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Month: June 2022

6 Reasons to Book Your 2022 Belize Vacation Now!

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5 reasons to book a belize vacation right now

Unless you’ve been living on a space station with no conduit to breaking news, you know that Covid vaccines have not only been approved for use but shipped to locations throughout the U.S.A. The U.K. had already gotten vials and other nations have come up with formulations for their populaces that can begin to reverse the pandemic. 
 
This ends your excuse for not vacationing in 2022! Whether you feel comfortable traveling in January or you’re extra cautious and want to wait until later in the year, Belize is the ideal destination for your first post-quarantine hiatus. 
 
This small, vibrant nation is the trendiest vacation destination in Central America thanks to the country’s tourism industry assuming a leadership role in cleaning and hygiene practices that turned the nation into a refuge for Corona-weary travelers eager to escape sequestration. If tropical breezes, surf, and sun are on your recovery menu, choosing another destination makes no sense. Here’s why: 
 
1. Belizeans speak English and airplane flights from the southern rim of the U.S. take just a few hours, so getting to the Belize international airport is a hassle-free experience. The airport has also put into place stringent health precautions to greet arrivals that are guaranteed to make you feel secure and welcome. 
 
2. Although airline and resort bookings are increasing, you can still afford your trip because luxury resorts like Chabil Mar, on the popular Placencia peninsula, are offering amazing deals for travelers throughout 2022. 
 
3. Nicknamed “The Island You Can Walk to,” once you see how many ways Chabil Mar delights guests, you won’t want to walk anywhere! Onsite amenities include extravagantly-decorated and fully-appointed villas, 400 feet of private beach, a private pier for lounging and dining, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and two infinity beach-front pools. And, Chabil Mar is a stroll along the beach to Placencia Village’s local character, gift shops, dining options, and beach bars. Becoming bored is nearly impossible.
 
4. If you decide you want to take that walk, Placencia Village is close and it is filled with shopping, touring, dining, and nightlife opportunities and escapes. A former fishing village, the town has retained all of the charms, offering tourists an authentic taste of Belize culture. 
 
5. Since Chabil Mar is the only guest-exclusive full-service resort on the Placencia Peninsula, resort specials and packages far exceed what you will find elsewhere in Placencia, the place that always appears on “best beaches in Belize” lists. Visit our Belize vacation package page and you’ll see what we mean. 

6. Chabil Mar’s Early Bird Belize Reservation Special: Chabil Mar is making it possible for you to confidently reserve that dream vacation now without financial stress in addition to the uncertainties of traveling at this time. Therefore, they offer this opportunity for you Belize Vacation dreamers. Small deposits to reserve, pay later, and special rates. Won’t it be great to dream and have a Belize Vacation to look forward to? 

We warn you: Chabil Mar package choices are eclectic and varied. Deciding on just one can be hard, but it’s fun to browse all of them to see which calls to you and your travel pal. Each package covers everything you need for a worry-free sojourn: meals, lodgings, excursions, and more. 
 
If you can think of a more appropriate way to celebrate the distribution of Covid vaccines than a holiday in the Placencia sun, please let us know! Can’t think of a thing? There’s only one explanation: Chabil Mar’s lure is simply irresistible. The time is right. The choice is yours. Make that choice Chabil Mar Villas and discover paradise on earth. It’s exactly the experience you have waited so long for, right? 

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.  

How to Do Belize off the Beaten Path

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Belize is still a rural country that hasn’t yet been overrun by tourists, but if you want a truly authentic Belize travel experience, you should check out some of the more remote and undiscovered places.

Fodors, one of the most popular and widely-respected travel publications in the world, recently published an article about Belize adventures that are truly off the beaten path. Written by Kristine Hansen, one of Fodors’ most experienced authors, the article regaled readers with exciting things to do during Belize vacations, including learning how to make chocolate according to millennia Maya recipes, visiting the legendary Marie Sharp’s hot sauce factory, and dancing with the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna people in Placencia Village, Dangriga, and Hopkins.

There are no shopping malls, high-rise office buildings, or fast food outlets in Belize, so pretty much the entire country offers something interesting and eclectic to explore. And despite having a small population of just around 400,000 people, Belize is a true melting pot society composed of very different cultures, including Spanish-speaking Mestizos, three tribes of Mayans, festive Creole people, conservative German-speaking Mennonite farmers, and the Garifuna people who have been recognized by the United Nations for their intangible contributions to the heritage of humanity.

