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 nonsto,p 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 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.

Get Married in Belize

Belize beachfront weddings are extraordinary and so affordable, you may not believe your eyes when you see how much you can afford on your budget.

One wedding blogger called destination weddings “one of the best ideas since Steve Jobs invented the iPhone”! If you’re skeptical about her comment, try running around getting quotes for reception venues, elaborate formal wear and enough flowers to fill a cathedral and you’ll find plenty of reasons to rethink your skepticism.

Impressive numbers of destination weddings are held on Belize beaches year-round, so pick the month that fits your schedule. What couple wouldn’t want to walk barefoot through sand, carrying freshly-picked tropical flowers, as breezes caress their cheeks? But there’s just as much practicality as there is romance when couples decide to take their vows on a Belize beach:

-Destination weddings dramatically reduce the tension during one of the most stressful occasions on the planet. By the time the big day arrives, nerves are as shredded as budgets, but if you work with a wedding planner at a lush venue like Chabil Mar, you will likely stay calm enough to enjoy every minute of the planning and the big day.

-A few years ago, destination weddings represented only 5-percent of the entire wedding market. That number is now 25-percent. The reason? Traditional wedding costs are around $30,000, writes Business Insider journalist Sarah Jacobs. A “destination wedding in Belize can cost you as little as $2,000,” say researchers at Caribya!

See also: Requirements for Getting Married in Belize

–Chabil Mar’s all inclusive wedding package saves even more money. Couples enjoy an elegant suite, wed on the resort’s pier or beach, bouquets and boutonnières are included, and your host helps you handle all of the legal paperwork. Champagne, wedding cake and other impressive benefits are included.

-You don’t have to invite everyone on the planet if you choose a destination wedding in Belize, but the people who want to be there can fly to your wedding in just a couple of hours. Chabil Mar hosts are happy to house all of your guests and if the number of attendees is big enough, your party may qualify for reduced rates.

-Wear what you like. You will save so much money on your wedding, you can afford the attire you dreamed of but discounted as soon as you browsed price tags! Throw a reception that’s both gorgeous and memorable with all of the champagne your guests deserve for being on hand for this important occasion.

Stick around for your honeymoon once your guests leave. Whether your master plan is to stay sequestered in your beautiful villa or you intend to book every tour on the Chabil Mar menu, you will return home and tell your friends, “I hoped things would be perfect, but to be honest, it was more than perfect. It was unforgettable!”

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on Belize weddings and honeymoons, 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 destination wedding.