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WELCOMEOn behalf of the Bay Islands Tourism Bureau and the people of the gorgeous Bay Islands.We extend a warm welcome – bienvenidos! We are thrilled to introduce you to our Caribbean island home. Whether you are coming to Roatan for a cruise ship stop or you're visiting one of our islands for an extended stay, we are sure you'll fall in love. Enjoy the natural, unspoiled beauty of

our islands, both above and below water.Chat with the locals and learn about our eclectic history and culture.Explore mesmerizing jungle terrain and captivating coral reef topography. Your options are truly endless in the Bay Islands...and we are confident that you'll love our island home as much as we do.

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Welcome and we hope to soon say, Welcome back!

ROATAN

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The island of Roatan is the largest of the Bay Islands. Located about 40 miles from the northern coast of Honduras, resting in the turquoise Caribbean Sea, Roatan is surrounded by a beautiful coral reef. As part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef (the world's second-largest reef), this area around the Bay Islands is regularly noted for having some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling in the world. In addition to these underwater activities, Roatan offers an amazing array of other fun things to do and entertainment options for your enjoyment. Whether you're visiting Roatan for only one day on a cruise ship stop or you're coming for a longer stay to enjoy living on Island Time, you can create your dream island vacation in Roatan.

Cruise ship visitors often take advantage of our plethora of outdoor activities, from scuba diving and snorkeling to zipline canopy tours and animal rescue centers. You can swim with dolphins or with sharks; you can relax on a beachfront lounge chair on the calm water's edge. Take an island tour by car to see various

neighborhoods and notable local attractions or head out for a day of deep-sea fishing only minutes from shore.

If you'll be visiting Roatan for a longer stay, take advantage of the many boutique hotel and resort options on the island, or any of a multitude of vacation rentals. If you're seeking complete privacy and total tranquility, Roatan's East End is largely undeveloped and offers traditional Caribbean charm. Centrally on the island, you'll find several high-end resorts providing the utmost in service and amenities. Heading west, enjoy the fun and entertaining areas of Sandy Bay, West End, and West Bay – filled with restaurants, bars, and every activity you could want on a tropical island. In Roatan, you can truly customize your dream trip and make it reality.

We welcome you to our idyllic island! But, be warned: many who come to visit simply decide they never want to leave. They realized that Roatan truly is paradise.

UTILA

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Known as the Whale Shark Capital of the World, the Bay Island of Utila enjoys sightings of whale sharks throughout the year – a rare phenomenon. Utila is also known to offer some of the cheapest scuba diving certification courses in some of the best conditions possible. If your aim is to enjoy incredible scuba diving at affordable prices, you won't find a better location than Utila.

The island has one main town, Utila Town, filled with dive shops, bars, restaurants, and some stores. Golf carts, quads, and scooters are the normal mode of motorized transport, but walking or bicycling will get you most anywhere you want to go. Taxis are plentiful for any distances you don't want to walk.

If you're seeking a bit more solitude away from Town, Utila also offers an array of stunning vacation rental properties. Take a look at private villas, cabanas on the beach, and even private islands – small cays just off Utila's shore.

Utila's primary draw is, of course, scuba

diving. Short boat rides out to the world's second-largest barrier reef system, extensive visibility, and year-round pleasant temperatures make Utila ideal for diving, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and other water sports are all popular in Utila as well.

Utila is also known for its nightlife. You can party until the early hours and then walk back to your accommodations to sleep it off. You'll be ready to go for another day of diving before happy hour hits again. Live music, themed nights, and an annual music festival the first weekend in August all round out Utila's exciting nightlife scene.

There is still plenty to keep you occupied if you'd like to avoid the bars and parties. Relax on the beach all day, wade into the clear Caribbean water, snorkel or scuba dive to your heart's content, and top off each day with the most stunning night sky emblazoned with stars.

We know your vacation to Utila will be everything you want…and more.

GUANAJA

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Gorgeous Guanaja…the island of pines. It was the island of Guanaja that Christopher Columbus and his crew came upon during their fourth and final journey west. The crew set sail from this lush isle surrounded by deep waters to finally realize an entire continent lay beyond all the islands they'd already visited.

