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Travel To Placencia Belize In The Shoulder/Low Season For Great Prices

Posted on May 9, 2022

Ever wonder who came up with the term “shoulder season”? There are a surprising number of theories floating about. According to one theorist, spring and fall are shoulder seasons because it’s not yet cold enough to wear coats, thus shawls and wraps keeping shoulders warm are appropriate attire for anyone wishing to stay comfortable.

Folks who don’t believe this theory turn to numbers for a more realistic explanation. Shoulder season, say, weather folks, exists any time temperatures range between 45- and 65-degree F, so if you don’t buy the fashion industry explanation, this one will work for you. That stated, the travel industry offers its own take on shoulder season: It’s the best season for a Caribbean holiday if you don’t want to spend a fortune!

Shoulder season in Belize is especially fabulous

Either shoulder season is ideal for savvy travelers who know that a pairing of timing and affordability means they can take more trips each year. What do you have to gain by choosing shoulder season for your upcoming Belize getaway? For starters …

•Weather is ideal for folks who can’t get enough fun in the sun: from cave tubing and ziplining to snorkeling and diving, get your pick of adventures without having to compete with other vacationers.

•Crowds are, to quote one shoulder seasoner, “a pain in the neck,” thus their absence makes time spent in Belize a joy. From room to sprawl out on sandy beaches to short waits at all the places that make a vacation blissful, shoulder season is idyllic.

•Discounts. Do discounts drive your buying decisions – whether they are associated with purchasing goods or taking vacations? You are wise and practical. During shoulder season, popular resorts roll out deals that incentivize even skeptical travelers.

•Your ability to interact with people you meet at local events, concerts, festivities, and celebrations increases because shoulder season tends to be laid back and relaxing so you’ll find more opportunities to get to know the Belizeans you meet.

Where you sojourn is crucial to the success of your vacation

It’s no secret that the Placencia peninsula has developed a reputation for being the hottest destination in Belize thanks to world-class beaches and proximity to charming towns, and during shoulder season, you can sojourn in the middle of everything you want to do by booking a stay at Chabil Mar Resort.

This premier property not only offers Belize vacation packages that include lovely accommodations, fine dining, and a long list of onsite amenities, but it delivers on shoulder season deals that can’t be beaten.

Got a minute? Watch this video and you’ll be convinced that not only is shoulder season the time to come to Belize but that Chabil Mar is the only place to stay for a true Caribbean getaway that appeals to your senses and your wallet. Watch it more than once as you pack. It’s positively inspiring!

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.

Belize in April: Events, Activities and Trip Ideas

Posted on April 20, 2022

Who Needs the Riviera When April in Belize is so Close?

Much has been said, written, and sung about April in Paris, but there’s a place closer to home and you don’t have to master the French language to find your way around. Further, a short plane ride pales in comparison to transatlantic time changes, which is why Placencia Belize, where everyone speaks English, offers travelers so much more.

Placencia in April is magnifique! World-class beaches along this 16-mile-long peninsula offer visitors both the Caribbean Sea and Placencia Lagoon where bashful manatees hang out. Local villages are delightful to visit and major attractions are nearby. See and do it all from heavenly digs at Chabil Mar Villas.

Paradise awaits your arrival

There’s a reason the owners of Chabil Mar chose the Mayan word for beautiful sea when seeking the ideal name for this resort. Everything about the resort showcases the Caribbean shore, from tropical architecture and landscaping to positioning accommodations for maximum sea views. They’re furnished to reflect Belize’s sun, sea, and sky.

Onsite amenities are equally spectacular as are Belize vacation package deals that bundle all aspects of a stay, including personalized service that is impeccable and where every guest has access to all types of tours and local events. Sound too good to be true? Check out this video and you’ll realize these are no exaggerations.

What to do during your April stay? Everything on this list!

•Swim, snorkel, and dive during your stay in water temperatures that average 72-degrees. There is no shortage of sporting options off the coast of Belize and you can take advantage of specialized tours so you get your fill of your favorite.

•Celebrate Easter in style. No worries if you aren’t around on Sunday the 17th. Easter lasts for weeks in Belize. Celebrate your faith or celebrate the Easter bunny – there are lots of opportunities to do both.

