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See Laughing Bird Caye off Placencia During Your Belize Vacation

Posted on August 17, 2020

It’s a Belize island named for a quirky bird: Who wouldn’t want to visit?

In case you can’t tell one bird from another, visit the Laughing Gulls page on Cornell University’s “All About Birds” ornithology website to see exactly what these winged comedians are all about.

This breed of gulls are in constant competition with pelicans for tasty fish, but the characteristic that defines this breed of gull is a chirp that closely resembles the sound of human laughter. If you’re lucky enough to spot one while visiting Laughing Bird Caye National Park, perhaps they will let you in on the joke!

A beautiful, protected area

Laughing Bird Caye National Park is a must-see for more than just the birds for whom the island was named. It’s a protected caye measuring 1.8 acres located just off the coast of Placencia Village. While these skittish gulls no longer breed on the island (they need more quiet than curious visitors are willing to give them), travelers love the solitude of the beach and enjoying the park’s natural beauty.

Spend your summer or fall vacation at Chabil Mar, where seasonal rates are low and surroundings are lush and luxurious, and you’ll have access to Laughing Bird Caye. Staff is delighted to make arrangements for your visit and you’re welcome to return to the caye as often as you like if your trip to Belize is all about grabbing as much solitude as possible so you can clear your head and relax.

A balance of nature and luxury

Once you’ve had your fill of roaming the caye, Chabil Mar tours can satisfy the adventurer in your soul, especially if you love to scuba dive and snorkel Placencia’s chain of offshore cayes where beginners and seasoned divers find plenty of underwater splendor. Need gear? The resort has you covered. You can also arrange a fishing trip.

At the end of day, luxe accommodations beckon. This full-service boutique resort is located on the beach, so you’ll be sent off to sleep listening to ocean waves. Within your villa, furnishings, art and decorative touches are all Belize-inspired and your host provides every amenity to make your stay comfortable and restful. Don’t forget to add at least one heavenly massage at the resort’s spa to your itinerary.

Onsite dining is so exceptional, many guests refuse to go outside the resort because they can’t get enough of Chef Daniel’s eclectic menu. The award-winning Café Mar serves Belize-inspired and international dishes. If this virtual tour doesn’t compel you to book a villa and a secure a table reservation at the Café now, while summer rates are low, nothing will.

Be at Ease at Chabil Mar

Posted on August 5, 2020

For the past 13 years, Chabil Mar, the only Full-Service Guest Exclusive Resort located on the trendy Placencia Peninsula, has maintained hospitality standards that exceed the norm. There are only 21 individual villas on the property! Guests enjoy unprecedented privacy and tranquility, a private pier and beach overlooking the Caribbean and two infinity beach-side swimming pools with roaming butler services throughout the entire property to indulge each guest. Chabil Mar’s philosophy of “Privacy with 5 Star Service” means that a form of social distancing has always been practiced at the resort.

Because the number of guests staying at Chabil Mar is inherently limited by it’s design and guest exclusive philosophy, the resort is well-prepared to deal with the pandemic that struck by adding additional cleaning, sanitizing and hygiene practices, to safeguard guests health. As the resort prepares to reopen for business again, guests can count on safety and physical distancing along with their exceptional service standards throughout their stay.

10 Reasons you can count on Chabil Mar’s unique amenities and safeguards

1. The entrance to your villa is private, so you won’t encounter other guests.
2. We can assist with a fully-stocked kitchen if you prefer to make your own meals.
3. A sea-facing personal veranda with hammock comes with each suite.
4. There are multiple markets just 5 minutes away if you wish to shop.
5. Shuttle services to town are limited to just 4 people at a time.
6. Staff has instituted increased sanitizing measures at the bar and lounge.
7. Complimentary bicycles, kayaks and paddle boards are wiped down with disinfectant after every use.
8. Dine al fresco at Cafe Mar beach-side, the resort restaurant, or take advantage of the roaming butler service throughout the Resort.
9. Room service is available for those preferring not to patronize the resort’s 5-star restaurant service.
10. Staff members received specialized training to assure the health and safety of every guest.

Rest assured: You’ll return home feeling like a million

Chabil Mar has long been known for luxury, attention to detail and guest care and nothing has changed. All services and tours remain part of the Chabil Mar experience, so whether you seek relaxing spa services, wish to roam Maya ruins, jungles and cultural sites or your primary goals are diving, snorkeling, sailing, fishing and other marine sports for which Belize is known, you’ll enjoy a stay that has no equal.

Take advantage of Belize vacation packages, discounts and money-saving offers guaranteed to make your holiday a dream come true.

Best of all, you’ll not only enjoy the well-deserved vacation you have been longing for, but the best of everything at a resort dedicated to keeping you safe and sound. Click Here for further details regarding Chabil Mar’s Features that maintain Safety without sacrificing service.

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 is Placencia, Belize Like?

Posted on July 20, 2020

Most travelers to Belize talk about the beauty of Placencia’s beaches and its closeness to the Belize Barrier Reef. While those are great features, there are other good reasons to visit this charming, scenic peninsula.

Discover why Placencia is the best place to stay when you’re visiting Belize.

A Popular Destination

The Placencia Peninsula is rapidly becoming a favorite vacation destination. With its own airstrip and its proximity to a wealth of top-ranked Belize attractions, Placencia makes it easy to enjoy Belize.

