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All 5 Top Wedding Trends Found at 1 Belize Luxury Resort!

When Bride’s magazine – the must-read publication for women ready to take the leap – compiled a list of the hottest wedding trends for 2022, readers assumed that they would have to settle for one or two trends when choosing a destination wedding spot. But we found a place that delivers all 5: Chabil Mar Resort located on Belize’s Placencia peninsula, the most desirable vacation area in the nation. Why settle for just one trend when you can point to all 5 at your romantic affair?

1. Weekday weddings are hot! Blame it on the virus that turned our calendars and clocks upside down, making every day an ideal one to get hitched. At Chabil Mar, schedule your beautiful beach nuptials on any day you like and your chance of getting your first date choice improves since most couples pick weekends to wed.

2. Focus on sustainability. You’ll doubly appreciate marrying at a resort that is picture-perfect. Instead of wasting money and resources on stuff that will be thrown away when your ceremony ends, you will be surrounded by Mother Nature’s handiwork: Tropical trees, the turquoise Caribbean Sea and a floral arbor on the beach where shoes are not required for guests or the bride and groom.

3. Transformative attire. You’re not considering inviting the fashion police to your wedding, are you? According to Bride’s magazine trend trackers, anything goes when it comes to clothing, so no pricey bridal gowns unless you can’t do without this sort of finery. “Adaptability is the name of the game in fashion right now,” writes Anna Price Olson who dug deep to identify all of these trends for the magazine.

4. DIY beauty and grooming. Arrive at Chabil Mar early to take care of the last minute legal matters associated with your upcoming wedding and get in enough sun to take a pass on tons of cosmetics and makeup. Your wedding on the beach is likely to bring a glow to your cheeks that no amount of blush can replicate, so match your unique attire with natural looks and your wedding photos will reflect your glow.

5. Micro-wedding formats and limited guest lists. The trend toward intimate affairs with fewer than 50 guests is one of the biggest. Uncertain times have redefined the way couples stage their celebrations. The smaller the affair, the more personal, intimate and memorable a destination wedding is likely to be. Besides, Chabil Mar is a small resort, so no worries about crowds interrupting your sacred occasion.

Planning a destination wedding at Chabil Mar is likely to be the most effortless undertaking of all because staff does most of the work before you arrive in Belize. Having chosen an all-inclusive wedding package that fulfills your requirements, you’re invited to customize every detail.

How can you be assured that a Chabil Mar wedding is guaranteed to create idyllic memories? Browse Pinterest photos taken by couples during their Chabil Mar weddings. See what you like? Call our wedding planner now at this toll free number: 1-866-417-2377. Next on your list? The dress. The plane tickets. And sunblock. Shoes, we remind you, are optional.

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.

Believe it or not, plenty of people refuse to take vacations because they fear they’ll have such a marvelous time, they won’t want to come home again! It’s understandable. Home is where responsibility resides with bills, work demands and family obligations.

But what these fearful people don’t realize is that if they don’t want to leave their holiday destination, it’s because the vacation they took did its job! Even the process of planning a vacation these days can be pleasurable, given Corona crisis restrictions. But now that travel is again a reality, your need for a relaxing, stress-free vacation is more critical for your mental health than ever.

Choose the right destination when you are ready to travel and for an increasing number of folks who love exotic locations that are close to home yet a million emotional miles away, there is no better choice than Belize. Allow us to explain why this nation has become the darling of travelers eager to vacation on the Caribbean rim.

Not all Belize resorts are created equal

A decade ago, if you asked frequent Belize visitors for recommendations, you would likely hear about Ambergris Caye, the action-filled island preferred by partiers and folks eager for a mix of beauty and excitement. These days, the award-winning beaches of the Placencia peninsula are attracting a growing number of visitors who prefer a laid-back vacation where sand, surf and sun reign supreme.

Where to get your fill of this bounty? At Chabil Mar, the epitome of luxury and an award-winning property that not only meets criteria for privacy, luxury and service but staff insists that they hear more people say, “I don’t want to leave!” when they check out than ever before.

Chabil Mar is the ideal, contemporary, full-service beach resort where you can customize your stay because you’ll sojourn in a picture-perfect private villa that offers the privacy you crave. Even the smallest villas are extraordinary inside and out. See that for yourself.

No planning. No dress code. No stress!