One of the best places to experience Garifuna culture is Dangriga on the southeastern coast. A vibrant port town where karaoke bars blast Belizean musical genres like punta all night long, Dangriga is also where you’ll find the Marie Sharp’s hot sauce factory. Using locally-grown hot peppers mixed according to her family’s traditional recipes, Marie Sharp’s hot sauces grace every table in Belize and are imported around the world, yet the factory only employs a dozen people.

Other off the beaten path recommendations from Fodors include visiting the open-air fish market in the southern town of Punta Gorda where you’ll find crab, octopus, lobster, shrimp, and dozens of different kinds of fish, all of which are caught by local fishermen, usually on the same day that they’re sold. Fodors also recommended visiting a Mennonite farm to try the handmade cheeses or visiting a Maya village for weaving lessons.

If you want to explore parts of Belize that are well off the beaten path, be sure to book your vacation with Chabil Mar, one of the finest luxury Belize resorts in the country. An upscale resort located on the Placencia Peninsula, Chabil Mar offers Belize vacation packages that include authentic Belizean experiences.

Hungry for Adventure? Look No Further Than Belize!

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Where to Find Belize Adventurous Side From Snorkeling to Hiking.

If lying in the sun non-stop is your idea of a fabulous Belize vacation, stop reading now. We’re exploring the adventurous side of Belize and it’s not for wimps!

Everyone’s vacation style is unique and we certainly don’t want to put people down who are eager to do nothing more than veg on the beach. But what a wasted trip that would be! Belize is a hotbed of adventure that includes hiking jungles and rainforests, diving the Belize Barrier Reef and if you haven’t zip lined in paradise, you don’t know what you’re missing.

What can you expect…

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…if you pack your hiking boots, dive gear and very little else? A euphoric, challenging holiday in a nation that measures just 8,867 miles in size, yet it’s possible to undertake twice the number of adventures you might in a larger nation, even if your vacation time is limited. And since everyone speaks English and U.S. dollars are accepted everywhere, you haven’t a single reason to stay home.

What’s the secret to memorable adventures in Belize? A home base that’s a tranquil haven of posh digs, gourmet food and the most helpful staff on the planet: Chabil Mar Villas. Whether your idea of fun is going off on your own or you rely upon tours, say the word and staff will get you where you want to go safely and quickly.

Push your limits!

 

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-Stroll Belize’s version of Hollywood. So many celebs flock to Ambergris Caye, you can practically hear Madonna sing about San Pedro Town. There’s lots on the Ambergris adventure menu but a nighttime croc-watching tour at the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary should get you started nicely.

-A Belize Barrier Reef tour offers the ultimate in snorkeling and diving. Go deep-sea fishing, too. Meet all manner of critters hanging out at the reef and around the ocean; spot everything from giant turtles to reef sharks–and fellow divers of course.

-You’ll need sturdy boots to explore the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, but a reward awaits at the end of your trek: swim in dramatic waterfalls like Big Rock Falls and Rio On Pools to cool down once you’ve logged an impressive number of miles required to reach these gorgeous spots.

-See how many of the 900 Maya ruins you can get to during your Chabil Mar stay. Since you’re staying at one of the most centrally-located districts in Belize, you can rack up a sizeable number of ancient cities, caves and ceremonial sites during your visit.

-Run with the big cats. Literally. Forest preserves, parks and sanctuaries serve as home to endangered jaguars, puma and cats you’ll find only in zoos or on the pages of National Geographic magazine. You probably won’t have to run from them because many are surprisingly shy, but plan to cover serious ground by foot to reach these remote areas.

-You’re invited to pick up the pace in a way that is guaranteed to fill you with joy: Visit villages that are home to Belize’s Garifuna people, declared the friendliest people in the nation. You cannot end your adventures without learning to drum and dance Garifuna style. Say the word and your Chabil Mar host will make sure you do it all!

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

5 Things You Can’t Miss in Placencia Belize

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The secret to maximizing your Belize vacation time? Stay at Chabil Mar, the award-winning resort in Placencia, where you’ll spend your time seeing the sites instead of shuttling to and from them!

Nomadic Matt may be young, but his travel blog is a favorite of people of all ages, especially those who complain that they can’t find time to get to the places they’ve jotted down on their “must-see” lists.

“You have more travel time than you think,” he writes, advising intrepid travelers to get their priorities straight. One of his most valuable tips? Forget going around the world in search of thrills; find them close to home. We agree. This is why the short flight to Belize makes this nation the ideal destination.

