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What To Do In Roatan

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You can be guaranteed you won’t be hard up for things to do in Roatan. No matter where you are, with all the places to stay in Roatan , you won’t be far from some sort of action. If you’re looking for some tips, check out this list of some of the more popular activities. Scuba Diving Roatan is known for some of the cheapest scuba diving in the world. Add to that fact that the world’s second largest coral reef is just offshore makes Roatan a diver’s paradise. This is a great place to get certified as well as an exciting diving spot for the more experienced. There are an abundance of diving shops to help you get set for the ocean. Snorkeling You don’t need to scuba dive to take advantage of the incredible marine life that the coral reef offers. It’s possible to swim out to the reef from places like West Bay Beach. This is one of the more popular placesto stay in Roatan . Even if you don’t make it out all the way to the reef, Roatan’s sh...

Countdown the Days to Checking into Your Roatan Hotel

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From the moment you have booked your Roatan hotel and vacation, all that is left to do is count down the days until your exciting tropical vacation! Thankfully, there is plenty of information to read online about our beautiful island and especially the amazing Mesoamerican Barrier reef that we are so fortunate to be surrounded by. But, if you are like so many of us, the whole reason you are going on vacation is because you are overworked and stressed out! For that reason, we decided to list 5 must know and interesting facts about our paradise so that you can save your precious time and still be prepared for when you arrive to your Roatan hotel for what to expect on the island. Roatan is 33 miles long and up to 4 miles wide. We are a small island but we are never short on taxis (both car and boat)! In the early 1800’s, Roatan and the Bay Islands were a British Colony. Roatan was home to thousands of pirates and has a rich pirate history. The main town in fact, Cox...

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 t...

Eco-Friendly, Private Beachfront Roatan Accommodations

The Blue Bahia is a small, eco-friendly, boutique resort located in Sandy Bay on the Island of Roatan, 40 miles off the Honduran coast. We offer private, beachfront  Roatan accommodations  that provide the perfect backdrop to relax and enjoy your Caribbean vacation. If you are seeking privacy and beachfront access away from the crowds, hustle and bustle, look no further. Our unique Roatan accommodations are perched amongst a vivid jungle landscape, all just minutes away from vibrant West End and West Bay beach. Each of our upscale  Roatan condo style accommodations offers first-class service including private bathrooms, daily maid service, air-conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and more. When you choose Blue Bahia’s pristine eco-lodging, you are just steps away from our stunning white sand beach and crystal clear turquoise ocean. We have it all; a great on-the-beach location, wonderful accommodations, a refreshing swimming pool, onsite dive shop, and one of the most ta...