Month: November 2020

Have you declared 2021 the year you shake things up and end routines? Launch your mission by trading that December Florida or Arizona trip for Belize—and for all of the right reasons.

North America is awash in moody holiday shoppers by the time December 1st rolls around each year, which is why it’s not surprising to see more and more tourists grab their resort togs and flip flops and flee south.

While Florida and Arizona are traditional destinations for many, there’s been a sea change in December travel: These days, Belize is the idyllic solution to winter blues. It’s gorgeous, nearby, affordable and very therapeutic for those desperate for a respite once Thanksgiving leftovers are nothing but memories.

For tourists craving an extreme party scene, Ambergris Caye beckons. For those eager to have a blast, go adventuring, relax and avoid crowds, there is no better destination than Placencia, the destination that is fast becoming the trendiest place in Belize.

This 16-mile-long finger of land has the unique distinction of offering something for everyone, regardless of their vacation style, which is why you’ll hear it mentioned regularly when travel writers survey solo travelers, families, couples, honeymooners and groups eager to spend quality time far from obligations back home.

Consider these 8 incentives, each of which is compelling on its own.

1. Pile on the sunscreen. Daytime temperatures average 83; it’s a comfy 70-degrees F at night.

2. Flights to Belize from the U.S. and Canada are so frequent use your frequent flyer miles, fly last minute or take advantage of “deals” aggregators like Kayak offer.

3. The beaches along the Placencia coastline are pristine. Whether you are into sunbathing, kayaking, picnicking or finally getting that book read, take to the beach (and don’t forget sunglasses).

4. Placencia resorts are fast becoming known as Belize’s most beautiful properties and if you choose Chabil Mar, expect top-draw service, lush surroundings and movie set-worthy accommodations that can be hard to leave!

5. Express your wildest wishes to your Chabil Mar host and you’ll be accommodated. The resort’s adventure menu is a smorgasbord of treats: rainforests, jungles, caves, Maya ruins, scuba diving, wildlife refuges and cultural experiences. Shopping Placencia Village is an adventure unto itself if this is your passion!

6. Belize food is an amalgam of exotic cuisines with deep roots in Creole, Garifuna and European culinary traditions. Chabil Mar chefs are skilled at preparing fusions that take advantage of locally-grown produce and freshly-caught seafood. Yes, you could gain a few pounds.

7. Enjoy an amazing Christmas or New Year’s Eve holiday if you come at the end of the month. From sacred services to fun activities, you won’t miss the traditions of either holiday and there’s a good chance you’ll spend less than you would back home, too.

8. Yes, we saved the best for last! Book immediately and as long as your reservation is on the books by October 31st, get a deal that could be too irresistible to ignore.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on Belize and don’t hesitate to send us an email, or call US/CAN Toll Free: 1-866-417-2377, Local: (011-501) 523-3606, if you have questions or need help in planning a Belize December Vacation.

During the endless months you found yourself sequestering, social distancing, and adopting a new lifestyle to cope with Covid-19, did you create a wish list of things you wanted to do as soon as travel was again available and open to you? In case you hadn’t heard the news, October 1, 2020, marked a grand opening for the tourism industry in Belize because that’s the day the international airport reopened for travelers.

Immediately after this, hotels, resorts, restaurants, and attractions were ready to open, too – and the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. Mandated by Belize tourism authorities, word spread throughout the nation that no property could open to visitors unless it met a long list of conditions related to the virus that was capable of reassuring guests. These sanctions included masks, social distancing, temperature checks, and internationally-approved health, sanitation, and ventilation standards.

How impactful have these required measures proven to be for tourists hesitant to get on a plane? Harvard University scholars say that flying is “as safe or substantially safer” than more routine activities like dining out or shopping, and resort practices are equally stringent and impactful.

If you’re sick of waiting and need that vacation more than ever, look into booking a stay at Chabil Mar, the award-winning beach property located on the Placencia peninsula. Because Chabil Mar met all of the criteria for a safe and healthy environment, the property received one of the very first “Gold Standard Hotel” designations so there is no safer resort on the peninsula. If you’re more than ready to round out your year by vacationing under the warm sun, you’ve still got time to make a reservation and replace all of that hoping and wishing with packing and planning.

Here’s your game plan: Start by seeing what awaits you at this lush enclave of tropical beauty and luxury via photos guaranteed to delight all of your senses. Once you’ve seen what awaits, head for the resort’s page that describes year-end specials and packages – extraordinary offers rarely seen at this time of year. Choose the Belize vacation package that best fits your desires and use any of the communication conduits available to you to match up your ideal travel dates.

You did it! Ended endless months of dreaming by finding exactly the place you are meant to be at a time and place that you are likely to appreciate most by turning this opportunity into the perfect end to an imperfect year. Once you snag any of the discounted airfares available to travelers who book early, you can tell friends and family that you’ve given yourself the best holiday gift of all: Time in paradise.

For more information about Belize and Placencia, feel free to chat with our Concierge at concierge@chabilmarvillas.com or contact our Reservations Manager at reservations@chabilmarvillas.com. Or perhaps you would like to call toll free from the US or Canada: 1-866-417-2377.