I spent a week on Roatan and Utila back in April. We were told the horror story of the bugs and came prepared with enough Deet - make sure you get the 98% active - to sink a ship, but it never was a problem. We were diligent at first about applying but got lax and still didn't suffer. Compared to the amazing time (in and out of the water), I would not let the bugs deter you.
On Roatan, we stayed right on West End Beach, dived in the mornings and laid out on the beach in the afternoons. On Utila we stayed at Laguna Beach.
On Roatan, we stayed right on West End Beach, dived in the mornings and laid out on the beach in the afternoons. On Utila we stayed at Laguna Beach.