•The annual Cross-Country Cycling Classic attracts bicycle enthusiasts and fans and you’re invited to watch the action. Beginning in Belize City and looping San Ignacio, station yourself along the route to glimpse top competitors and if there’s a pub nearby, you’ll enjoy the race even more.

•Come to Placencia in April to meet whale sharks. These shy creatures show up during migration season from March to June. Dive and swim with whale sharks by having Chabil Mar staff book this experience with a licensed tour operator since these creatures are protected by the nation’s conservation laws.

•You don’t have to get wet to love Placencia in April. Family-friendly rainforest and jungle expeditions include tours of spectacular Maya ruins and include daring adventures like zip-lining and cave exploration – all on Chabil Mar’s tour menu.

Sound like the place you want to be? April is fast approaching. Contact the Chabil Mar concierge for deals that can even save you money at reservations@chabilmarvillas.com or by phone at 1-866-417-2377 (toll-free). Should you tell reservations that whale sharks recommended Chabil Mar? Why not? You won’t be the first guest to do so!

Could Ants Offer a Blueprint For Humanity’s Future?

Posted on April 12, 2022

Photo Courtesy of Mark Moffett

While most of us would freak out to find ants marching through our home, most of us think we understand how complex their networks of hives are. But we may understand less than we know, and the new facts that we’re discovering could help humans recognize better ways to build and maintain society.

There’s arguably no better habitat on Earth for researching ants than Belize. The Central American paradise may be most popularly known as a haven for ecotourism, but it’s also home to hundreds of different species of ant. But what’s most fascinating about these different species is how specialized they all are — and how they can share very unique niches within their ecosystem.

That’s a bold change of pace from the standard assumption — that there are merely worker ants, soldier ants, and queens. Biologist Mark Moffett has had a passion for arts since he was a child, and that lends him a unique perspective on the world around them. He sees these varied and generally co-habituating species as all members of a larger form of proto-society. Leafcutter ants are essentially farmers who bring home leaves that can be mulched and transformed into fungus. Smaller ants will often ride on these leaves to conserve their own energy and cover more ground in a shorter amount of time. Dozens of Belize’s ant species occupy rain forest canopies, and all of their behaviors change the environment around them and allow for uniquely beneficial relationships.

Photo Courtesy of Mark Moffett

The most important point, Moffett emphasizes, is that this sophisticated and largely autonomous form of quasi-society requires little in the way of brainpower. Ants aren’t especially smart creatures, but their single-mindedness allows for some incredibly sophisticated systems when different specialized ants are working in harmony with one another.

Moffett has a bold assertion that he’s drawn from his research — that the smartest way to solve some problems may be to make them less complicated. The method ants have for fulfilling their tasks is haphazard — one ant follows another which follows another, and they eventually settle into the route that offers the most efficient path. To test his hypothesis, Moffett tested out a more chaotic — and ant-like — alternative to traditional airline boarding practices. He discovered that when there is no assigned seating, less people are going to move seats on average.

That means if you decide to board a flight to see the unique varieties of ants (or beaches, or jungles, or ancient Maya sites) in Belize, you might want to suggest the airline offer free-for-all seating. And if yo do decide to stay, be sure to book your accommodation at the beautiful Chabil Mar in Placencia Belize.

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.

News Travelers Can Use: Belize Eases Covid-19 Restrictions

Posted on April 2, 2022

While the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advised U.S. tourists to avoid traveling during Covid, those who couldn’t sit home and stare at their bucket lists traveled anyway. In fact, around 45% of the public took a trip, say CNBC reporters, and 6% took more than 4 trips during this international lockdown.

Frequent Caribbean rim visitors suffered most of all. Their vacation venues were so near and yet so far, thus all of us can breathe a sigh of relief today as Central America’s #1 vacation destination lifted restrictions associated with mask-wearing and announced that unvaccinated travelers can now come to Belize if they present recent negative test results.

Anyone age 5 and older will be welcomed at the Belize International Airport, at the nation’s berthing docks, and at borders where folks driving to Belize will discover lifted masks and vaccine protocols as of April 1, 2022, too. Thanks to restrictions being eased by the government, there’s no need to put off your Caribbean travel plans for another moment.

