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Belize, A Gorgeous Wedding Destination

Posted on September 4, 2017

On August 29, 2017, Elite Daily, an online publication published a list of 10 outrageously gorgeous destination wedding locations that included Belize. Billed as “the voice of Generation Y,” Elite Daily chose Belize for their article thanks to the number of exciting activities for newlyweds to enjoy as well as the gorgeous natural scenery that make for unforgettable photographs.

Once a remote country difficult to reach, Belize is now within reach of major cities across North America thanks to six of the largest airlines now offering non-stop flights to the Caribbean nation. Just 2-5 hours’ flying time from the United States, Belize is the least populated country in Central America, drawing in thousands of couples every year thanks to its unspoiled landscapes and exotic wildlife. About the same size as Massachusetts, Belize is home to just 360,000 people, many of whom still enjoy a traditional lifestyle in small villages.

Belize is a popular wedding destination thanks to its ease in getting married (the only main requirement is that the bride and groom must be in the country three days), the fact that it is the only country in the region where English is the official language (making it easy to find someone to officiate the ceremony), and its incredibly varied landscape. With hundreds of tropical offshore islands, Belize is also blessed with a lush mainland replete with pristine rainforests and majestic waterfalls.

Once the nuptials have taken place, Belize has everything newlyweds need to enjoy a fantastic honeymoon. The country is home to more ancient Maya ruins than anywhere else on the planet, and there are boundless adventures to be enjoyed on the mainland such as horseback riding through vast national parks, zip lining through the jungle canopy, and cave tubing (floating down subterranean rivers while aboard an inner tube). And the offshore islands are a world-famous mecca for scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, and sailing.

“We are honored to have been chosen by Elite Daily as one of their 10 outrageously gorgeous wedding locations,” said Larry France, marketing manager at Chabil Mar. “At our resort, we’ve helped make many couples’ dreams come true, working with them to ensure every detail is perfect on their special day.”

Chabil Mar is the premier wedding destination in Belize. Located on the golden shores of the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize, Chabil Mar is an award-winning luxury resort featuring comprehensive wedding packages that offer guests everything they need to enjoy an unforgettable ceremony.

For more information about getting married 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.

Prepare for the End of the World Marathon in Placencia, Belize

Posted on August 8, 2017

What began in 2012 as a tongue-in-cheek tribute to the supposed prediction of the end of the world according to the ancient Maya calendar is now one of Placencia’s most popular sporting events. Every year in December, a fun half and full marathon footrace takes place on the golden sands of the Placencia Peninsula in southeastern Belize.

In 2017, the End of the World Marathon will begin promptly at 5:30 AM on December 10. Runners competing in the full marathon will start at Placencia Village at the southernmost tip of the peninsula and race up the beach, passing through Seine Bight Village and Maya Beach before reaching a spot just south of Riversdale. Half marathons will then join the race as runners compete to be the first to cross the finish line back at Placencia Village.

Registration ends on October 15, 2017, and the admission fee includes a pasta dinner, attendance at the award ceremony, a post-race party, and a midnight beach soiree at the world-renowned Tipsy Tuna bar.

Far more than just a sporting event, the End of the World Marathon is a fun way to experience the pristine beauty and stunning panoramic views along the route. All proceeds from the marathon go towards providing scholarships for disadvantaged youths in the area. Along with the half and full marathon race, a two-mile fun run will also be held on the morning of the event, with plenty of participants running in colorful and zany costumes.

The original End of the World Marathon in 2012 took place on December 21, 2012, an event that millions of people around the world awaited with bated breath due to the Maya calendar supposedly predicting the end of a cosmic cycle. The original marathon was a tremendous success and has evolved to become one of the most festive regional events on the yearly calendar.

Chabil Mar has been a proud sponsor of the End of the World Marathon since its inception and is located just a short distance from the starting, making it the perfect place for participants to enjoy all the excitement of the race as well as soaking in the beauty of Placencia and the nearby Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a mecca for snorkeling, scuba diving, and fishing.

