Belize just got ranked among Google’s most searched honeymoon spots over the past year.
“This info is gold if you want to really know what the local hotspots are,” said Google spokesperson Joyce Hau. Beauty by Belize and Luxury by Design, Chabil Mar, the guest exclusive resort of Placencia, Belize, is the ultimate escape for love birds in Belize.
Chabil Mar delights couples in love with their unique honeymoon vacation packages that feature snorkeling in the largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere, guided nature tour of Monkey River, excursions to ancient Maya temple sites, beach combing in Belize’s most exquisite beaches and much, much more. Previous honeymooners who vacationed at Chabil Mar in Placencia, Belize had this to say: “We spent the second half of our Belize honeymoon at Chabil Mar. It was absolutely wonderful… The service during our entire stay was exceptional. We had our last meal on the dock which was absolutely beautiful, and the lobster was delicious. Our breakfasts every morning were delicious. Most nights we borrowed the bikes and rode into town for dinner.”
Fodor’s – the largest publisher of English Language travel and tourism information in the world published last week on their website 5 top reasons why travelers should visit Belize. The article was written by Fodor’s Guest Blogger Brian Major who insists to travel to Belize as soon as possible before the crowds arrive.
Beach bumming is one of the top five reasons to visit Belize!
“Just off of Belize’s Caribbean coast is an archipelago of sunny islands (known as cayes), featuring myriad natural wonders and a series of charming beach towns, all easily reached via the well-run local carrier, Tropic Air. Placencia (in southern Belize) has few docks or developments, allowing for miles of uninterrupted beach, and just a few cozy boutique hotels,” writes Brian.
For the adventure seekers, the Fodor’s Guest Blogger recommends cave exploration and river tubing at Caves Branch in Cayo where they can rappel into caverns and float along an underground river on inner tubes.
He also urges adventure travelers to check out Shipstern Wildlife Reserve in Corozal, Antelope Falls in Mayflower Bacawina National Park and Cerros Caye in Corozal Bay for panoramic views of the Caribbean.
And yes diving is one of the reasons to visit Belize!
We all know that Belize has the second largest barrier reef on the planet and offers world class diving.
“The Hol Chan Marine Reserve off San Pedro features more than 160 species of fish and nearly 40 types of coral, plus nurse sharks and stingrays. Try the South Water Caye Marine Reserve, accessible from Dangriga, or hit up the Splash Dive Center in Placencia, for whale shark diving excursions near Gladden Spit, plus day and overnight trips to the Great Blue Hole submarine sinkhole, ranked among the world’s 10 best dive sites by Jacques Cousteau” writes Brian.
Marathon – 1/2 Marathon – Fun Run – December 4, 2016
Come for the run and stay for the fun in a Caribbean wonderland of beautiful beaches, mystical Mayan temples, spectacular caves, pristine rainforests, and the second largest barrier reef in the world.
Placencia’s End of the World Marathon Belize Vacation Includes your choice of 5, 6 or 7 nights of Luxury Villa accommodations at Chabil Mar.
Round trip flights between Belize City and Placencia
Land transfers between Placencia airstrip and Chabil Mar
20% discount on villa rates for your entire stay
5 nights in a Luxury Villa (6 and 7 night packages are available at additional fee)
Marathon or ½ Marathon participant entry fee
Chabil Mar T-Shirt and Race Event T-Shirt
All Breakfasts (5 night package specifics – longer nights stays can include as many breakfasts as desired at an additional fee)
4 Lunches at Chabil Mar and 1 After Race Luncheon (5 night package specifics – longer nights stays can include as many lunches as desired at an additional fee)
Pasta dinner included in the Marathon event package
3 Dinners at Chabil Mar (5 night package specifics – longer nights stays can include as many dinners as desired at an additional fee)
1 Dinner at Rumfish y Vino, La Dolce Vita or Secret Garden Restaurant in Placencia Village
1 Singles massage
Complimentary Bicycles, Paddle Boards and Kayaks
Three – full days of Golf Cart use
Your choice of one of the following three tours: Mayan Ruins (Lubaantun or Lim Ni Punit), Monkey River Howler Adventure or Cockscomb Jaguar Nature Preserve
1/2 Day of off-shore Island Snorkeling
All entrants included in special prize donations raffle!
