Top 5 Dive Sites

The biggest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, Roatan is home to over 150 dive sites and features a number of tour operators and dive shops. If you are looking for spectacular reefs to explore and clear waters with spectacular visibility, you have come to the right place. Here is...

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Guide to Roatan Island Living

Roatan is the largest of all three Bay Islands and located on the northern coast of Honduras. This amazing island attracts thousands of tourists who come here to chill on the white-sand beaches and enjoy the beautiful lush landscape. Of course, there are many people from the US who have...

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Why Relocate to Roatan Island?

Roatan has become a very popular destination for tourists and expats in the last couple of years. It is easily reachable from the US as there are regular flights to the island and plenty of people come here to retire. If you are wondering what makes this place so special...

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What to Pack for a Vacation in Roatan?

Packing for a vacation can be a drag and there are some travelers who hate packing with passion, but in order to make the best out of your visit to Roatan, it is important to pack all the necessary essentials. To make things easier, we have created an ultimate packing...

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Best Tools for Booking a Roatan Flight

Finding cheap flight tickets to Roatan requires a lot of research, but there are a couple of Internet tools and websites that will do the work for us. Let me try and explain. Meta Search Engines are there to compare flight prices, get all the necessary data from airline companies,...

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Why Rent a Vacation Home in Roatan

There are many reasons why renting a vacation rental home in Roatan can be a good decision and there are many people renting vacation rental properties every day. Today, I will try to list some of these reasons and explain why it is good to rent an apartment, villa, a...

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Tips for Finding Cheap Flights to Roatan

If you want to save some cash, we recommend purchasing cheap flight tickets to Roatan. Times have changed a lot and it’s not all about purchasing tickets as early as possible anymore. Today, it is important to check the cost of tickets on a regular basis and try to find...

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Tips for Renting a Vacation Home in Roatan

Renting a vacation home in Roatan can be quite an adventure and it is important to have a plan in order to get the best available deal. Many travelers are missing out on good deals just because they are not organized and don’t know what to watch out ......

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Family Vacation Rentals in Roatan

If you are planning to spend the holidays / vacation in Roatan with your family you should definitely consider renting a vacation home or rental because of its many advantages and perks. Here is a list of reasons why booking a private vacation rental home is the best option when...

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The Garifuna Language of Central America

The Garifuna Language is an Arawakan language that is spoken by nearly 200,000 people in countries such as Nicaragua, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras including the Bay Islands. Formerly known as Black Carib language, Garifuna language is also used by people who have migrated..

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All About Cayos Cochinos

The Cayos Cochinos are a group of small islands called Cayo Menor and Cayo Grande and over a dozen small coral cays situated about twenty miles away from the northern coast of Honduras. Although Cayos Cochinos are geographically separate islands, they still belong to the Bay Islands.

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See the Whale Sharks in Utila

Utila fishermen have always spread stories about one very large fish that visits the waters that surround the island, which they called the ‘Old Tom’. Today this huge fish is known and widely recognized as the Whale Shark. Utila is famous as the Whale Shark Capital of the Caribbean and...

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Make Honduran Seafood Soup

Honduran Seafood Soup is one of the most popular national dishes in Honduras and everyone seems to like it. What makes it different from other seafood soups is the coconut milk, an ingredient that is not that common in similar soups. The recipe for this authentic Honduran dish is passed...

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5 Activities for Families in the Bay Islands

Composed of three main islands Roatán, Utila and Guanaja, the Bay Islands are a perfect getaway for both tourists and locals. Roatán is the largest island and has the most beautiful beaches, while Utila is a backpacker’s paradise and the most affordable island of all three. Guanaja is perfect for...

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8 Places to Visit in Honduras

The second-largest country in Central America, Honduras is famous for its Caribbean beaches, lush rainforests, beautiful islands, coral reefs, and snorkeling opportunities. This tropical paradise attracts many tourists, with adventures such as rafting, swimming with sharks, and exploring ancient Mayan ruins.

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Sandy Bay Roatan Hotels & Resorts

Sandy Bay is a long stretch of northern shore between Coxen Hole and West End. This area boasts tons of fun tourist activities, an array of accommodation options including luxury and budget options, and a true sense of the island community here in Roatan. Sandy Bay is one of Roatan’s...

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West Bay Beach Roatan Hotels

We’ve talked about how West Bay Beach is regularly noted as one of the best beaches in the region – and even the entire world. There are plenty of reasons for those accolades, including the amazing diversity of West Bay Beach hotels. Have a look at some of the options...

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Roatan a Top Destination in the World

Roatan has been named a top destination in the world and the #1 destination in Central America! The annual TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards has officially named Roatan the best destination in all of Central America and the #15 destination in the entire world. Those results come from votes cast by...

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Town Center at Port of Roatan

Roatan is visited by thousands of tourists by cruise ship throughout the year who stop for just one day on our beautiful island. If your cruise ship is stopping at the Town Center at Port of Roatan, here are some ideas to make the most of your one-day visit here....

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“Roatan” in the Cinemas Soon

We’ve been waiting a while for this exciting news…get ready to see Roatan in cinemas soon! Un Lugar en el Caribe is a feature film that doesn’t just highlight the beauty of the island of Roatan; it shows our extraordinary way of life. If you’re dreaming of being in Roatan...

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West Bay Beach a Top 20 Beach

To those of us who love Roatan, it comes at absolutely no surprise that West Bay Beach has – again! – been voted into the Top 20 Beaches in the World. TripAdvisor has posted the results of their annual Travellers’ Choice Awards, in which West Bay Beach was voted the...

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The Roatan Travel Network

The Roatan Travel Network is your one-stop-shop for all things Roatan. Check out places to stay, activities to do, restaurants to enjoy, and learn all about the island in general. If you’re planning a trip to Roatan or trying to decide what to do tomorrow while relaxing in your hotel...

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2016 – Roatan’s Year in Review

As we like to do at the beginning of a new year, it’s time to take a look back at Roatan’s year in review. We had a fantastic 2016 filled with notable mentions in international media. Roatan started off 2016 with a bang, with West Bay Beach being named the...

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Forts in Honduras

Forts in Honduras? The history of Honduras should interest any visitor to the area. The Bay Islands in particular have an intriguing past filled battles, piracy, and an eclectic array of cultures. From that varied past, you can now visit the various ruins of forts in Honduras, including on the...

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