Going on Vacation? Learn How to Really Relax How many times have you listened to someone who just returned from vacation claiming they need another vacation to rest up?  It seems to happen more and more often these days.  Have things changed so much that our holidays are no longer considered a time to recharge, relax and get away from our everyday stresses?  Apparently, they have.  But the fact is, it doesn’t have to be this way.  Your vacation can be used for relaxation and getting away from it all – just like it was originally supposed to be.  You […]

Why Use Reef Friendly Sunscreen When Visiting Roatan For several decades we’ve been inundated with messages about the dangers of UV rays originating from the sun.  We’ve been told to protect ourselves from those rays by using sunscreens, polarized sunglasses, and UV resistant clothing.  And although we’ve been told we should use sunscreen every day regardless of the season, it’s only recently become apparent that many of those sunscreens can be incredibly damaging to the environment, and more specifically, our coral reef systems.  Keep reading below to find out some of the reasons why you should use reef friendly sunscreen

Getting PADI certification is a big step for new divers.  Once certified for diving in open waters a whole new underwater world literally becomes accessible.  A question that often comes up for people planning their trip to Roatan is whether or not they should get PADI certified at home or while they are on their vacation. While there is no right or wrong answer, there are a few things you may want to keep in mind when working out the details of getting your PADI certification. The PADI Open Water Diving Course For many people, figuring out if they should

Once you’ve decided you want to visit Roatan and have your flight booked, you’ll need to get down to the business of choosing a place to stay.  Like any other destination, Roatan offers a wide range of accommodation styles.  There are all inclusive luxury hotels, backpacker friendly hostels and everything in between.  Boutique hotels are a relatively new phenomenon in the Roatan vacation accommodation game, but they have more than made up for their short history.  This article will go over some of the reasons why a Roatan boutique resort, like Blue Bahia can be an attractive place to stay

Roatan is a small island 40 miles off the north coast of the Central American country, Honduras.  At less than 50 miles long and 5 miles wide, one might be forgiven for having never heard about this tiny patch of land before.  However, it’s received its nickname of the Jewel of the Caribbean for good reason.  The island is home to lush jungles, clear blue waters, white sand beaches and friendly locals with a diverse and vibrant culture.  But what makes Roatan extra special is its proximity to the second largest barrier reef system in the world.  The Mesoamerican Barrier

When you’re dreaming of lazing on a tropical island, after the initial visions of the sea and sand accented with a hammock strung between two palm trees, what’s the next image that comes to mind?  How about a refreshingly, icy and fruity tropical drink garnished with a tiny umbrella poking out over the rim?  You might initially be thinking of drinks such as margaritas, pina coladas or daiquiris.  But when you’re on the island of Roatan, a small island off the north coast of the Central American country, Honduras, that fruity tropical drink is known by locals and tourists as

In 1985 the Caribbean Sea gained a new resident. This newcomer was a fish from Indonesia called the lionfish. How it got here has been debated ever since its appearance. It may have been let loose by an aquarium owner, either flushed down the toilet or let loose directly into the sea. It may have come from the ballast of a cruise ship. And whether it was introduced off the coast of Florida, a Central American country or a Caribbean island isn’t known either. What is known, however, is that the lionfish has flourished in the Caribbean and has started

When booking one of the Roatan, Honduras resorts, you might initially think you’ll spend all your time sitting by the pool and relaxing in the sun.  However, after a few days you might find yourself getting the itch to do something different with your vacation time.  Luckily, Roatan offers plenty of opportunities for activities that require more than simply laying in a sunchair.  In this article we’ll go over a list of the best things to do in Roatan. Scuba Diving Roatan is known for some of the world’s best and most economical scuba diving.  The fact that it’s situated

The Roatan Barrier Reef, part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef and also known as the Jewel Of The Caribbean is the second largest barrier reef in the world after Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.  Located in the Caribbean Sea, the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef runs along the coasts of Belize, Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico.  As the longest reef in the Western Hemisphere it runs for over 600 miles from the northern edge of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to Roatan in the Honduras Bay Islands.  It can actually be seen from space. Take a look below to find out some neat facts

  If you’ve wanted to visit a place in the Caribbean where you’re guaranteed to have warm weather and some of the cheapest scuba diving anywhere in the world, you should make your way to Roatan, one of the Bay Islands off the north coast of Honduras in Central America.  There are plenty of places to stay in Roatan that can accommodate any type of traveller, from high end resort dwellers to backpacking hostellers.  This article will go over some of the specifics of what you might want to know when it comes to getting to Roatan. Airplane There are