The vast majority of the population on Guanaja resides in Bonacca or The Cay. This small cay just off the main island is sometimes called the Venice of the Caribbean for its compact residential area and many small waterways running through. On the main island, Mangrove Bight and Savannah Bight are two other popular areas. Individual homes and small resorts dot the island as well.

Transportation is primarily by boat around Guanaja. A channel splits the island, allowing travel north to south without having to skirt the entire island. There are cars on Guanaja, though not many as the road isn't very long.

Visitors to Guanaja seek total respite from life back home. Guanaja is an escape

from commercialism and chaos; a pristine tropical island where time slows down and worries slip away. Scuba diving and snorkeling are similarly fantastic to the other Bay Islands, and other water activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, and fishing are popular as well.

Guanaja is the only Bay Island boasting beautiful waterfalls flowing down its hilly terrain. You can enjoy hiking and nature trails, birdwatching and waterfall spotting; this is a true paradise for nature lovers.

Getting to Guanaja is the only challenging part of your vacation. You'll need to either fly into Roatan or the mainland. From either of those locations, you can connect with a local flight or charter your own flight. Occasionally, there is the opportunity to go to Guanaja from Roatan by boat, but you'll need to charter that as well.

Once you arrive in this verdant paradise, you will fall in love with its captivating beauty.

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Resort & Dive Center

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Brick Bay, Roatan

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Roatan Vacation Rentals is the premier full-service vacation rental company for the island of Roatan. Our vacation rental inventory offers a wide variety of homes and condos to suit your preferences. From luxurious beachfront villas to hillside cottages overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea…the choice is yours.

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BLACK PEARL DIVERS

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Dive Center

Eco Lodge & Dive Center

Pristine Bay Resort, Roatan

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Sandy Bay, Roatan

PADI and SSI accredited dive center, located at the Pristine Bay Resort. Enjoy amazing diving, snorkeling, fishing and sightseeing expeditions on the most unspoiled areas of the Mesoamerican Reef System. We are the local dive experts on the Central-North Shore, offering over 15 dive sites 10 minutes from our dock!

Tranquilseas Eco Lodge & Dive Center is the perfect place to dive, snorkel, read & relax, explore Roatan’s botanical gardens or extreme zip lines. Lush Tropical gardens surround individually crafted cabanas and ocean view suites offering shady porches for private relaxation. That is only footsteps from the Caribbean ocean.

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INFINITY BAY

CoCo View Resort

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Spa & Beach Resort

Dive Resort

West Bay Beach, Roatan

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South Shore, Roatan

Infinity Bay Spa & Beach Resort is the perfect choice for a luxurious tropical escape. Located just steps away from turquoise waters and from the second largest coral barrier reef in the world. We offer the ideal combination of modern accommodations, diving services, spa and restaurants.

Unlimited diving – all the time. The only dedicated dive resort with true 24/7 wall & wreck diving right off the beach, in addition to boat diving. All accommodations are over-the-water or at the water’s edge, with porches or balconies open to the sea. Meals, diving and Wi-Fi included in packages.

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GRAND ROATAN

LOCATION

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Beach Resort

West Bay

On the southernmost tip of Roatán Island, overlooking West Bay Beach, Grand Roatán Caribbean Resort is a rare tropical gem that merges authenticity with unmatched luxury and elegance. Stylish and sophisticated, our resort is nestled between a pristine forest sanctuary and the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean. Guests enjoy 48 oceanfront or ocean view suites with unparalleled beach sightlines and wade-in access to the Mesoamerican Reef — just 30 yards offshore.

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ANTHONY'S KEY RESORT

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Dive Resort

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Sandy Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands

Known as "the resort that nature designed", Anthony's Key Resort features wooden bungalows perched above a tranquil lagoon that offer breathtaking views and a sense of the complete disconnect from everyday life. Experience the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility and see why so many of our guests return again and again.

