Placencia Belize is a great choice, and if you select Placencia over Ambergris, then one of the best places to choose is the luxury resort of Chabil Mar Villas. It is rated the top hotel in Placencia by many knowledgeable travel writers, and with only 22 rooms it falls into the boutique hotel type, and whilst you won't find it a cheap vacation destination it will give you a great beach vacation.

There are a number of reasons for selecting Chabil Mar Villas for your tropical getaway in Placencia Belize, possibly the principal one being the fact that it is Plancencia's only private gated luxury resort. Beachfront, it sits on 400 feet of private beach, with top class resorts as neighbours it has a really classy location for a great beach vacation destination

All the accommodation villas have great views, a lot of sea and beach, and they are well designed, and tastefully and luxuriously furnished using local hardwood and bamboo, including original paintings, hand painted sinks, and seemingly endless windows . They are all air conditioned with private verandas or sun decks, include maid and room service, and all have fully equipped kitchens, including dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, with also TV, DVD, and Wireless Internet if you really need these things on a tropical getaway when you have a chance to forget work.

The villas vary from one bedroom, one bathroom, to two bedroom two bathroom, with loft available as well, and the price includes transfers. These villas are extra special.

There are two infinity pools which just seem to merge into the Caribbean, and never seem to be crowded as the Chabil Mar Villas has and exclusive and private use policy. In fact exclusivity would be a good word to describe the atmosphere, created by outstanding staff who make you feel very special all the time. Yes you have your own fully equipped kitchen, but the Chabil Mar Villas also has its own five star kitchen, yet no dining room, because you can order from the menu and take your meals wherever you choose. Breakfast on the Veranda, lunch by the pool, and dinner at the end of the private pier. On the other hand you could walk or bike into Placencia village for breakfast, or dinner, with recommendations from the staff who will also book where necessary.

If you go fishing, they will cook your catch to your taste.

There is plenty to do on this beachfront tropical getaway apart from lazing by the pool, or sitting on a lounge chair on the private beach enveloped in fluffy towels, such as taking out a kayak. You can go fishing, diving snorkelling, hiking, and the staff will make all your arrangements, and they have top class guides at their disposal. Why not explore the jungle, see the monkeys, iguanas, birds, snakes, even crocodiles, either by boat or on foot. There is so much to see and do, and the willing staff are keen for you to participate.

This is an extraordinary country for a tropical vacation. Placencia Belize retains its sleepy slightly ramshackle air, but this doesn't take away from Chabil Mar Villas quality as a top class beachfront getaway vacation spot.