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Fly to Belize for Just $85! Spirit Airlines Announces New Nonstop Route from Fort Lauderdale

Posted on August 5, 2025

There’s never been a better time to visit Belize—especially now that Spirit Airlines has announced a brand-new nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Belize City (BZE) beginning November 21, 2025. This exciting addition marks Spirit’s official entry into the Belize market and offers travelers a fast, affordable, and convenient way to reach our beautiful shores.

The new service will operate three times per week—Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays—using Spirit’s Airbus A320 aircraft. With introductory one-way fares starting at just $85 USD, this route makes Belize more accessible than ever, especially for travelers from South Florida and the eastern U.S.

According to Belize’s Minister of Tourism, Anthony Mahler, the route not only supports the country’s growing tourism industry but also provides important connections for Belizeans abroad and visitors eager to explore our vibrant culture, natural beauty, and world-class adventures.

Here at Chabil Mar Villas in Placencia, we’re celebrating this news. Our Marketing Manager, Larry France, welcomed the announcement, saying:

“Spirit’s new flight from Fort Lauderdale is a win for travelers and for Belize. More access means more opportunities for guests to discover the authentic beauty and laid-back charm of Placencia. We look forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to Chabil Mar to experience the best of Belize—just steps from the sea.”

Placencia is just a short domestic flight or scenic shuttle ride away from Belize City, making it an easy next stop once you land. Whether you’re coming for a romantic escape, a beachside adventure, or a peaceful retreat, Chabil Mar’s beachfront villas offer the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and local hospitality.

This route also expands Belize’s growing international airlift, joining recent announcements of flights from San Francisco and Montreal, proving that Belize is on the global map—and climbing fast.

Plan Your Escape to Placencia

With affordable new flights, there’s no reason to wait. Book your flight with Spirit Airlines, and let Chabil Mar be your home in Belize. Enjoy luxury beachfront accommodations, personalized service, and easy access to everything Placencia has to offer—from snorkeling and diving to exploring Maya temples and savoring local cuisine.

Book direct with us today and take the first step toward your unforgettable Belize vacation.

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.

The Times Ranks Belize Among Top Affordable Holiday Destinations for 2025 – Discover Placencia with Chabil Mar

Posted on July 28, 2025

In a glowing travel feature published on July 23, 2025, The Times of London has named Belize one of the best affordable holiday destinations in the world for 2025. And if you’re looking for the perfect place to enjoy that value — Placencia should be at the top of your list.

The article, written by seasoned travel writers Richard Mellor and Qin Xie, highlights Belize for its unbeatable combination of natural beauty, cultural richness, and low travel costs. The country’s mix of ancient Maya ruins, lush jungles, vibrant wildlife, and access to the second-longest barrier reef in the world makes it a unique destination that offers far more than it costs.

And Placencia — a laid-back beach village located on a 16-mile peninsula along the southern coast — was spotlighted as a prime location to enjoy those perks. According to The Times, travelers can book a two-dive adventure for as little as £125, while enjoying meals for £12 and local coffee for under £3.

Even better news for Canadian and European travelers: Air Canada is set to launch its direct flight from Montreal to Belize on December 13, 2025. This opens the door to faster and more affordable access from cities across Europe like Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Rome via Montreal, making your Placencia beach escape just one easy connection away.

For those looking for a boutique beachfront experience that pairs luxury with local charm, Chabil Mar is the perfect choice. As the only full-service resort on the Placencia Peninsula reserved exclusively for its guests, Chabil Mar offers privacy, comfort, and award-winning service in a tropical paradise setting.

Spend your days snorkeling, kayaking, and exploring, or unwind on your villa’s seafront veranda. Chabil Mar combines the best of Belize — both land and sea — with a personalized touch that larger resorts can’t match.

With global recognition, a new direct flight, and one of the best boutique resorts in Belize ready to host you, now is the time to book your 2025 Belize vacation. Experience Placencia with Chabil Mar and discover why Belize is the best-kept secret in affordable luxury.

