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It’s the Honeymoon Capital of the Caribbean: Placencia, Belize

Posted on April 13, 2021

For couples who spend fortunes on splashy weddings and lavish receptions, the idea of saving money while not compromising on luxury is almost too good to be Belized!

Honeymoon in romantic Belize, where affordability paired with luxury await exhausted newlyweds and you can have your wedding cake and eat it too. One of the most popular destinations couples pick for Belize honeymoons is Placencia, a tranquil peninsula situated along the Caribbean Sea. It’s also the location of Chabil Mar Villas, a lush, tropical resort designed for romantics because privacy and elegance are hallmarks of this spectacular property.

You needn’t make a single decision during your stay!

As the closest full service resort to picturesque Placencia Village, honeymooners are invited to roam the peninsula at their leisure if they’ve already had enough excitement for a lifetime during their wedding festivities! All inclusive arrangements relieve brides and grooms of making decisions, because everything a couple needs to relax and wind down is covered, depending upon the package they pick. That can include:

-In-country transportation
-Caribbean oceanfront accommodations
-Meals served in a couple’s villa, on the beach or poolside
-Tours for couples as hungry for adventure as they are for romance
-The use of complimentary bicycles
-Access to kayaks and paddleboards
-Free golf cart use for two days
-Swim in the resort’s two beachside infinity pools
-Enjoy the ultimate honeymoon treat: a couples massage.

Nothing promotes love and romance like Mother Nature

Belize’s beauty is often the reason lovers pick this intriguing nation for their honeymoon. There’s nothing like standing in the presence of majestic waterfalls surrounded by rainforest and jungle where newlyweds can share their hopes and dreams. Belize sunrises and sunsets are especially dramatic, and no matter when you make your romantic pilgrimage, the weather (including occasional rain showers that delight giggling couples) is temperate and welcoming year-round.

Newlyweds love roaming nature reserves filled with exotic animals, swimming and snorkeling the barrier reef that’s home to 450+ marine creatures and Belize’s ancient Maya ruins, caves and archaeological sites (900 in total). Couples need only check with Chabil Mar staff to book these adventures if they’re not included in their package.

Your honeymoon celebrated your way

Every couple is unique. Even honeymooners who look upon their getaway as an opportunity to do nothing but chill, quickly find that sticking around Chabil Mar offers lots to do. Tucked into movie-set-worthy accommodations (see all of Chabil Mar’s seafront and sea view digs here), newlyweds often wonder whether anything on earth can possibly be this perfect.

But it is. And thanks to wise decisions to choose Chabil Mar and Placencia, honeymooners get a perfect start to their new life together. Sound like the place you should spend your honeymoon? Reserve soon to take advantage of pre-winter price hikes and you’ll find savings that come close to matching your idyllic honeymoon!

Placencia Belize: The Best Beach Destination To Visit This Summer

Posted on April 12, 2021

Don’t laugh when you read this, but are you aware of the fact that some travelers spend the entirety of their leisure time searching for “the perfect beach”? It’s true. Imagine their despair in 2020 when Covid-19 dashed their travel plans and interrupted their missions.

Fortunately, long-awaited news that vaccines and eased travel restrictions are energizing people who have dedicated themselves to this quest, especially since they had plenty of time to research beaches while sequestering. Belize’s Placencia peninsula has grabbed the attention of these folks because – according to travel experts, reviewers and editors – the best beaches in the Western Hemisphere can be found here.

What’s unique about Placencia that beach lovers find compelling? This 16-mile-long stretch of land offers two distinct types of beaches, so visitors can play in the ocean’s surf or explore beaches along the lagoon side. Both offer variety, fun and beauty that make choosing a favorite hard, so make sure you experience both this summer.

