Isla Roatan off the Coast of HondurasThe Caribbean's Best Kept SecretIsla Roatan or Roatan Island is part of Bay Islands off the northern coast of Honduras. It is the largest of the three islands, larger than its sisters Utila, the smallest and Guanaja also the highest. The big island is the most populated and busy of the three, with its capital at Coxen Hole. Click here to Share your Story
Isla Roatan has beautiful beaches
A heaven for Caribbean Snorkeling
Fluent in English due to their British Heritage The Bay Islands have their own identity within the nation of Honduras. The islands were occupied mostly by the British and its Afro Antillean population speaks English fluently and some don’t even speak Spanish, the official language of Honduras. They are called by many travel magazines as the Caribbean “Best Kept Secret”, because of its exotic beaches. The islands are not as tourist oriented as many Caribbean Islands.
Aerial view of Isla Roatan Honduras and the other two islands. Roatan Honduras White Beaches In this Paradise you will find: • Idyllic white sandy exotic beaches, like the ones of Sandy Bay, West Bay and Camp Bay. • Some of the world’s best Scuba Diving, since the island is surrounded by very large Coral Reefs. In the calm waters of the Caribbean you can swim, snorkel and enjoy all kind Caribbean Sports. Butterfly Park and the Iguana Farm • Verdant jungle covered hills where nature is enjoyed at its best like a visit to the Tropical Butterfly Park or the Iguana Farm. • French Harbour is a busy port and shipping center. The city is also host to most international banks with branches on the island. The ferry dock and its modern terminal are located halfway between Coxen Hole and French Harbour. • Many Cruise Lines offer a stop in this island on their Western Caribbean Cruises and passengers enjoy a day of shore excursions or just like to walk around town or explore the island by themselves. I recommend the following Resorts Un Mundo Aparte - A World Apart. The pace is unhurried, the beaches are white. and the water azure blue. Barefoot Cay creates a feeling of calm and closeness with nature to a level few have experienced. Stay at Barefoot Cay and you will feel 'a world apart'. Your hosts have assured that the accommodations have all the amenities you'd expect from a luxury resort.
Half Moon Bay Beach by West End is one of many exotic beaches Pura Vida Resort on the island paradise of Isla Roatan, Honduras in the Caribbean Sea, combines a first class restaurant and a comfortable hotel. Pura Vida's ocean front resort is a 5-star PADI Gold Palm Resort nestled in shady palms in Roatan's West End. Undoubtedly the Jewel of Roatan Mayoka Lodge is a luxurious 6,500 square foot beachfront home, located on Roatan's pristine and unspoiled northern coast. This 6 bedroom exclusive residence combines the spacious elegance of a private home with the comforts and amenities of a luxury resort. It is a quiet oasis of beauty and tranquility, where guests will enjoy the soothing sounds of the nearby surf and spectacular vistas of the turquoise ocean.
The Mayoka Lodge All Inclusive Resorts
Three little sisters - Bay Islands, Honduras A visit to Bay islands Honduras is quite an experience. Roatan Weather is warm all year round. These three little sisters are different from each other and a visit wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the smallest ones of Utila, the smallest and closest to the mainland and Guanaja the highest and wildest of the three. Romantic Weddings and Honeymoons Rotan is an undiscovered jewel waiting for you in the Western Caribbean. Think of it for your Caribbean Honeymoon. It is an ideal Romantic Caribbean Vacation.
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