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EasySky to Start Direct Flights Between Roatan and Ft. Lauderdale | Roatan New Times Let's see what happens to the pricing when/if this gets off the ground, currently running us$25 one way trips rtb-lce. Bit of competition could be interesting.

Caribbeandiver, I have lived on the island "full time" now for 16yrs. Security and well being really depend on how much money you have and how you want to live. I would be more than happy to answer any questions you have about the island and living here. Mon-Fri I am usually at the dive shop. I...

Hi I have the same problem on my k15 oil would start good but a few minutes later the oil pressure would drop even if we tightened the screw on the regulator it would not bring the pressure up. I have rebuilt the oil pressure regulator changed the whole 4th stage. On the end of the oil pump...

I want what you are drinking! lol Worlds largest lionfish

Just FYI non of the diveshops you have mentioned are owned by locals Octopus is owned by Nuria from Spain, Europe. Las Rocas is owned by Mierta from Italy, Europe Anemona is owned by a girl also from Spain, Europe. Please don't taint all expats with the same brush, not all of us are here...

"He told me he (and all the other cruise passengers) were not allowed off the cruise terminal pier unless they were escorted by armed police! And even then the had his camera stolen. Apparently there was a huge crowd of kids at the pier gates. What gives? I assured him RTB was safe and he got...

Would like to share this email that I received yesterday from a friend. Marco, maybe it's time for the lionfish burger! Hello Everyone, I heard that the first lionfish was sighted on the north side of the island. They are beautiful fish, and make stunning photographic models, and of course...

Hi Dave, you could leave Roatan on the early ferry 7.00am, check out timetable of Hedman Alas bus company, I believe there is a 10.00am bus to San Pedro Sula, (about 3 1/2 hour trip), make the connecting bus which I think gets into Copan around 5.00pm. (about 3 hours). Alternatively you could...

Half Moon Bay cabins, is nice, and has a restaurant over the water in Half Moon Bay, So easy entrance for snorkelling in the Bay. Also good value Posada Arco Iris, again on Half Moon Bay, if you want something a little fancier, the Beach House at Half Moon Bay not sure what your budget is. about...

Recently Karl was issued with a permit to run his business. I believe he was unable to collect money for 16 months, he still took the sub down, but asked his customers to donate the money to different charities around the island. Some customers of ours went down in the sub on Tuesday night...

Most of the dive shops in West End offer 3 daily dives, Coconut Tree offers 4, as far a shore diving, there's not really anywhere close enough to the reef to make shore diving a safe/easy option on the North/West side. Coco View and Fantasy Island are the better choices if shore diving is a must...

Casa Del Sol, on the road out of West End (about a 2 minute walk) has a variety of nice rooms, us$25 Studio garden room, with patio, upto one bedroom apartments with kitchens, us$50 and higher. There is also a very new option, which is very attractive, I think it is called Caribbean Flores, it's...

I usually stay at the Hotel Paris or La Quinta, I took the Hedman Alas bus a few weeks ago. It's about us$20 first class, very comfy and you get a sandwich and a drink. In the Centre taxis cost 20lps a journey, airport-centre/ferry dock much higher price. The bus station is about a 5-10 minute...

Most of the GOOD dive shops on Roatan already have their seasoned crew, and if they are going to employ people it will be from their stock of divemasters/turned instructors that know the reef and divesites. You reallly would be much more employable if you have some knowledge of the local divesites.

just come on a delta flight out of Atlanta via San pedro sula US$318 return. travelling sunday. luggage all connected, fantastic service. Also check out Spirit air from fort Lauderdale. cheap flights. Rumours of them starting a direct to Roatan from Fort lauderdale. From San Pedro you then have...

The two earthquakes that I felt happened at 3.30am on Sunday morning and then later on in the day at 9.30am another much smaller one.

You are much more likely to encounter Whale Sharks in Utila.

Barefoot cay is a resort on its own little island. The owners john and melisse kennedy are very child friendly and have taken a lot of time ensuring that the best of materials have been used in their constructions. they also have a swimming pool, and some of the best staff, that I am sure will...

Semana Santa (Holy week) is one of the biggest Central American holidays it starts the week of 3rd of April and runs thru till the 12th April. It is virtually impossible to find accomodations this week and reservations are strongly advised. The weeks following Semana Santa are usually pretty...

contact Thomas at the Bay Islands Voice info@bayislandsvoice.com 99766203 his monthly magazine is a great way to get the message out.Also there are a couple of chat groups roatan@yahoogroups.com, living-in-roatan@roatangroups.com and the roatan-living@yahoogroups.com i am sure there are plenty...