Here’s another reason Matt would approve of your decision to visit Belize: You can maximize your time thanks to this nation’s small size. At just 8,867 square miles, it’s the size of Vermont and just as easy to get around, thus your Chabil Mar Resort digs are right in the middle of the action and the place you start each of these tours.

1. Monkey River and manatee watch tour

5 Things You Can’t Miss in Placencia Belize

If your passion for animals knows no bounds, Belize’s Monkey River and Manatee Watch excursions should be first on your list of “must sees” because you can do them both on the same day. Thanks to a unique mangrove ecosystem, the river and its banks are home to myriad wildlife species and opportunities to spot endangered manatee, gentle vegetarians, can be life-affirming. This awesome combo tour is conducted year-round.

2. Island hop by boat, kayak or catamaran

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Belize’s coastline is magnificent, so it stands to reason that exploring it by boat, kayak or catamaran belongs on this list. See for yourself why Laughing Bird Caye and the Silk Cayes are perennial favorites for visitors, and since Chabil Mar equips you for these excursions, you can choose to pilot a craft or leave the job to someone else.

3. Attend Belize festivals

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If you adore festivals and can’t attend enough of them, you’ve got to print this calendar out before you arrive. From extravagant to delightful and from delicious to heart-warming, Placencia’s annual festival schedule is always filled with delights, and getting to any or all of them is as easy as telling Chabil Mar resort staff you want to go.

4. Explore the peninsula by bicycle or golf cart

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People skipping vacations because they fear that their hard-earned fitness efforts will fall by the wayside are wise to choose Chabil Mar as their resort of choice because guests can stay as active as they like courtesy of the resort’s complimentary bicycles, golf carts, and water toys. Staff can’t control what you eat but they can guarantee opportunities to work off those pounds!

5. Hike Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (CBWS)

Few non-profits are as beloved as Belize’s Audubon Society. Round out your top 5 tour list with a visit to CBWS to see how much this group contributes to Belize wildlife initiatives. As the world’s first jaguar preserve, this park is the closest place to Eden you’ll find in today’s world. Take in magnificent waterfalls, nature trails and mountains. Spot animal tracks and observe exotic birds. Make this sanctuary your last stop before leaving and a smile will remain on your face until you deplane back home!

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on southern 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 vacation.

How To Spend The Perfect Weekend in Placencia Belize

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Placencia Belize Itinerary

If you’ve never heard from Belize, get excited to learn about your new favorite travel destination. Miles of coast touch the bright blue Caribbean Sea and open outward to hundreds of islands and hundreds of miles of barrier reef habitat. But head inland and you’ll find natural landmarks like the Cayo District and the Maya Mountains that are equally as magical. But even among this variety, Placencia stands apart. This peninsula straddles land and sea, and that means that your options can be borderline overwhelming. If you only have a weekend in Placencia, here are the best things to do.

See the Sea

As a fishing town along some of the most pristine beaches in Belize, most visitors are here at least in part for the Caribbean Sea. But you might be surprised at the sheer variety of things you can do. Whether you’re looking to fish off of a local pier or venture into deeper waters, there’s always fresh and seasonally diverse prey to find. Or you can get closer to the beautiful marine life that calls the Belize Barrier Reef home with a scuba or snorkeling expedition.

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Venture Into the Jungle

You don’t need to be a daring adventurer or a reckless tomb raider to feel like you’re standing among the ancients. Maya cities  Lubaantun and Xunantunich are comfortably within reach of the peninsula, while the imposing ATM Cave will make you realize why the ancient Mayas once treated it as a temple and a direct pathway to the underworld. For the more nature-oriented, you’ll find no shortage of natural parks to explore. Check out Cockscomb Basin or Monkey River if you really want to see the diverse wildlife and stunning views that the jungles have to offer.

Get to Know the Locals

The village of Placencia is home to less than a thousand people, and it has the vibes of a quaint and sleepy town even with increased tourist interest. That makes it easy to find yourself immersed in the local culture. With beaches right in town and a variety of restaurants and bars to choose from, you could be perfectly content spending most of your time in and around town. And with the Garifuna settlement of Seine Bight and the even quieter town of Maya Beach only a few miles away, there’s a surprising amount to explore.

Spend a weekend in Placencia Belize

Nothing At All

But the fact is, exploration doesn’t even need to be on the menu. Resorts like Chabil Mar offer a guest-exclusive approach to travel. With 400 feet of beach, a pier, and numerous amenities right on-site, you can spend your entire time luxuriating on the property and barely even have to see another living soul.

Visit 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 vacation.

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