Make Chabil Mar your beach mission headquarters

Affectionately referred to as “the island you can walk to,” Placencia has few hotels or resorts that compare to Chabil Mar Villas. The resort is nestled into gardens that are so lush, guests compare the property to Eden – if Eden had private beaches. The resort’s emblem is the Ceiba tree, an ancient Maya symbol that pays homage to the nation’s ancient, but it’s the accommodations, award-winning onsite restaurant and amenities that turn an ordinary holiday into an extraordinary one at Chabil Mar.

Check in to any of the villas on site and enjoy a private veranda that faces the sea and beach, while environs within each accommodation are thoughtfully lavished with rustic furnishings featuring hardwoods, lush textiles, Belize handicrafts, art and more. Air conditioning and fans keep things cool after long days at the beach or while touring the nation’s most impressive attractions.

To tour or not to tour? That is the question

Plenty of guests prefer to stick around the resort because there is so much to do that leaving their preferred hammock is just not worth the effort. Others are fascinated by the variety of tours arranged by Chabil Mar staff that showcase Belize’s most popular marine activities: boating, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and island hopping.

If you prefer to stay dry, you can stick to land-based tours that explore ancient Maya temples, ceremonial caves, jungles, forests and wildlife sanctuaries and you’ll have your fill of excitement and awe.

One of the most efficient ways to enjoy your Chabil Mar stay is by booking a Belize vacation package so you enjoy dining, touring and amenities included with each package. View this Belize vacation menu for package options and while you’re there, consider specials that save you money on your entire vacation.

Summer is on the horizon, so it’s time to make up for that year of missed beach visits right now. Grab your swimsuit, sun blocker and sunglasses. Bring a camera. Your lifelong quest to find the world’s best beaches may come to an end once you spend time on the beaches of Placencia.

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.

Where the Whale Sharks Are: Placencia, Belize

Posted on April 5, 2021

For many divers and snorkelers, the Holy Grail is to encounter a whale shark in its natural environment. As big as a school bus, whale sharks are not whales but sharks. Unlike other sharks, however, whale sharks have no teeth, which is why they are simultaneously the largest creatures in the oceans as well as some of the gentlest.

In order to protect whale sharks, contact is strictly limited, but lucky divers can sometimes get the chance to touch and interact with the massive creatures. Whale sharks only exist in tropical waters and follow plankton blooms seasonally across the lower latitudes. The largest whale shark ever recorded was 41 feet (12.5 meters) long and weighed 47,000 pounds (21 tons).

One of the best places to see whale sharks is in the waters of the Gladden Spit Marine Reserve. Located on the outer reaches of the Belize Barrier Reef just a few miles from Placencia, the Gladden Spit Marine Reserve is one of the most diverse environments in the ocean. The shallow waters, mangrove forests, and tides bringing in a rich stream of nutrients make for a perfect breeding site for fish and other marine creatures.

Whale sharks consume several tons of plankton and fish spawn per day, which is why they are drawn to the food-rich waters of the Gladden Spit Marine Reserve. Arriving every spring from their annual circumnavigation of the globe, whale sharks can be seen around Gladden Spit for a few months. Normally feeding at depths unavailable to divers, whale sharks rise to the shallower waters during the 10 days following a full moon in order to feed.

Recently, Afar Magazine profiled whale sharks and encouraged its readers to avail themselves of this truly once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at Gladden Spit Marine Reserve. One of Afar Magazine’s top recommended resorts to stay in Placencia Belize is the luxurious Chabil Mar Resort. With elegantly appointed villas and its own gourmet restaurant and two infinity swimming pools, Chabil Mar is an award winning resort renowned for providing world-class service.

Located in southeastern Belize, Placencia is the gateway to the Belize Barrier Reef, including the Gladden Spit Marine Reserve where whale sharks visit every spring. Chabil Mar operates diving and snorkeling tours to Gladden Spit as well as other top destinations on the reef.

If you’d like to snorkel or dive with whale sharks, be sure to book your vacation with Chabil Mar Resort.

