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The latest edition of Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Abroad magazine has featured the incredible Caribbean nation of Belize. The only former British colony in Central America, Belize offers stunning landscapes and mesmerizing backdrops that are tailor-made for destination weddings and honeymoons abroad in exotic locations. Once a hidden backwater, Belize is now a popular vacation destination with daily flights arriving from the United States, Canada, and Europe.

Belize is a relatively small country, but it has been blessed by nature with lush rainforests on the mainland and hundreds of postcard-perfect offshore islands set along the length of the Belize Barrier Reef, a UNESCO World Heritage, like shimmering jewels. With sugar sand white beaches, enchanting sunrises, and a verdant landscape teeming with animals like howler monkeys, colorful toucans, and elusive jaguars, it’s no mystery why so many people choose Belize for their wedding and/or honeymoon.

Many couples are choosing Belize for their wedding because of the country’s natural beauty and simplified marriage license procedure. As an English-speaking country, the wedding documents don’t need to be translated for use at home, and local law allows foreign couples to easily get married in Belize, the only requirement being that both the bride and groom be present in the country three days prior to the ceremony.

The recently published edition of Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Abroad magazine included a lovely, two-page spread on Chabil Mar (Chabil Mar’s feature: pages 82 & 83). Featuring the resort’s motto “Beauty by Belize, Luxury by Design,” Chabil Mar was lavishly praised for being a haven of luxury. Decorated with local hardwoods and indigenous art, Chabil Mar was given high marks by the magazine authors.

If you’re looking for the perfect place for your destination wedding, Chabil Mar in southern Belize has it all. Located on its own privately owned stretch of beach, Chabil Mar is a luxury resort with elegantly appointed villas, a tropical garden, and two infinity swimming pools. Chabil Mar also has its own gourmet restaurant, and meals can be enjoyed on a lovely verandah or the resort’s private sea pier.

The Belize resort has an experienced team of wedding planners on hand to handle every detail of your special day, including the officiant, bouquets, catering, a wedding cake, and professional videography and photography services. Chabil Mar is close to all of the top attractions on both the pristine reef and the mainland and organizes Belize tours to all of the most popular areas.

For your dream wedding and/or honeymoon, choose Chabil Mar in Belize.

For more information about Belize weddings and honeymoons, 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.

If you are looking for a laid-back Caribbean vacation with an abundance of lush natural sceneries for your 2020 vacation, look no further than the beautiful country of Belize.

Belize is a small nation (roughly the size of Vermont in the USA) with a population of only about 360,000 people. But don’t let that fool you as the country offers a lot of activities that make every traveler want to stay longer.

Often described as a “melting pot of cultures”, the people of Belize belong to numerous cultural groups including the Garifuna, Maya, Spanish, and, of course, the Caribbean influenced Creole. Despite being located in Central America, the country elicits a ‘Caribbean Vibe’ giving it that laid-back, “island time” feeling that is so sought after by vacationers.

Among its colorful and friendly people, sunny days pass by slowly and happily, and smiles are passed out readily. One quirky and illustrative tendency of locals is to specify whether they are on Belize time that day; for example, if a local says to meet at “9 o’clock Belize,” that means the meeting time will be more like 9:15 or 9:30.

Come prepared to completely relax and let go. Take a stroll along the beach, enjoy a delicious tropical drink (we suggest trying the local Caribbean Rum), and soak it all in.

The natural wonders of Belize are as diverse as the people. In the west, the landscape is made up of dense tropical rainforest.  Wildlife is abundant, and there are endless opportunities to explore top attractions like cascading waterfalls, ancient Maya cities, sacred caves, jungle rivers, and indigenous towns and villages.

Just off the coast lies the second largest barrier reef and a plethora of islands and cayes where visitors and locals alike can fish, sail, dive, snorkel, and even swim with sharks and rays! And scuba diving enthusiasts can explore the famous  Great Blue Hole, a massive marine sinkhole that is a staggering 1,073 ft. in diameter and 407 ft. deep.

When adventure travelers visit Belize, they can count on friendly locals, mouthwatering Belizean cuisine, turquoise Caribbean waters, traditional cultural displays, and awe-inspiring nature.

Belize also offers world-class hotels and resorts like the award-winning Chabil Mar in the stunning Placencia Peninsula of Southern Belize. From a Maya term meaning “beautiful sea”, this beachfront resort features unique villas, a gourmet restaurant and two infinity swimming pools gorgeously ensconced in a lush tropical garden setting.

Start planning your 2020 Caribbean vacation with Chabil Mar Villas today!

Here at Chabil Mar (Maya for Beautiful Sea), our slogan is “Beauty by Belize . . . Luxury by Design!”

