The Ultimate and (Best) International Trip To Book For 2022

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Placencia is one of the most perfect places on Earth, but you wouldn’t know it based off the humble and laid-back personalities of the locals. Positioned on Belize’s southeast coast, the peninsula stretches from north to south for roughly 16 miles, despite the fact that it remains roughly half a mile long for that entire length. But there are plenty of other reasons why Placencia is the perfect vacation spot for you in 2022.

Placencia’s singular biggest selling point might be its location. Having constant access to beachfront no matter where you are on the peninsula is great in its own right, but it also gives you essentially everything that popular islands like Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker offer while still having access to the mainland without having to take a ferry. That means you can journey into the lush jungle or go hunting for Maya sites on a whim — or you can just as easily take advantage of the fact that it’s only about 40 miles from the Belize Barrier Reef and only 60 miles from the Blue Hole.

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Tourism has a recognized presence in Placencia Village — and it remains an ideal hub for commissioning adventures out on the water or into the interior — but Placencia remains a fishing village rather than a tourist town. That means you’re less likely to find yourself caught in crowds of foreigners and more likely to find yourself getting recommendations to the best local spots for a filling dinner or a thrilling night out on the town. There’s an authenticity to Placencia that has a tendency to draw in visitors who are looking for something real.

There’s also the fact that Placencia is a pleasant place to visit no matter when you decide to book your trip. While the fall months are considered the green season in Belize, rainfall is normally restricted to pleasant and short showers either early in the morning or late at night. And no matter when you decide to visit, you can expect highs in the mid-80s and lows in the mid-70s. It’s a consistency that’s been luring foreigners into permanent residency here for years.

Of course, every time of year offers its most exciting opportunities. Fishing seasons tend to overlap, so there’s almost always some delicious form of regional fresh seafood in rotation. This food is often at the heart of the regular festivals and events that are peppered throughout the year. While September is the month most jam-packed with festivities, Placencia is never too far away from a major holiday — or at least a reason to party.

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Placencia should be your 2022 vacation destination, and Chabil Mar should be your home base. Chabil Mar offers an expansive choice of Belize vacation packages, posh amenities, and luxury villas for any budget or sense of taste — and we will roll out the red carpet for everyone. It’s the perfect place for anything from a wedding to a family getaway.

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

6 Reasons to Book Your 2022 Belize Vacation Now!

5 reasons to book a belize vacation right now

Unless you’ve been living on a space station with no conduit to breaking news, you know that Covid vaccines have not only been approved for use but shipped to locations throughout the U.S.A. The U.K. had already gotten vials and other nations have come up with formulations for their populaces that can begin to reverse the pandemic. 
 
This ends your excuse for not vacationing in 2022! Whether you feel comfortable traveling in January or you’re extra cautious and want to wait until later in the year, Belize is the ideal destination for your first post-quarantine hiatus. 
 
This small, vibrant nation is the trendiest vacation destination in Central America thanks to the country’s tourism industry assuming a leadership role in cleaning and hygiene practices that turned the nation into a refuge for Corona-weary travelers eager to escape sequestration. If tropical breezes, surf, and sun are on your recovery menu, choosing another destination makes no sense. Here’s why: 
 
1. Belizeans speak English and airplane flights from the southern rim of the U.S. take just a few hours, so getting to the Belize international airport is a hassle-free experience. The airport has also put into place stringent health precautions to greet arrivals that are guaranteed to make you feel secure and welcome. 
 
2. Although airline and resort bookings are increasing, you can still afford your trip because luxury resorts like Chabil Mar, on the popular Placencia peninsula, are offering amazing deals for travelers throughout 2022. 
 
3. Nicknamed “The Island You Can Walk to,” once you see how many ways Chabil Mar delights guests, you won’t want to walk anywhere! Onsite amenities include extravagantly-decorated and fully-appointed villas, 400 feet of private beach, a private pier for lounging and dining, bikes, kayaks, paddleboards, and two infinity beach-front pools. And, Chabil Mar is a stroll along the beach to Placencia Village’s local character, gift shops, dining options, and beach bars. Becoming bored is nearly impossible.
 
4. If you decide you want to take that walk, Placencia Village is close and it is filled with shopping, touring, dining, and nightlife opportunities and escapes. A former fishing village, the town has retained all of the charms, offering tourists an authentic taste of Belize culture. 
 
