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Top 10 Reasons To Spend Your Family Summer Vacation In Belize

Posted on May 15, 2025

No need to hire a translator to find out why one of Belize’s most remarkable Caribbean resorts was named Chabil Mar Villas. It’s a translation of “beautiful sea,” derived from an ancient Mayan dialect. And while the Caribbean sea is soothing, it’s not the only example of beauty you’ll find at this lush tropical resort. We unearthed 10 other beautiful reasons to stay at Chabil Mar. You’ll discover more!

1. Chabil Mar is located on the Placencia peninsula, Belize’s hottest destination. At 16 miles long, it’s filled with charming towns and endless recreational opportunities.

2. Families preferring more tranquil waters can take youngsters one mile east to where Placencia’s lagoon washes up on equally beautiful beaches. Your kids could spot the manatees living in the lagoon – if these endangered mammals decide to show themselves.

3. The 400-feet of private beach at Chabil Mar is beautifully manicured and awash in palm trees and comfy lounge chairs. All your senses will come alive as you are treated to soothing vistas, waves, and breezes. Digging in the sand and popping into the sea are not just invited but encouraged!

4. For guests who prefer fresh water, two Chabil Mar pools await. Just steps from the small number of accommodations that make this resort one of the most navigable in Belize, family members enjoy having two choices when pool time arrives.

5. Chabil Mar villas are beautifully appointed, face the Sea, and offer families room to spread out within from 925- to 2000-square feet of space. From beautiful furnishings and well-appointed baths, attached verandas bring the best of the outdoors inside.

6. Dine at Café Mar where mouth-watering plates prepared by executive chefs are a feast for the eyes and tummy. Bring a camera. Your fussiest eaters will clean their plates and you’ll want to record it.

7. Chabil Mar’s sugar-white beaches invite guests to avail themselves of sporting equipment kept on hand just for visitors. Pilot kayaks and paddleboards. Active families eager to explore the peninsula can borrow complimentary bicycles, too.

8. Chabil Mar’s Belize family package is filled with delights and removes all the work of planning from stressed moms and dads. Believe every word you read when exploring this website page. Like what you see? It’s better in person!

9. Staffers at Chabil Mar are trained in the art of family pampering. They really love kids. Requests for assistance, recommendations, and service are at the very heart of this resort’s culture so whether it’s a beverage on the beach or a request for a fresh towel, all you need do is ask.

10. Seeing is believing, so may we suggest that you put Chabil Mar Resort atop your vacation shortlist after viewing this video? Site browsers say that this beautifully-shot footage is so inspiring, that family members set off on suitcase searches immediately after watching it. We’d be surprised if your family didn’t feel the same way!

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.

Chabil Mar Featured in Season 8 of “Travel With Kids” on Amazon Prime Video

Posted on May 14, 2025

Chabil Mar Villas Boutique Guest Exclusive Resort in Placencia is proud to announce its feature in the newest season of the beloved family travel series, “Travel With Kids” on Amazon Prime Video. In Season 8, Episode 2, hosts Nathan and Seamus return to the scene after a six-year hiatus, bringing viewers an authentic, engaging, and personal travel experience in the heart of Belize—with Chabil Mar as their home base.

After the long pause brought on by the global pandemic, this season of Travel With Kids feels extra meaningful. The brotherly duo returns to travel with a sense of appreciation and curiosity, embracing cultural exploration and reconnecting with the world through the eyes of family travel. And in Belize, their journey kicks off in style and comfort—at our beachfront resort right here in Placencia.

Placencia Adventures with a Chabil Mar Touch

During their stay at Chabil Mar, Nathan and Seamus take full advantage of everything Placencia has to offer. They cook massive local lobsters, cruise around the village in a golf cart, hike to hidden waterfalls, and wake up to breathtaking sunrises over the Caribbean Sea—all while calling one of our private villas home.

The episode captures the essence of staying at Chabil Mar: personal, immersive, and effortlessly scenic. Whether they’re exploring Placencia’s vibrant day-to-day life or venturing into the jungle in search of Belize’s natural wonders, the show beautifully highlights the luxury and local charm that define the Chabil Mar experience.

Reconnect With Real Travel

“Travel With Kids” has long been praised for its honest, unfiltered storytelling. In this new season, the hosts not only revisit iconic destinations—they reflect on how travel has evolved. In Belize, they find a place that remains welcoming, warm, and full of adventure, and Chabil Mar becomes the perfect lens through which viewers see this tropical paradise come to life.

