There are over 700 varieties of butterflies in Honduras which is about what they have in all of the United States. Many of the tourism ‘farms’ that they have in North America actually buy larvae about 40 miles from Roatan, near the city of LaCeiba. Right outside of West End Village is a very nice little Butterfly Garden that is …
Things to Do-Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum
I have been asked many times about some of the best things about living in the Bay Islands and although there are many one that I am particularly fond of is the Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum. Started by a couple of U.S. AID workers in the late ’90s it now is quite the sight to behold and when you visit …
World wide – Ranked #11
Over the years I have several times mentioned how absolutely beautiful West Bay Beach is on the island of Roatan. I guess I am not the only one that feels that way. Here is an article that notes that it is #11 in the entire world! Wow! If you have not ever seen it you owe it to yourself to …
Roatan RE/MAX Newsletter – July 2014
July Newsletter 2014 When you open this month’s issue of our newsletter you may notice some visual differences. If you normally use a tablet or smart phone you should notice a considerable difference in that the overlapping of photos should be gone and the entire site will ‘fit’ your screen and be more user friendly. We have been working on …
Snappers Fresh Sea Food
Opened just today is the new ‘Snapper’ Sea Food store. The opening will be in two phases. The first is fresh, fresh seafood on ice where you get to pick out your fresh selection, buy by the pound, take it home, prepare and enjoy. Phase two will include a seafood restaurant scheduled to open in about one month. Local …
Miss Honduras
The Miss Honduras Pageant will be held on the island of Utila this year on August 23 at the new Bush’s Convention Center. The winner of this Pageant will participate in the ‘Miss Universe’ Contest. Photos courtesy of 2013 www.missuniverse.com Title holder Gabriella Isler -her photos here.
Dallas Morning News
Since American Airlines has placed a new flight from Dallas to Roatan non stop/direct, more and more people have discovered the Bay Islands. Here is an article from the Dallas Morning news regarding our islands; about an island ‘getaway, just two hours away’. Read the entire article here…………
Day Trip to Utila
As long as I have been here (almost 15 years now), it has always been a bit difficult to travel to our neighboring island Utila. It usually meant a trip to LaCeiba first (plane or ferry), the a trip to Utila itself and then the reverse on the way back. Things are changing. CM Airlines offers a ‘day trip’ …
Roatan Airport Noted for Acheivement
Roatan, Honduras. (Translated from Honduran Spanish Newspaper LaPrensa -Article on June 30, 2014) -Original Spanish version article here The Juan Manuel Gálvez, Roatán International Airport ranks 14 ranking released for flight time, which is a very important indicator of efficiency in the aviation industry in the country, according to a study published by Flight View in May this year …
Three Worlds/ One Country
Keeping with the ‘Three Worlds/One Country marketing theme, Tropical Islands, Rain Forest, Ancient Mayan Culture/ruins), Honduras has had for many years now the county has approved the construction of a new small airport near Copan Ruinas, where the Mayan civilizations ruins are located in Honduras. The ruins are noted as the best preserved of the Mayan world attracts tourism from …