When I was a kid growing up in the Midwest it seemed that the treat of the week was ‘pot roast’. A not very prime cut of beef that slow cooked with potatoes and carrots for hours and all thought to be delicious. Then when I had kids one of them (now a vegan) used to call it ‘roast beast’ …
Don’t Drink the Water ?
I am sure have heard the horror stories about drinking water ‘south of the border’ and often they can be true depending on where you are. ‘Montezuma’s revenge’ can ruin a vacation no doubt. Water here on the island…………. more and more developments are providing potable water right from the tap. Keyhole Bay, Pineapple Villas, Villa del Playa to name …
Airlines Direct Flights to the Island
I am often asked about air travel to the Bay Islands so I thought I would cover that today. You can get direct flights to the island, though none of the carriers are here daily. American Airlines flies here from both Miami and Dallas, Delta from Atlanta, and United Airlines from Houston. The Airport letters for Roatan is RTB. The …
Is Banking ‘safe’ in Honduras and on the Island?
I am often asked about the safety of banking in Honduras. Below is a quote from the ‘Sovereign Society’. If you are not familiar with them you may wish to ‘Google’ them. They basically are a financial newsletter that has no politics involved. No borders, no countries, just about the money and investment. Many of the leading international (non-U.S.) banks …
U.S. and Honduras – New Security cooperation
In the past five years +/- things have not gone very smoothly at times it seems with the U.S. and Honduras and that seems to be changing. That said the U.S. maintains the largest military base in Central and South America here on the mainland. The base is called ‘Soto Cano’. There seems to be a better relationship now with …
The Rotary Club of Roatan Golf Tournement
The Rotary Club of Roatan and the organizing committee of the 4th Annual Rotary Golf Tournament are inviting leading companies and community leaders to support, sponsor and participate in our Fundraising Event. The Rotary Golf Tournament 2014 will be held at The Black Pearl Golf Course, at Pristine Bay Resort, located in French Harbour, Roatan, Bay Islands, on Saturday, April …
Reminder and could not wait deals!
Here are two very good deals on property that are really too good to pass up and wait until the next newsletter. The first is a 2br/2ba quality condo that sits just a few feet from a waterfall swimming pool. When you go to this link the price will say $187,000 but the Seller has just lowered it to $160,000 …
Huge News -State of the Art Hospital Announced for Roatan
In todays ‘Honduras.com’ it has been announce that CEMESA Hospital will be constructing a new 150 bed hospital here on Roatan, This is great news for all who live on the Bay Islands. Read it here-
‘Roatan Treasure’ – (The islands version of American Idol’)
Starting at 5:30 pm at ‘Jack’s Harbor View Grill’ February 18th and happening weekly thru April 19th Roatan will have it’s version of television show ‘American Idol’, finding the local talent in the search for the ‘Roatan Treasure’. There will be weekly Prize Drawings. This is being held in conjunction with ‘CATTLEYA’ School helping children with Special Needs. Call 3253-9732 …
Shopping #3 – Mega Plaza
The largest shopping center on the island is called ‘Mega Plaza’, located in French Harbor. This a fairly sizable horseshoe shaped plaza that has many of your shopping needs or wants. Four of the banks have locations there and, although you would not recognize store names, there several clothing stores, ladies shops for purses and accessories. Both of the Cell …