Chabil Mar Villas, Placencia
Chabil Mar Oceanfront Condominium Villas each overlooks the Caribbean Sea. The resort has one and two-bedroom suites with original art, furniture made from Belizean hardwoods and bamboo, balconies and gardens, modern kitchens, hand-painted sinks, air conditioning, maid and room service, cable TV and high-speed wireless, and much more. Chabil Mar is a true luxury resort in which every need is anticipated--from private five-star dining, butler service, infinity pools, massages and 24-hour reception. The resort will arrange tours of Mayan ruins or the world's only jaguar preserve, snorkeling or diving expeditions to the off shore barrier reef, sailing, kayaking or world class fishing trips or a hike up 3,675-mile-high Victoria Peak. Suites range from US$350 off-season to as much as US$600.00 peak season, depending on type of condominium selected (as of March 2010), minimum two-night stay.
Chabil Mar Villas
Placencia Peninsula Road
Placencia, Belize
866-417-2377
chabilmarvillas.com
Reef Village Resort, Ambergris Caye
The Reef Village Resort on the island of Ambergris Caye, 20 miles off the Belize mainland, has one and two-bedroom condos for rent for short stays. The condos are fully furnished with local and imported artwork and furniture and have large windows overlooking the Caribbean Sea, the pool and the lagoon. Each unit has central air conditioning, washer and dryer, wine cooler, Jacuzzi, premium cable TV and flat screen, ceiling fans and Mexican tile floors, verandas, daily housekeeping and on site security. Dive and fishing trips and trips to local attractions, including travel on the mainland, can be arranged. Rates were from US$125.00 off-season for a one-bedroom and from US$145.00 off-season for a two-bedroom (as of March 2010).
Reef Village
San Pedro
Ambergris Caye
Belize
+501-226-4311
reefvillagebelize.com
Caribe Island Condos, Ambergris Caye
Caribe Island Condos have standard studios and deluxe one-bedroom suites at economical rental rates. The condos have fully equipped kitchenettes, air conditioning, WiFi, premium cable TV, daily maid service, verandas, a pool with a beachside/poolside bar, 200-foot private beach, a free evening shuttle to and from town (there is no restaurant in the resort although the bar serves some food), volleyball court and a staff that will set up tours and activities for you. Dive the fabulous reef--at depths appropriate for new and experienced divers--or fish for a record-breaker. Visit the mainland for trips to Mayan ruins or treks in the rainforest. The deluxe one-bedroom has a family room and sleeps two to four people. Standard studio rates were from US$99.00 off-season; deluxe one-bedroom suite start at US$ 129.00 off-season (as of March 2010).
Caribe Island Condos
Coconut Drive
San Pedro
Ambergris Caye, Belize
866-527-8851
caribeislandcondos.com
Article Written By Benna Crawford
Benna Crawford has been a journalist and New York-based freelance writer since 1997. Her work has appeared in "The New York Times," "The Washington Post," "The Miami Herald," on CBS, CNN, ABC and in professional journals, trade publications and blogs. Crawford is a certified Prana Yoga instructor, currently studying green nutrition.
