![]() Day 4Ĭheck out of Ibagari and catch a cab over to the cozy Blue Bahia in the Sandy Bay area of the island. They purposely book a table for guests each night they are staying in the restaurant so you only need to call ahead if you are *not* having dinner. Don't forget to kiss your dinner!įor dinner head back to Ibagari. Going with a charter from a licensed company like Captain Action Charters is a great way to get local, insider information on where the best fishing spots are, in addition to catering and a cooler full of Salva-Vida. The waters around Roatán are fantastic for sport fishing, particularly along the western tip of the island where the strong, windward current rises up over the shelf to create an upwelling that makes for excellent trolling, drift, and outrigger fishing. Don't forget an eco-friendly sunscreen like the Neon Sticks from Bare Republic, as the Marine Park is working to protect the entire island.Īfter returning to the west end of the island, catch a cab and head over to the iconic Sundowners in West End for a sunset drink.įor dinner, walk up the main street in West End along the beach to Por Que No, a fantastic Mediterranean restaurant with vegetarian and vegan options and an excellent front-porch dining area overlooking the ocean. Port Royal is best experienced as a long day trip so booking a well-stocked catamaran with a local guide (shout out to Kendall!) with Ecological Adventures that provides food and gear is the best way to go. Once home to over 2,000 pirates, all that remains are some ruins on Fort Morgan Cay and some of the best reef and wreck snorkeling on the island. Some places are best accessed via boat and the Port Royal Gorge is one of them. There is only one rough and winding road and in some places a 4x4 is required. The lobster linguine and the shrimp in soy & garlic (both local) are simple and excellent, and the wine list is well structure for island fare.ĭespite its relatively small size it can be quite an adventure going from one end of Roatán to the other. The hotel also has its own dive shop, and snorkel and kayaking equipment are available.Įach night at sunset there is a complimentary champagne toast which is a great way to meet other guests.įor dinner, have the staff call a cab and head over to the GULA Gastrobar and Winery in West Bay. ![]() ![]() Walk the grounds, enjoy the artwork, relax in the pool, jump off the dock into the ocean and converse with the incredible staff. Each hallway and room is its own art exhibit, brilliantly designed by the owner's sister-in-law Patrícia Arenas, and containing the artwork of owners Carlos and Lucrecia Arenas that they have collected over the years from around the world. The 8-room boutique hotel is a work of art and indisputably the most beautiful on the island. A typical cab ride to and from the airport would be $5 to West End, or $6 - $7 to the Ibagarihotel, your first destination. Be sure to state your price prior to departing in the cab. ![]() Say hi to Larry and/or Luey if they are there (likely) and then head outside to grab a cab. Upon arrival, grab a couple of Salva-Vida's from Larry & Luey's Fly High Bar in the airport. English is the primary language on the island, and American dollars and Honduran lempiras are the accepted currency. Ferries run daily from La Ceiba on the mainland and the nearby island of Utila. Juan Manuel Galvez International Airport in Coxen Hole has direct flights from Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Newark, San Salvador, Milan, Montreal and Toronto. So grab your Tropical Adventure Gear Kit and prepare for 10 days of exploration, excitement, and a tropical island experience unlike any other in the Caribbean. Whether due to its proximity to mainland Honduras or the over-marketed all-inclusive destinations of Cancun and Cozumel to the north, you have likely never heard of Roatán unless you are an avid scuba diver, a marine biologist, or a deep sea explorer.īecause Roatán is situated in the heart of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the healthiest in the world, marine biology and the accompanying sports of scuba, free diving, and snorkeling are the island's main draw, particularly on the northern side of the island where the reef is often mere yards from shore providing easy access. And while underwater activities are the main attraction (as they should be), the rugged, mountainous island has an array of outdoor and cultural adventures as diverse as the people who call Roatán home.
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