What to Pack for Your Vacation in Roatan Heading out for a Roatan vacation is a very exciting thing.  But before you can take a deep breath, relax and know that all you have to do is make it to the airport on time, you’ll first need to pack your bags.  If you’re not a frequent traveller, this can be a stressful job.  To make this task a little bit easier we’ve come up with an article covering what to pack for your vacation in Roatan. Check In Luggage Luggage that can be checked in seems to be becoming an

It Safe to Eat Lionfish in Roatan? You may have noticed a once unfamiliar fish on the menus of your favorite Caribbean restaurants.  Lionfish are actually native to the Indian and South Pacific oceans, but they started being found off the coasts of Florida and North Carolina in the early 2000s.  In a short period of time their numbers increased rapidly, and they started competing with and eating native fish species.  It’s actually the first fish native to the South Pacific to ever establish itself off the east coast of the US. A strikingly beautiful fish characterized by flamboyantly large

Want to Try Scuba Diving? Take the Discover Scuba Diving Course in Roatan! For those who have tried snorkelling, there’s nothing quite like getting up close with the sea life to gain a clearer view of how and where they live. But if you’re like a lot of snorkelers, at some point you’ll feel the frustration of not being able to get close enough or stay underwater long enough to truly appreciate the aquatic environment. Well, we have the solution for you. Want to try scuba diving? Take the Discover Scuba Diving Course in Roatan! Roatan Divers has two locations

In August 2019, WestJet Airlines, based out of Calgary, Canada, announced that it has added Roatan, Honduras to its growing list of direct flights out of Toronto.  Starting December 15, 2019 the airline will offer weekly non-stop flights from Lester B. Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport in Coxen Hole, Roatan, Honduras. Direct Flights to Roatan The new WestJet direct flights to Roatan are timed for optimal connectivity with the Toronto hub.  The 4 hour and 41 minute departing flights are scheduled to leave Toronto at 9:30am and arrive in Roatan at 1:11pm. 

  When it comes to living on the ocean, watersports rank high on the list of recreational activities.  And while there are many watersports that aren’t competitive, there’s something about testing yourself against others that adds a new dimension to activities of any type.  Most watersports started out as a technique to aid in the navigation of bodies of water and exploit those watery environments for human advantage.  Freediving is one of these.  What is freediving?  Highlights from Roatan’s Caribbean Cup can help tell the story.   Where Did Freediving Originate? Freediving probably didn’t actually start out as a sport. 

Why Become a Divemaster in Roatan? For those who are wondering whether they should continue with their scuba diving education to the level of PADI Divemaster, there may be some questions as to whether it’s worth the time, effort and money requires.  There’s no doubt that taking on the challenge of achieving professional qualification via PADI Divemaster certification is a huge commitment, but you’ll find you end up with much more than a simple piece of paper to hang on your wall.  Even if you aren’t planning on making a career out of it, there are a number of other

Benefits of Drinking Fresh Coconut Water When Vacationing in Roatan There aren’t many things more exciting than a planned tropical vacation.  The thoughts of the sea, sand and sun are enough to make any day jobber nod off in an oceanfront daydream.  And although these types of vacations are great for relaxing, recharging the batteries and getting some much-needed rest, there are some drawbacks to spending a couple weeks in the sun drinking fruity tropical drinks.  One of these concerns, especially for people whose bodies aren’t acclimated to temperatures in the high 80s or above, is dehydration.  Luckily there’s a

Love Shipwrecks? Go Scuba Diving in Roatan! Roatan has long attracted scuba divers from all over the world.  With its close proximity to the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the second largest barrier reef on the planet, its incredible diving conditions and some of the most economical outfitters found anywhere in the world, this tiny island situated off the north coast of the Central American country of Honduras has punched well above its weight when it comes to scuba diving offerings.  Featuring sites suitable for all levels of diving expertise and a wide variety of underwater attractions, Roatan has something for

Looking for Sun, Fun & Treasure? Visit Port Royal, Roatan For those familiar with holidaying on the island of Roatan, names such as West End, West Bay, Sandy Bay and Coxen Hole often come quickly to the mind.  But there’s a whole other side to the island that’s largely unexplored by the average tourist.  If you’re looking for something different from the relatively built up areas of West Bay and West End, consider heading to the eastern end of the island to get a different perspective of Roatan.  Not only are things much more relaxed than on the busy west