Month: December 2022

 

In your quest for the perfect holiday destination now that travel to Central America is returning to normal, make the smart decision to vacation on the lovely 16-mile-long Placencia Peninsula, located in Belize’s Stann Creek District. What is there about this place that makes it a stand-out when you could choose another spot? Everything!

Placencia is a finger of land nearly surrounded by water so if you can’t get enough water sports, this is a diver’s and snorkeler’s paradise. At the end of the 16 miles lies Placencia Village, commonly known as “The Island You Can Walk To”. The Village is the epicenter of the local population, culture, daily life, shops, markets, and other fun activities, including the areas’ annual festivals, such as Lobsterfest, Art & Music, and, home to Chabil Mar. Also home to jungles, Maya ruins, charming villages, and everything visitors crave in a Caribbean vacation, this area has so much to offer, we had a hard time coming up with just 4!

1. The beaches

Whether it’s TripAdvisor, Conde Nast Johansen, or National Geographic, there’s no argument among these and other resources that Placencia beaches are out of this world. Whether you intend to swim in the Caribbean Sea or you’d just as soon float on the lagoon side of the peninsula, these magnificent stretches of beachfront never disappoint.

2. The food

 

What determines a foodie destination? Diversity. Authenticity. Placencia’s food scene offers both which is why Belize cuisine is finding its rightful place on the international gourmet scene. While Belize food has distinct Caribbean flavors, you may seek variety during your stay. Frommer’s recommends De’Tatch Seafood Bar and Grill (Belizean), Mare (Italian), Maya Beach Bistro (Fusion), Omar’s Diner (Belizean) Pickled Parrot (comfort food) and Rumfish y Vino (international). These should get you started.

3. The Caribbean Sea

Enjoy every minute of your time on “the island you can walk to.” Sail and fish the waters off Placencia or don gear and find out why world-renowned aquatic legends call this area the ideal jump-off point for activities under the sea and on the surface. Belize’s Barrier Reef, located close to the peninsula, is a must-see geological wonder, too.

4. Luxury Accommodations at Chabil Mar Villas

How important is the quality of the place you stay during your Caribbean holiday? This can make or break your vacation, which is why Chabil Mar has become the peninsula’s lodging hot spot. Visit the Chabil Mar Belize accommodations page to see breathtaking choices that range from a luxury 2000-square-foot seafront villa to gorgeous suites.

Select from the Chabil Mar Belize vacation package menu for the best vacation of your life. These bundles include gourmet meals served at the resort’s award-winning restaurant, complimentary use of bicycles, kayaks and paddleboards, 2 infinity beachside pools, and a private beachfront made for relaxation and contemplation.

Specialized tours associated with each package allow you to customize your stay and if you could use a little more incentive, how about extending your holiday dates to qualify for discounted rates or avail yourself of current specials? Skip the crowds. Find tranquility. Fill your days and nights with fun. Don’t be surprised if you come up with at least 4 more reasons to choose Placencia for your next Caribbean holiday!

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 vacation.

In December, Santa Claus makes a list and checks it twice, but afterward, he and Mrs. Claus are off for their annual Belize holiday. This isn’t the first time the couple has headed for sun and surf following his stress-filled sled ride. In fact, Belize in January has become a tradition. You’re invited to join him if you’d like to trade your frigid temps for his favorite hot spot: the Placencia peninsula.

6 Reasons the Clauses prefer Placencia

1. Placencia is only 16 miles long and it’s home to his favorite property: Chabil Mar Resort. Because January weather is so balmy, he’ll leave his signature suit back at the North Pole in favor of shirtsleeves and shorts. He never leaves home without his sunscreen.

2. Santa loves exploring Belize jungles. Two favorite excursions are Monkey River and Cockscomb Basin Forest Reserve. He finds it easy to communicate with Belize wildlife, including endangered jaguars and vocal Howler monkeys. As a veteran bird watcher, Santa knows that Belize is Central America’s bird watching capital.

3. Santa feels right at home at his favorite pubs: the Tipsy Tuna and Barefoot Beach Bar. Both respect the man’s privacy, so they give him his space. Dressed in civilian togs, he’s just a grey-bearded dude in resort wear having drinks, and hanging out with the friendliest people in Central America.

