This time of year, there are fewer visitors to the islands... and that's just great for us! It's kind of like relatives coming to your home... great to see them come and great to see them go! But even though there are less week-long vacationers coming to Roatan, there are still cruise ships in port some days so you won't be all alone on the beach!
Well, it's May... hands down the slowest month of the year here in paradise.... and while it's not so good for tourism and for the local business owners... it's actually REALLY good for those of you wishing to buy property. The weather is amazing... there's lots of deals on places to stay and there's no crowds on the beaches.. but why is it a good time to shop for that 2nd or retirement home? Take a look...
If you're even remotely interested in a fishing charter while visisting our paradise.. then you MUST get a hold of this guy... Capt. Brooks! With more than 17 years experience in these waters, Brooks knows where to go to get your 'fix'. Comfort or island style.. Brooks has 2 boats to choose from! Wahoo, Baracuda, Tuna... you name it.. Capt. Brooks is your man!!
Once considered a staple in any Carib's diet, the coconut has made a comeback... from the soothing and medicinal qualities of it's oil... to the nutrious nectar of it's milk... the coconut comes in a couple varieties here on Roatan...
Cora Todd, a delightful 7 year old who is one of my biggest fans, wanted to discuss her experience on Roatan from a kid's view. The Todd family bought a vacation home on Roatan last year and Cora and her mom, Robin were gracious enough to share with me their thoughts....
Many folks visiting Roatan would like to see more... and touring the island by car is probably the best way to see the many villages, remote places and tourist attractions! You can rent a car, or take an island tour from one of the locals... but before you decide to get behind the wheel, take heed... there is no driver's education here... road safety, driver courtesy and caution are not terms I'd use to describe the experience here... here's more...
There's a new kid in town... and he's quite the catch!! Roatan's newest 5-star development is well under way on West Bay Beach -- The Grand Roatan! It is going to be amazing and pre-sales are happening right now. If you'd like more information or to reserve your piece of this island... contact me and I'll represent you as a Buyer's Agent.. Take a sneak peak here...
Nothing surprises me here in Honduras anymore... and every once in a while you'll see what seems to be a scene from The Birds - a famous Hitchcock movie - happening all around you. Well, as some friends and I were enjoying the sunset last night.. that's exactly what happened...
It sure seems like it here on Roatan these days.. With Easter week DONE... everyone has left the island... and it is ominously quiet here. The beaches are empty, where just a couple days ago 3,000 peeps lined the shores. Personally, I love this time of year. Roatan truly resembles that tropical hideaway that attracted me here 15 years ago!!
Well.. it's here again.. or should I say "hear" again... cause the sites and SOUNDS of Semana Sante 2012 are once again AMAZING!! If you've experienced it.. you'll know what I'm talking about... if you haven't... watch this!
If you've been waiting for the weather to change... wait no more!! It's amazing here right now... and getting hotter every day!
The great thing about Roatan is that it's not been "discovered" like so many of the other touristy Caribbean islands. It's still relatively inexpensive here to buy property, vacation and live. I mean, where else in the tropics can you go out and have a nice evening, complete with dinner and drinks, for twenty bucks? Check out Roatan's West End... tons of food establishments, tiki bars and more!!
For more than 10 years now, Karla and Marco have been hand-crafting the finest jewelry I've seen, and selling it on West Bay Beach! They have a little stand set up in front of Emerald Beach - next to the Henry Morgan Resort and are the busiest shop on the island! They use only the purest silver, precious gems and unique designs that you'll not find anywhere else! Well worth the trip to see.. and buy! Check them out here... Jewelers Extraordinaire!!
This time of year is one of my favs... and the sunsets are spectacular!! The rains have almost stopped for the season... and the sun is out! Take a look at this from West Bay Beach...
For the past 15 years I've been setting the standard for Real Estate on Roatan! As a founding member of the Roatan Realtors Association, I helped developed the MLS system, Code of Ethics, and pioneered the sharing of listings between the island's REALTORS! I believe that cooperation between agents is paramount to better customer service AND satisfaction! As a licenced agent for more than 22 years, I've sold more properties than anyone on Roatan and even ranked the #6 Agent in the world by RE/MAX International a few years ago!! As a Buyer's agent, my job is to use my experience here to guide you through the jungle and make sure your experience is as painless, smooth and enjoyable as possible!
Built in the same shipyard in La Ceiba as the ORIGINAL Black Pearl... THIS replica is available for tours, shows, weddings and the fun of the open seas!! WOW!! This is a really cool trip.. complete with stuntmen, sword-fighting and of course... plenty of Grog!! (and it's for sale if you want to change your life...for the better!!)
Finally, they're doing something about all the crazy misfit septic wannabe systems in the West End. They've hired a company to build a sewage treatment plant (eco-friendly I might add) and another company to actually install the sewer pipes to bring the sludge to the plant. The best place to do this so that all homes and businesses can tie in? West End Road. And tonight, we will see the progress after many weeks of construction, which, by the way has been brutal (business-wise) on the local merchants there....
Buying real estate, diving, the warm waters, friendly locals - these are all reasons for peeps to blow their wad and vacation (or move) to Roatan! But the truth is... there's a bigger reason.... and here it is!
I KNEW it was there... and today is a good day for a tan... or a beach walk... or a fishing trip... or a zip line adventure... or a snorkel.... or a swim with the dolphins... you name it... the climate is perfect!!
Since our rainy season began earlier this year (October) it is certainly not normal for it to still be raining this far into the new year. Usually, we're seeing drier times about now... but not this year! Hmm.... must be that darned Obama again!!!
