Month: May 2022

After two long years of a global pandemic, you deserve a nice vacation now that travel is becoming more open and safe again. Belize is the perfect place to take your family for an extended getaway, especially the southern village of Placencia. Read on to discover why this is one of the best places to stay, play and learn in Belize for families.

Stay

Placencia is a resort town located on the Placencia Peninsula of Belize’s quieter southern coast, making it an ideal destination for families wanting to come for an extended vacation. You will want to stay at Chabil Mar, an idyllic resort with 400 feet of private beach nestled between a lush landscape and the stunning Caribbean Sea. Accommodations consist of private villas that are all sea-facing and come with both a private veranda and a personal outdoor dining area.

Play

The list of fun activities families can do is nearly endless. Whether you want some time to relax in a private villa, play on a white sand beach, swim in crystal clear blue water, go snorkeling along beautiful reefs or venture into the jungles of the mainland, your family will find much to do.

Learn

A trip to Belize won’t just be relaxing and fun for your family – it will be educational too. The ancient Mayas inhabited the area going back thousands of years, and there are 14 known sites around Placencia Lagoon alone. You can learn about their way of life and experience the culture of their modern descendants, as well as learn about the wildlife that also calls Belize home.

A Family Vacation Package

Chabil Mar offers a full 7-night family vacation package, which is perfect for families looking for an extended stay and includes:

• Flights from Belize City to Placencia and shuttle service between Placencia Village and Chabil Mar.
• Four breakfasts, four dinners, and two lunches. For the remaining meals, the resort encourages discovering and patronizing local establishments as well as using your villa’s kitchen and outdoor grills.
• Complimentary use of kayaks, bicycles, and paddleboards, as well as four full days of golf cart use.
• Half-day of offshore snorkeling.
• Your choice of two of the three tours is outlined below. You may also make some substitutions and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

The Lubaantun or Lim Ni Punit Mayan Ruins Tour lets you experience these unique, amazing ancient cultural sites and learn about the people who built them. You can also add on a visit to Xunantunich for an additional charge per person.

The Cockscomb Jaguar Nature Preserve Tour offers visitors the opportunity to visit the only preserve in the world specifically for jaguars. Here you will learn all about the largest cat in the Americas, the threats they face, and the conservation efforts to preserve them.

The Monkey River Howler Adventure takes you by boat along the Monkey River, where you can look for wildlife like crocodiles, birds, iguanas, and, of course, monkeys. You can also go on a short hike along the river’s edge to get a closer look, all accompanied by knowledgeable, friendly local guides.

If your family could use a vacation, Chabil Mar and Placencia, Belize are where to go. There is so much to do, discover and learn here that you will want to think of coming back for more.

For more information about Belize, 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 or WhatsApp us at +501-633-7547.  

The word is long, but the concept is so simple even kids understand it. Experiential travel is all about immersion. For example, plan an experiential visit to Belize and you won’t just taste traditional foods. You’ll learn about why the cuisine is unique and even more about the folks who prepare the dishes.

Bloomberg reports 86% of millennials alone want to dig deep into other societies and “60% rank authentic culture as the essential part of their trip.” What better place to do so than by choosing Placencia, Belize? The sites, activities, and entertainments you’ll have time to explore on this small (16-miles-long; 1-mile wide) slice of land offers lots of ways to invest in the people you meet, so what are you waiting for?

Your headquarters for a Placencia immersion

Despite a small population and landmass, Placencia is one of the most authentically Belizean destinations you’ll find, so investing time in learning about the day-to-day lives of residents in addition to availing yourself of adventure tours offers visitors an amazing opportunity to dig deep into this society.

Where to stay? Chabil Mar Villas on the Caribbean coast where proximity to local towns gives you even more access to the experiences you seek. Here are a few things you can do during your experiential visit – all of which can be sorted out by your Chabil Mar hosts:

•Learn to make chocolate at the Maya Center. Once upon a time, chocolate, invented by the ancient Mayas, was food for the gods but you can indulge your sweet tooth and curiosity by immersing yourself in the art, science, and history of this delectable treat.

•Visit a cacao farm to learn all about how these beans are grown and what processes are required to turn them into the world’s favorite delicacy. Though an agricultural experience, you may also want to work off the chocolate you sample by swimming in a pool beneath a waterfall or risking all on a ziplining adventure.

•Take a foodie tour. Indulge your inner gourmet by discovering the recipes, heritage, and mysteries of cuisines that represent Belize’s diverse populace.

•Tour a spice farm. You’ll be enlightened by the growers you meet and the opportunity to learn about how spices are curated for inclusion in Belize cuisine could change the way you cook back home.

•Take a deep dive into one of Belize’s most prominent societies: The Garifuna. From sampling a classic plate full of the traditional specialty “hudut” made with mashed plantains to drumming lessons that introduce you to the enticing beat of this music scene, you’re going to love this immersion most of all!

There’s so much more to taste, see, hear, and do, that you’ll wonder why you haven’t fallen in love with experiential travel before now — especially since Belize is located close to home and everyone speaks English.

Best of all, Chabil Mar’s Belize vacation packages and specials cover all arrangements, from digs and gourmet meals to onsite recreational opportunities. You’ll find this overview to be extremely fascinating. Don’t be surprised if your in-country experience leaves an imprint on both your mind and heart.

For more information about Belize, 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 or WhatsApp us at +501-633-7547.