Don’t laugh when you read this, but are you aware of the fact that some travelers spend the entirety of their leisure time searching for “the perfect beach”? It’s true. Imagine their despair in 2020 when Covid-19 dashed their travel plans and interrupted their missions.
Fortunately, long-awaited news that vaccines and eased travel restrictions are energizing people who have dedicated themselves to this quest, especially since they had plenty of time to research beaches while sequestering. Belize’s Placencia peninsula has grabbed the attention of these folks because – according to travel experts, reviewers and editors – the best beaches in the Western Hemisphere can be found here.
What’s unique about Placencia that beach lovers find compelling? This 16-mile-long stretch of land offers two distinct types of beaches, so visitors can play in the ocean’s surf or explore beaches along the lagoon side. Both offer variety, fun and beauty that make choosing a favorite hard, so make sure you experience both this summer.
Make Chabil Mar your beach mission headquarters
Affectionately referred to as “the island you can walk to,” Placencia has few hotels or resorts that compare to Chabil Mar Villas. The resort is nestled into gardens that are so lush, guests compare the property to Eden – if Eden had private beaches. The resort’s emblem is the Ceiba tree, an ancient Maya symbol that pays homage to the nation’s ancient, but it’s the accommodations, award-winning onsite restaurant and amenities that turn an ordinary holiday into an extraordinary one at Chabil Mar.
Check in to any of the villas on site and enjoy a private veranda that faces the sea and beach, while environs within each accommodation are thoughtfully lavished with rustic furnishings featuring hardwoods, lush textiles, Belize handicrafts, art and more. Air conditioning and fans keep things cool after long days at the beach or while touring the nation’s most impressive attractions.
To tour or not to tour? That is the question
Plenty of guests prefer to stick around the resort because there is so much to do that leaving their preferred hammock is just not worth the effort. Others are fascinated by the variety of tours arranged by Chabil Mar staff that showcase Belize’s most popular marine activities: boating, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing and island hopping.
If you prefer to stay dry, you can stick to land-based tours that explore ancient Maya temples, ceremonial caves, jungles, forests and wildlife sanctuaries and you’ll have your fill of excitement and awe.
One of the most efficient ways to enjoy your Chabil Mar stay is by booking a Belize vacation package so you enjoy dining, touring and amenities included with each package. View this Belize vacation menu for package options and while you’re there, consider specials that save you money on your entire vacation.
Summer is on the horizon, so it’s time to make up for that year of missed beach visits right now. Grab your swimsuit, sun blocker and sunglasses. Bring a camera. Your lifelong quest to find the world’s best beaches may come to an end once you spend time on the beaches of Placencia.
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.
