Never Heard of Roatan? Here is Why You Should Visit

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Although a fairly recent up and coming travel destination, Roatan should be on everyone’s top list of places to visit. The enticing turquoise ocean, pristine white sand beaches, and basking tropical sun are alluring and postcard perfect. Even better is that getting to Roatan doesn’t cost a fortune, thanks to the numerous direct flights from Canada and the United States. If you need a few more reasons before you dust off your passport, here you go:

Scuba Diving

Located off of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, which is the second largest in the world, the diving in Roatan is second to none. Turtles, Eagle Rays, Sharks, Dolphins, Sea Horses and more – every dive is a new and exciting underwater experience. The year-round warm water makes it possible to even dive without a wetsuit and the crystal clear waters make discovering coral reefs along with their plentiful tropical fish a fascinating pastime.

Accommodations

There are plenty of Roatan resorts to suit every taste, style, and budget. From sprawling all-inclusive options to boutique condos located steps from the beach, such as Blue Bahia, the accommodation choices are plentiful. Love to scuba dive? Many Roatan resorts offer dive and stay packages that are very cost effective.

Sunsets

The sunsets in Roatan are one of the best shows in town. Pictures cannot truly translate the vibrant colors and beauty of the dusk sky. Grab a tropical drink and head to the beach to get a front-row seat. Every night is a different story and if you are very lucky, you may witness the famous ‘green flash’ that is rumored to occur when the sun takes its final bow.
Often, once people have made a visit to Roatan, they tend to make it a frequent stop in their travel plans. Some have favorite Roatan resorts that they stay with each time and others prefer to explore a new part of the island each time they visit. Whether it is your first time here or you are a seasoned veteran, you will fall in love with Roatan the second you land.

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