Don’t Drink the Water ?

Larry SchlesserIsland News

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

Larry SchlesserIsland News

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 …

U.S. and Honduras – New Security cooperation

Larry SchlesserIsland News

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 …

Happy Thanksgiving!

Larry SchlesserIsland News

The people of the Bay Islands now have as many relatives often in the Cayman Islands and Belize as they do here. Trading, including fishing, shrimp and lobster, generated strong relationships with the U.S. with generations of Islanders being born, educated and living in the states. This coming week we celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving on Thursday like you do. Here of …

Tips for Cheap Airfare

Larry SchlesserIsland News

I saw this article in a ‘Smarterlifestyles.com’ link and thought it was something that would be an interest to all who travel. Not just to our beautiful Bay Islands but anywhere. It seems when you book, what day you book and how you book your flights all matters. http://www.smarterlifestyles.com/2013/10/01/tips-to-getting-the-cheapest-airline-flights/

The ‘Black Nativity’

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The ‘Black Nativity’ WHAT IS IT? The Christmas Story told with gospel spirituals performed by local singers, actors, and dancers WHO WROTE IT? Written by US award-winning black poet Langton Hughes INFO ABOUT PLAY Has been produced in churches, theaters, and community groups for 25 years. Will be released as a movie starring Jennifer Hudson in 2013. LEADING CAST MEMBERS: …