Category: Belize Resort and Vacation Blog

On September 10, 2018, on the occasion of The Battle of St. George’s Caye Daye, the main pier at Placencia was where the new Placencia Queen of the Bay was formally crowned. Alyssa Faux had already been previously chosen as the 2018-2019 Placencia Queen of the Bay, but her formal coronation marked the beginning of the peninsula’s annual parade and holiday celebrations.

Faux was crowned at 10:00 AM as large crowds of locals and visitors alike gathered to enjoy refreshments and get psyched up for the holiday celebrations. Following her coronation, Faux lead a roundtrip parade to Atlantic Bank before returning to Placencia for a high-energy “jump up” party. Attendees thronged the streets, waving Belizean flags. And there were many in the crowd with painted faces as well as bicycles and golf carts all proudly decorated with the red, white, and blue national colors.

See Also: What You Need to Know About Belize’s September Celebrations

“We congratulate Alyssa Faux and wish her all the best as she represents Placencia this year,” said Larry France, marketing manager of Chabil Mar. “Her coronation was an excellent start for a fun-filled day of celebrations on The Battle of St. George’s Caye Day that we shared with our friends, families, and guests.”

On September 10, 1798, a small English naval force defeated the Spanish navy in the waters just off St. George’s Caye Day just a few miles from Belize City, a pivotal moment in history that led Belize to become a British colony and the reason why it is the only English-speaking country in Central America.

In modern times, the Battle of St. George’s Caye Day kicks off a series of patriotic celebrations in every town and village across Belize that culminate on September 21, Independence Day, which marks the occasion in 1981 when Belize gained full sovereignty from Great Britain. The Placencia Peninsula will be holding several events in September, including a two-day fishing tournament on September 21-22.

For information about visiting Belize in September, 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.

Luxury Latin America magazine recently published a stunning video of the beautiful Placencia in southern Belize. Long overlooked by the throngs of tourists who annually descend on Belize City and Ambergris Caye, Placencia is a tranquil oasis of sand and sun located on the Caribbean coast.

One of the finest resorts in Placencia is Chabil Mar. A boutique resort with deep roots in Belize, Chabil Mar is at once classic and contemporary in design. Designed as a jewel of a beachfront resort, Chabil Mar has a lush tropical garden of flowers from all regions of the country in order to create a relaxing environment for its guests.

The resort has 22 luxury villas, each handsomely decorated with local art and fine furnishings as well as a full range of modern comforts, including high-speed wireless internet. Chabil Mar also has a fully stocked bar, freshwater infinity swimming pool, and a gourmet restaurant beloved by guests and locals alike. Diners can choose to enjoy their meal at the restaurant, in their rooms, or on the resort’s lovely seafront pier.

In the Mayan tongue, Chabil Mar means “Beautiful Sea,” an apt description for this guest exclusive resort on the Placencia Peninsula. Guests arriving by air at the nearby Placencia airport are warmly greeted in person by resort staff with a bottle of chilled water and a cooling towel. Guests then enjoy a short, five-minute drive to the resort where they will be served with a glass of homemade lemonade and a snack of chocolate made in Belize before being personally escorted to their private villa.

Chabil Mar is conveniently located just steps from Placencia Village at the southern end of the 16-mile-long peninsula, a small community where guests can enjoy shopping, restaurants, and a vibrant nightlife. Guests of the resort also enjoy the complimentary use of bicycles, stand-up paddle boards, and kayaks for use in exploring the area.

For 12 consecutive years, Chabil Mar has been the recipient of several hospitality awards, including the Best Hotel in Belize, a Top Hotel in Central America, and a top location for Service, Family Vacations, and Romance by members of TripAdvisor. Chabil Mar was also chosen as Fodor’s top pick for “Choice for Luxury in Southern Belize.”

The resort elegantly blends both the modern and traditional in its uniquely Belizean beauty design with an intimate and inviting atmosphere ideal for weary travelers after a fun-filled day exploring all of the amazing sights and sounds in the country.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on Chabil Mar and 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 your Belize vacation.

Last Sunday evening, Jennelli Fraser was crowned as the new Miss Universe Belize during a tight competition held at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel in Belize City. The 27-year-old Fraser is a native of Belize City and has taken over the title of Miss Universe Belize from Rebecca “Bex” Rath.

During the competition, Fraser demonstrated her charm and competence in all four different segments of the pageant. Fraser will go on to represent Belize in the Miss Universe Pageant, which will be held on December 16, 2018, in Bangkok, Thailand.

There was fierce yet friendly competition amongst the 11 contestants at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel to win the coveted title of Miss Universe Belize. Before the pageant began, Fraser published a statement on social media, saying, “I’ve never been so excited in my life about becoming an ambassador for my country. I want to thank everyone for their kind messages and support, and nothing means more to me than the respect and trust of the Belizean people.”

With a packed crowd in attendance, the pageant began promptly at 6:30 PM with a round-robin session where each contestant shared a snapshot biography of themselves with the pageant’s host, William Neal. Following the group introductions, Neal then brought each of the 11 contestants onto the stage for a question and answer session based on their biographies.

Things began to heat up during the second stage of the pageant, the swimsuit modeling competition. Sponsored by Pink Boutique, a popular local fashion retailer, Fraser demonstrated her poise and beauty with a spectacular performance.

After the swimsuit modeling competition, the audience was kept entertained with a thrilling performance from local up-and-coming artist Justin Castillo. The third segment of the pageant, the evening gown modeling competition, narrowed the field down to just five contenders, Ashley Reid, Selena Urias, Kiah Pastor, Christalyn Castillo, and, of course, Jenelli Fraser.

The fourth and final round of the pageant was a question and answer session with topics ranging from the decriminalization of marijuana to bullying. After tabulating the scores from all four rounds, Fraser was declared the winner. The second runner-up was Christalyn Castillo.

“We salute all 11 of the amazingly beautiful and intelligent young women who competed last Sunday in the Miss Universe Belize pageant,” said Larry France, marketing manager of Chabil Mar Resort. “And we congratulate Ms. Jennelli Fraser on her outstanding performance and look forward to seeing her represent Belize on the world stage.”

According to Fodors Travel, anywhere on the Placencia peninsula you can dive along the reef, swim in the warm sea water, look for scarlet macaws in Red Bank Village to the southwest (between December and February), explore the Mayan ruins at Mayflower and hike to the waterfalls there, or, on a full day trip, travel to the Mayan sites at Lubaantun and Nim Li Punit near Punta Gorda, or treat yourself to some of the best sportfishing in the country.

As you will see in these beautiful photos, Placencia Peninsula is the destination you have to visit for your next vacation.

1.) Placencia is not only known for having nice white sandy beaches but also for its delicious and succulent sea food.

2.) Placencia is also a perfect wedding destination.

3.) The nightlife in Placencia is fun.

4.) Belize is famous for its laid-back attitude, and Placencia beach is the perfect place for travelers to celebrate it.

5.) Thirty years ago, Placencia was a quiet fishing village and today, it is a world class fishing destination.

6.) The Placencia Lagoon lies behind the Placencia Peninsula and it is a perfect place to see saltwater crocodiles, marine turtles and the rare and endangered manatees.

7.) The Monkey River Tour is one of the most popular inland adventures that can be done from Placencia.

8.)  According to Lonely Planet, Placencia has long enjoyed a reputation as ‘the caye you can drive to.’

9.)Chabil Mar is one of the top rated Belize Resorts to stay in Placencia.

10.) There are a number of islands you can visit for the day from Placencia. One of the islands that a lot of people visit is Laughing Bird Caye.

For more information about Placencia or traveling to 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.