Miss Universe – Honduras

Larry SchlesserIsland News

  The Miss Universe Honduras pageant was held right on Utila last Saturday.  The Jungle Cafe and RE/MAX sponsored the lovely ladies for dinner during their stay. The publicity that this is going to raise for Utila is immense and we are all so thankful to have had them augment the beauty above the surface! Miss Comayagua, pictured above, third …

Things to do -Roatan – Butterfly Garden

Larry SchlesserIsland News

There are over 700 varieties of butterflies in Honduras which is about what they have in all of the United States.  Many of the tourism ‘farms’ that they have in North America actually buy larvae about 40 miles from Roatan, near the city of LaCeiba. Right outside of West End Village is a very nice little Butterfly Garden that is …

Things to Do-Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum

Larry SchlesserIsland News

I have been asked many times about some of the best things about living in the Bay Islands and although there are many one that I am particularly fond of is the Blue Harbor Tropical Arboretum. Started by a couple of U.S. AID workers in the late ’90s  it now is quite the sight to behold and when you visit …

Reality TV – Roatan on the radar screen

Larry SchlesserIsland News

It seems the Bay Islands are popping up again on the radar screens in various reality TV shows like ‘House Hunters International’ and ‘Beach Front Bargain’ with a new one called ‘Half Priced Paradise’ that is also searching around for clients and Agents to film. From what I have heard ‘Beach Front Bargains’ just left our sister island Utila and …

Mid Island Car Rental

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Most visitors to the island , and almost everywhere, pick u a car at the local airport if they are going to rent one for their visit. There is no doubt that in large markets you can obtain a rental away from the airport. Roatan, not so much, we have a pretty small market here, especially if you are staying …

Snappers Fresh Sea Food

Larry SchlesserIsland News

  Opened just today is the new ‘Snapper’ Sea Food store. The opening will be in two phases. The first is fresh, fresh seafood on ice where you get to pick out your fresh selection, buy by the pound, take it home, prepare and enjoy. Phase two will include a seafood restaurant scheduled to open in about one month. Local …