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The Ten Days of Christmas in Belize

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10 Festive Reasons to Celebrate Christmas at Chabil Mar in Placencia Belize

1. You know you’ll be freezing cold in December and that just the thought of leaving your coat, hat, gloves and boots in the closet and trading all this gear for a bathing suit and flip flops is the best gift you could give yourself.

2. Belize is so close to major southern U.S. airports, you can hop a plane, even at the last minute, and spend your holiday amid the pageantry, festivities and laid-back adventures at Chabil Mar without suffering a minute of jet lag.

3. You’ve always wanted to spend Christmas in paradise. While friends plow through snow and traffic getting to Grandma’s for the holiday, you’re focused on identifying over 600 species of birds flying overhead in Belize. Don’t tease your mates by confiding that you’re perpetually surrounded by fragrant flora and fauna during your Chabil Mar stay.

4. Discover how it feels to lie in a hammock on Christmas day without a care in the world. Temperatures in Belize range between 71°F (22°C) and 80°F (27°C), averaging 75°F (24°C) in December. It’s not too cold. It’s not too hot. Perfect.

5. Spend Christmas exploring the past. Head for an ancient Maya ruin where you examine relics, artifacts and perhaps skeletal remains of those who lived in Belize before Christ was even born.

6. Book a Christmas Vacation that exposes you to the best Mother Nature has to offer: Visits to both a lush rainforest and the second longest barrier reef on the planet. These all inclusive Belize vacation packages are affordably priced so you could return home in less debt than family members who are broke from too much holiday gift shopping.

7. Let Chabil Mar staff treat you like a visiting dignitary. You already know the story of The Three Wise Men who followed a star to find Baby Jesus. Think of yourself as a wise traveler minus the camels when you arrive at Chabil Mar to find luxe rooms, special holiday menus and enough festivities in Placencia to give you plenty of Christmas spirit.

8. Surprise the one you love with a Christmas trip to Belize instead of buying him more “stuff.” Whether you choose to say “Happy Anniversary,” “Marry me!” or “Let’s renew our vows at this magical time of year,” you’ll find that Chabil Mar Resort is dressed in holiday finery to welcome you.

9. Start a tradition. Leave the snow, sleet and blizzards behind to start a scuba diving or snorkeling tradition in Belize. Remarkable spots off Placencia will thrill you even more than unwrapping gifts of sweaters and fruit cakes! Spending Christmas beneath the sea at the Great Barrier Reef makes an unforgettable holiday even better.

10. Do something daring. Get a head start on New Year’s by making resolutions that get you out of your comfort zone. Go cave tubing, zip lining, kayaking or canoeing. Be forewarned: Chabil Mar Staff will tempt you with so many choices, your head could spin. Or perhaps that’s just a vision of what awaits as you imagine yourself drinking champagne on the beach while contemplating the night sky on a typical Belize Christmas Eve!

Interested in a Belize Christmas vacation? Email 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.

7 Not-to-Miss Wonders of Belize

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If you keep encountering “7 Wonders of the World” lists and feel confused, you’re not the only one. Many of the ancient wonders referenced over centuries are no longer on this “A List,” say The Guardian editors. The London paper held a contest asking readers to name the 7 Wonders and millions of online votes were cast. Once tallied, a majority of the wonders that made the cut were new!

While the world is reaching its own conclusions, we recommend satisfying your appetite for wonders by vacationing in Belize where 7 Wonders are less than 3 hours away by plane. Since English is Belize’s first language, no language lessons required to understand everything about these 7 amazing destinations.

Stay at a Wonder-filled resort

Belize is a small country measuring less than 9,000 square miles, so staying at one of the top Belize resorts gets you to all 7 Wonders on this list, minus the stress and fatigue of having to travel long distances to reach each one. At Chabil Mar Resort, located on Belize’s trendiest peninsula (Placencia), you relax in luxury accommodations when you’re not out discovering magnificent, one-of-a-kind wonders.

Leave the planning to your Chabil Mar hosts. They are prepared to make sure you enjoy every minute of the best holiday ever by providing gorgeous accommodations, fabulous meals, select tours and you’ll even be met at Belize’s international airport and driven to the resort where your adventure begins the moment you arrive.

Belize’s natural wonders never disappoint

Once you read our list of Belize wonders, book your reservations and get your plane tickets, it’s time to prioritize the following 7 wonders so you don’t miss a thing. Depending upon the length of your stay, you can see all 7, so bring your imagination and curiosity. You’ll satisfy both during your stay!

1. The Belize Barrier Reef always tops lists of not-to-miss attractions because it’s the second largest on the planet. Thanks to Belize environmentalists, this ancient reef, formed of lava from the Earth’s core, is healthy, protected and if you scuba dive the area, you’ll be treated to an undersea wonderland that has no equal.

2. Belize atolls consist of more than 300 small islands that are especially appealing to more than 500 species of birds who claim these oases when humans are scarce. You can borrow a Chabil Mar kayak and paddle around as many as you have time to see or sail to these isolated havens so you don’t strain your arm muscles.

