Xmas in the tropics? When you think of the winter holidays, you’re probably picturing a white Christmas and a crystal clear December sky for New Years Eve fireworks. You’re probably picturing festive decorations and sparkling lights hung on trees. Maybe you’re even imagining dinner parties and champagne toasts to the...

Roatan doesn’t have fast food chain restaurants. This island must be one of the few places on Earth without a McDonalds shining obscenely above all other buildings. There isn’t a single KFC, Taco Bell, or Burger King in sight. And we love that! Roatan is still a place where a...

Finding a vacation rental in Roatan is easier than you might think! There are several websites you can check for a variety of options to make sure you find the perfect vacation rental for your stay in Roatan. When searching for a vacation rental, the first thing you want to...

We’re always raving about how Roatan is such a lush, verdant Caribbean island. We all say that it’s the Gem of the Caribbean with its vibrant hues of green meeting the stunning aquas and blues of the Caribbean Sea. The reason for all of that stunning natural beauty is simple:...

When the tropical heat on the island of Roatan gets to be too much, there’s such an easy solution right in front of you: hop into that beautiful turquoise Caribbean Sea and relax. They say life is better with a little Vitamin Sea, so here are our top five picks...

If you’re coming to Roatan, you simply must get into the water and do some SCUBA diving. SCUBA (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) has been the main reason most tourists visit Roatan for decades. With the growth of mainstream tourism to the island, more divers have been able to convince their...

If you’re looking for something exciting and fun to do in Roatan that doesn’t involve the water, you’re in luck. You might get a little dirty, and you’ll definitely be sweating, but it will all be worth it to call yourself Extreme. Extreme Roatan is a 4-kilometer course cut through...

Roatan is an island, but it has a very unique coastline that isn’t completely filled with white sandy beaches. Of course, there are plenty of those! But Roatan’s shoreline is also filled with iron shore and mangroves. Iron shore is fossilized coral reef – it’s where the water used to...

We understand the names West End and West Bay are so similar as to be very confusing, so we’re going to break it down for you! Here are the basics: West End Village has a paved road lined with shops and small hotels, while West Bay is a larger area...

Kids rule the world – we all know this! The popular vacation rental website, HomeAway.com, conducted a survey of U.S. kids showing that 60% seek new adventures while on vacation and 63% of U.S. kids want to do things they wouldn’t be able to do at home. Well, kids, tell...

Each year in September, Roatan hosts the International Fishing Tournament in West End. The event is centered on September 15th, which is Independence Day in Honduras. West End celebrates Independence Day with a Carnival, with the Fishing Tournament included in the celebrations making this Roatan’s largest annual event.

If you’re coming to visit the beautiful Caribbean island of Roatan, you may be wondering what type of animal life you might see on the island. Of course we all know about the marine life: colorful fish, inquisitive lobsters, and mesmerizing eagle rays. But what about the creatures on land?...

Like any destination that is popular with tourists, Roatan has busier and slower times based on a variety of factors. The most common factors are weather and holidays. Over the winter in North America and Europe, tourists head south for warmer temperatures. Holidays also provide extra time off of work,...

Anytime you travel, of course you want to bring back local souvenirs for yourself as well as for friends and family. There are plenty of places in Roatan where you can buy locally made products that everyone will love. While you’ll see plenty of gift shops and souvenir vendors, these...

Live music makes everything better! On Roatan, we appreciate our local and expat musicians who make the rounds playing at various bars and restaurants throughout the week. If you’re looking for a great place to enjoy a show while on the island, here is our Top 5 list of places...

Looking for a fun activity to do while you’re visiting Roatan? Jolly Roger Roatan offers catamaran sail and snorkel cruises that are perfect for any group outing. Bring your friends and family for a day on the water that won’t break the bank. Jolly Roger Roatan has been offering cruises...

Roatan How-To: Deal with those Pesky Tropical Bugs! Tropical areas may have a tendency to really, well, bug you. It’s understandable – between the mosquitos and sand fleas, tropical areas might seem a bit inundated with flying pests. It may help to think of them as a reminder that this...

Roatan Events: Annual Golden Buoy Fundraiser for SOL International Foundation. Each year around the end of May and beginning of June, an annual fundraising event takes over the SCUBA diving shops of Roatan. This unique fundraiser brings the entire community together, along with the many tourists visiting the island during...

Roatan Happy Hour Guide 2015 10.00am - Bananarama: 10am-12pm (Daily) 4.00pm - Bananarama: 4-6pm (Daily) - Beach Grill: 4-6pm $4 Tropical Drinks (Daily) - Herbys: 4-6pm, Bud and Coors Light $2.50 on draft, 1/2 Price pizza & Wings, Buckets of Beer, 2-for-1 well drinks, 1/2 price frozen drinks (Monday-Friday) -...

Throughout the Caribbean, an infestation and invasion have devastated the coral reef. After an accidental release of lionfish decades ago, these mesmerizing but lethal invaders have spread throughout the entire region. Island after island has seen the coral reef system changed by this species, which is why it’s so important...

The annual Caribbean Cup Freediving Competition takes place in Roatan every May. Started in 2013, this international event brings elite athletes from all around the world to compete in a week of freediving competitions in West Bay. In competitive freediving, athletes swim to incredible depths of hundreds of feet all...

Café Escondido in West End, This spot is a forever-favorite among locals and tourists alike. Café Escondido brings Asian flavors into the mix with their rice and noodle bowls. Add in their generously sized salads and you have several options for eating fresh and healthy. Don’t overlook their fruit juices...

Living on an island can be quite a fashion challenge for those who seek dressing up in the latest high in clothing. With a small mall, a couple boutiques here and there and with very few shopping centers it is not easy to always “dress to impress”. However, living on...

The Bay Islands were originally inhabited by Paya Indians, a seminomadic tribe that lived in non-permanent structures, and carried out subsistence farming and fishing as well as trade with other tribes from the mainland. They also produced simple ceramic items, the remnants or shards of which are today affectionately referred...