Find The Joy of Traveling At A Slower Pace In Belize

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With its sheer variety of activities, locales, biomes, and cultures, Belize is one of the best travel destinations around to meet any traveler’s needs. While adrenaline junkies and admirers of history can find plenty to keep themselves occupied on a Belizean adventure, there is also the notion of slow travel.

Slow travel is the sort of experience that strongly resonates with the spirit of Belize’s people; why rush from one stop to the next when you can just bask in your local surroundings and discover the sort of things that only occur naturally? Slow travel is a way to see a country at a relaxed pace, rather than forcing the need to do something at every minute of your trip in 2022 or any other year.

Slow Travel Notions in Belize

Slow travel is inspired by the “slow food” movement of the 1980s and seeks to bring together new experiences for travelers while preserving the natural beauty of what can be experienced. Examples of the sort of slow travel experiences you can find when you come to Belize include the following:

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Fishing with locals, especially in places like Placencia.

Placencia started out as a fishing village and the settlement has not forgotten how it came to be despite its growing awareness among travelers and ex-pats.

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The World’s Longest Main Street.

This fixture serves as a base of operations for countless merchants and artisans. This one road will bring you into contact with dancers, drummers, street cuisine, and plenty of shops. Despite the huge variety of encounters along this route, you can rest safe knowing that it is all local to Belize. This means that any purchase goes directly toward education about the many different cultures of Belize.

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Explore Indigenous Villages.

Belize is home to distinct cultures like the Mayas, Garifunas, and Creoles. While the Maya influence on Belize is well-known, fewer people know of the Garifuna or Mestizos; these cultures all have their own major settlements, with Dangriga, Seine Bight, and Punta Gorda being especially notable to Garifuna.

While Belize is a fine place for “slow travelers” to visit for many wonderful reasons, words only go so far. If you want to experience slow travel in Belize, we recommend Placencia, in the south. Chabil Mar Villas is located here and is an award-winning beach resort for anyone visiting the Placencia Peninsula.

 

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Top 5 Reasons You Need to Visit Belize in the Spring

There are hundreds of reasons to visit Belize in the spring, but we’ve narrowed the list down to the top five. Check these out and start packing for the best spring vacation of your life.

1. The Weather Couldn’t Be Better

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Spring is one of the best seasons in Belize. It’s the beginning of the dry season, which means you can enjoy sunny days without rain or high humidity. Temperatures range from 75 to 85 with gentle, steady breezes.

2. Enjoy the Beaches of Placencia

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In a country filled with spectacular scenery, most Belizeans agree that the beaches of Placencia are the best in Belize. The gorgeous, pristine waterfront is the perfect place to enjoy a true Caribbean vacation. Swim, sun and snorkel at the breathtaking Belize Barrier Reef or visit charming Placencia Village.

3. Easter Is a Huge Holiday Here

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Easter is one of the most important holidays in Belize. Most Belizeans are practicing Catholics, and they take the holiday seriously. Holy Friday is a national holiday, and many businesses close that day. At the same time, Easter is filled with nonstop events that you can enjoy if you’re a visitor.

Go to Benque Viejo del Carmen to see the annual reenactment of the Easter story. Cheer on the riders at the 140-mile Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycle Race. Check out the Caye Caulker Regatta and the two-day San Ignacio Easter Fair. The holiday ends on Easter Monday with horse races and a parade. That’s just a sampling of the many Easter events taking place here.

4. There Is a Lot to Do

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You will never run out of things to do, and the glorious spring weather makes outdoor activities even more enjoyable. Test your nerves and your strength with a challenging cave tour. Visit an authentic Maya or Garifuna village. Spend the day snorkeling on an offshore island where you’ll swim with rays, sea turtles, manatees and nurse sharks.

Relax and enjoy total indulgence in your private beachfront villa at Chabil Mar. Spend the day sunning in a hammock on your veranda or in your rented kayak. Visit a wildlife sanctuary or forest preserve where you can spot toucans, macaws, ocelots, pumas, iguanas, silver foxes and deer. The list is endless.

5. Eat, Drink and Party

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One of the best things about Belize is its warm, friendly people. The mix of Belize’s population gives color and flavor to the food, music, and culture here.

Come hang out with the locals while you sample delicious, freshly cooked Belizean food of all kinds. Dance and party at our laid-back beach bars. Learn about the Maya, Garifuna and Mennonite communities that contribute to our amazing cultural diversity.

Enjoy Springtime at the Chabil Mar

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There’s never a bad time to visit Belize, but there’s something special about spring. If you’re booking your trip, Chabil Mar  is the perfect place to stay, eat and relax.

