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If you were around in the 1800s, your doctor might have completed your physical examination by prescribing time on the beach. Relying upon that era’s scientific research, beaches were considered major therapeutic hubs for all sorts of ailments. That remains true today, even in a world eager to dispense pills over natural remedies!

Where to rehabilitate your mind, body and spirit after what feels like years of being sequestered during the pandemic? There’s only one answer to that question and it’s Belize. When the nation’s tourism entities issued news that Belize would re-open to tourists on August 15, 2020, people began writing their own prescriptions for vacations and you are probably thinking of doing the same.

Knowing that Placencia’s most popular resort, Chabil Mar, will open for business is long-awaited news. Whether you’ve never visited Belize or come often, knowing that the Placencia peninsula is the trendiest area in the nation could incentivize you to visit Chabil Mar later in the year or in 2021, if you’re not quite ready to travel now.

Rehabilitate your mind and body on Placencia

Home to a long list of awards for service, beauty, luxury and variety, Chabil Mar is more than an intimate, posh Belize resort; it’s also the place you can recover from the stress you’ve been under for months and since Placencia is home to beaches that travel writers rave about, expect these perks when you visit:

-Rid yourself of worries fast. The beach is a natural stress-reliever that acts faster than pharmaceuticals.
-The beach delivers serotonin boosts born of soothing waves, sand and sun. You’ll even sleep better at night.
-It only takes 10 minutes of beach time to get a vitamin D fix and a salt water dip boosts your immune system.
-Walks on the beach exercises feet more than walking anywhere else. Take those shoes off and see!
-Salt air does wonders for skin, detoxifying your entire body. Don’t forget to bring sunscreen.
-Breathe in ocean air and you can improve your respiratory system because your lungs absorb more oxygen.

Rediscover your inner peace at Chabil Mar

This all-villa resort delivers more than just 24/7 access to the turquoise Caribbean Sea. It’s a boutique hotel with every amenity under the sun, including the beach-side Café Mar Restaurant, home to gourmet cooking and big appetites, aided by luxurious surroundings and plenty to do and see.

The winner of numerous awards for quality of service and lush digs, Chabil Mar never disappoints. From small party touring opportunities that take guests to ancient Maya ruins, lush jungles, pristine forests and tropical splendor everywhere you look to onsite amenities that include a fabulous swimming pool, access to fishing, diving, scuba adventures and sailing, you’ll discover that time stands still at Chabil Mar so your vacation feels longer than the number of days you booked.

Learn about money-saving packages, discounts and other ways to save at https://chabilmarvillas.com/belize-vacation-packages/belize-vacation-packages-a-specials.html.

Come for your health. Stay for your peace of mind. Give yourself the gift of this remarkable holiday experience and expect to return home feeling rested, healed and hopeful after what has been a rough year. Time spent at Chabil Mar is just what the doctor ordered!

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.

Photo Courtesy of Mark Moffett

While most of us would freak out to find ants marching through our home, most of us think we understand how complex their networks of hives are. But we may understand less than we know, and the new facts that we’re discovering could help humans recognize better ways to build and maintain society.

There’s arguably no better habitat on Earth for researching ants than Belize. The Central American paradise may be most popularly known as a haven for ecotourism, but it’s also home to hundreds of different species of ant. But what’s most fascinating about these different species is how specialized they all are — and how they can share very unique niches within their ecosystem.

That’s a bold change of pace from the standard assumption — that there are merely worker ants, soldier ants, and queens. Biologist Mark Moffett has had a passion for arts since he was a child, and that lends him a unique perspective on the world around them. He sees these varied and generally co-habituating species as all members of a larger form of proto-society. Leafcutter ants are essentially farmers who bring home leaves that can be mulched and transformed into fungus. Smaller ants will often ride on these leaves to conserve their own energy and cover more ground in a shorter amount of time. Dozens of Belize’s ant species occupy rain forest canopies, and all of their behaviors change the environment around them and allow for uniquely beneficial relationships.

Photo Courtesy of Mark Moffett

The most important point, Moffett emphasizes, is that this sophisticated and largely autonomous form of quasi-society requires little in the way of brainpower. Ants aren’t especially smart creatures, but their single-mindedness allows for some incredibly sophisticated systems when different specialized ants are working in harmony with one another.

Moffett has a bold assertion that he’s drawn from his research — that the smartest way to solve some problems may be to make them less complicated. The method ants have for fulfilling their tasks is haphazard — one ant follows another which follows another, and they eventually settle into the route that offers the most efficient path. To test his hypothesis, Moffett tested out a more chaotic — and ant-like — alternative to traditional airline boarding practices. He discovered that when there is no assigned seating, less people are going to move seats on average.

That means if you decide to board a flight to see the unique varieties of ants (or beaches, or jungles, or ancient Maya sites) in Belize, you might want to suggest the airline offer free-for-all seating. And if yo do decide to stay, be sure to book your accommodation at the beautiful Chabil Mar in Placencia Belize.