5 Night Marathon and ½ Marathon and Belize Vacation Packages Starting From $1976.00US per person, assuming double occupancy in a one bed/one bath Luxury Villa. Two bed/two bath Luxury Villas are available for four persons at a reduced price.
NOTE: This package does not include international airfare, alcohol, soft drinks or juices.
Chabil Mar is a proud member of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers like you to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination. If you save just a few inches of space in your suitcase and take supplies for area schools or medical clinics in need, you’ll make a priceless impact in the lives of our local, Placencia, Belize children and families. Please click here to see what supplies are needed for our project/projects.
Extraordinary Belize Adventure Vacation Destination– Snorkel or dive the Belize Barrier Reef, the second largest barrier reef in the world – Explore Maya archaeological sites – Hike into the jungle – Meet the howler monkey up close and personal – Swim in waterfalls and caves – Embark on a world class fishing expedition – Sail the islands of Belize! . . . All this from one central location, daily . . . Chabil Mar Resort and Placencia Village Belize!
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Chabil Mar, Maya for “Beautiful Sea”, is a luxury, boutique resort that appeals to the discerning traveler looking to combine adventure and culturual experience with stylish, upscale and guest exclusive accommodations in Placencia Village . . . with every amenity at hand. While the vibe is casual, the service is personal. The grandeur of our castle in the Caribbean sand will astound you, but it’s the warmth and friendliness inside that will take your breath away. While the vibe is casual, the service is extraordinary; and personal – resulting in multiple service awards and accolades from GQ Magazine, Fox News, US News and World Report, TripAdvisor, Travel Age West and Destinations Travel Magazine, to name a few.
Dive Blue Hole – 4 to 7 Nights Belize Vacation Packages
Chabil Mar has partnered with the award winning dive centers of Placencia Village to provide you with a bountiful combination of luxury accommodations, resort amenities and dive services.
For vacationers dreaming of sun–kissed beaches, spectacular sea views and a laid–back atmosphere where “stress” is not allowed, Placencia Village is the location in southern Belize. Situated on a slender peninsula that curves alongside the southern coast of the country, Placencia’s tagline is “Barefoot Perfect”. Placencia Village, on the tip of the Peninsula, is where visitors experience the charm of a traditional Creole fishing village with the bonus of numerous village eateries, bars, art galleries and gift shops that welcome visitors.
While visiting and diving from Placencia, why not stay in Placencia? Chabil Mar is Placencia’s only exclusive, guest only, full service luxury resort, just a five minute bike, kayak or golf cart ride, or ten minute beach walk to the Village. No other resort brings Placencia Village and award winning dive services to your doorstep like Chabil Mar.
Dive this world renowned atoll, Glovers Reef and the Blue Hole, then select from a choice of multiple jungle or mayan ruin tours, or add a fifth dive to this “Dive Perfect” 4 to 5 dive site package! We will customize the scuba diving vacation you desire. Contact Us
The Dive into Blue Hole 7 Night Belize Vacation Package Includes:
Round trip flights between Belize City and Placencia
Land transfers between Placencia airstrip and Chabil Mar
7 nights Luxury Partial Seaview Villa at Chabil Mar (upgrades available)
Three 3 Tank Dives and One 2 Tank DiveOne inland tour – your choice between Monkey River Howler Adventure, Cockscomb Jaguar Wildlife Sanctuary or a Mayan Ruins Excursion (Lubaantun or Nim Li Punit)
Add an option! – Either an additional tour or an additional dive. It’s your choice, included in this Southern Belize package. Your options are: a two tank barrier reef dive to Ranguana, Pompion, Laughing Bird Cayes or a second tour from the inland tours list of three noted above.