5. Since Chabil Mar is the only guest-exclusive full-service resort on the Placencia Peninsula, resort specials and packages far exceed what you will find elsewhere in Placencia, the place that always appears on “best beaches in Belize” lists. Visit our Belize vacation package page and you’ll see what we mean. 

6. Chabil Mar’s Early Bird Belize Reservation Special: Chabil Mar is making it possible for you to confidently reserve that dream vacation now without financial stress in addition to the uncertainties of traveling at this time. Therefore, they offer this opportunity for you Belize Vacation dreamers. Small deposits to reserve, pay later, and special rates. Won’t it be great to dream and have a Belize Vacation to look forward to? 

We warn you: Chabil Mar package choices are eclectic and varied. Deciding on just one can be hard, but it’s fun to browse all of them to see which calls to you and your travel pal. Each package covers everything you need for a worry-free sojourn: meals, lodgings, excursions, and more. 
 
If you can think of a more appropriate way to celebrate the distribution of Covid vaccines than a holiday in the Placencia sun, please let us know! Can’t think of a thing? There’s only one explanation: Chabil Mar’s lure is simply irresistible. The time is right. The choice is yours. Make that choice Chabil Mar Villas and discover paradise on earth. It’s exactly the experience you have waited so long for, right? 

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.  

Make Your Anniversary Memorable In Placencia Belize

Make Your Anniversary Memorable In Placencia Belize

If you read The Washington Post, you may have run across journalist Hannah Sampson’s article about couples who saved, planned, and budgeted for 2020 anniversary trips only to have their romantic plans quashed by the pandemic. All of them were disappointed when Covid forced them to cancel or postpone their trips.

Fast forward a year. During that time, some couples gave up on their plans but others took the time to plan more lavish anniversary trips to be taken as soon as travel restrictions were lifted. That time has come! And since you both survived the pandemic in good emotional and physical shape, you’ve got more than one reason to celebrate.

Where to double down on romance

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Travel agents and journalists seem to be focusing on Belize vacation opportunities more than ever these days and for great reasons. English is the nation’s first language thanks to a former occupation by the Brits, yet the Belize vibe is unmistakably Caribbean. Fly a few hours from southern U.S. cities to reach your destination, and if you’re both vaccinated, inoculation cards make your arrival for a Belize vacation a breeze.

The most desirable place to stay these days is at a Placencia resort, a sliver of paradise that offers couples a “2 coast” experience because there are beaches on both the Caribbean Sea and lagoon side of this lush peninsula. Spend that anniversary at Chabil Mar, a Placencia resort that’s gorgeous and observes all Covid safety measures, and you’ll be steps from the Caribbean Sea and the resort’s two infinity pools.

But it’s the accommodation choices that will win your hearts. Sea-facing villas are roomy, private, and lavishly furnished with décor that reflects the nation’s beauty and resources. For couples eager to rediscover each other, it’s the perfect environment. What’s the best part of an anniversary spent within the embrace of this luxury resort? You don’t have to leave the property to enjoy your Belize luxury vacation experience.

Got three minutes?

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Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc7Pkwnygzo. If you’re not inspired to make Placencia and Chabil Mar the site of your belated anniversary Belize vacation, give the gift of a surprise trip to your better half. Genius move! You’ll find lots to keep you both entertained and save money by booking a honeymoon package or special that appeals to both of you.

Since accommodations, gourmet meals, and amenities like kayaks, bikes, and paddleboards are all included when you opt for a package at this Placencia resort, you get a taste of everything. From tours that show off the wonders of Belize – Maya ruins, rainforests, jungles, cave exploration, fishing, scuba diving, and more – to adventures like zip-lining, repelling down waterfall facades and into caves, Chabil Mar packages, and specials not only make your anniversary celebration special but you could forget all about the fact that you’re having the time of your life a little later than you both anticipated!

How to Do Belize off the Beaten Path

Belize is still a rural country that hasn’t yet been overrun by tourists, but if you want a truly authentic Belize travel experience, you should check out some of the more remote and undiscovered places.

Fodors, one of the most popular and widely-respected travel publications in the world, recently published an article about Belize adventures that are truly off the beaten path. Written by Kristine Hansen, one of Fodors’ most experienced authors, the article regaled readers with exciting things to do during Belize vacations, including learning how to make chocolate according to millennia Maya recipes, visiting the legendary Marie Sharp’s hot sauce factory, and dancing with the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna people in Placencia Village, Dangriga, and Hopkins.