On the surface, one could assume we have proudly chosen this slogan to reflect the aesthetically eye-pleasing and traditional architecture of our buildings and Villas or the lush landscape and flora that envelops our pools and buildings or the wondrous beauty of the entire country of Belize and all around us in Placencia. It could be the flora that we have imported from the reaches of the jungle to mingle with our local spectacular natural displays, the colorful fauna and spectacular marine life of the Caribbean, or the gentle crash of the waves on our beach. And, with each of these perceptions, you would be correct.

But . . .

On a deeper level, our slogan was chosen to reflect our true passion, to bring together guests and compatriots in a setting designed to foster those special moments in one’s life. We have chosen our slogan to cherish the beauty, hospitality and compassion of the Belizean people. It is then that we truly created a very very beautiful place.

True, a resort is what we all see in photos, a collection of bricks, wood, glass, and mortar filled with carpets, furniture, and art. And yes, these things are very important, meaningful, and even a beautiful enhancement to the vacation experience. While we love our buildings and Villas, and we do, there is a meaning of greater depth behind the phrase “Beauty by Belize” for us at Chabil Mar. We believe the true beauty by Belize is in the people of Belize. Their’s is a natural serenity, friendliness and peaceful happiness.

Enter the people, the life, the laughter, the conversations, the wonderful memories made in this space, our extraordinary service. And, the buildings are revealed to be a luxury backdrop, an additional player on hand, and a focal point where we come together to be one with Belize.

We believe that real value is the value placed by all of us at Chabil Mar on making each and every guest special and unique; getting to know them by name, understanding their passions and their joys, their wishes and their expectations; seeing a smile bloom on their face as they marvel at the wonders of Belize for the first time. Together with them we relish in their delights. Along with them, we smile in their joy at that first unforgettable photo of our barrier reef, the sight of the majesty of an egret or hummingbird in flight or as they feel the deep bass roar of a howler monkey and the surprise of a random iguana crossing their path . . . the sites and sounds of Belize and Placencia greeting them at every turn.

As one guest recently commented in a review of their Belize vacation, “From the minute you go through the gates at Chabil Mar your every request is taken care of. We were greeted like family members and treated as such from the moment of our arrival.”

What is Beauty by Belize? We invite you to discover it with us and be one with Belize, be one with Placencia and be one with Chabil Mar. We designed the luxury and now the beauty of Belize is our best kept secret no more.

The Perfect Family Vacation Awaits in Belize

When it comes time to planning a fantastic Caribbean vacation, it can be tough to find a resort that has something for young children, preteens, teens, and adults. Adults want sophisticated food and luxury services like spa treatments while children prefer to play on the beach or splash in the pool. And the calculations get even more complex when it’s time to choose activities that the whole family can enjoy.

One of the best family resorts in Belize is Chabil Mar, which, in the local Mayan dialect, means “beautiful sea,” an apt description for the gorgeous stretch of Caribbean beach where Chabil Mar is located. Much more than a hotel, Chabil Mar is a true luxury resort, with plenty of room for kids to safely play. The resort has its own private stretch of beach, a lush tropical garden, a gourmet restaurant, and two freshwater infinity pools.

Chabil Mar is located on Placencia Peninsula just a few miles offshore from the fabled Belize Barrier Reef, a mecca for snorkelers and scuba divers. Chabil Mar offers luxury villas that have a full complement of modern conveniences and comforts, including air-conditioning, cable television, and high-speed wireless internet.

The resort offers guests the complimentary use of bicycles, paddle boards, and kayaks, making it easy to explore the coastline or head down to Placencia Village, a short, five-minute walk away. There’s also a gift shop and an on-site golf cart rental facility at Chabil Mar.

Belize offers kids activities & family fun for the whole gang!

And when it comes time to choosing activities, Chabil Mar can arrange for guided tours to all of the top destinations in the country. Kids and adults both love activities like visiting a nature park, exploring an ancient Maya ruin, or a delicious meal made from fresh-caught seafood. Nearby attractions include the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (home to more than 200 jaguars), boat tours along the well-named Monkey River, and ancient Maya sites like Nim Li Punit and Lubantuum.

Chabil Mar Resort is just a couple of miles from some of the most pristine and picturesque islands on the reef, the perfect location to enjoy activities like fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, sea kayaking, and stand-up paddling. And few experiences can compare to a beach barbecue!

Chabil Mar offers family-friendly accommodations!

This year, choose Belize and Chabil Mar for your family’s vacation. You’ll enjoy a great time together in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, and the kids might even learn a few things along the way too. What more could you ask for?

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 family vacation.

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