All meals included, breakfasts, lunches and dinners – either on dives, tours, at Chabil Mar’s Cafe Mar and a select Placencia Village restaurant – less 1 dinner to give you the opportunity to explore the culture and cuisine of Placencia Village.* (See footnote below)
Long a secret known only to Belizean fisherman, the Belize Blue Hole became famous in 1971 when legendary marine biologist and undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau visited the site. Cousteau and his crew aboard the Calypso explored the depths of the Blue Hole, confirming that it had been created thousands of years ago when rising tides flooded a network of caves. Declared by Cousteau as one of the top 10 best diving spots on the planet, the Belize Blue Hole is located approximately 60 miles (100 km) from the coast of Belize. A nearly perfectly circular body of water, the Belize Blue Hole is surrounded by the Lighthouse Reef Atoll. Divers can use the shallow waters of the atoll’s lagoon to begin their descent to the now-flooded cave that contains stalactites and stalagmites up to 40 feet (12 meters) in length.The coral atoll surrounding the Belize Blue Hole has an inner ring of shallow, lighter colored water that forms a natural ring around the deeper sapphire waters of the flooded cave. Thousands of years ago when the cave flooded, the Belize Blue Hole was formed, a vertical entrance over 980 feet (300 meters) across with a bottom more than 400 feet (125 meters) below the sea’s surface today.As divers descend into the Great Blue Hole, the dark waters start to become more clear, allowing for an impressive view of the flooded cave network that is home to a variety of marine life, including a few elusive hammerhead sharks. Due to the complexity and depth of the dive, only experienced divers are permitted to explore the majestic underwater formations that make the Belize Blue Hole such a unique dive site.The Blue Hole is located along the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site part of the second-largest barrier reef system in the world.
An almost perfectly circular area of dark topaz water encircled by the Lighthouse Atoll on the Belize Barrier reef, the Great Blue Hole is one of the most intriguing and popular places to dive anywhere on Planet Earth.
Below are some facts you should know about the Belize Blue Hole:
The Blue Hole measures about 1,000 feet in circumference and is more than 400 feet deep. It is the largest natural formation of this type found anywhere in the world.
The Blue Hole was formed at the end of the last Ice Age when rising seawaters flooded a series of enormous caverns. Geologists have determined that the caves first formed about 153,000 years ago and were completely submerged approximately 15,000 years ago.
The Blue Hole is approximately 60 miles offshore from Belize City and is part of the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In 1971, famed French marine biologist Jacques Cousteau visited the Blue Hole with his boat Calypso, declaring it one of the top 10 diving spots on the planet.
The underwater caves of the Blue Hole are filled with giant stalactites, proof that it once existed above water.
The Blue Hole is home to several species of sharks, including bull sharks, Caribbean reef sharks, and the elusive hammerhead shark.
In 2012, the Discovery Channel ranked the Blue Hole as #1 on its list of 10 Most Amazing Places on Earth.
The Blue Hole is visible from space, easily identifiable by its unique circular formation and location within the midst of the greater Belize Barrier Reef. The name “Blue Hole” was coined by the British diver Ned Middleton in his book “10 Years Underwater” published in 1988.
Due to the complexity of diving required, the Blue Hole is restricted to experienced divers only with a minimum of 24 completed dives.
(Footnote: Although we would love to have you as our guest for all of your lunches and dinners, which is your choice if you prefer (just let us know), we have intentionally not included some dinners in our packages because you may miss the opportunity to take advantage of our Premier Location, of enjoying the traditional fishing Village of Placencia. We encourage you to take time to enjoy these lovely people, visit their shops, eat at their restaurants and experience the culture of Belize. We are just a ten minute beach walk or a five minute bike, kayak or golf cart ride away. It’s a benefit of being a guest of Chabil Mar and one we believe you will remember for your lifetime!)
Four, Five and Six Nights Dive Packages will be customized for you or your group. Contact Us.
NOTE: From August 1 through November 15, the Blue Hole dive portion cannot be guaranteed. Alternative dive sites are always available. Please inquire regarding the dive site selections that are available during this period, including the possibility that the Blue Hole portion may actually be available, as it can be periodically, prior to finalizing your reservation.
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