There are no shopping malls, high-rise office buildings, or fast food outlets in Belize, so pretty much the entire country offers something interesting and eclectic to explore. And despite having a small population of just around 400,000 people, Belize is a true melting pot society composed of very different cultures, including Spanish-speaking Mestizos, three tribes of Mayans, festive Creole people, conservative German-speaking Mennonite farmers, and the Garifuna people who have been recognized by the United Nations for their intangible contributions to the heritage of humanity.

One of the best places to experience Garifuna culture is Dangriga on the southeastern coast. A vibrant port town where karaoke bars blast Belizean musical genres like punta all night long, Dangriga is also where you’ll find the Marie Sharp’s hot sauce factory. Using locally-grown hot peppers mixed according to her family’s traditional recipes, Marie Sharp’s hot sauces grace every table in Belize and are imported around the world, yet the factory only employs a dozen people.

Other off the beaten path recommendations from Fodors include visiting the open-air fish market in the southern town of Punta Gorda where you’ll find crab, octopus, lobster, shrimp, and dozens of different kinds of fish, all of which are caught by local fishermen, usually on the same day that they’re sold. Fodors also recommended visiting a Mennonite farm to try the handmade cheeses or visiting a Maya village for weaving lessons.

If you want to explore parts of Belize that are well off the beaten path, be sure to book your vacation with Chabil Mar, one of the finest luxury Belize resorts in the country. An upscale resort located on the Placencia Peninsula, Chabil Mar offers Belize vacation packages that include authentic Belizean experiences.

Hungry for Adventure? Look No Further Than Belize!

Where to Find Belize Adventurous Side From Snorkeling to Hiking.

If lying in the sun non-stop is your idea of a fabulous Belize vacation, stop reading now. We’re exploring the adventurous side of Belize and it’s not for wimps!

Everyone’s vacation style is unique and we certainly don’t want to put people down who are eager to do nothing more than veg on the beach. But what a wasted trip that would be! Belize is a hotbed of adventure that includes hiking jungles and rainforests, diving the Belize Barrier Reef and if you haven’t zip lined in paradise, you don’t know what you’re missing.

What can you expect…

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…if you pack your hiking boots, dive gear and very little else? A euphoric, challenging holiday in a nation that measures just 8,867 miles in size, yet it’s possible to undertake twice the number of adventures you might in a larger nation, even if your vacation time is limited. And since everyone speaks English and U.S. dollars are accepted everywhere, you haven’t a single reason to stay home.

What’s the secret to memorable adventures in Belize? A home base that’s a tranquil haven of posh digs, gourmet food and the most helpful staff on the planet: Chabil Mar Villas. Whether your idea of fun is going off on your own or you rely upon tours, say the word and staff will get you where you want to go safely and quickly.

Push your limits!

 

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-Stroll Belize’s version of Hollywood. So many celebs flock to Ambergris Caye, you can practically hear Madonna sing about San Pedro Town. There’s lots on the Ambergris adventure menu but a nighttime croc-watching tour at the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary should get you started nicely.

-A Belize Barrier Reef tour offers the ultimate in snorkeling and diving. Go deep-sea fishing, too. Meet all manner of critters hanging out at the reef and around the ocean; spot everything from giant turtles to reef sharks–and fellow divers of course.

-You’ll need sturdy boots to explore the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, but a reward awaits at the end of your trek: swim in dramatic waterfalls like Big Rock Falls and Rio On Pools to cool down once you’ve logged an impressive number of miles required to reach these gorgeous spots.

-See how many of the 900 Maya ruins you can get to during your Chabil Mar stay. Since you’re staying at one of the most centrally-located districts in Belize, you can rack up a sizeable number of ancient cities, caves and ceremonial sites during your visit.

-Run with the big cats. Literally. Forest preserves, parks and sanctuaries serve as home to endangered jaguars, puma and cats you’ll find only in zoos or on the pages of National Geographic magazine. You probably won’t have to run from them because many are surprisingly shy, but plan to cover serious ground by foot to reach these remote areas.

-You’re invited to pick up the pace in a way that is guaranteed to fill you with joy: Visit villages that are home to Belize’s Garifuna people, declared the friendliest people in the nation. You cannot end your adventures without learning to drum and dance Garifuna style. Say the word and your Chabil Mar host will make sure you do it all!

For more information about Belize and Chabil Mar, chat with our Concierge at: concierge@chabilmarvillas.com or contact our Reservations Manager at: reservations@chabilmarvillas.com. Perhaps you would like to call toll free from the US or Canada: 1-866-417-2377.

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