Belize experience for timid newbies - recommendations?

[chillyinCanada]

Honduras is classified as a high risk for security concerns:

"Protests are frequently violent and may target or disrupt foreigners; they may be exacerbated by governance issues, including security or law and order capacity. Violent crime and terrorism pose significant direct or incidental risks to travellers and international assignees. Communal, sectarian or racial violence is common and foreigners may be directly targeted. Certain parts of the country are inaccessible or off-limits to the traveller."

Risk Map — International SOS

Go to the upper left corner and click on the LAYERS icon, then select SECURITY

I've traveled to half-a-dozen countries rated as EXTREME SECURITY RISK or HIGH SECURITY RISK (e.g., Somalia and Pakistan), but I won't be returning to Honduras.

Roatan is a completely different scenario than mainland Honduras. In any event, my recommendation wasn't for you, it was for the OP.

 

[Edward3c]

Give Reef Concervation International (ReegCI) a look. The diving isn't too demanding, and you're away from the crowds.