The popular low-cost carrier WestJet has announced that they will be offering non-stop service from Toronto Pearson International Airport to the Philip Goldson International Airport in Belize City beginning October 29, 2016. The announcement marks the first time that Canada will enjoy non-stop service to the popular vacation destination in Central America. The new WestJet flights will be offered twice a week departing at 9:15 AM and arriving in Belize City at 11:59 AM. Introductory fares are set to start as low as $267 CAD one-way from Toronto to Belize.

The Belize Tourism Board reacted favorably to the WestJet announcement. “Canada is one of the strongest source markets for visitors coming into Belize, so we are thrilled by the announcement of the new non-stop service,” said Karen Bevans, Director of Tourism for Belize. “We warmly welcome this new entry into the increasingly popular market. With more international carriers that add routes into Belize, more opportunities will open up to allow international visitors to experience the charm, beauty, and laid-back friendly vibe that makes Belize so special.”

WestJet’s announcement comes on the back of similar announcements from Southwest about new non-stop service from Denver to Belize City and American about direct service from London (UK) to Belize City beginning next year.

Chabil Mar on the Placencia Peninsula offers guests the chance to experience one of the most beautiful locations in Belize. With well-appointed villas, an infinity pool, a lush tropical garden, and one of the finest restaurants in the country on site, Chabil Mar is an oasis of luxurious tranquility with an unforgettable beachside view of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.

Just minutes’ away by foot from Placencia Village, Chabil Mar is ideally situated for excursions to the most popular destinations in Belize, including the Maya ruins of Xunantunich, the Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve, eco-tours up the Monkey River, and the lovely Belize Barrier Reef that is world-renowned for its snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, swimming, and fishing opportunities.

The management of Chabil Mar welcomes the recent announcement by WestJet and looks forward to welcoming Canadians to experience the many wonders that Belize has to offer.

Responding to the burgeoning popularity of vacationing in the Central American paradise of Belize, Southwest has announced that they will be offering non-stop service from Denver to Belize City in 2017.

More than 13,000 Denver area residents traveled to Belize last year. The new non-stop service from Denver to Belize City will begin on a trial basis with Saturday flights between March 11 and April 22, 2017. Since 2015, Southwest has been operating non-stop service to Belize City from its hub in Houston’s Hobby Airport. Should the new Denver-Belize City routes prove to be popular, Southwest has stated that it will add more service.

Thanks to its pristine landscapes and more than a third of the country set aside as protected parks or nature reserves, Belize offers visitors a chance to enjoy a truly unique eco-friendly tourism experience. With more than 180 miles of coastline on the Caribbean that are just a short distance from the Belize Barrier Reef, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site that is one of the most bio-diverse ecosystems on the planet, Belize has increasingly become popular with visitors who want to explore an unspoiled marine paradise, an ideal setting for swimming, snorkeling, sailing and scuba diving.

“Last year, Belize saw a huge increase in tourism numbers,” said Larry France, the marketing manager of the Chabil Mar resort in Placencia, Belize. “And now we’re starting to see the airlines respond. First, American Airlines announced that they will be offering service from London to Belize and now Southwest has announced that it will be flying non-stop from Denver. We look forward to welcoming even greater numbers of visitors to our wonderful country.”

Chabil Mar is an award-winning resort on the beautiful Placencia Peninsula on the coast of southeastern Belize. The Placencia Peninsula is one of the top visitor destinations in the country, world-renowned for its beautiful beaches and close proximity to both the Belize Barrier Reef and the Cockscomb Nature Preserve on the mainland. Chabil Mar features beachfront villas and offers guests comprehensive jungle and sea packages to all of the top destinations in the country.

Chabil Mar is now offering two travel specials for the months of August and September

The multiple award-winning resort of Chabil Mar on the Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize has announced two special offers for guests making reservations during the months of August and September 2016. Any guest who books three nights during August and/or September will receive a fourth night free, a 25% savings over the regular price. Similarly, any reservation made for August and/or September for five nights will get two nights free, a 28% savings over the regular price.

“Traditionally, the months of August and September are far less crowded than other times of the year,” said Larry France, Marketing Manager for Chabil Mar. “Our resort’s new special offers will give visitors a chance to experience the very best of Placencia and learn why Belize is fast becoming one of the top vacation destinations in the world.”

Chabil Mar, which means “Beautiful Sea” in the local Maya dialect, is an exclusive luxury resort located just a few minutes’ walk from Placencia Village on the southern end of the peninsula. With 19 luxuriously appointed villas and 1 honeymoon suite, a private dock and beach, a lush tropical garden, and a beach-side restaurant and bar, Chabil Mar is the premiere resort on the Placencia Peninsula. Regularly voted a top destination in Belize by TripAdvisor, the resort is an oasis of luxurious modernity with world-class customer service.