3. Belize’s network of limestone caves are a feast for the eyes and the senses. Some were once headquarters for secret Maya rituals, which is how a select number of these underworlds came to be littered with the artifacts, skeletal remains and pottery tourists can still see today.

Maya King Waterfall in Southern Belize

4. Get significantly wet at a couple of Belize’s most delightful spots. Niagara Falls pales in comparison to Belize’s Maya King Falls and Rio on Pools, situated within the Maya Mountain Range, makes a fabulous alternative for those who aren’t impressed by grandiose waterfalls.

5. There are 900 Maya ruins scattered across the nation. Some of them represent entire cities while others are small enclaves tucked into jungles where they have remained hidden for centuries. Belize’s Maya population may have disappeared mysteriously, but the legacy they left behind is breathtaking.

6. Prepare to revise the way you think about the humble sink hole when you visit The Great Blue Hole, a 1,000-year-old limestone formation that remains one of the world’s most popular diving challenges. If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge, cut your aquatic teeth at St. Herman’s Blue Hole before daring yourself to try Big Blue.

7. Belize’s Wonders list wouldn’t be complete without a visit to Cockscomb Basin where the diversity of plants, streams, wildlife and Victoria Peak make this stop essential. Home to world’s only jaguar reserve, Cockscomb is one of Belize’s most treasured natural wonders, and if you happen to spot one of these majestic animals during your visit, who needs the Giza pyramids?

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Reserve a stay at Chabil Mar now to take advantage of your choice of packages before this small, luxurious resort is completely booked. Your hosts will be happy to customize your visit so you don’t miss any of Belize’s 7 wonders!

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.

 

Placencia Belize: The Honeymoon Destination Made For You

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The Best Place To Honeymoon in Belize In 2022

Imagine a tropical destination that never requires you to board a boat, positioned alongside the Caribbean Sea in a country less than two hours from the United States. That’s the Placencia Peninsula. This thin strip of land stretches a full 16 miles from north to south, though it rarely extends beyond a half-mile in width. The beach is always in reach — along with excursions out to the Belize Barrier Reef, journeys into the interior to explore the wild jungle and the food and culture of the various villages up the coast.

Yet despite all this, Placencia Peninsula — and the town of Placencia Village which is its major cultural and commercial hub — manages to maintain a sleepy and inviting vibe. The tourist industry has developed enough to offer all the comforts and amenities you could want, but the area has yet to lose its rustic charm or become overwhelmed with foreigners and tourist traps. Placencia Village’s main street has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the smallest in the world, and you’re more likely to see people navigating the peninsula in a golf cart than you are to see them in a conventional car.

In other words, it’s the perfect place to unplug and forget about life back home — and the perfect place to attune yourself to that special someone. Fortunately, it’s a philosophy that the locals understand well. Because while Placencia has yet to be overwhelmed by the tourist industry, the area still has a reputation for both its friendly residents and its thoughtful hospitality industry. It’s also a region that’s proud of its ecological tourism. It’s a movement that Belize has been proactive in fostering, so that each new generation can let their love blossom into full bloom here.

Best Belize Honeymoon destinations
The region’s most romantic resort is arguably Chabil Mar. Positioned directly on the beach, this boutique resort is small enough to offer you a personalized Belize honeymoon experience — and our seasoned and knowledgeable local staff can make sure that all the little details fall perfectly into place. Fortunately, you don’t have to do any planning if you don’t want to. Chabil Mar’s Belize honeymoon packages are distinct and varied enough to suit just about any couple — from the outdoor adventurers hoping to venture into the Stann Creek District to the beach bums who would like to spend a full week island hopping. Belize may not be an especially big country, but the opportunities for adventure are huge. Can you imagine a more promising way to begin the adventure called marriage?

For more information about visiting Belize for your honeymoon , 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.

6 Ways to Make Your Belize Honeymoon Unforgettable!

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The cake is history. So are champagne toasts. Even the bridal bouquet has a new home. What began with a kiss, ended with “I do,” and as you two head for your Belize honeymoon, you’re probably so tired, all you want to do is sleep! Give it a day. You’ll both be eager to make memories—especially if you booked your romantic stay at Chabil Mar Villas, where honeymooners go for seclusion, pampering and superior hospitality. Once you’ve caught your breath, the Chabil Mar team stands ready to send you off on adventures that turn ordinary honeymoons into spectacular ones.

Swim with the fishes

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Marine reserves throughout Belize amaze honeymooners eager to see so many undersea wonders. Observe them from a boat or jump into the water, especially around the Belize Barrier Reef where you can swim with giant Tarpon, flirt with stingrays and Eagle Rays and introduce yourselves to dolphins and barracuda if they happen to swim by. There’s a manatee refuge, too. With hundreds of species of marine life, the only witnesses to your undersea hugs, Belize’s underworld adventures could be the highlights of your stay!

