IDC advice--Roatan vs. Utila

[leaveonlybubbles]

Hi all... so I've read the other threads on here about this, but have a couple specific questions:

I did my DM in Utila and loved it (yay cross creek/UDC!) and would go back in a second for the IDC. The only problem is that I can probably only take one vacation this summer and so need to combine with my partner for a vacation while I also do the IDC. I'm already an AI, so hopefully that cuts off a few days I can substitute fun for. But the challenge becomes: two weeks on Utila for somebody who doesn't dive--even if they get convinced to try it out, Utila doesn't have much else to offer, especially staying in town.

So I'm considering Roatan as alternative... Price is a huge consideration for me.
1) Suggestions on dive shops in Roatan? Heard support for Coconut Tree, how 'bout others?
2) How much more expensive is it these days on Roatan--I've never been, always stuck with Utila.
3) Am I right that Roatan's going to have a lot more to offer a non-diver and thus increase my chances of convincing this to be our "vacation"? Nothing major's changed on Utila last couple years, right?

Thanks
_Matt

 

[Bay Island Diver]

I replied to your PM by email, let me know if you don't receive it.

Will