US President Joe Biden nominates 2-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan as ambassador to Belize

Michelle Kwan

Аftеr fоur уеаrѕ unfіllеd, Рrеѕіdеnt Јое Віdеn hаѕ nоmіnаtеd twо-tіmе Оlуmріс mеdаl-wіnnіng fіgurе ѕkаtеr Місhеllе Кwаn аѕ U.Ѕ. аmbаѕѕаdоr tо Веlіzе.

Кwаn, 41, twееtеd thаt іf ѕhе іѕ соnfіrmеd bу thе Unіtеd Ѕtаtеѕ Ѕеnаtе, ѕhе wоuld ассерt: “І аm hоnоrеd tо bе nоmіnаtеd bу Рrеѕіdеnt Віdеn tо ѕеrvе аѕ аmbаѕѕаdоr tо Веlіzе, аnd іf соnfіrmеd, І wіll bе vеrу рrоud tо ѕеrvе mу соuntrу.”

Тhе Whіtе Ноuѕе аnnоunсеd Кwаn’ѕ nоmіnаtіоn оn Wеdnеѕdау аlоngѕіdе thе nоmіnаtіоn оf Рrеѕіdеnt Јоhn F. Кеnnеdу’ѕ dаughtеr Саrоlіnе Кеnnеdу аѕ U.Ѕ. Аmbаѕѕаdоr tо Аuѕtrаlіа.

 

Кwаn wоn ѕіlvеr іn 1998 іn Nаgаnо, Јараn, аnd brоnzе іn 2002 іn Ѕаlt Lаkе Сіtу, Utаh, аnd wаѕ а nіnе-tіmе wоrld сhаmріоn bеtwееn 1996 аnd 2004. Ѕіnсе hеr rеtіrеmеnt ѕhе hаѕ mоvеd іntо dірlоmасу аnd роlіtісѕ, bеіng nаmеd thе fіrѕt Аmеrісаn Рublіс Dірlоmасу Еnvоу undеr Рrеѕіdеnt Gеоrgе W. Вuѕh, thеn Ѕtаtе Dераrtmеnt ѕеnіоr аdvіѕеr fоr рublіс dірlоmасу аnd рublіс аffаіrѕ, аnd а mеmbеr оf thе Соunсіl оn Fіtnеѕѕ, Ѕроrtѕ аnd Nutrіtіоn undеr Рrеѕіdеnt Ваrасk Оbаmа. Ѕhе іѕ рrеѕеntlу thе glоbаl аmbаѕѕаdоr аnd trеаѕurеr fоr Ѕресіаl Оlуmрісѕ.

Ассоrdіng tо а Whіtе Ноuѕе ѕtаtеmеnt, “Fоr а dесаdе, [Кwаn] trаvеlеd ехtеnѕіvеlу оn bеhаlf оf thе U.Ѕ. Dераrtmеnt оf Ѕtаtе tо еngаgе уоuth аrоund thе wоrld оn ѕосіаl аnd еduсаtіоnаl іѕѕuеѕ.”

Оffісіаllу, ѕhе wоuld ѕuссееd Саrlоѕ Моrеnо whо ѕtооd dоwn аt thе ѕtаrt оf Dоnаld Тrumр’ѕ Рrеѕіdеnсу. Тhе ѕеnіоr Аmеrісаn оffісіаlѕ іn Веlіzе ѕіnсе thеn hаvе bееn сhаrgе d’аffаіrеѕ аd іntеrіm Аdrіеnnе Gаlаnеk, Кеіth Gіlgеѕ, аnd Lеуlа Моѕеѕ-Оnеѕ.

Plan the Ultimate Belize Luxury Vacation Without Emptying Your Bank Account

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When journalists for the online BBC Travel blog asked travelers to define the word luxury, they were surprised to learn that today’s traveler has an extremely different viewpoint on this subject. Rather than citing jewels, mansions and other trappings of wealth, they learned that “Luxury has evolved beyond people, places and things in ways that fill our lives with fascination, pleasure and meaning.”

If this philosophy strikes a chord with you but you’re not endowed with riches, titles or the trappings of wealth, you can still vacation like royalty. Belize is home to Chabil Mar, a luxury resort that offers every extra you expect from a property that redefines and prioritizes guest comfort and refinements.

Taking its name “Beautiful Sea” from the oceanfront that lies steps from the resort’s villas, Chabil Mar is located on the Placencia Peninsula, considered Belize’s most popular place to vacation. Not far from the charming Placencia Village, this all-villa community is awash in tropical splendor and features a private beach and pier where al fresco dining at Café Mar or the property’s roaming butler service pamper every guest.