For families considering a Belize vacation, this episode is both a visual invitation and a helpful guide. It shows how easy it is to balance comfort with adventure, luxury with culture, and relaxation with exploration.

Watch the Episode and Start Planning Your Stay

You can watch Travel With Kids: Belize, Season 8, Episode 2 now on Amazon Prime Video here:
Watch Now on Amazon Prime

From stunning scenery and rich local culture to unforgettable family moments, Chabil Mar is honored to be part of this special episode and to represent the beauty of Belize to viewers around the world.

Ready to write your own Belize story? Start where Nathan and Seamus did—at Chabil Mar in Placencia.

Visit our website Chabilmarvillas.com for more information on Belize and Chabil Mar, and don’t hesitate to send us an email, or call & chat with us via WhatsApp Free Worldwide: +501-633-7547, Local: (011-501) 523-3606, if you have questions or need help in planning a Belize vacation.

June, July and August Are The Best Times To Visit Belize

Posted on May 8, 2025

There is plenty of evidence floating around the scientific community saying that short summer vacations are just as beneficial as long ones, but that’s not realistic. If you’ve got a couple of weeks or perhaps a month to wind down, relax and get your fill of rest, relaxation and adventure, why wouldn’t you have a better experience than those who barely begin to wind down after a full week away from the office?

Whether your schedule allows you to travel for a couple of weeks, a month or the entire summer, take the word of seasoned travelers who swear that long trips rule! But the secret to having a spectacular sojourn is to find a place that maximizes your dollar so what most tourists spend per week during high season lasts for several weeks instead.

Placencia, Belize is fast becoming the ideal destination for folks who find Ambergris Caye too hectic and smaller cayes too primitive. It’s the home of Chabil Mar, the resort that’s as gorgeous in person as it is in pictures, and since prices drop dramatically during June, July and August, you get an extended holiday without spending an extra penny.

What can you do during your extended summer stay?
-Stroll the 16-mile-long peninsula minus the annoying crowds
-Celebrate the opening of the Placencia Lobster Season
-Dive with whale sharks in early summer–before they migrate
-See Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve where endangered jaguars reside
-Tour ancient Maya ruins or take a boat safari up Monkey River
-Get to know Belize’s warm Garifuna people, lively music and yummy cuisine.

What’s your pleasure? Chabil Mar options are varied and include gorgeous villas, gourmet meals, resort-specific amenities and combinations of sea, island, jungle and rainforest specials that include the aforementioned options. The longer you stay, the more relaxed you get and the more money you save.

Consider the following amazing deals:

SPECIAL RATES

1) Military Discounts

Enjoy a 15% discount on the villa rate, available all year long as our way of saying, “Thank you for your service.”

2) Summer in Belize Free NIght(s)

Effective: May 1 through September 30, 2025

Buy 4 Nights Get 1 Additional Night FREE – Pay for 4 . . . Stay for 5 Nights

All special rates are subject to availability and are limited-time offers.

Chabil Mar is a small, intimate, posh resort, so once extended stay accommodations are gone, you will have to wait for next summer to enjoy reduced rates. In other words, the time to act is now and a good place to start is by browsing your options on the Chabil Mar site’s package menu where seeing is believing.

By the way, If you also happen to be a member of the military, you’re eligible to receive a 15-percent, year-round rate reduction during every Chabil Mar stay (as long as accommodations are available) because we appreciate everything you do for your country and want to say thank you.

Don’t let anyone convince you that short vacations are as terrific as long ones, because it’s just not true. This could be your opportunity to make that dream happen so what are you waiting for? Your June, July or August dream vacation awaits and at discounts that are as delightful as your extended Chabil Mar stay!

For 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.

The Unique Rhythms of Belizean Music

Posted on May 8, 2025

Belize is famous for its beautiful beaches, pristine rainforests, ancient Maya ruins, and the hundreds of postcard-perfect tropical islands that dot the Belize Barrier Reef. But one of Belize’s best-kept secrets is its vivacious and increasingly popular music scene.

A mainland country in Central America with a distinctly Caribbean vibe, Belize is home to “brukdown” music, a Creole term that roughly translates as “broken down calypso.” Instead of the stately rhythms of classic songs like “Day-O”, brukdown has a more accelerated tempo, dance-friendly music that regularly keeps the clubs jumping until the small hours of the morning. Many local stations in Belize have made “Good Mawnin’ Belize” (see video below) the unofficial anthem of the country, played every morning to add a jolt of energy and fun into each morning.