Head here to get your travel fix and leave your masks at home

For travelers with compromised immune systems and those who aren’t quite ready to go out in public without a mask, you are welcome to continue to cover your nose and mouth. For the rest of you, getting a suntan without lines of demarcation on your face is now officially on! At Chabil Mar Resort on the Placencia peninsula, reservations from early birds in the know are already coming in.

What can you do once you get rid of your mask?

•Pose in front of the iconic new Placencia sculpture that’s become a beacon for tourists with cameras.
•Show off the smile you’ve hidden for 2 years beneath your impressive mask collection.
•Relax knowing that Chabil Mar maintains all of the health and hygiene protocols that earned the property Gold Standard certification.
•Tone Covid-impacted muscles by borrowing a Chabil Mar bike, kayak, or paddleboard to cover the peninsula’s 16-mile distance by land or sea.
•Book a Belize vacation package that best accommodates your needs so you don’t have to worry about a single detail during your stay.

Celebrating these changes is perfectly appropriate as you grab your suitcase, and plane tickets, and secure your accommodation before Chabil Mar is completely booked. Once this news gets out, things are going to liven up in Belize so why not get ahead of the curve right now by emailing reservations@chabilmarvillas.com?

Curfew and Mask Mandate Lifted in Belize; Perfect For Spring Break Vacation

Posted on March 4, 2022

Searching for that perfect spring break getaway that will help you shake off two years of lockdown, cancellations, and virtual classes, among the many other untold and personal struggles that you might have endured during the past two years of living under a pandemic, then the recent announcement that Belize has lifted its outdoor mask mandate and nightly curfew might be the perfect opportunity for you to book a vacation at Chabil Mar in Placencia Belize.

After all, we all can agree that with the curfew and outdoor mask mandate gone, and spring break around the corner, the time has finally come for everyone to break out of their shells, in a big way. And the best way to do that is to book an epic vacation to experience the Belizean sun, sand, and pristine barrier reef. Placencia village, commonly known for its laidback vacation lifestyle serves up its fair share of nightlife and live musical performance and the destination is also too good to miss out on.

The Sun;

The month of March and April which are considered to be the middle of the dry season in Belize are known to offer the perfect weather, complemented by cool temperatures, clear skies, and lots of breezes. In fact, it is that dry tropical weather that continues to attract visitors who are looking for a break from that cold weather back home. But whether or not that is the case for you, we can bet that after months of lockdown you are now in desperate need of some outdoor adventures and some natural sunshine to get that perfect vacation glow going.

The Sand;

Chabil Mar, which means ”beautiful sea,” in the traditional Maya language is located just a stroll away from the center of Placencia Village. It sits on over 400 feet private ”Barefoot Perfect” beach and offers an unmatched view of the Caribbean Sea. Our untouched and white sandy beaches and lush tropical gardens are the picture-perfect locations to simply indulge yourself in nature and regroup. Our location along the beach also allows you the opportunity to either bike or take a stroll down the beachside and either bar hop your way to the center of the village or visit gift shops and eateries that litter the narrowest main street in the world, according to the Guinness World Book of Records.

The Reef;

Belize is home to the largest barrier reef in the Northern Hemisphere that stretches 190 miles along its coastline. The barrier reef which is considered to be one of the world’s natural wonders is the perfect dive destination to discover a glimpse of Belize’s rich underwater species.

Chabil Mar is the place to stay in Placencia! Not only is it a luxury resort but also an award-winning establishment with all the amenities of a five-star resort. With its close proximity to the village of Placencia, it’s the perfect resort to stay in for your spring break! If you were to ask anyone in the world where the best beaches in Belize are, they would tell you, Placencia!

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Author: Chabil Mar Manager

Travel To Placencia Belize In The Shoulder/Low Season For Great Prices

Belize in April: Events, Activities and Trip Ideas

Could Ants Offer a Blueprint For Humanity’s Future?

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Curfew and Mask Mandate Lifted in Belize; Perfect For Spring Break Vacation

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