Roatan is one of the most popular islands that make up The Bay Islands of Honduras. Located only 40 miles northeast of Honduras, these islands have a very unique world to offer different from that of mainland Honduras. Roatan’s charm lies in its mountainous terrain and its vast supply of coral reefs, which are located at the second largest barrier reef in the whole world. Roatan’s life style is peaceful and the people are very friendly. The island’s official language is Spanish, but English is widely spoken among the natives as well other international language such Italian and German are also spoken among relocated residents.

Roatan offers superb diving and fishing, it is consider be one of the best Caribbean scuba diving destination in the world. Surrounded my gorgeous white sand beaches, a unique culture, a sea of extremely hospitable people, and inexpensive living, Roatan has become a major attraction for tourists. Many different sorts of entertainment are available in the island. Tourists can enjoy of a wide array of excellent dining, comfortable hotel and resort accommodations, and for those who enjoy the nightlife, Roatan has a vast supply of bars providing a unique and lively atmosphere.

Climate in Roatan stays pretty constant throughout the year. During springtime the temperatures are in the 80s and during the summertime in the 90s with increasing humidity. The showers caused by Honduras’s rainy season allow the temperatures to stay cool.

Roatan struggles to keep itself form becoming the typical Caribbean destination surrounded by huge crowds, and modern life variations. Roatan prides itself in the conservation of a simple and easy going, and at the same time fascinating way of living.

Transportation to Roatan is not a problem. Coming from mainland Honduras, from the City of “La ceiba” is the ferry M.V Galaxy wave. The ferry takes two daily trips from La Ceiba to Roatan, and the trip takes about one and a half hours. This is a very comfortable ride with A/C, video movies, and snacks. Flying to Roatan is also an option. If traveling from within Honduras, this service is available through several airlines: Islena airlines, Sosa Airlines and Atlantic Airlines. If traveling internationally, TACA International Airlines offers direct non stop jet service to Roatan from Miami and Houston, and Continental Airlines is providing non stop flights to Roatan from Houston twice a week, and Delta Airlines now offers non stop service from Atlanta to Roatan once a week on Saturdays.

Transportation within the island is also readily available. Paved roads connect the most important parts of the island. Going from the Western End of the Island, at the community of West End, through the communities of Sandy Bay, Coxen Hole, Brick Bay, Mount Pleasant, French Harbour and Oakridge - Punta Gorda. From this point on, the road becomes a dirt road and continues east to the area of Paya Bay, Camp Bay, Port Royal, and other communities. Roatan offers exceptional real estate investment opportunities. There are a number of stunning developments under way that can be a convenient way of purchasing a piece of heaven.