Another genre that sprang up in the Garifuna villages and settlements in Belize is “punta” music (see video below). With roots in reggae, punta mashes together the entrancing laconic vibes of reggae with a heavy dose of African-style call and response singing. Punta (sometimes called “punta rock”) is instantly recognizable thanks to rhythm lines from handcrafted drums still made from hollowed logs, punctuated by the liberal use of maracas.

Belize’s Garifuna people are descended from a mix of indigenous Caribbean peoples and Africans. After leaving the British-controlled island of St. Vincent, the Garifuna people moved en masse to Belize in the 19th century to become one of Belize’s most iconic cultures.

Experience the Wonders of Belizean Music

The award-winning resort of Chabil Mar on the Placencia Peninsula is just a few minutes walk from the Garifuna village of Seine Bight where all of the above styles are practiced on a daily basis. Chabil Mar is also just a short driving distance from the Garifuna village of Hopkins and the cultural and musical capital of Belize, Dangriga.

November is a great month to visit Belize as the Garifuna people celebrate their arrival in the country on November 19, Garifuna Settlement Day, a national holiday where Garifuna music, food, and culture is the occasion for a huge street party.

With a beautiful tropical garden, one of the finest restaurants in Belize on-site, and lovely beachfront villas, Chabil Mar offers unparalleled luxury and comfort on the Placencia Peninsula.

Why You Should Visit Placencia, Belize Before Everyone Else Does

Posted on May 6, 2025

Some places quietly fly under the radar, offering a little bit of everything without the crowds, the noise, or the over-commercialized feel. Placencia, Belize is one of those gems—but it won’t stay that way for long. With word slowly spreading about this coastal paradise filled with character, color, and charm, now is the time to plan your visit—before it becomes the destination everyone’s talking about.

While the rest of the world is still catching on, you could be sipping fresh coconut water on the beach, snorkeling vibrant reefs, and wandering the friendly, palm-lined streets of Placencia Village. Here’s why you should go now—and why staying at Chabil Mar Villas Boutique Guest Exclusive Resort is the best way to experience it.

It Still Feels Like a Hidden Gem

Placencia isn’t overrun with high-rises or cruise crowds. It’s a barefoot kind of place, where people still wave hello as you pass, and restaurants serve up lionfish caught that morning. The beaches are long, wide, and soft beneath your feet. You can walk into town in flip-flops, grab some homemade gelato, and watch the fishermen bring in their catch at the pier—all without feeling like you’re elbowing your way through a tourist swarm.

But things are starting to change. More travelers are discovering the magic of Placencia, which means boutique resorts are booking up faster, and the word-of-mouth buzz is getting louder. Visiting now means experiencing the best of both worlds: authentic local charm with all the comfort of modern amenities, minus the big crowds.

Natural Wonders, No Fuss

From Placencia, you’re just minutes away from the Belize Barrier Reef, countless cayes and marine reserves, and wildlife-packed jungle sanctuaries. Want to snorkel with sea turtles? Easy. Prefer to kayak through mangroves or zipline across treetops? Done.

But what really sets Placencia apart is how effortless it all feels. There’s no “tourist trap” energy—just you, your guide (often a local with deep roots in the area), and the raw beauty of Belize. The adventures are there for the taking, without the long lines, inflated prices, or flashy gimmicks you’ll find elsewhere.

A True Belizean Experience at Chabil Mar

Staying at Chabil Mar Villas Boutique Guest Exclusive Resort means you’re not just vacationing—you’re immersing. This guest-exclusive resort puts you steps from the beach and a short walk from Placencia Village, with private villas, lush tropical gardens, and views that make you want to press pause.

Chabil Mar isn’t about mass tourism. It’s about personalization, Belizean warmth, and giving you the space to truly soak in your surroundings. Whether you’re dining beachside, sipping local rum under the stars, or planning a reef and jungle combo adventure, you’ll feel like you’re part of something special.

As more travelers discover Placencia, these one-of-a-kind experiences will become harder to come by. That’s why now is the moment.

Before the Secret’s Out

Placencia is still a place where you can find your own stretch of beach, your own rhythm, and your own version of paradise. It’s a town where nature, culture, and community come together in a way that feels honest, unfiltered, and full of soul.

Visit now, before everyone else does. Let Chabil Mar Villas Boutique Guest Exclusive Resort be your introduction to the beauty of Belize—before the secret’s fully out. Because the best memories are made in places that feel undiscovered… at least for a little while longer.