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 …
Bay Islands March 2014 Newsletter
“How much could we get for our house or condo in today’s market?” “How long would it take to sell?” “Does it make sense to make a move now, or should we wait?” What exactly is our market like? Is it time to buy? Time to Sell? Even if you’re not the least bit serious about making a move, you …
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 …
OOOppps………House Hunters International
I mistakenly placed the wrong link for the ‘House Hunters International’ story. This is the correct one- click here Sorry
RE/MAX Roatan -February 2014 Newsletter
Happy Valentines All. Give your loved ones a great big hug! When we visit the U.S, a couple times a year, we are often asked why we live where we do and it really is not something that can be explained in a sentence or two, but there is no doubt it should be talked about. Each week I have …