Most people who move to Roatan have visited before, often several times, and feel that they are familiar with the island. However, the day-to-day reality of living on Roatan is not the same as a relaxing beach vacation and most people suffer some degree of culture shock.
Hurricane Felix became a serious concern to the people of Roatan and the Bay Islands on Saturday Sept 1, 2007 as the forecasted storm tracking was showing Felix heading toward Roatan and the Bay Islands as well as the coast of Honduras. Everyone on the island got ready to face
I first met Dorothy Reid four years ago, since then, I’ve come to appreciate the huge impact Dorothy and her husband Bud, had on the local community. These American pioneers melded with their island neighbors, unselfishly giving their time, talents and offering a helping hand whenever one was needed. Turn
In recent years Roatan has become more and more popular as a cruise ship holiday destination. Currently over 100 cruise ships visit Roatan each year the majority of these cruise ships arrive between November and April each year. The Roatan cruise ship dock is located in Coxen Hole and is
Bob Lee and his wife Rhonda came to Roatan 16 years ago in their 38 foot Trimaran to begin a new life in a new land. In the process of doing this they created what has become one of the “must see”, “must do” activities on Roatan: “Hole in the
‘They would come running up to you from wherever they were, and they’d be yelling ‘photo, photo!’ They’d stand there, and you would take their picture, then you’d show them on the back of the digital camera. They would be the happiest kids in the world’. As Tabitha Boonstra showed
You can bring your pet to Roatan! It will just take you three easy steps to bring your four legged companion to Roatan with you: 1) Flying on a pet-friendly airline 2) Getting a health certificate 3) Arriving at the airport and making it through customs. And you are set to go have
On Sunday April 2nd, 2006 the community of West End had a carnival of sorts. The purpose of this event was to raise funds for the construction of a new police station in West End, the location still to be decided. The event was organized and produced by the newly
Sometimes you need a complete break from your problems, and only a bit of selfish pampering will do. I thought that taking myself away from France and arriving on Roatan might do it. Beaches, monkey-lalas, that kind of thing. But the island held a surprise for me. While mooching around the
In 2004 CCC ran the Travel Writer of the Year Competition where participants were asked to write about their expedition experiences. The competition offered a rare opportunity for volunteers and field staff, to demonstrate their travel writing skills for a fantastic three-week CCC expedition for the winner! Response to the competition was
In Honduras there are several options for eating out. In the principal towns and cities you can find a wide variety of restaurants with varying price ranges. The larger cities also have international options as well as local eateries. The less expensive places are known as comedores. People can also
Lancetilla Botanical gardens are located only a few kilometers from the town of Tela, which is on the Caribbean coastline. Amazingly this site is the second largest botanical garden in the world, and boasts an unequaled collection of fruit tree, hard woods, palm trees and bamboos. The garden was established
This book which aims to bring the history of Honduras a little closer to the interested reader. The main focus of this book is not on the country as a whole but on a group of three islands, the Bay Islands, which are located off the coast of Honduras and are
La Tigra National Park is close to the capital of Honduras. Its boundaries are a mere 14 kilometers from Tegucigalpa, which is located in the southern region of the country. La Tigra was initially established as a reserve in 1952 and then became Honduras’ very first national park in 1980.
For all child sponsors, donors and friends of the SOS Children’s Village in La Ceiba, Honduras: There are now 120 children at the Children’s Village. Ten new children entered the Village between January and September of 2004. The need for child sponsors continues to grow. The Village has an on-site
Whether you are looking for an adventurous vacation or a luxury experience, Honduras offers a wide range of accomodation to fit any budget and lifestyle. From the white sand beaches of the Bay Islands to the luxurious suites in Tegucigalpa, no matter how long you plan to stay, Honduras is
Pico Bonito National Park is located on the North Coast of Honduras near the Caribbean coastal town of La Ceiba. Pico Bonito is the second largest national park in the country, covering an area of 1073 square kilometers. Its vast size subsequently means that it’s one of the most diverse
Prior to adventuring to a new country many people like to read articles published in the country. Honduras has numerous newspapers and magazines, which can be bought on the streets, but are also publicized on the internet. If you are one of those people, this guide will be helpfull to
The Honduran coastline has a vast variety of marine life, in particular the Bay Islands which are surrounded by pristine coral reef. Divers and snorkelers flock to these islands to enjoy this outstanding natural underwater world seeing a huge range of sea life ranging from tiny creatures to the impressive
There are many dolphin activities offered at Anthony’s Key Resort in Roatan, Honduras. With a scuba diving or snorkeling package, you will receive an amazing beach encounter with the dolphins. Imagine being able to touch, swim and even dive with these fascinating animals. These animals, often thought of as cute
Honduras has a wide variety of activities for travellers to experience, making it one of the more popular destinations to visit in Central America. Activities range from hiking, bird watching, hiking through mayan temples, strolling in colonial towns, and most popularly, visiting the wide variety of beaches in the Honduran
If the heart of the Bay Islands is Roatan, then that heart beat is felt strongest in West End. With flights from mainland Honduras arriving almost every hour it is a breeze to travel to Roatan’s West End. Located about nine kilometers from the airport West End is just a
On August 4, 2003, I completed that most dreaded of required skills, a complete underwater equipment exchange, the last skill left in my certification as PADI Dive Master No. 209742. The stressful feat was accomplished on the sandy bottom under the boat dock of the Utila Dive Centre. Here’s the
Honduras has a variety of attractions to offer travelers, and one of the main attractions is the remains of the ancient Mayan city of Copan. The mayas are thought to have arrived in Honduras as early as 1000 BC settling in North Western Honduras on the beautiful plains of the