The reasons people don’t want to leave Chabil Mar are because guests get “too much of a good thing.” Everything about Chabil Mar and Placencia are idyllic. Belize vacation packages save you money and relieve you of making decisions during your stay and the resort’s lush Restaurant by the Sea is known for gourmet dining experiences that have earned Chef Daniel and the culinary treats on the menu numerous awards.

Indulge your adventurous side by taking tours to ancient Maya ruins, dramatic waterfalls tucked into forests and jungles or spend all of your time in the Caribbean Sea where you can dive, snorkel, fish, swim, sail, canoe and kayak.

Now that travel has once again become possible thanks to the worldwide hotel and resort industry undertaking unprecedented cleaning protocols, Belize is again open to tourists hungry for relief, escape and safety. That’s why Chabil Mar incentives include Belize vacation specials you can’t afford to ignore.

Yes, you can count on saying, “I don’t want to leave!” when you vacation here. And while we can’t promise that you won’t be sad to go, once you discover how much there is to love about Belize, Placencia and Chabil Mar, you will return. That’s why Chabil Mar employees never say goodbye. Instead, you’ll hear “See you soon!” when you depart.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on Placencia 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.

Your upcoming wedding is unique so why not make your honeymoon equally distinct? Reasons to choose Belize over other honeymoon destinations are so numerous, we don’t have room to list them all!

“Bride’s” magazine is the acknowledged Bible for Brides, so when Lane Nieset wrote about Belize morphing from a little-known nation into the perfect honeymoon destination, she described the beginning of what’s become a major travel trend.

Belize, she noted, offers “the perfect recipe for a romantic Central American getaway,” and honeymooners taking her advice agree. Why should you consider Belize for your post-wedding trip? Because no destination does it better.

1. Everyone speaks English. You’re already stressed so why add another burden to your list like learning a second language? Belizeans are warm, friendly and many are bi-lingual, so if your Spanish is rusty, grab some practice time.

2. The plane ride is blissfully short. Regularly scheduled, direct and bargain airfares are easy to find. Use your frequent flyer miles or book through aggregators. No fair looking smug when friends confide their Paris honeymoon travel nightmare!

3. Weather is heavenly. Even when it rains, showers are short and temperatures are delightful year-round, so get married any month you like; Belize will welcome you.

4. Get more bang for your buck. Whether you had a grand affair or your parents wrote the check, your new marriage gets off on a better foot if you don’t go into debt. The dollar goes twice as far in Belize. Conversion rate? $2 Belize to $1 U.S. It’s like winning a lottery.

5. For a tiny nation, sightseeing opportunities are everywhere you turn. Swim with sharks. Tour as many ancient Maya cities as time allows. Dive into the quirky Blue Hole, if only to say that you did it. And don’t forget a trip to the second longest barrier reef on Earth just off the Belize coastline.

6. Who needs a rental car? Resorts like Chabil Mar on the Placencia peninsula keep inventories of bikes, kayaks, Hobie cats and other crafts on hand for guests and since the peninsula is only 18-miles long, plenty of honeymooners jog, take water taxis and borrow bikes to get around.

7. Meet the natives. Spot the 500 species of fish swimming off the Belize coastline, 590 types of birds in Belize’s forested areas and some of the loudest primates you’ve ever heard: Howler Monkeys. Belize is home to the world’s only Jaguar reserve, too.

8. Your honeymoon photos will be breathtaking. Pose in front of dramatic waterfalls, take selfies while paddling around small atolls and don’t forget to memorialize yourselves enjoying the Placencia nightlife that has made this area so popular.

9. Explore the arts. Destinations like Placencia Village are goldmines of Belizean cuisine, art, music and the traditions of Caribbean, Mayan and Mexican descendents. Drink Belizean wines and beers and indulge your inner chocolate urge. Belize chocolates are divine and if you get enough diving, trekking and exploring, you won’t gain an ounce.

10. Save a bundle! Chabil Mar’s popular Belize honeymoon packages deliver an all exclusive experience for a single price. Included are luxurious accommodations, meals, local transport and hand-picked tours to fabulous sites.

Having survived a detail-filled wedding with endless “to-do” lists, what could be better than a honeymoon that required you to make decisions no more complicated than “What time should we eat dinner, Honey?” Sound like your kind of honeymoon? It’s okay to say “I do” one more time when you answer that question!

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 honeymoon vacation.

As the Belize tourism industry once again plans to welcome visitors, frustrated stay-at-homers are finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel and planning their first post-Corona vacation escapes. While doing their research, folks are coming across a bounty of travel articles recommending the Placencia peninsula as the only place to vacation in Belize these days.

