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 wetsuit are surprisingly few. At least the flights are shorter for North Americans who want to take advantage of the warm weather in Mexico, the Caribbean or Central and South America. But if you’re looking for the perfect combination of warm weather, white sand beaches and abundant ocean life as well as great food and a happening night life, you will want to visit Roatan.
What Is Roatan?
In a nutshell, Roatan is a small (48 miles long and 5 miles wide) island off the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. Approximately 50,000 people live on the island with part of the population separated by a channel between the east and west sides. The island lies along the southern edge of one of the largest reef systems in the world; second only to the Great Barrier Reef off the east coast of Australia. The island maintains a year round average temperature between 28 and 31 degrees Celsius making it an ideal getaway for those living in colder climates. As for attractions on the island, there are many. Interested? Read below to learn more about how you can make the most while staying with us at L’Alize, one of the most private and spacious Roatan, Honduras rentals on the island.
Scuba Diving
Roatan is known for its excellent and economical scuba diving. With the entire island surrounded by coral reefs that feature topnotch diving spots, visitors can be assured of plenty of interactions with a wide variety of sea life. Known for some of the lowest cost diving in the world, Roatan is an excellent place to acquire diving certifications of all levels.
Snorkeling
With coral reefs growing in waters as shallow as 20 feet, the marine life is still very much accessible for snorkeling as well. Strap on some flippers, a facemask and a snorkel and you’ll be able to experience all sorts of corals and sponges, a wide array of fish species as well as turtles, stingrays and sharks ranging from nurse sharks to reef sharks and occasionally hammerheads and whale sharks. When browsing Roatan, Honduras rentals, consider this – when you stay at L’Alize, you have access to your own private keyhole beach, which is a perfect area to see plenty of marine life (and a shallow shipwreck) while snorkeling.
Fishing
Roatan offers world class deep sea fishing and there are plenty of fishing charters to choose from. It’s possible to catch blue marlin, blackfin tuna, sailfish, barracuda, mahi mahi, snapper, jackfish and more. Fishing trips can be as short as a few hours to as long as multi day trips.
White Sand Beaches
If you prefer to use the water as a quick cool off rather than a place to swim, dive, snorkel and fish, Roatan has plenty of world class white sand beaches that will allow you to soak up the sun and work on your tan. Some, such as West Bay Beach, the longest on the island, not only offers white sand, but has excellent snorkeling as well as access to some of the island’s best restaurants.
Food And Nightlife
The West End of Roatan offers up the island’s best nightlife. The area is famous for its restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Whether you’re looking for karaoke, live music, high intensity dancing or you simply want to relax with a drink, the area features plenty of outdoor seating with beautiful views of the ocean.
Why Visit Roatan?
Along with consistently warm weather, Roatan offers a bit of something for everyone. The island has all the modern amenities as well as providing remote, rustic and quiet areas for peaceful solitude. The locals are friendly and the area safe. What more could you ask for on a warm weather getaway? When thinking about your next trip away from the cold, think of Roatan! But be warned, there are many people that came for vacation loved our island so much, they either never left or ended up buying a home on Roatan!
If you have any questions about activities or planning your perfect vacation to our island, please send us a message and we will be happy to help.