Planning a Relaxing Roatan Vacation

Have you ever stopped and thought about how stressful planning a vacation can be and that funny enough, the ultimate goal of the vacation is to get away from it all and actually relax? After dealing with travel agents, airline price fluctuations, accommodation communication and coordinating time off work, it can seem ironic that a …

Journey from Roatan West Bay Beach to Cayos Cochinos

The Cayos Cochinos, also known as the Cochino Cays or the Hog Islands, are a group of small islands off the northeast coast of Honduras.  The two largest islands are named Cayo Grande and Cayo Menor.  There are also another 13 coral cays that round out the group.  The Cayos Cochinos are considered to be …

Interesting Facts About Honduras

The Republic Of Honduras, also known simply as Honduras, was once known as Spanish Honduras to avoid confusion with the  British Honduras which is now known as Belize.  (Confused yet?)  The Central American country neighbors Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua.  Its landmass touches on both the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Caribbean Sea …

How Many Caribbean Countries Can You Name?

The Caribbean is a maritime region southeast of the Gulf Of Mexico, east of Central America and northeast of South America which includes the Caribbean Sea and its islands.  When most people think of the Caribbean they think of warm weather and sandy beaches.  Of course, they wouldn’t be wrong, but the countries in the …

Why is Spending Money on Family Vacations Valuable?

Some people think that going on vacation is expensive. Really, it is an individual matter of opinion. When browsing websites for where to stay in Roatan or another bucket list destination, once airline tickets, accommodations and meals are budgeted it can seem like a costly way to spend a week or two. However, the money …

Swimming With Whale Sharks | Roatan Vacation Rentals Activities

The whale shark is the largest fish species with confirmed lengths of over 40 feet and weighing in at over 20 tons.  Found in warm tropical waters it is thought to have originated over 60 million years ago.  Fortunately for guests of Roatan vacation rentals and residents of the Honduras Bay Islands, this area is …

How to Find Family Friendly Roatan Hotels

Booking a family vacation can be both exciting and stressful at the same time.  Ensuring all the details of a trip are taken care of is tough enough for a solo traveler.  The particulars multiply exponentially when an entire family is involved. After booking flights, the most important consideration for most travelers is finding a …

What Is a Baleada? | Roatan Rentals, West Bay

One of the best parts about traveling is experiencing and learning about other cultures.  Exposure to a different lifestyle allows a different perspective that we might not get at home.  A vacation can expose one to different languages, traditions, climates and most importantly, for this article, foods. Honduras is no exception when it comes unique …

Why Visit Roatan | Roatan, Honduras Rentals

If you’re planning a quick warm weather vacation to take you away from the depths of yet another ice cold winter, your choices are actually rather limited.  Many Europeans end up flying to Central or northern South America because their options for being able to enjoy a long swim in the ocean without donning a …

How Traveling Fosters Personal Growth | Roatan Villa Rentals

When traveling to Roatan, some people just want to lay on the beach and let the world take care of itself for a while.  Some need to relax and get away from the stressful life of the modern industrialized West.   Some want to learn of and learn from a different culture, a different point of …