It’s easy to see why. Beaches are world-class and face both the Caribbean Sea- and lagoon shores and this finger of land is home to one of the most popular resorts in the nation: Chabil Mar Villas.

Staff at Chabil Mar has already begun to receive requests from loyal guests asking about when they could come down for much-needed holidays, so when the Belize travel industry announced the re-opening of the nation for tourists beginning on August 15, 2020, the excitement was palpable.

Thinking things couldn’t get better, Chabil Mar management then received news that Chabil Mar had been named one of only 25 resorts in Central America to receive their seal of approval in the categories of best small hotels and best service. Can you hear the sound of celebrations?

Why Chabil Mar was a no-brainer pick for TripAdvisor

For folks who can’t wait to trade sequestration at home for the languid beaches, sunshine and relaxed ambience of this award-winning resort, it’s reassuring to learn that Chabil Mar has undertaken exceptional hygiene and cleanliness measures to assure guests of safety and wellbeing during their visits.

Further, as a boutique hotel known for prioritizing luxury, amenities and lush surroundings, guests enjoy onsite gourmet dining, seafront and sea view suites and villas and tours that run the gamut from relaxing to downright adventurous.

Close proximity to Placencia Village means guests are just a 15-minute stroll away from this enchanting hub, and upon return to Chabil Mar, complimentary kayaks, paddle boards and bikes deliver plenty of fun for every guest eager to try one or more, but it’s the all inclusive nature of this resort that truly meets the needs of visitors delighted to know that everything about their stay is covered by a single package price.

Who deserves a holiday more than you?

As if the opportunity to spend time at a Belize resort that’s a favorite of visitors and resources like TripAdvisor, Chabil Mar is offering exceptional Belize vacation specials that you can take advantage of just as soon as you are able to fit a holiday into your schedule. Saving money at an award-winning resort? It doesn’t get any better.

When you’re finally able to break the bonds of quarantine, pack up your vacation duds and head south for the ultimate R & R, why wouldn’t you want to choose a resort that goes so far above and beyond the ordinary that it wins awards? Safe. Elegant. Fun. There is no equal on the Placencia peninsula nor throughout Belize, say guests who couldn’t imagine themselves vacationing anywhere else!

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.

What do you and the love of your life require for a romantic encounter? Flowers and wine? Candlelight? How about grandma offering to babysit so the kids disappear for the night? If grandma’s available for more than one night, you may want to give her the opportunity to double down on her ability to spoil the kids rotten while the two of you head off to a romantic vacation.

Mindful of the family budget, this might at first seem no more than a fanciful dream – but if you target Belize as your destination, not only can you make a pilgrimage to the romance capital of Central America but you can save money by seeking a resort that specializes in romance on a budget. One of the best is Chabil Mar and we’re delighted to give you four romantic reasons to choose this property over all others.

1. Accommodations are breathtaking. Having private time in lavishly decorated digs contributes mightily to a romantic encounter and even the smallest suite is so fancifully decorated and appointed, leaving the nest can be difficult to do. From oceanfront views to the Luxury Seafront Villa Suite reserved for honeymooners, you don’t have to show a recent marriage license to reserve this hideaway.

2. Amenities and services are designed with intimacy in mind. Discreet staffers are trained in the art of respecting the privacy of guests and because this boutique resort is small, you don’t have to worry about noisy neighbors ruining your private time as you repair to either of the resort’s two infinity swimming pools for a dip, slip away for a private dinner on the pier or on your personal veranda.

3. Activity options are entirely up to you. At Chabil Mar, couples can indulge in myriad water sports, take tours to Mayan ruin or stroll nearby Placencia Village. For those who don’t want to make decisions, choosing a package is the ideal way to avoid making them! These bundles include accommodations, meals, onsite amenities like kayaks, paddle boards and bicycles and lots of extras. See which of these packages beckons – and while you’re on this resort website page, browse these Belize vacation specials, too.

4. Sea what’s in store for you. Couples rave about this tropical paradise with its ocean views, relaxing vibe and beauty. Some compare it to Eden, so if you and your soulmate are seeking a place to play Adam and Eve that’s just as discreet and gorgeous, Chabil Mar has no equal. If you don’t find Chabil Mar to be the most romantic getaway you’ve ever seen after you review the below lush video footage, you may not need a romantic escape after all!