Belize Loves You! Here’s 5 Ways You Can Love Belize Back

It’s hard to not fall in love with Belize, and a big part of that has to do with how much love Belize has to give. From this country’s warm and friendly people to its bountiful fields to its gorgeous scenery, there’s a rich and fascinating texture to this country. And fortunately, there are a lot of ways to love Belize back. If you’re ready to explore this fascinating and unique Caribbean nation, here are five healthy ways.

Commune With Nature

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Belize’s western side is dominated by the Cayo District — commonly known as the “Wild West” of Belize. And while it’s well worth seeing in its own right, you don’t have to venture that far into the interior to really experience nature. Whether you’re looking for jaguars at Cockscomb Basin or cruising down Monkey River, there are plenty of ways to spend some personal time with Belize’s natural world.

Be Kind to the Reef

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The Belize Barrier Reef is the second-largest natural structure of its type in the world, and there’s plenty worth exploring. From scuba diving to snorkeling to fishing, there are a number of fun ways to explore the reef. Just be sure to work with a legitimate company and follow the park regulations so that the reef can continue to be an object of wonder for future generations as well.

Brush Shoulders With Locals

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The residents of modern-day Belize are descended from heritages stretching back to India, China, Germany, Lebanon, and more — and each has added its own unique characteristics to the shape of Belizean society. There’s no better way to understand the country than through its people — and that’s especially true of Belize’s Caribbean coastline, which is home to the unique Garifuna people who fled imperialism to carve out a place for themselves along the Placencia Peninsula.

Reflect on the Past

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The verdant jungles and rivers of Belize’s interior were once a critical commercial pipeline for the Maya Empire, and the remains of that thriving empire exist today in the form of countless extant ruins. Standing among an abandoned hub of civilization from centuries in the past is a humbling experience, but it’s one of the most unique ways to embrace all that Belize has to offer.

Pay it Forward

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The best way to repay a show of love is to share it. Consider making your next trip to Belize a shared experience. Whether it’s an opportunity for a romantic getaway with your partner, a family reunion, or simply a way to catch up with old college friends, it’s only fair to share the love. And Chabil Mar offers villas suitable to the size of your group, the tone of your trip, and your budget.

For more information about Belize and Chabil Mar, 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.  

10 Reasons to Make Belize Your Honeymoon Destination In 2022

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Is Belize A Good Honeymoon Destination?

Your upcoming wedding is unique so why not make your honeymoon equally distinct? Reasons to choose Belize over other honeymoon destinations are so numerous, we don’t have room to list them all!

“Bride’s” magazine is the acknowledged Bible for Brides, so when Lane Nieset wrote about Belize morphing from a little-known nation into the perfect honeymoon destination, she described the beginning of what’s become a major travel trend.

Belize, she noted, offers “the perfect recipe for a romantic Central American getaway,” and honeymooners taking her advice agree. Why should you consider Belize for your post-wedding trip? Because no destination does it better.

1. Everyone speaks English. You’re already stressed so why add another burden to your list like learning a second language? Belizeans are warm, friendly and many are bi-lingual, so if your Spanish is rusty, grab some practice time.

2. The plane ride is blissfully short. Regularly scheduled, direct and bargain airfares are easy to find. Use your frequent flyer miles or book through aggregators. No fair looking smug when friends confide their Paris honeymoon travel nightmare!

3. Weather is heavenly. Even when it rains, showers are short and temperatures are delightful year-round, so get married any month you like; Belize will welcome you.

4. Get more bang for your buck. Whether you had a grand affair or your parents wrote the check, your new marriage gets off on a better foot if you don’t go into debt. The dollar goes twice as far in Belize. Conversion rate? $2 Belize to $1 U.S. It’s like winning a lottery.

5. For a tiny nation, sightseeing opportunities are everywhere you turn. Swim with sharks. Tour as many ancient Maya cities as time allows. Dive into the quirky Blue Hole, if only to say that you did it. And don’t forget a trip to the second longest barrier reef on Earth just off the Belize coastline.

6. Who needs a rental car? Resorts like Chabil Mar on the Placencia peninsula keep inventories of bikes, kayaks, Hobie cats and other crafts on hand for guests and since the peninsula is only 18-miles long, plenty of honeymooners jog, take water taxis and borrow bikes to get around.

7. Meet the natives. Spot the 500 species of fish swimming off the Belize coastline, 590 types of birds in Belize’s forested areas and some of the loudest primates you’ve ever heard: Howler Monkeys. Belize is home to the world’s only Jaguar reserve, too.

