Hurricane Iris never became more than an inconvenient event in Caye Caulker. Unable to project exactly where Iris would fall within the next 48 hours, all the residents of Caye Caulker prepared for the hurricane by securing their buildings and heading inland for safety.

The residents are returning to the island and preparing for business as normal.

Information for this report was contributed by:

Morgans Inn - 10/14/2001
This is to say that nothing aside from beach mess has resulted here at Caye Caulker from Iris. So no-one has a need to cancel reservations at any Caye Caulker property based on hurricane damage. sbf@btl.net

Diane's Beach House - 10/11/2001
We are happy to say that Treasured Travels and Diane's Beach House are fine and did not received any damage from Hurricane Iris. We are still in Business! dekuylen@yahoo.com

Star Tours - startours@btl.net

Belize Diving Services - 10/11/2001
Fully open for business in all aspects of our services. bzdiveserv@btl.net

Coldwell Banker Triton - 10/11/2001
"The island of Ambergris Caye was spared by hurricane Iris É Ambergris Caye sustained no damage and business is back to normal at our offices. We encourage assistance in medical supplies and food supplies for those affected in the areas." - triton@btl.net

Lazy Iguana - 10/11/2001
We are open for business as usual. The beach is being cleaned and most businesses are back to normal. We got lucky! momiller77@aol.com

Shirley's Guest House - 10/11/2001
We are fine on Caye Caulker. Shirley's is available for tourists. Those with reservations have contacted us and been assured that they can come on. shirleys@btl.net

Tropical Paradise Hotel - 10/11/2001
"We are happy to report that all our operations at Tropical Paradise Hotel are fully running. Half of our staff are on site assisting with the reconstruction of the South in villages and towns affected. We immediately sent one of our boats with food and clothing on Wednesday to assist our affected brothers and sisters of Southern Belize. We are offering a 25% discount to all travelers who had confirmed reservations for any affected areas. We offer this discount to allow travelers a good vacation until the affected areas have been rebuilt." - startours@btl.net

Vega Inn - 10/11/2001
Vega Inn on the beach is open as usual. We have guests and Tony, Lidia and Maria are here to welcome you too. lifestyles@vega.com.bz

Chocolate's Manatee Tours & Guesthouse - 10/11/2001
Chocolates on Caye Caulker is okay - no damage here on the Caye has been reported. chocolate@btl.net

Seaside Cabanas - 10/10/2001
We sustained no damage from Hurricane Iris and are open for business. Snorkeling and diving tours are operating again as of today. seasidecabanas@hotmail.com

Paradise Down - 10/10/2001
There was a little turtle grass washed up on the sand road and its already gone to the dump. But by today our island of Caye Caulker is totally back in business. Tomorrow we are diving the Blue Hole from Paradise Down Scuba. paradisedown@btl.net