Meet the animals

Belize Jaguar

Not every honeymoon couple is eager to roam jungles and rainforests in hopes of spotting Belize’s big cats, howler monkeys and other animals indigenous to this region so opt for a Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center experience. Wear good shoes to explore all 29 acres of savannas and exhibits and do ask your guide to point out the orphans, critters born at the zoo, lovingly rehabilitated creatures and animals received as gifts from other zoological societies. Identify all 125 of Belize’s indigenous animals housed at the zoo and impress your new spouse.

Experience Belize’s past

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Long before Belize became a melting pot of diverse peoples and cultures, generations of Mayans roamed the land. They disappeared without a trace, leaving behind spectacular vestiges of palaces, temples, ball courts and artifacts that are mysterious, exotic and priceless. If you’re both curious and eager to learn more about the Mayans, explore some of Belize’s best ruins, caves and compounds. The Chabil Mar team recommends Xunantunich, Lubantuum and Nim Li Punit and can make arrangements to get you to one–or all three.

Dive in

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It’s time to find out how daring each of you can be by visiting The Big Blue Hole, a natural wonder comprised of collapsed undersea caves that left a perfect circle in the ocean that’s 1,000 feet across and 412 feet deep. Maintained by the Belize Audubon Society, it was a favorite of iconic marine biologist Jacques Cousteau and a world-class dive experience that attracts people from around the world. If just the thought of dropping into this vast hole is scary, have Chabil Mar staff book a helicopter so you two can see it from the air instead.

Stroll Placencia

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Still recovering from wedding shopping? You may have told friends you’ve had enough, but you’re sure to change your mind if you visit Placencia Village, an epicenter of fun that is part of the reason Placencia took a prestigious travel award for being a top Caribbean destination. Because Chabil Mar is close to the village, you won’t have to go far to discover quirky shops, indulge in world-famous Belize chocolates, tour art galleries, check out pubs and indulge in delicious local foods. If you haven’t yet thanked your parents for throwing you the wedding of your dreams, pick out gifts for them here in Placencia Village to show them you were raised right.

Get your romance on

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We think Belize sunsets are extraordinary. Our beaches are pristine. Belize’s sultry shoreline begs couples to stroll hand-in-hand along Placencia’s 16 miles of sand. You’re here for romance, so take full advantage of intimate moments and lush enclaves on Chabil Mar grounds or sail along the shoreline in a private boat provisioned with picnic foods, cold beer, rum punch and anything else you desire. Since Chabil Mar staff specializes in romance, find out why so many honeymooners recommend this resort to friends after they return home!

For more information about visiting Belize for your honeymoon , 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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Forget Disney: Belize Family Vacations Can Make Your Kids Smarter

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“Parent’s” magazine has been dispensing advice for decades, so when writers like Hollee Actman Becker are given opportunities to see how family members benefit from taking vacations together, she put her own kids on a plane to test the theory. They flew south. On their return flight, her kids’ eyes sparkled as they asked, “When are we going again?”.

The glow in their eyes was no accident. It’s the look kids get when they’ve been pried away from electronics devices and delivered to a beautiful place where television pales in comparison to marine life of a great barrier reef. Staff at Chabil Mar Resort in Placencia, Belize are familiar with that look. That’s why they have carefully crafted family vacation packages designed to suit people of all ages and interests.

Family vacations up a family’s HQ (Happiness Quotient)

British child psychologist Oliver James states, “Family holidays are valued by children, both in the moment and for long afterward in their memory.” He says that traveling boosts a child’s brain development thanks to sensory experiences (like sailing, diving, experiencing wildlife in their own habitats) and cultural ones (meeting people with diverse backgrounds, beliefs, practices, and even foods).

Dr. Margot Sunderland agrees. She says family vacations are “associated with higher IQ in children,” so a trip to Belize could make your kids smarter while you and your spouse get the respite you need. How smart? Find out for yourself by coming to Chabil Mar where recreational opportunities are everywhere you turn.

Oh, the places you’ll see!

-Stroll Placencia Village so the kids learn about Belizean culture—no geography class substitutes.
-Visit ancient Mayan Ruins, some of which contain the skeletal remains of sacrificial victims.
-No kid takes a Belize chocolate tour pass where parents say yes to sampling.
-Cockscomb Basin, the only jaguar preserve on the planet, teaches kids that not all Jaguars are cars!
-Invite the kids to chat up the noisy Howler Monkeys on a Monkey River visit.
-Introduce them to kayaking and scuba diving on visits to Laughing Bird or Silk Cayes.

Belize vacation packages are amazing


At Chabil Mar, vacation packages for families are so popular, parents have taken their children out of school for visits because they know that classroom lessons don’t hold a candle to what they can learn on a visit to a country like Belize. The entire family can spend quality time together within the large, luxurious accommodations at Chabil Mar that are guaranteed to bring all family members closer.

Expect to be impressed by the number of extras you and your family enjoy at single package pricing when you browse this web page with your children. If that doesn’t convince you to start planning right now, we are pretty sure your children will make a convincing argument for a family vacation!

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