One of the most eclectic sporting events in Belize is scheduled to begin on December 4, 2016 at 5:30 am on the southern tip of the Placencia Peninsula. The End of the World Marathon first began on December 21, 2012 when many people around the world interpreted the ancient Maya calendar to predict the apocalypse on that date. After gaining widespread popularity, the End of the World Marathon has continued year after year, blossoming to become one of Placencia’s most popular events.

Competitors in the End of the World Marathon can either choose to run a half marathon (13.1 miles) or a full marathon (26.2 miles), with competitors running the full marathon starting at the southern tip of the peninsula at Placencia Village. They’ll make their way northward, passing by the luxury resort of Chabil Mar, the Garifuna village of Seine Bight, and the beautiful Maya Beach before reaching the northernmost point of the peninsula. At that point, the half marathon runners will enter the competition, joining the full marathon competitors to race towards the finish line and cheering crowds in Placencia Village.

Designed to promote a healthy appreciation of the natural beauty of the peninsula, the End of the World Marathon is a community event, with all profits going towards providing high school scholarships for local children. More than $10,000 in prizes will be awarded to the top six marathoners (three men and three women), and every competitor who finishes the race will receive a commemorative medal. Special mention will be made for the top finishers in five categories: under 29 years old, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and seniors aged 60 and over.

Chabil Mar

The luxury resort of Chabil Mar located on the Placencia Peninsula just a few minutes’ walk from the starting/finish line in Placencia Village offers spacious villas on a private ground that features a luxuriant tropical garden, infinity swimming pool, and a beachfront bar and restaurant.

Chabil Mar is a proud sponsor of the End of the World Marathon and is now developing a comprehensive vacation package so that guests of the resort can enjoy all of the thrilling action.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on Belize and Placencia, 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 in Placencia, Belize is proud to announce that it has formed a partnership with Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Lodge to offer guests a new exciting destination as part of Chabil Mar’s comprehensive vacation packages. The new partnership will offer guests of Chabil Mar a chance to experience 7 nights of jungle and sea adventures with three or four nights at the country’s premiere jungle lodge, a nighttime tour of the jungle, and a full compliment of delicious meals, drinks, and a full body massage.

“We’re really excited to be able to offer our guests a chance to experience the jungle at its finest,” said Larry France, the marketing manager of Chabil Mar. “Chabil Mar is the premiere beachfront resort on the Placencia Peninsula and this new collaboration will give guests a chance to see all the beauty and wonder of Belize.”

Ian Anderson’s Caves Branch Adventure Company and Jungle Lodge was originally built almost two decades ago to give visitors to Belize a chance to experience the wild beauty of Belize’s jungles. Today, the Caves Branch Lodge is a five-star luxury resort with elegant tree house accommodations that include decks and hot tubs that give guests a chance to experience the jungle from a new perspective. Long-time nature lovers, founder Ian Anderson and his wife Ella specialize in giving guests personalized tours of the surrounding jungle and getting to know the birds, wildlife and plants that make Belize one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world.

Named for a Mayan phrase that translates to “Beautiful Sea”, the multiple award-winning luxury resort of Chabil Mar is located on the Placencia Peninsula just a few minutes’ walk from Placencia Village. With villas equipped with a full range of modern amenities, Chabil Mar is an oasis of comfort, tranquility and relaxation just a few steps from the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Repeatedly distinguished by TripAdvisor for an outstanding commitment to guest comfort, Chabil Mar offers its guests comprehensive vacation packages to explore and visit all of the most exciting, beautiful and educational sites that make Belize a vacationer’s paradise.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on our Belize vacation packages, 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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American Airlines has announced that they be offering direct service from London Heathrow to Belize City starting in November of this year, marking the first time that Britons will be able to fly to the former British colony of Belize without having to transfer in the United States or Mexico. Beginning November 4, 2016, American Airlines will be offering outbound flights in the afternoon from London that land in Miami before continuing on to Belize City.