What To Do In Belize – Experience The Best Of Both Worlds

Posted on July 16, 2025

For the Maya Empire, Belize was an agricultural breadbasket that offered both saltwater and freshwater commercial trade routes. For the English buccaneers known as the Baymen, it was a lucrative source of lumber and later mahogany with direct access to international trade via the Caribbean Sea. Today, Belize’s tourism industry thrives on this combination of pristine jungles and amazing beaches. Even as the Caribbean and much of Mexico have become overcrowded with tourists, Belize offers a little bit of everything. Some of Belize’s most appealing tourist towns are directly to the north, while the country also offers direct access to the beauties of the Caribbean Sea and a path through the jungle to explore the rest of Central America. It blends together the best aspects of surf and turf without making sacrifices to either.

The Jungle

The thickest and most vibrant jungles in Belize sit in the Cayo District: an area which is commonly known as the Wild West of Belize. Some of the country’s most popular eco-lodges are here, but it’s also home to some of the most thrilling adventures and most peaceful respites you’ll find in the country. The verdant land here makes agriculture the major industry, but the low population density of Belize ensures that there’s still plenty of jungle left to explore. Some of the most popular and impressive Maya ruins in Central America — like Xunantunich and El Pilar — are located in the Cayo District, and the Cayo District’s Actun Tunichil Muknal Cave is one of the most spectacular natural sites you’ll find. More adventurous travelers will find opportunities to zip line, spelunk, and kayak through underwater caverns. But you can also find time for a romantic horseback ride through the jungle, birdwatching at dawn, or a gentle rafting trip down the Macal River. The town of San Ignacio offers a full range of modern amenities and conveniences and is treated as the gateway to the Cayo District’s natural treasures.

The Sea

175 miles of coastline offer plenty of opportunities to lounge along the warm and brilliantly blue Caribbean Sea, but the best way to see what’s out there is to venture further onto the water. More than 400 islands sit off the coast of Belize, and the world’s second largest barrier reef is also positioned within the country’s marine territory. But you don’t need to venture out to islands like Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker to see what the waters have to offer. There are plenty of great coastal villages worth exploring, but the Placencia Peninsula stands out in particular. The narrow strip of land that constitutes this peninsula gives it the vibe of an island while still giving you easy access to the interior. Whether you’re looking to fish, snorkel, or dive, you’ll find plenty of options out on Belize’s Caribbean waters.

See Both at Chabil Mar Villas

Chabil Mar offers you the flexibility to explore both the green and the blue of Belize. Chabil Mar Resort offers beachside relaxation on the Placencia Peninsula, while the Lodge at Chaa Creek sits conveniently in the major inland hub of San Ignacio. Our Reservations Team can help you find a Belize jungle and sea vacation package that gives you the perfect ratio of sea and land.

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.

Is Placencia Suitable for a Family Vacation?

Posted on July 16, 2025

Have you been thinking about going on a vacation as a family? If so, you’ll want a destination with plenty of fun outdoor activities, a kid-friendly coastline, great food, and a calm family-friendly atmosphere. Located in Southern Belize, Placencia Village is one of the most popular destinations for family vacations.

Placencia is a laid-back village with white sandy beaches, shopping areas, art galleries, adventure activities, and world-class luxury resorts such as Chabil Mar.

Family Activities to do in Placencia

Apart from the wonderful beaches, Placencia has plenty of adventurous outings that every person in your family will enjoy. Here are the top things to do as a family during your Placencia vacation:

1. Indulge Yourselves in Water Activities

Placencia and its surroundings offer world-class scuba diving, snorkeling, and kayaking. Since Placencia is located close to the Belize Barrier Reef, you can easily take a boat trip to the reef and spend a day surrounded by a variety of marine life, including nurse sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and many more. Alternatively, you could go fishing or rent a boat and tour nearby islands like Laughing Bird and the Silk Cayes.

