Chabil Mar and Turneffe Flats Resorts were both recently named as two of the Top 10 Small Hotels in Central America in the 2013 Traveler’s Choice Awards by Trip Advisor and have been awarded with multiple service recognitions and accolades.

Chabil Mar, Maya for “Beautiful Sea”, is the guest exclusive resort of Placencia on the mainland in southern Belize. It is ideally located in what is locally known as “Barefoot Perfect” Placencia Village and combines boutique accommodations with guest exclusive amenities for that superior personalized Belize vacation adventure.

Miles of natural sandy beach, a virgin mangrove–fringed lagoon, a wonderland of coral–studded cayes just off-shore, nearby jungle rivers, pristine rainforests, Garifuna, Creole and Maya cultures blend with ancient ruins, all within a short tour away, make Placencia the ideal location for the adventure traveler.

For nearly three decades, Turneffe Flats has been known as one of the Caribbean’s finest saltwater fly fishing, Scuba diving and marine ecotourism destinations. Located on the Turneffe Atoll, the largest and most diverse coral atoll in the Caribbean, specializing in superior service for a limited number of guests.

Awaken in your air-conditioned beachfront cabana to a white sand beach, expansive bonefish flats, lush mangroves and the surf breaking over the reef for miles in either direction.

Watch a  sunrise from your verandah and when night falls, the stars look close enough to touch.

Chabil Mar, 866-417-2377, www.chabilmar.com