Green Parrot Beach Houses

Owners, Asma and David Allardice, insist that it is the Belizeans behind the scenes who create the kind of vacation destination that guests miss when they leave Green Parrot. The multicultural staff of this charming 7-year-old resort work in harmony to provide guests with a friendly atmosphere and impeccable service. Maya Beach is at the northern end of the Placencia peninsula, about 15 miles from the new airport; a bustling little area with several resorts and restaurants. Be sure to visit the resort's new gift shop.

Eight mahogany beachfront cottages with lofts line the white sandy beach. Each comfortable metal roofed house has a loft bedroom, hideabed downstairs, kitchenette and bath. All are decorated with attractive wood furniture and come complete with a hammock on the front porch. Two new thatched roof cabanas with outdoor showers are nestled among the palms on their own private beach. The well-manicured grounds and personalized service showcase Asma and David's attention to detail and the staff's eagerness to have Green Parrot rank as one of the top resorts on the peninsula.

Menus change daily in the Green Parrot Restaurant, always featuring Belizean and International cuisine with a tropical flair. Homemade breads, gourmet pizzas, and fresh seafood are specialties. Continental breakfast is included in the room price and lunch is served daily. Let Ricky or one of the staff mix up your favorite tropical concoction at the beach bar and enjoy the
peaceful twilight of a warm Belize evening swinging in a hammock or running your toes through the fine sand.

Green Parrot staff will assist with flight reservations and logistics during your stay. It is recommended that you fly to Placencia from wherever you are in Belize, as the roads in this part of the country are not paved. Rental vehicles are available, and a 4-wheel drive is the thing to do. The dirt roads are pot holed; dusty when it's dry and a quagmire when it's wet.
Average speeds are 25 mph. and car rental and gas is expensive. The way to see the peninsula is by boat or walking along the beach. Impressive views are a bonus when you fly over the countryside and coastline getting to and from Placencia. Regularly scheduled 12-seat plane service is a comfortable and efficient way to get around in Belize until the roads are paved.

Activities are endless in this Eco-traveler's dream destination of Belize. From the central coastal location local guides lead excursions to visit Mayan ruins, the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, Blue Creek Reserve and Monkey River, or try your hand at fishing or snorkeling on the reef. A favorite pastime is birdwatching in the mangrove lagoon or out on neighboring cayes. Glass-bottom canoes are available for rent, along with bicycles.