Chabil Mar is now offering two travel specials for the months of August and September

The multiple award-winning resort of Chabil Mar on the Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize has announced two special offers for guests making reservations during the months of August and September 2016. Any guest who books three nights during August and/or September will receive a fourth night free, a 25% savings over the regular price. Similarly, any reservation made for August and/or September for five nights will get two nights free, a 28% savings over the regular price.

“Traditionally, the months of August and September are far less crowded than other times of the year,” said Larry France, Marketing Manager for Chabil Mar. “Our resort’s new special offers will give visitors a chance to experience the very best of Placencia and learn why Belize is fast becoming one of the top vacation destinations in the world.”

Chabil Mar, which means “Beautiful Sea” in the local Maya dialect, is an exclusive luxury resort located just a few minutes’ walk from Placencia Village on the southern end of the peninsula. With 19 luxuriously appointed villas and 1 honeymoon suite, a private dock and beach, a lush tropical garden, and a beach-side restaurant and bar, Chabil Mar is the premiere resort on the Placencia Peninsula. Regularly voted a top destination in Belize by TripAdvisor, the resort is an oasis of luxurious modernity with world-class customer service.

The Placencia Peninsula is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. A 16-mile long isthmus of land with the beautiful waters of the Caribbean on one side and a mangrove-lined lagoon on the other, the Placencia Peninsula is an ideal place to enjoy fishing, learn about the unique Garifuna culture, set off for snorkeling, sailing and diving on the Belize Barrier Reef, or head towards the mainland to explore nature reserves, the scenic Monkey River or ancient Maya ruins.

See below video showcasing the best features of the Placencia Peninsula and Chabil Mar

Click here for a virtual tour of the luxurious Chabil Mar resort.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on our Belize vacation deals, 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.

One of the hottest trending spots for vacations is the English-speaking Central American nation of Belize, and thanks to new deals on flights, getting to Belize is now more affordable than ever.

A few months ago, expats and tourism professionals were jubilant when the popular low-cost carrier Southwest announced that they were adding new direct flights to Belize from Houston. Southwest joins the growing ranks of American carriers offering direct flights to Belize City, including American, Delta, United and U.S. Air. American carriers offer non-stop flights from Houston, Charlotte, Miami, Newark, Atlanta, and Dallas.

Travelers coming from other countries in the region can enjoy direct flights via TACA Avianca from San Salvador or via Tropic Air from Merida and Cancun in Mexico and Flores in Guatemala.

All international flights land at the Philip Goldson International Airport on the outskirts of Belize City. Domestic air carriers Maya Island Air and Tropic Air offer domestic service to popular vacation destinations such as Placencia, San Pedro, Dangriga, and Caye Caulker.

With so many airlines now competing for business, finding an affordable airfare to enjoy a wonderful vacation in Belize is now easier than ever.

Where to Stay in Belize

Take advantage of these hot airfare deals to Belize by making a reservation at Chabil Mar, a luxury resort located on the golden Placencia Peninsula. Named from a Maya term meaning “beautiful sea”, Chabil Mar offers guests oceanfront luxury in a beautiful natural setting complete with a lovely tropical garden.

Located just a five-minute walk from the popular Placencia Village, Chabil Mar is home to the famous Cafe Mar restaurant that serves up delicious local favorites as well as international cuisine. Chabil Mar is a luxury villa resort that combines tasteful local aesthetic with every modern convenience, including multi-zoned air conditioning, free wireless internet and modern kitchens. Relax in comfort and style enjoying a fresh-made cocktail at the Barefoot bar or explore the peninsula with the use of complimentary bicycles, sea kayaks and golf carts.

Just a few miles offshore is the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef, an enormous coral reef ideal for snorkeling, diving, sailing, and swimming. On the mainland, the top vacation destinations in Belize are just a short distance from Chabil Mar, including the Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve, the Garifuna village of Hopkins, the bio-diverse Monkey River, and the Maya ruins of Xunantunich, Caracol, and Cahal Pech.

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.