8. Your honeymoon photos will be breathtaking. Pose in front of dramatic waterfalls, take selfies while paddling around small atolls and don’t forget to memorialize yourselves enjoying the Placencia nightlife that has made this area so popular.

9. Explore the arts. Destinations like Placencia Village are goldmines of Belizean cuisine, art, music and the traditions of Caribbean, Mayan and Mexican descendents. Drink Belizean wines and beers and indulge your inner chocolate urge. Belize chocolates are divine and if you get enough diving, trekking and exploring, you won’t gain an ounce.

10. Save a bundle! Chabil Mar’s popular Belize honeymoon packages deliver an all exclusive experience for a single price. Included are luxurious accommodations, meals, local transport and hand-picked tours to fabulous sites.

Having survived a detail-filled wedding with endless “to-do” lists, what could be better than a honeymoon that required you to make decisions no more complicated than “What time should we eat dinner, Honey?” Sound like your kind of honeymoon? It’s okay to say “I do” one more time when you answer that question!

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 honeymoon vacation.

Here’s Why You Should Spend Your 2022 Spring Break in Belize

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Here are some reasons why you should spend your 2022 Spring Break in Belize:

1. The beaches are beyond spectacular with white sand and crystal clear Caribbean water
2. English is the official language
3. It’s not that far from the U.S. – about a two-hour flight from Houston or Miami
4. There are some really fantastic Belize all-inclusive resorts offering specials
5. Plenty of fun, relaxation, and adventure, all included in your Belize vacation

One of the hotspots to visit is Placencia Village located in Southern Belize. With eighteen miles of pristine beaches and the beautiful Caribbean Sea, there’s plenty of room to gather, snorkel, canoe, scuba dive the great barrier reef, kayak, zip-line, and sunbathe. Hiking in the rainforests or deep-sea fishing is also readily available.

There are private shuttles that can transfer you from Belize’s International Airport to Placencia Village, rental cars are available, or short flights via Tropic Air or Maya Island Air can connect you easily to the peninsula.

Chabil Mar is the place to stay in Placencia! Not only is it a luxury resort but also an award-winning establishment with all the amenities of a five-star resort. With its close proximity to the village of Placencia, it’s the perfect resort to stay in for your spring break! If you were to ask anyone in the world where the best beaches in Belize are, they would tell you, Placencia!

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Chabil Mar offers an unbelievable variety of Jungle and Sea Belize Vacation packages so you’ll get the best of both worlds! Spend three or four nights inland enjoying adventures like the jaw-dropping ATM Cave, ancient Maya city of Caracol, canoeing in jungle rivers, and hiking in rainforest trails.

Then spend the other three or four nights at the first-class resort of Chabil Mar where your package includes: a Monkey River tour,  snorkeling in the great Belize barrier reef, golf cart rental for two days, massage, and round trip transfers. You’ll also receive water, coffee, and soft drinks, along with all your meals. Oh, and did we forget to mention that Chabil Mar has two infinity pools with its own private pier?

Why not have a Belize spring break you’ll always remember? Belize luxury vacations are affordable and filled with fun for everyone! Why consider going anywhere else but fabulous Belize?

For more information about visiting Belize and Chabil Mar, 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.

Discover Scuba Diving in Belize

Every year, thousands of professional divers from around the world come to Belize to plum the biodiverse waters of the Caribbean. Belize is blessed to have more than 200 miles of offshore reef, part of the second-largest barrier reef system in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although coral reefs form just 1% of the ocean, they are home to a staggering 25% of all marine life, and Belize is home to a wide variety of fish, shark, ray, sea turtle, and dolphin species who use the reef as a nursery and feeding ground.

Some of the top dive spots in Belize include:

The Great Blue Hole

Sometimes known as the Belize Blue Hole, this natural phenomenon is a perfectly circular stretch of deep azure water measuring over 300 meters (984 feet) across and 108 meters (350 feet) deep.

Nestled on the inner side of Lighthouse Reef, the Great Blue Hole was known only to local fisherman until famed French marine biologist and documentarian Jacques Cousteau visited the area in 1971 and declared that the Great Blue Hole was one of his top 10 dive sits in the entire world.