The Placencia Peninsula is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Belize. A 16-mile long isthmus of land with the beautiful waters of the Caribbean on one side and a mangrove-lined lagoon on the other, the Placencia Peninsula is an ideal place to enjoy fishing, learn about the unique Garifuna culture, set off for snorkeling, sailing and diving on the Belize Barrier Reef, or head towards the mainland to explore nature reserves, the scenic Monkey River or ancient Maya ruins.

See below video showcasing the best features of the Placencia Peninsula and Chabil Mar

Click here for a virtual tour of the luxurious Chabil Mar resort.

Visit our website chabilmarvillas.com for more information on our Belize vacation deals, 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.

One of the hottest trending spots for vacations is the English-speaking Central American nation of Belize, and thanks to new deals on flights, getting to Belize is now more affordable than ever.

A few months ago, expats and tourism professionals were jubilant when the popular low-cost carrier Southwest announced that they were adding new direct flights to Belize from Houston. Southwest joins the growing ranks of American carriers offering direct flights to Belize City, including American, Delta, United and U.S. Air. American carriers offer non-stop flights from Houston, Charlotte, Miami, Newark, Atlanta, and Dallas.

Travelers coming from other countries in the region can enjoy direct flights via TACA Avianca from San Salvador or via Tropic Air from Merida and Cancun in Mexico and Flores in Guatemala.

All international flights land at the Philip Goldson International Airport on the outskirts of Belize City. Domestic air carriers Maya Island Air and Tropic Air offer domestic service to popular vacation destinations such as Placencia, San Pedro, Dangriga, and Caye Caulker.

With so many airlines now competing for business, finding an affordable airfare to enjoy a wonderful vacation in Belize is now easier than ever.

Where to Stay in Belize

Take advantage of these hot airfare deals to Belize by making a reservation at Chabil Mar, a luxury resort located on the golden Placencia Peninsula. Named from a Maya term meaning “beautiful sea”, Chabil Mar offers guests oceanfront luxury in a beautiful natural setting complete with a lovely tropical garden.

Located just a five-minute walk from the popular Placencia Village, Chabil Mar is home to the famous Cafe Mar restaurant that serves up delicious local favorites as well as international cuisine. Chabil Mar is a luxury villa resort that combines tasteful local aesthetic with every modern convenience, including multi-zoned air conditioning, free wireless internet and modern kitchens. Relax in comfort and style enjoying a fresh-made cocktail at the Barefoot bar or explore the peninsula with the use of complimentary bicycles, sea kayaks and golf carts.

Just a few miles offshore is the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef, an enormous coral reef ideal for snorkeling, diving, sailing, and swimming. On the mainland, the top vacation destinations in Belize are just a short distance from Chabil Mar, including the Cockscomb Basin Nature Reserve, the Garifuna village of Hopkins, the bio-diverse Monkey River, and the Maya ruins of Xunantunich, Caracol, and Cahal Pech.

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 vacation.

The award-winning resort of Chabil Mar in Placencia is happy to announce that its very own head chef, Carlos Hernandez, will be competing in the 2016 Taste of Belize competition.

Organized by the Belize Tourism Board, the Taste of Belize is the country’s premiere cooking competition. Ten top-level chefs will compete in three elimination style rounds with the winner being awarded the coveted title of Belize Master Chef 2016.

“We’re very proud that our head chef, Carlos Henandez, will be competing in this year’s Taste of Belize competition,” said Larry France, marketing manager of Chabil Mar. “Carlos has been providing a mouthwatering array of tasty dishes for our guests for years and we know that he has the skills and drive to take home the grand prize.”

Similar to the popular cooking television program “Chopped”, the Taste of Belize begins with 10 of the country’s most esteemed chefs battling in several rounds, with chefs being “chopped” or eliminated after each round. In the first round, the 10 chefs will be required to prepare four identical appetizers in 15 minutes. In the second round, the surviving five chefs will have 90 minutes to prepare a signature entree. In the third and final round, the three remaining chefs will have 30 minutes to prepare a dessert for the panel of judges.

Chabil Mar, located on the southern tip of the idyllic Placencia Peninsula in southern Belize, is an award-winning luxury resort with its own onsite restaurant called Cafe Mar. Helmed by chef Carlos Hernandez, the Chabil Mar restaurant has been serving up a delicious repast of elegant dishes that fuse Belizean and local flavors with international influences. Chabil Mar uniquely offers guests the opportunity to enjoy Chef Carlos Hernandez’s signature dishes anywhere on the resort, including beautiful outdoor beachfront settings and on the veranda of guest villas.

One of the most popular dining options at Chabil Mar is when guests take advantage of the rich waters of the nearby Belize Barrier Reef and successfully land a fish. Returning to the resort, Chef Carlos Hernandez and his team cook it to perfection, giving guests a unique opportunity to savor the very best in fresh Belizean cuisine.

The staff and thousands of satisfied guests of Chabil Mar wish the very best for Chef Carlos Hernandez in the 2016 Taste of Belize competition and look forward to savoring many more of his award-winning dishes.