Best Beaches in Belize

The beaches of the Placencia Peninsula have won numerous travel awards for being some of the best beaches in the world. The peninsula offers 18 miles of unspoiled, white sand beachfront, gently shaded by lush trees and cooled by soft sea breezes. If you’re going to the Caribbean, you need to enjoy some downtime on the beach, and there is no better place to do that than the Placencia Peninsula.

Chill Out on the Beach

Placencia lives up to its reputation as a beach destination with some of the best beachside bars and restaurant in Belize. These laid-back spots offer a welcome oasis of cool refreshment when you’re spending the day sunbathing and swimming. The amazing, freshly prepared food and cold drinks make for a great meal. Don’t forget to stop for a gelato on your way back to your hotel room.

Be Charmed by Our Village

Placencia Village is the center of a slowly growing tourist industry in this region of Belize. The village is still a working fishing village, but it’s also a lively seaside destination.

Placencia Village offers dining, nightlife, dancing and shopping. Discover gift shops and art galleries selling locally made crafts. Placencia Village is also a prime launching post for barrier reef excursions, fishing expeditions, inland day trips and more. Visit Placencia Village and be prepared to be charmed.

Supremely Good Sea Adventures

Placencia is the ideal location if your vacation dreams include fishing or sailing. On the Caribbean sea with a nearby lagoon and the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef nearby, you have endless opportunities to tour nearby islands like Laughing Bird Caye and Silk Cayes. Charter a boat or a yacht and spend the day on the clear blue waters.

If you want to snorkel, scuba dive or get close to the friendliest sea creatures in creation, you can do that too. Belize offers world-class snorkeling and scuba diving.

Get a Taste of the Jungle

Experience the wild beauty of Belize’s untouched jungles. Whether you want to zip-line through the trees, go caving or visit a wildlife sanctuary, you’ll find your own way to get wild in Placencia.

Stay At a Top-Rated Resort Right on the Beach

Make the most of your visit to Placencia by staying at the award-winning, top-rated Chabil Mar Villas. Our resort is close to Placencia Village and steps from a private beachfront. We offers beautifully appointed villas and guest-exclusive amenities for the perfect Belize vacation.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information about 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.

Belize Celebrates Fishers and Sustainable Fishing in 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020

Going fishing in Belize is a rewarding experience. That’s especially true for Lennox Leslie and Dermin Shivers. As reported in Breaking Belize News, the two fishers from Placencia won cash and other prizes during a ceremony honoring them as Outstanding Fishers of 2020.

Each winner received awards and prizes totaling $1500 in value from the Wildlife Conservation Society, AMC Belize and the Nature Conservancy.

In a Facebook post, the Wildlife Conservation Society congratulated both men.

Honoring Fishers All Month Long

June is Fisherfolk Month in Belize. According to the WCS, “The awards ceremony was part of a series of activities to recognize the men and women who continue to put seafood on our tables despite the current pandemic that is affecting the fishing industry.”

The month’s activities included the Blessing of the Boats to announce the opening of lobster season on June 9. Father Brian Christopher of St. Martin Deporres Church conducted the ceremony to honor Belize’s chief marine export. Other events commemorated World Oceans Day on June 8.

Fish for Fun at Chabil Mar

Enjoy fishing, sailing or just relaxing on the beach at Chabil Mar. Our full-service boutique resort on the Placencia beachfront combines luxury, convenience and stunning scenery.

Belize Reopens to International Travelers on August 15

Posted on June 20, 2020

Belize is unfurling the welcome mat. On June 25, the government of Belize announced that Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) will reopen to international travelers on August 15.

Tourism In a Post-Pandemic World

Life is slowly returning to normal after the COVID-19 crisis. Many Caribbean countries are looking for ways to balance the needs of tourists and the safety of their own citizens. The Belize government has developed a comprehensive plan to keep Belizeans, tourism-dependent communities and visitors safe.

Belize has had 23 cases of the virus and two deaths.

New Requirements and Restrictions

Belize is using guidelines developed by the Belize Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). All travelers must must pass a two-step test before they can enter the country.

A traveler can provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test or take the test at the airport. In addition, every visitor must pass through the electronic thermostat scanners.

See below rules you need to follow when you visit Belize on August 15th and beyond

Tourism Board Launches Recognition Program

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB)has also taken steps to ensure the return of safe travel to Belize. To keep Belizeans and visitors safe in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BTB has instituted the Gold Standard Recognition Program.

This program recognizes hotels and restaurants that follow the highest levels of safety and sanitation in cleaning practices, social interactions, workplace policies and standard operating procedures with only a slight impact on the guest experience. It is part of the government’s Nine-Point Checklist for Tourism Stakeholders that will allow Belize to reopen for tourism in a safe, responsible way.

What to Expect

If you plan to visit Belize, you must follow these requirements.

Social distancing and other requirements will add to your wait times at the airport. Be prepared to be patient.
Get a negative COVID-19 test in the 72 hours before you travel. If your test is positive at the airport, you will be forced to spend two weeks in quarantine at your expense. Avoid problems by getting the test ahead of time.
Book your stay at government-approved hotels only.
All visitors must register with the Belize Ministry of Health through its app. Do this before you travel.

Visit Belize

Belize is an ideal place to visit once travel restrictions start to lift. If you can meet the safety measures, we welcome you to our warm and beautiful country.

“Be at Ease at Chabil Mar” – Features of Chabil Mar Resort that provide safety without sacrificing service. Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information & on traveling to 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.