portofino Beach Resort, go to

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g291962-d308879-Reviews-Portofino-San_Pedro_Ambergris_Caye_Belize_Cayes.html

For the complete 2010 Travelers’ Choice list, go to www.tripadvisor.com/travelerschoice.

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Jan and Sandra van Noord
Portofino Beach Resort
6 Miles North of San Pedro
P.O. Box 36
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
BELIZE (Central America)
Email: info@portofinobelize.com
Website: www.portofinobelize.com
www.portofino.bz

Happy New Year 2010

Lots of warm Wishes from
Portofino Beach Resort Staff…
&
Jan, Sandra Louke and Jan Alexander van Noord
www.portofinobelize.com / www.portofino.bz

Tonight here at Portofino Beach Resort we are celebrating Christmas with a lot of wonderful guests… Our Chef Ernesto and F&B Manager DJ hav been working very hard for the past few days, creating and preparing a mouthwatering Christmas Menu.

We hope that you like our Menu and wish you a Merry Christmas.

Warm Regards,

Your Portofino Family in Belize and Jan and Sandra van Noord

www.portofinobelize.com / www.portofino.bz

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***Traditional Special***

Appetizer
Homemade Leek and Potato Soup

Entrée
~TURHAMKEN~
A delicious oven roasted Turkey stuffed with boneless honey glazed Ham, Chicken and Italian Sausage Bread Stuffing.
This delicious combination is served with Turkey Gravy, Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, fire grilled Corn and Cranberry Sauce.

Dessert
Tropical Eggnog…
Coconut flavored home-made eggnog served with thumbprint cookies

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***House Special***

Appetizer
Snapper Salad…
Chunks of seared San Pedro Snapper Fillet, Avocado, Tomatoes, Corn and cilantro served with tortilla crisps.

Entrée
~Seafood Bliss~
A fire-grilled ocean fresh Lobster tail paired with succulent shrimp and accompanied by garlic butter.
All of this will be served with Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Fire-grilled Corn.

Dessert
Tropical Eggnog…
Coconut flavored home-made eggnog served with thumbprint cookies

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***Vegetarian Special***

Appetizer
Chipotle Hummus…
Garbanzo blend with a hint of chipotle peppers.

Entrée
~Oriental Medley~
Sesame oil blanched bok choy, snow peas, mushrooms, carrots, green onion and zucchini served on a bed of glass noodles and drizzled with a tangy sesame- soy ginger glaze.

Dessert
Tropical Eggnog…
Coconut flavored home-made eggnog served with thumbprint cookies.

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