Business World |
March 2015
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Electricity arrived at Chaa Creek in 1987,
and by 1988 hot water showers were avail-
able. The Flemings built an office, installed
outdoor lighting and continued construct-
ing and improving Chaa Creek’s signature
thatch roof cottages.
As Lucy puts it, “We never really stopped.
We’ve been building every year of our lives,
and I suppose we’ll continue doing that.”
As Chaa Creek grew, so did the Flemings’
appreciation and respect for Belize’s ecology
and culture. As they expanded their home-
stead, they made it a priority to protect the
area’s vibrant yet fragile ecosystem.
“Sensitive construction and creative recy-
cling has always been part of our develop-
ment, and – with the help of our guests’
suggestions and ideas, we are continually
minimising our impact on the environment,”
Lucy said.
A GATEWAY TO ADVENTURE
Today, Chaa Creek sits within a 365-acre
private nature reserve with a well maintained
trail system linking a range of attractions and