To enjoy an unforgettable vacation in Belize, consider one of Chabil Mar’s Belize vacation packages that offer first-class accommodation and tours to the most popular sites in the country.

For more information about the End of the World Marathon, please don’t hesitate to send us an email, or call US/CAN Toll Free: 1-866-417-2377, Local: (011-501) 523-3606.

It Is Now Easy to Get to Belize From Canada

Posted on July 25, 2017

On July 23, 2017, WestJet announced that it will be adding a second Belize route beginning on November 3, 2017. The new non-stop flight will connect Calgary (YYC) to Belize City (BZE) with weekly departures throughout the 2017/2018 winter season.

WestJet became the first Canadian airline to fly non-stop to Belize in more than 20 years when it began operating its popular Toronto-Belize City route in October 2016. After an immensely successful 2016/2017 winter season, arch rival Air Canada announced that it will begin also flying non-stop from Toronto to Belize.

As a former British colony, Belize is the only nation in Central America where English is the official language. Although its territory is roughly the same size as the American state of Massachusetts, Belize has a small population of just 360,000 people. A true melting pot society, Belize is enriched by its many indigenous cultures, including Spanish-speaking Mestizos, German-speaking Mennonites, and the Afro-Caribbean Garifuna people.

Belize has a long Caribbean coastline and hundreds of offshore islands and coral atolls strung out along the enormous Belize Barrier Reef, the second-largest barrier reef in the world after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Belize Barrier Reef is a mecca for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, and fishing.

Chabil Mar is a multiple award-winning luxury resort located on the golden sands of the Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize. Chabil Mar has lavishly appointed villas, a lush tropical garden, elegant seafront pier (perfect for open-air dining), and a gourmet restaurant serving three daily courses of seafood, tropical cocktails, and delicious local and international fare.

Chabil Mar means “Beautiful Sea” in the local Maya dialect and is conveniently located close to the Belize Barrier Reef and offers guests a number of Belize vacation packages to enjoy all the exciting adventures that the islands have to offer.

Chabil Mar is also close to all of the top attractions on the mainland, including bird watching and hiking in the vast trackless wilderness of the Cockscomb Basin Nature Preserve (home to some of Central America’s last surviving jaguars), boat expeditions up the well-named Monkey River, and explorations of ancient Maya cities like Tikal, Xunantunich, and Nim Li Punit.

Chabil Mar is a perennial TripAdvisor favorite thanks to its outstanding customer service and world-class amenities. All guests of the resort have the complimentary use of bicycles, paddle boards, sea kayaks, and high-speed wireless internet.

For more information about visiting 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.

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Placencia Yamaha Saltwater Fishing Tournament

Posted on July 24, 2017

One of the most exciting fishing tournaments is set to begin in Placencia, Belize on September 9 &10, 2017. The two-day Marelco Yamaha Fishing Tournament is a chance for anglers to compete in a number of different categories:

Kingfish – 3 points per pound and a minimum of eight fish caught
Barracuda – 1 point/lb and a minimum of 12
Jack – 1 point/lb and a minimum of fishExtra points will be given on the following basis:

Wahoo – 5 points/lb with a minimum of 15
Dorado – 5 points/lb with a minimum of 7
Tuna – 3 points/lb with a minimum of 5

All fish caught during the tournament must be weighed during the same day in order to qualify. All competing boats must leave the dock at the same time every day and return by the finish time on each day of the tournament. Only lures are allowed and no loose (bare) hooks, cast nets, or live bait is permitted. Registration for the competition closes Friday evening, September 9, 2016.

Although it is not necessary, all competitors are strongly encouraged to obtain a Sport Fishing License from the Placencia Tourism Center in Placencia Village or from the Coastal Zone Management Authority Institute on Princess Margaret Drive in Belize City.

For more information about the tournament, click here.

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With luxuriously-appointed villas just a short walk from Placencia Village, Chabil Mar is a great place to stay for competitors and those attending the Marelco Yamaha Fishing Tournament.

