When you go to CoCoView, here's some activities I've written up for Roatan visitors:
"For side trips: White water rafting at LaCieba, Mayan ruins at Copan, black Caribe village a Garifuna, Rick's American Cafe overlooking the rain forest, & AKR dolphin experience. Pretty wild partying at West End Beach & Bolongo's near French Harbour. Also good at Mexican atop the mountain & run by an ex-pat named Ruth (retired military).
Topside, check out the bird sanctuary in Sandy Bay. The Iguana Farm is neat also- make sure you go here at lunchtime so you can see the big guys come out of the trees. I'd also suggest taking a mangrove tour. You'll get in an outboard powered cayuga (dugout canoe) and see some unique marine life-including the mangrove crabs and caiman if you're lucky. If you like kayaking, you can kayak all along the inside of the reef which is very pretty. Carambola Gardens, a botanical park, has some very pretty trails. If you skip the mangrove boat ride, you can see a neat mangrove park down by the east end of the island. Track down Doc Radowski (Doc's Dive Shop) and if he's still compos mentis let him tell you all about the mangroves and the reefs. He runs ecology classes which are well worth the time. Hiking is great all over the island, but if you are up for a day trip to Barbaret, that is well worth it! beautiful beaches, lots of scenic views, a neat hike and a pretty snorkeling.
For good food with a nice atmosphere, try Tres Flores, Gios and Romeos. Or for more casual food, go to West End which has lots of neat restaurants, bars and shops. Fosters is always a favorite for a beer and the sunset. If you are craving American-style food, the new place on the island is the Daily Grind. They have great coffee, snacks and food. If you are complete desperate for an American experience, there is a Bojangles (whoopie-doo).
It's lots of fun to take a bar/backporch tour of the island- go to the resorts and have a drink while enjoying the sights. You can work your way around the island and see some of the best scenic spots. Make sure you get down to the east end. The scenery there is very dramatic. If you ask Donna and Andy (your hosts) to set up a tour, I'd suggest using Joel James (JJ Service). He's got nice a/c vans. Ask for a bilingual driver and you'll get lots of stories about the island. Joel is a really nice guy- ask if he is available to take you around."
Also might find this helpful. It's an edited version of my "Ask RSD" column in the Oct '99 issue of "Rodale's Scuba Diving:"
"Sand fleas & mosquitoes can be a real bother, not to mention that they are sources of some serious tropical diseases.
The danger & bother of insects can be substantially reduced by these precautions: (1) Wear long sleeves and pants, avoiding dark or bright colors, especially at dawn and dusk. Protective clothing such as the "Buzz Off" brand can be useful. As an extra precaution, you may treat clothing with permethrin; (2) Try to stay indoors at dawn and dusk when many flying insects are most active. When making reservations, make sure the resort has screened windows; (3) Wear insect repellent. The best protection against these and other insects is full strength DEET. Some divers like Cactus Juice, a less toxic product than DEET; (4) Avoid scented toiletries and perfumes; (5) Upon arrival, treat your room with a bug bomb such as Shelltox or Fish. You can touch up with spray after that as needed."
Best regards.
DocVikingo
KC_Scubabunny 
