Archive for January, 2008
Monkeying Around on Roatan
In the USA there are petting farms, but not many that let you hold and play with monkeys. In Roatan, we have some great spots to do just that. This video shows kids with a monkey encounter right in town. Do a search here at ExperienceRoatan.com and check out other videos that show them jumping [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Video of Horseback Riding on Roatan
This is our first video found on horseback riding in Roatan. A little jumpy, but you get some great shots of the beach, shoreline and the horses. El Rancho Barrio Dorcas offers flexible times to ride and a great tour from West End to West Bay. Here is their website, also check out this side for great activities on the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Hurricane Dean and Roatan
We were so fortunate to have Dean miss us. Experienced some great waves to surf. Roatan gets missed with many hurricanes, mainly because of how it sits close to Honduras and below the Caribbean storm lane. Most of the storms approach us, but than shift up towards Belize, Mexico, etc or turn downward towards the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Leaving Roatan – Great Video of Cruiseboat Leaving Roatan
This is really great footage of seeing Roatan’s roads, and what it’s like leaving Roatan on a cruise boat. The video is fantastic and highlights the port, the views from the ship and more. The cruise boat is the Norwegian Sun on a 7 day cruise from Miami Jan 2008. Don’t miss the gorgeous sunset. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Ziplining in Roatan
Thinking of exploring the jungle of Roatan? What better way than hundreds of feet above it, flying down a set path at lightning speed. Yep that’s ziplining in Roatan and there are a few places to do it on the island. Between West Bay and West End are 2 (Gumbalimba Park) and 1 in French [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )West Bay Beach – Clear Waters and Soft Sand
West Bay Beach is prided as one of the worlds best and greatest beaches. About a mile long, with spectacular snorkeling and diving. West Bay has grown much over the past decade and now features more resorts and private villas. Despite it’s popularity, no major resort chains have setup here, so the beauty and style [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )West End in Roatan
West End has a lively environment, with splendid island shopping. Great dive shops and eateries. The night life goes till the later or early mornings and the historical part of the town has been preserved wonderfully. West End has a great beach too, it is nestled in Half Moon Bay. Commercial and Residential Real Estate [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What’s Probably the Most Filmed Thing on Roatan?
It’s got to be our sunsets, they are just incredible. You can see for miles and miles and the sun just glistens off the sea creating a marvelous reflection of light and color. The sky is immersed with reds and oranges. West Bay Beach around that time is populated with tourists and natives marveling at [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Roatan Diving Video – Great Light Throughout the Video
Roatan’s underwater sea life is always different. From the dark deep caverns to just below the surface vegetation. We have so many animals home to Roatan, and with the 2nd largest reef in the world, opportunity to explore uncharted waters. The same coral can look different from the morning to the late evening. Sun has [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Staying in Roatan West Bay Beach
Here is great slide show presentation of a trip to Roatan Bay Islands. Looks like it was very romantic too. Roatan has such amazing beauty and is a perfect place to get married, celebrate an anniversary, honeymoon and family get away. West Bay beach has one of the most pristine beaches in the world, with [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Video of West Bay Beach Roatan – Panoramic
Our very own Bill has provided a fantastic pan of West Bay Beach. West Bay is the most popular spot on Roatan and with that attention and demand. Real estate continues to climb and resorts continue to grow. West Bay is on the west side of Roatan and is famous for it’s beautiful sunsets. There [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Monkeys and French Fries on Roatan
The great thing while visiting Roatan is you have a chance to interact with monkeys, parrots, dolphins, iguanas and more. We have unique places on the island that are open to tourists to hold and pet them. Gumbalimba Park, Iguana Farm, Anthony’s Key Resort, Fantasy Island, Butterfly Farm and more. Here is another fun video [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Reef Sharks in Roatan
Roatan has some of the best diving in the world. If you have never dived, that’s no problem. While staying here, just about every resort offers diving classes with top instructors to teach you. Some great recommendations are Bananarama and Coco View. It is not uncommon at all while exploring the sea, it’s cavern’s, beautiful [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )Landing in Roatan – Coxen Hole
It’s so exciting when you fly into Roatan. Arriving from the USA you fly over it about 2 times than circle in and land on it’s top class airport in Coxen Hole. (RTB) Roatan’s airport is an international airport with direct flights. Checking in will feel a little 3rd world country to you as you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Diving Course – First Lesson in Roatan
This is a wonderful video of learning how to dive. Shows great coverage almost minute by minute of how you get started. Taking you out on the boat, and of course the stunning visuals underwater of Roatan’s sea life. Roatan offers throughout the island diving courses, from very beginning to advanced. We have the 2nd [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Island Home for Sale – Roatan
Roatan has a vast inventory of homes and condos for sale. Here is a slideshow of one recently posted on YouTube.com. If you are looking for real estate. Check out sister sites. http://www.propertyonroatan.com and http://ww.buyroatan.com. You can also email us directly at info@buyroatan.com
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