Yes I know people automatically think of warm weather places, even like Florida and the eastern Caribbean, and think that dodging Hurricanes will be like dodging tornados in the states. Nope. Those hurricanes almost always start off the coast of Africa then head west. More often than not the eastern Caribbean, Florida, Cuba, the gulf coast are the most visited …
Ex-Pat Banking
I am often asked if I feel that the banks are secure here in country so I thought I would touch on that this morning. My answer is yes I believe the banks to be safe and secure in this country, or that has been my experience to date (14 years). I understand DAVENIENDA, Atlantida or Credomatic may not be …
Health Care Off-shore
Health concerns? Yes we all have them and if you are under 65 years old or a non- Canadian, your options can be few. Here you have three insurance options that I am aware of. Those would be CIGMA, Prudential or BUPA that all would cover your needs both here or there, where ever ‘there’ may be. With the costs …
Rotary District Conference -2014
For those of you who are among the millions who are members of Rotary International, you already know what a great organization it is. Rotary Groups work locally, within their communities, with the calling of ‘others before self’ and contribute 100% of any funds raised to benefit their communities. The Roatan Rotary Group has been chosen to host the 2014 …
RE/MAX -Roatan Bay Is July Newsletter
As many of my readers are aware I have been writing this monthly Newsletter for some time now. It originally was similar to the ‘VIP Investor’s Club’ bulletins whereas, whenever a really hot deal came up I would send it out and at times some new listings. For several years now I have been keeping a ‘WORD’ doc on my …
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What is your plan?
What is the plan? Investment ? retirement? Vacation home? Some of the most asked questions are- -Is it or does it have to be permanent? -NO -As an ex-pat- give up your citizenship? – NO -If the Bay Islands ws originally part of the British Empire do you drive on the left side of the road like you do in …
Roatan NEW Drivers License procedures
For some time now the country of Honduras started issuing a new version drivers license with an electronic chip in it. Unfortunately they did not have the new equipment on the island to issue the new version so if your license was going to expire you had to go to LaCeiba to get the new version. As of July 5th, …
Movie Night at the Pineapple Grill
Every Friday Night a FREE movie with Dinner. Ask about their movie night special! Pineapple Grill French Harbor at Clarion Hotel & Suites. The movie is FREE, order dinner from the menu, ask about the NY Strip or Rib Eye Movie Special- Friday July 12th @ 7:30pm – Olympus Has Fallen (R) Also Plays Wednesday July 17th @ 6:00pm Disgraced …
Weather Wonders
This morning while watching the news very early, I realized that for many years now in January or February then again in July or August I noticed and often commented on the ‘weather extremes’ in North America in my Newsletter. Think about it. Last week in Arizona the temps were up to 125º and last winter temps were as low …