4. Does Santa dive and snorkel? Of course. Follow in his swim fins if you can’t get enough water sports – or perhaps you just want to try them out. Knowing that Chabil Mar staffers always make room for him, you just may run into him during one or more of the resort’s fabulous tours.

5. Santa and Mrs. Claus are consummate romantics. Their posh, cozy digs afford them the privacy they crave after sharing their home with elves and toy makers year-round and they rave about Chabil Mar cuisine, unlimited beverages, and amenities included in their Belize vacation package.

6. The resort’s sunset Placencia Lagoon tour is usually the last activity on the Claus’s itinerary. It’s their favorite because they may spot shy manatees during the tour and it’s their tradition to watch the last sunset at their favorite destination.

Admit it: This sunny vacation sounds like heaven in January and if you commit to sojourning at Chabil Mar, you’ll see why Santa wouldn’t stay elsewhere. Consider the resort’s 400 feet of private beach your personal domain and enjoy every perk, including dining on the private pier, splashing in the resort’s two beach-side infinity swimming pools, riding resort bikes around the peninsula, and pilot complimentary kayaks and paddleboards.

The resort’s shuttle transports guests who can’t get enough nightlife into the Village where the action is nonstop and if you’re fortunate, you could run into someone very familiar. Feel free to buy the jolly man with the twinkle in his eye a drink as well as give him full credit for pointing the way to his favorite resort by telling Chabil Mar’s reservation agent that Santa sent you when you book your 2023 January escape!

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 vacation.

According to the website Cause Inspired Media, changes in support for charitable causes may have dipped during the worst of the Covid pandemic, but the results of a recent Fidelity Charitable study produced some surprising news: Going forward, donors not only intend to continue to contribute to worthy causes throughout the remainder of the year, but 25-percent of respondents intend to increase the amount they give in the years ahead.

Why mention these statistics when you’re all about finding a vacation spot for your next getaway? Because if you support nonprofits, why not choose a luxury resort that is close to home to double down on the reason for your visit? At Chabil Mar Resort, the property’s “Pack for a Purpose” initiative generates lots of goodwill and help for underprivileged Belize school children. Guests are drawn to this cause and you will be, too.

About the initiative that captures hearts and minds

The ability to help children in need while enjoying a lavish vacation at a boutique property that is running out of wall space to display awards is likely to give you the most amount of satisfaction you’ve experienced in years. Pack with a Purpose is a dynamic, global nonprofit committed to both the kids who benefit and the personal aims and goals of travelers looking to make meaningful contributions at the same time they enjoy getting away.

At Chabil Mar Resort, frequent guests know to leave a little room in their suitcases when they pack for items that may be small but make a world of difference to the kids who don’t have them, like school supplies, age-appropriate books, arts and crafts materials, educational games and especially soccer and basketballs plus jump ropes and other activity-inducing items. Leave your donation at the resort’s front desk where you will receive the thanks of a grateful staff on behalf of the kids.

Kids and animals: you can help both!

Chabil Mar has “adopted” St. John’s Memorial School in Placencia Village, which was established in 2009 and serves kids whose ages range between 3 and 12. If you’re a big animal supporter, you can also pack goodies that are dog and kitty appropriate, all of which will be donated to the Placencia, Belize Humane Society where much-appreciated food, treats, bowls, bedding and everything pet appropriate is needed and received with love and gratitude.

Imagine yourself lounging on an unspoiled, private Caribbean beach having just come from your elegant digs after enjoying gourmet meals at the resort’s restaurant and knowing that the items you brought are making a bigger difference than you will ever know. Need specifics? Check the list on the resort’s website and contribute what you can.

There’s only one downside to staying at Chabil Mar and supporting this worthwhile cause: It could become a habit! And as you feel gratitude for having come through Covid by supporting the causes you care about at home, add this one to your list and rest assured, you’ll feel as good about your generosity as you do when you’re served an icy beverage while lying in the Belize sun at this posh resort!

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 vacation.