Chabil Mar is a multiple award-winning resort with its own private beach on the Placencia Peninsula. From a Maya term meaning “beautiful sea”, Chabil Mar is a boutique luxury resort that features its own lush tropical garden, a gourmet restaurant and bar on site, and a full-service spa. All guests of the resort have full use of the facilities, including a private seafront pier ideal for dining or relaxing, free high-speed wireless internet, and the complimentary use of bicycles, kayaks, and paddle boards.

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Belize: An unbeatable family vacation destination

Posted on July 21, 2017

Kid-friendly Belize is the Ultimate Family Vacation Destination

Lots of people call Belize the Kid Capital of the Caribbean. You’ll probably agree once you visit. Unlike neighboring nations, everyone speaks English in Belize, white beaches stretch forever, there are all sorts of ancient Mayan cities hiding amid thick jungle and rain forests and when your youngsters catch their first glimpse of mysterious, ceremonial caves open for exploration to visitors of all sizes, they’re going to be transfixed. Even the flowers, plants, trees, animals and exotic creatures will capture your child’s imagination. They’ll call it awesome. You’ll call it heaven.

Here are 6 reasons why Belize is a great family vacation destination:

1. Your kids can race down beaches, build sand castles and scream their heads off in the surf year-round, and you’ll never have to worry about offending neighbors, shoppers or disapproving parents. Kids love the sun, the water and the vibe they feel from the moment they arrive in a land where the weather’s perfect year-round. As a matter of fact, kids expend so much energy when set free to explore and discover Belize, they’ve even been known to ask to go to bed early!

2. Your kids will learn that zoos are not really the homes of animals, so when you expose them to Howler Monkeys in the wild, manatees that aren’t on TV and hundreds of species of birds (your kids may only have met robins, sparrows and pigeons in urban environments), you expand their minds. Fill your Belize itinerary with a vast array of animal-focused destinations to expose your kids to animal habitats thereby widening his or her horizons.

3. Don’t tell your kids that they will “learn a lot” when you talk about Belize. They don’t want to learn a lot. They want to have fun. But, here’s the amazing thing about kids: regardless of their age, they’re always curious and you can count on them peppering you with questions when you expose them to Belize’s Barrier Reef, Mayan archaeological ruins, jungles, kayaking, deep sea fishing and more. They’ll learn plenty. Just don’t tell them that.

4. Stay at a kid-friendly resort where staff is all about children. A resort like Chabil Mar is so childcentric, staffers frequently know the names of little guests by the time they leave! Chabil Mar has won myriad awards for superior accommodations, onsite appointments, amenities and activities, so even if you stick around for your entire visit, you won’t hear, “I’m bored!” But why wouldn’t you venture out? Belize family vacation packages include excursions designed just for kids; visit our package page to see what awaits from the moment you arrive here: https://chabilmarvillas.com/belize-vacation-packages/belize-family-vacation-package-beautiful-sea.html.

5. Belize is a great place to teach children skills and spend one-on-one time with them when work and other obligations don’t claim most of your waking hours. Your child may be ready to learn to kayak or ride a bike, and since both are available through the Chabil Mar concierge, imagine your little one telling schoolmates she piloted a kayak. Belize’s intriguing cultures are sure to feed your child’s imagination once he is exposed to the traditions and foods of this Caribbean melting pot. Even picky eaters have been known to taste yummy ethnic foods on holiday (and yes, it’s okay to promise dessert if they do).

6. Make memories big time on your family vacation to Belize. Because resorts like Chabil Mar like making your visit effortless, you can book the aforementioned package and just about every detail will be sorted so the toughest part of your trip could be packing. Bring nothing but bathing suits, shirts and shorts for everyone and even packing could take no time at all. Check out the Chabil Mar website to start dreaming and while you’re there, let the kids check out the resort so they can see for themselves the adventures that await once your family arrives!

For more information about visiting Belize or traveling to Belize with kids, 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.

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