2. Go on an Adventurous Trip

Since Belize has a large untouched jungle, rainforest, and savannah, you can do plenty of activities on a day trip. For example, you can experience the rainforests, and wetlands, paddle on mountain rivers, explore cave systems or view wildlife. Visit the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, home to jaguars, coatimundi, ocelots, monkeys, deers, tropical birds, and the mountain tapir.

3. Birdwatching

Thanks to the extensive rainforests in Belize, the country is a breeding sanctuary for thousands of tropical bird species. Take a day to watch the popular species like the scarlet macaws, herons, hummingbirds, and keel-billed toucans. After that, relax at the incredible beaches in Placencia as you watch the sunset as a family.

4. Visit Mayflower Bocawina National Park

This park was established in 2001 and protects an archaeological site and the surrounding rainforest. It’s a 1.25-hour drive from Placencia, so you can easily get here with your family. The park offers access to various Maya sites and stunning jungle waterfalls. You can visit any of the sites, including the Mayflower Plaza, Tau Witz, and Maintzunun Temple mound. While here, enjoy Belize’s longest zipline, which runs 2.5 miles across Bocaniwa.

Finding the Perfect Family Resort: Chabil Mar

When planning a family trip, you must think about where you’ll be staying. For a great family vacation in Placencia, you should book accommodation at Chabil Mar. Our award-winning, family-friendly resort has access to the beach and is conveniently located in Placencia, offering you a memorable family vacation experience. So, book accommodation for your family at this exclusive Caribbean beachfront resort for a unique experience.

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.

Could Your Relationship Use a Boost? Rediscover Each Other in Placencia, Belize

Posted on July 9, 2025

If you have a closer relationship with your cell phone than you do with your partner, Belize is calling!

When was the last time you checked your cell phone? Five minutes ago? Can you wait an hour to see who pops up on your radar? It happens. Marriage counselors rarely mention electronics devices as reasons couples split up. But technology can destroy romance, says relationship coach Melinda Carver, who has seen her share of breakups as a result of too many disruptions that get in the way of intimacy.

Carver recommends a getaway to reconnect, and there’s no better place to do just that than in Belize, the escape capital of Central America. No matter the season, you’ll discover everything you need to get into the right mood quickly: warmth, sunlight, rainforests and pristine beaches. Paradise found!

A Villa awaits

Placencia has it all when it comes to mending relationships and re-energizing them, but the resort you choose could make or break your romantic adventure. Happily, you couldn’t pick a hideaway that’s more inviting, romantic and intimate than Chabil Mar Villas. From the moment of your arrival, you’ll understand why Chabil Mar (“beautiful sea”) is exactly the destination you need to renew and revive your enthusiasm for each other.

This contemporary, full-service boutique beach resort is located along the Placencia oceanfront and villas are situated amid lush tropical gardens, so you get as much privacy as you need to reconnect. Interiors are magazine-worthy. Each villa is filled with original local art, hardwood floors and tropical touches. Every amenity a couple requires is provided, but it’s the views of the sea from your private balcony that will delight your senses most.

Can you spend the entirety of your stay in your luxury villa?

You wouldn’t be the first couple to do just that–but you’re situated on the Placencia peninsula where proximity to many of Belize’s natural treasures is too close to ignore. Snorkel or scuba dive off Laughing Bird Caye or the Silk Cayes. Tour rainforests, sail the Monkey River and visit the Cockscomb Wildlife Preserve where animals, waterfalls and jungle trails provide an intoxicating mix of beauty and fascination.

Return to your private world after any of your adventures and dine at the award-winning Restaurant by the Sea before you turn in for the night–or retire early so you don’t miss a single gorgeous sunset. What will your fondest memories be? The quiet hours with no distractions that are sure to remind you both of the time you fell in love.

Can you turn on your devices? That’s your call. But once you see how it easy it can be to enjoy quiet, uninterrupted hours together, you could realize that you don’t really have to keep checking your phone as often as you once believed!

For more information about vacationing in 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.