Your Summer Vacation in Belize

Posted on March 20, 2021

The finest resort on the Placencia Peninsula is Chabil Mar. The summer season begins in June and the gorgeous weather makes vacationing in Belize so special. Whether you just want to relax on the beach and sip on a cocktail or head out for adventures and fun under the sun, Chabil Mar is the perfect base of operations for an unforgettable summer vacation in Belize.

Testimonials – Our Guests Love Us!

Chabil Mar truly believes that customer satisfaction is our number one priority. The resort has a 98% rating on TripAdvisor (out of 716 reviews and counting). Here are just a few of Chabil Mar’s latest reviews:

Pictures do not do this property justice. It’s covered with beautiful flowers and super close to the water. The staff are extremely friendly and go above/beyond to make your stay comfortable and memorable. We used the complimentary kayaks to chase dolphins and the in-room washer/dryer to clean our clothes before flying home.

Wonderful, romantic, relaxing vacation. Our villa was large, comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. The grounds are beautiful, we loved the beach and the pier. The staff was very attentive and kind. We will be back!

It was our first visit to Belize, and we will never stay anywhere else because Chabil Mar is perfect. This resort exceeded all of our expectations from immaculate, beautiful villas to al fresco dining anywhere on the flower and vine filled grounds, this is where you want to be for the ultimate in relaxation. But what we loved maybe the most was the staff starting with Chris, the GM. Everyone is so engaging, friendly, efficient, knowledgeable and funny! To everyone at Chabil Mar, we will be back to celebrate our 1 year anniversary with you!

We stayed at Chabil Mar for 6 days and couldn’t have been happier with the accommodations. The villas are all extremely clean, updated, comfortable, and stocked with everything you need (coffee maker, blender, food processor, juicer, mixer, etc). The rooms are spacious and housekeeping does an incredible job sneaking in after you’ve left for the day to make everything nice again (even washing dishes and loading/unloading the dishwasher). The staff are all genuinely friendly and personable and the grounds are well maintained. There are beautiful bright colored flowers all over the place, climbing up the balconies, and lizards and iguanas hanging around for some good entertainment. Our villa had a hammock on the patio as well as chairs and a table to enjoy the gorgeous ocean breeze. Sheldon and Nikita at the front desk were amazing- helping us with reservations for dinner, taxis, and excursions each day. Highly, highly recommend Chabil Mar for a place to stay that doesn’t feel like a big resort but comes with all the creature comforts of one!

If you want to enjoy a fabulous vacation this summer in Belize, contact the resort’s reservation department at reservations@chabilmarvillas.com today.

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Simone Biles’ Trending Online Vacation Photos Have Belize All Atwitter!

Posted on March 19, 2021

Who wouldn’t want to run into a Simone Biles while on vacation to escape the Covid virus? The Olympic gold medalist is a role model and a celebrity, so when she decides to take a vacation – especially in the company of her hot NFL player boyfriend Jonathan Owens – the media can’t get enough.

Why does Simone choose Belize when she has enough influence and money to go anywhere in the world? It’s no mystery. Her mom is Belizean, and as a result, Simone is a citizen of the country, a point of pride that follows her everywhere she travels.

The online stir recently created by her most recent Belize escape has lots to do with the pictures she has posted of herself and her main squeeze enjoying all of the beauty and recreational perks Belize has to offer. The photos include plenty of selfies reflecting the nation’s lush landscape, and when asked by the press to sum up her feelings for Owens, she enthused, “I love you more than I love Belize and that’s a lot!”

Will you run into Simone and Owens by vacationing in Belize? You could. She won’t be wearing her 30 gold medals because after all, the girl wants to relax given the 4 million followers who love to learn every detail of the gymnast’s professional and personal life. But she could be sporting the key to the City of San Pedro given to her by San Pedro’s Minister of Tourism in 2019.

Where to stay to conduct your Simone watch? Chabil Mar Villas, located on the Placencia peninsula. Why recommend this award-winning property? Because just in case you don’t catch a glimpse of Simone during your stay, you’ll still return home saying, “Best vacation ever!”

For more information about Belize, feel free to chat with our Concierge at concier ge@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.

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