Turneffe Atoll

Located approximately 32 kilometers (20 miles) offshore of Belize City, Turneffe Atoll is just one of three coral atolls in the Western Hemisphere. Using the coral and thick vegetation for cover, thousands of aquatic species spawn here, making it a natural feeding ground for predators. The shallow waters, bright white seafloor, and thick density of marine life make this one of the best places to enjoy a “color” dive in Belize.

Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Located just offshore from the tourist island of Ambergris Caye, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve contains a natural cut in the reef that many different species use to transit between the outer and inner portion of the reef. As a result of all this “traffic,” the area is a diver’s paradise where it is easy to find large schools of nurse sharks and rays on the hunt for prey.

Gladden Spit

One of the furthest points of the reef from the mainland of Belize, Gladden Spit is part of a larger marine reserve that also contains the three Silk Islands. The islands plus the spit itself contain a gentle underwater slope that gives divers a chance to explore every layer of the active biosphere that contains more than 25 different species of fish.

Chabil Mar has a complete set of scuba diving vacations that include expeditions to all of the locations listed above.

For more information about diving 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.

 

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12 Reasons Why Belize Is One of the Best Vacation Destinations in the World

 
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These 12 reasons make Belize the best vacation destination in the world and they are just the tip of the iceberg.

Reason #1: Belize is for the birds. You don’t have to be a birder to appreciate the total of 608 species (as of January 2020) that stopover in Belize while migrating. Become mesmerized while spotting Cuckoos, Woodpeckers, Parrots, Toucans, and Owls.

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Reason #2: Belize national parks are amazing. Some are on land; others at sea. In concert, they are a majestic collection of national parks, forest reserves, marine reserves, natural monuments, wildlife sanctuaries, archaeological reserves, and private reserves.

Reason #3: Belize wildlife mix is — wild! Discover the mother lode of diversity within only 8,867 square miles. Belize is home to 145 species of mammals, 139 types of reptiles and you’ve already met some of the birds. Five big cats live within the nation’s boundaries, including the only Jaguar preserve on Earth, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Reason #4: Everything old is new again. Belize is home to 900 Maya ruins that rival Peru and Egypt in their grandeur and splendor. Included are caves once used for ceremonial rites plus above-ground cities. You may have to wade a river, repel into a cave or trek to reach them, but you won’t regret that effort for a minute!

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Reason #5: Belize is a foodie mecca. Thanks to an exotic amalgam of cultures unique to Central America, Belize’s food and beverage borrows from Mexican, Maya, Caribbean, and other Latin traditions, but don’t expect dishes to taste like anything you’ve eaten before. Produce is local. Seafood is more local! Must-try delights include Marie Sharp’s hot sauce, cashew wine, and world-famous Belize chocolate.

Reason #6: Beautiful beaches. Belize never disappoints when it comes to beaches; especially those located on the Placencia peninsula where visitors can frolic on the Caribbean or the lagoon side. Belize’s golden and white-sand beaches are national treasures, beloved by divers and sunbathers alike.

Reason #7: Fabulous resorts. Belize’s aggressive health and safety programs in reaction to the pandemic are notable, so for properties like Chabil Mar Resort, earning Gold Standard status elevates this resort above others. Luxury digs, gourmet dining, packages, and safety measures have turned Chabil Mar into a Belize resort superstar.

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Reason #8: The unique cultural vibe. Art, music, and natural wonders are everywhere visitors turn, from villages and towns to roadside artisans’ wares or gallery offerings. Paintings, textiles, furniture, sculptures, wood, slate carvings, and basketry showcase the nation’s distinct cultural mix. You won’t come home empty-handed.

Reason #9: Blessed proximity. There’s only one international airport in Belize and it is centrally located and in close proximity to the nation’s top resorts. Flights to Belize resumed on October 1, 2020. Major airlines stand ready to transport you to paradise in just a few hours.

Reason #10: Fall in love with Belizeans. You’ll never meet a mellower populace. In addition to speaking English, Belizeans are the most friendly, helpful people you will ever meet. You get the feeling that everyone you meet is really glad you came to their homeland.

Reason #11: Belize is a lover’s paradise. Snug bungalows, treehouses, adults-only islands, and other sexy spots make this nation an epicenter of passion and romance. Discreet resort hosts are savvy, welcoming, and discreet.

Reason #12: Belize is Central America’s adventure mecca. Dive into waterfall pools, zip line over jungle canopies, explore the Big Blue Hole and the Belize Barrier Reef. Set the tone for your vacation, customizing it to suit your interests and you’ll be convinced for yourself that Belize really is the best vacation destination on Earth!

Visit 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.

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