Blue Bahia Resort Roatan

Lionfish are an invasive species that originates from the South Pacific.  It’s thought it was introduced to the Atlantic by the aquarium trade. The fish is flamboyantly beautiful with large fins and 13 towering spines which makes it very popular amongst aquarium owners.  But now that it’s begun reproducing along the east coast of the southern US all the way down beyond Brazil it’s been wiping out many native fish populations. In an attempt to control the lionfish population efforts have been made to promote it as a tasty meal.  Is it safe to eat lionfish in Roatan? It absolutely is. Once the fish is cooked the venom is deactivated.     Lionfish Culls It’s pretty much agreed among marine scientists that it’s too late for the lionfish to be completely eradicated from the Atlantic.  It’s a fast reproducing fish with no real predators in its new environment. It also tends to spend a lot of time at depths of 1000 feet or more making it difficult to capture...

If you’ve ever had the chance to snorkel in parts of the ocean that has abundant sealife you may have felt the frustration of not being able to get as close as you’d like. This may have gotten you thinking about scuba diving. But you might be you’re unsure whether you’d like it. You might not be willing to make the commitment to get certified. Or maybe you’re frightened by how much it would cost. Maybe you just want to try scuba diving? Take the Discover Scuba  Diving Course in Roatan !  This is the perfect primer for those who want a taste of what scuba diving is all about without the commitment or cost of working towards certification. Diving Course in Roatan Why Try Scuba Diving In Roatan? There are many reasons that Roatan is a great place to have your first scuba diving experience. First and foremost is the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. After the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, this is the second largest reef system in the world. And with Roatan located...

WestJet Airlines recently announced the debut of weekly non-stop flights between Toronto and the Honduran island of Roatan.  This seasonal service offers North Americans an affordable and convenient way to get to the Caribbean island during the colder months of the year.  Flights will begin in December of 2019 and continue until the spring. The connection between Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport and Coxen Hole’s Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport will take between 4 hours and 41 minutes and 4 hours and 17 minutes.  WestJet will be operating their Boeing 737s on the route. WestJet serves over 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe.  WestJet’s Chief Commercial Officer, Arved von zur Muehlen, said, “With the addition of the snorkelling paradise of Roatán to our network, WestJet guests now have convenient access to 14 Caribbean destinations non-stop from Toronto this winter.  Roatán is ho...

For those who love the water, a wide variety of water based activities and sports are available to them.  From practical activities, such as fishing and treasure hunting, to the competitive, such as boat racing and synchronized swimming or just enjoying the water for its own sake, a life around the water can be filled with an array of specialized endeavors.  One water activity that has begun to play an important role in Roatan is freediving.  What is freediving?  Highlights from Roatan’s Caribbean Cup can shine a light on this relatively new competitive sport. Freediving Origins Freediving probably originated because of necessity.  People living near large bodies of water could access new sources of food and other resources if they were able to hold their breath and dive down to the bottom.  Those who were able to stay underwater longer were able to harvest more and be better providers for their families. Competitive Freediving People have probably ...

If you’re wondering whether you should continue with your PADI certification course to the point of being a certified Divemaster you should know that there are many more benefits to taking the course than simply receiving the credentials and a title.  Why become a Divemaster in Roatan ?  The answers are many.  Keep reading to find out how taking the course can further enrich your life. Gain Extra Knowledge And Confidence The Divemaster course is set up in such a way that you’ll be exposed to a wide variety of real and staged situations that allow you to comfortably and confidently react in the correct manner without feeling overly stressed.  The Divemaster course builds upon all the other courses you’ve already taken and brings you up to a level where you’ll be able to take care of yourself and others with confidence and courage. If you love diving - and the fact that you’re considering the next step proves that you do - this course will help complete t...

So you’ve finally booked your Roatan vacation!  While you’ll definitely have a lot of fun, did you realize that by using some local, homegrown products you can make yourself healthier as well?  Read more to learn about the benefits of drinking fresh coconut water when vacationing in Roatan . Coconut Water Is Hydrating Coconut water has a similar composition to sports drinks, but without all the added sugar.  High levels of magnesium and potassium found in coconut water help to quickly rehydrate the body.  This can be very helpful considering the warm temperatures found on the island. And if you’ve had a few too many tropical drinks, coconut water can play a role in relieving the symptoms of a hangover. Coconut Water Can Reduce Blood Pressure Magnesium found in coconut water relaxes blood vessels and prevents them from constricting.  This allows for the easier flow of the blood and reduces the pressure on the vessel walls. The potassium found ...