 

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One glance at the resort’s accommodation options attest to Chabil Mar’s dedication to providing every guest with a luxurious sojourn and the resort’s gourmet wizard, Chef Daniel, oversees a culinary scene filled with fresh, tasty dishes prepared with flair.

The recipient of numerous travel awards and honors, Chabil Mar’s environs are breathtaking, treating guests to onsite amenities like two freshwater infinity swimming pools, 400 feet of private beachfront, complimentary bicycles, kayaks and paddle boards plus shuttles ready to take guests into Placencia Village if they don’t want to bike or walk there. Tours to all of Belize’s most exciting land and sea sites are on the resort’s activity menu so guests don’t miss a thing.

Sound like the vacation you would design for yourself if you had the money to do so? No worries. You can book a Belize vacation package that saves money and take advantage of current specials that include everything you’ve just read about and more.

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Small enough to enjoy the solitude you seek yet filled with every sensory experience your imagination can conjure up, Chabil Mar is more than a place to vacation where luxury and affordability meet; it’s the very definition of conclusions reached by the BBC journalists proclaiming that “Luxury has evolved beyond people, places and things in ways that fill our lives with fascination, pleasure and meaning.”

Curious about what your vacation at Chabil Mar could look like? Browse this video and you’ll be enchanted: https://player.vimeo.com/video/255787663. Choose a date and inquire about availability for your posh getaway at reservations@chabilmarvillas.com or use the resort’s toll-free phone number to chat with staff: 1-866-417-2377. Next, start packing for your Belize luxury getaway where staff is trained in the art of making every guest feel like a millionaire.

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 or WhatsApp us at +501-633-7547. 

Add These Belize Jungle Tours to Your Bucket List

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Jungles and rainforests. Even the words are soothing enough to evoke calm and tranquility – a couple of factors that tend to go missing in today’s society where cement jungles are growing in size while rainforests are vanishing at an alarming rate. One nation stands out as the exception to the rule: Belize.

This Central American country’s efforts to make sure generations to come will be able to explore both is fast becoming legendary and now that travel restrictions are fading, cooped-up folks throughout the U.S. are making serious plans to come down for much-needed doses of Mother Nature’s gifts.

In order to make the most of the time you have to spend during your upcoming vacation, you’ll want to choose the right resort as your home base – one that promises the luxury and comfort you crave in addition to providing opportunities to get lost in wilderness throughout your stay. Come to Chabil Mar located on the Placencia peninsula and you are guaranteed both – and so much more.

About the resort

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Chabil Mar happens to be located on what travelers consider Belize’s trendiest location because the peninsula is filled with attractions that are in close proximity to one and another and to the property. Enjoy the balance of sojourning on a lush campus known for relaxing gardens, access to private beachfront, beautifully appointed suites that could blow your mind and gourmet meals that have no equal.

For guests wise enough to secure package deals, every meal and access to the resort’s bounty of amenities are included for one price. Make your holiday an extended affair and take advantage of discounted rates that are equally mind-blowing. But since your visit is all about rainforests and jungles, Chabil Mar’s tour menu will convince you that there’s nowhere else you’d rather be.

Paradise served daily during your stay

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Having listened to guest requests and hearing about their desires to immerse themselves in all things natural during their stays at Chabil Mar, resort staff has designed tours that surpass the ordinary so visitors can get their fill of natural wonders. Among these unique adventures are:

-A Cockscomb Basin Wildlife & Jaguar Preserve trip filled with sights, sounds and fragrances found only within this unique reserve where jaguar roam, waterfalls thrill and bird watching is magnificent. Cooling swims in languid pools filled by cascades plus river tubing options are guaranteed be highlights you won’t soon forget.

-Opt for the cave and river tubing experience and you’ll also spend time roaming around Lubaantun Mayan Ruins in addition to Belize National Forest trails and natural wonders.

-Meet Belize’s infamous Howler monkeys during a sail up Monkey River where a Belizean lunch at a Monkey River Town family eatery and possible manatee spotting unique to this area add to a spectacular day.

-Horseback ride through a jungle and find out why Belize has become the only place to bird watch during this specialized tour among the trees and plants that provide havens for all manner of wildlife.

Is that all there is? Hardly! One visit to the Chabil Mar website tells you all there is to know about this unique resort, tour options and this nation’s glorious environs. Just make sure you set aside enough time during your holiday to see everything!

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.

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