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GUAVA GROVE RESORT & VILLAS

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Hotel & Villas

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KM 8.5 Sandy Bay, Roatan

Guava Grove a small eco hotel in the heart of the tourist zone. Queen & Double Rooms: A/C, WIFI, Cable TV, Private Bathrooms & Kitchenettes. Guava Grove House 3 bed/2 bath perfect for families or groups.Guava Grill & Swim up Pool Bar onsite service.Affordable Accommodations making travel easy.

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BANANARAMA DIVE & BEACH RESORT

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Dive & Beach Resort

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West Bay, Roatan

Bananarama Dive and Beach Resort is a fun, family-friendly resort located on beautiful West Bay Beach. With private cabanas, 2 bedroom apartments, 2-story beach villas, duplex and 4-plex buildings, and modern condos we are sure to have an accommodation that meets your needs.

ROATAN TRAVEL NETWORK

LOCATION

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TV Network

Lawson Rock Business Center, Roatan’

The Roatan Travel Network showcases the very best of Roatan in a fun, informative and visual impressive TV program. The network is available in Roatan on channel 117 with Island Cable, Televialma and Max Cable and available in approx 95% of Roatan hotel rooms. It is also available through our online channel and is the perfect way for visitors to find out more about Roatan before their arrival or during their Roatan vacation.

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Real Estate

West Bay Mall & Jackson Plaza

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ISLAND CONCRETE

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LOCATION

Construction Services

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Km 25 Main Road, Brick Bay, Roatan

With 20 years of experience, Island Concrete is proud to have been involved in all major construction projects in Roatan. We specialize in ready-mix concrete, construction materials and civil construction. Come see us so we can help with your construction needs!

ISLAND HOUSE VACATION RENTALS

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LOCATION

Vacation Rentals

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West Bay, Roatan

Island House Vacation Rentals rents and manages over 30 properties in the West Bay area. We offer all types of rentals from cozy studios to luxury waterfront homes. Our guests receive free concierge services, including dining and tour reservations. Finding a vacation home can be difficult, let us help you.

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ACTIVITIESThe Bay Islands of Honduras are a nature-lover's paradise. Our islands offer ample opportunity to enjoy the Caribbean Sea, plus the enchanting tropical jungle that covers our isles. Throughout the Bay Islands, you can expect world-class scuba diving and snorkeling over the world's second-largest barrier reef system. Whale sharks are frequently spotted passing close to Utila. Roatan gets a fair share of those sightings throughout the

year as well. Both Guanaja and Roatan are noted for their hilly terrain, providing an ideal location for zipline canopy tours, hiking, waterfalls, and botanical gardens. Throughout the islands, you can enjoy other water activities like paddleboarding, kayaking, deep-sea fishing, glass-bottom boat tours, and more. In Roatan, you can even test your skills on the Pete Dye-designed Black Pearl championship golf course.

Adventure Awaits

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HOW TOGET HERE

Reaching the Bay Islands is easier than ever! Roatan boasts an international airport welcoming direct flights from Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Miami, plus Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec seasonally. Daily flights to Roatan from the mainland airports of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula enable easy connections from Europe, South America, and elsewhere in the Caribbean and Central America. Arrival by sea is also possible via

direct ferries from La Ceiba on the Honduran mainland to both Utila and Roatan. Multiple cruise lines visit Roatan throughout the year, including Carnival, Princess, Costa, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Thomson, and more. Look for Western Caribbean Cruises visiting Port of Roatan or Mahogany Bay to ensure you book a visit to our beautiful island.

Only 2 hrs from the USA

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The purpose of Go2Roatan.com is to provide visitors to our islands the information they need to plan the perfect vacation. As the Tourism Bureau, we promote the Undiscovered Paradise that is the Bay Islands. We are a member-based organization working together to share our services with the world.

On this site you will find four main categories of information about the Bay Islands: Accommodations, Attractions, Dining, and Travel Information. You can contact any of our members directly for more information about their services; simply click on the member’s individual page to learn more and to reach out directly. Your dream trip to the Bay Islands of Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja begins right here, right now! We know you’ll have the time of your life.

ROATAN, UTILA & GUANAJA

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