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Adventure tours in Punta de Izopo National Park!

December 26th, 2011 | Honduras - Adventure, Honduras - Must See or Do | No Comments »

Seeking fun and adventure? A trip to Refugio de Vida Silvestre Punta de Izopo may be just the thing! Green trees and plants and blue water await you in Punta de izopo.
Located in Tela, Punta de Izopo is less visited than its neighbor Jeanette Kawas Park but just as beautiful. Nestled by Rio Platano and Rio Hicaque, the national reserve is composed of a network of mangroves, marshes and lagoons. If you’re going on a tour of the park make sure you bring a waterproof camera to use during the tour. There will be plenty of opportunities for amazing pictures. The lavish green plants and trees with their roots piercing into the water are like nothing else I’ve Read more

Tips to stay safe in Honduras

August 16th, 2011 | Honduras - Relocation, Honduras - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Since the coup in 2009 many tourists and expats alike have wondered if Honduras is the place for them. Crime was on the rise and public demonstrations were not a rare sight. The situation in Honduras continues to simmer down. Demonstrations are no longer common and everything seems to have stabilized. However, caution is still necessary when traveling in Honduras, especially when traveling from one town to another. Here’s a few useful tips to stay safe in Honduras.

• travel in groups whenever possible

• do not walk or travel alone at night

• do not wear expensive jewelry

• avoid carrying a lot of cash

• If your hotel has a safe, lock valuables and important documents in Read more

Pamper yourself at Sante’ Wellness Center

June 2nd, 2011 | Honduras - Adults Only, Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - Nightlife, Honduras - Places to Stay, Honduras - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Roatan Island is one of Honduras hottest tourism spots. The sun, the beach, the coral reef, these aren’t the only things drawing more and more tourists to Roatan. The many tropical spas on the Island attract those who want a healthy vacation that could improve their overall wellness.

One such tropical spa is Sante’ Wellness Center. Here a wide variety of treatments are available and performed by licensed health professionals. One of Sante’ most sought after treatments is Acupunture. Treatments may be followed by full body massages such as a swedish massage or an aromatherapy massage, wraps (including chocolate and noni wraps), reflexology or facials. Prices range from $120 -$215 USD. Most sessions are a total of 60 Read more

Roatán Weather, People and Culture

January 17th, 2011 | Honduras - Culture, Honduras - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

Surrounded by the Mesoamerican barrier reef, the second largest in the world, the Honduras Bay Islands are a popular tourist destination. In the summer months cruise ships dock at Roatan several times a week. Roatán’s weather, people and culture make this island a haven for overworked tourists in need of some rest.

The weather in Roatán is nearly perfect all year round. Averaging around 28º C or around 82-83ºF year round the weather is always great. There’s a breeze coming in from the ocean and the humidity is not very high. The rainy season usually lasts from November to January and sometimes part of February. There isn’t a hurricane season since hurricanes rarely affect this island. During Read more

Honduras Blog Helps Readers Gain Perspective on Political Situation

August 15th, 2009 | Honduras - Culture, Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - News, Honduras - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

For many people right now the only thing that matters in Honduras is the current political situation and what is happening between the government, the military, and the people. The problem is that the reports often depend on the perspective of the reporter, the slant of the publication, and personal opinion.

We have plenty of reports telling us what is going on in Honduras coming in from the major news sources, but what about the voices of the people in Honduras? So many of them are going unheard.

That is why since the start of the crisis in Honduras, (the coup, as mass media has called it), the blog written by La Gringa in Honduras, her Blogicito, Read more

Political Storms and Thunder Storms

July 27th, 2009 | Honduras - News, Honduras - Travel Tips | No Comments »

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but if the current political situation wasn’t enough to make you second guess coming to Honduras, the weather should be. Lately, so many news reports have been full of political reports, little attention has been given to the heavy rain, flooding and mudslides that have been affecting Honduras for the last fer weeks.

Currently there are a couple of television infomercials released by the government warning citizens to steer clear of potential flooding zones, and advising waterways be kept cleared.

Ill effects have already been seen in some areas, such as El Durazno, where a hill collapsed, burying two houses and forcing families to dell for their lives.

Water levels Read more

More Light on the Situation in Honduras

July 20th, 2009 | Honduras - News | No Comments »

HondurasThisWeek.com reports on things from within the Honduras borders. They are a reliable source of information from a first hand point of view and have been establishing themselves as a reputable news publication for years now.

So, it is with great interest that we read Marco Cáceres’ article entitled, “The Civil Coup the World Overlooks.” It is a summary of the events that happened from June 25 to June 28, 2009 in Honduras. Here is the introduction from his fantastic article:

Contrary to the popular view that has developed during the past couple of weeks, the “coup” in Honduras did not occur on Sunday, June 28, 2009, but rather on Thursday, June 25. What the world witnessed on Sunday Read more

Honduran Crisis

July 16th, 2009 | Honduras - Business, Honduras - Culture, Honduras - News | No Comments »

The Honduran Crisis is all over the internet, news, and pretty much ever other medium for sharing information.

I promised myself I wouldn’t share any opinions on this issue, but if you are looking to find out more about how things are going in Honduras from an insider’s point of view, I recommend you visit La Gringa’s Blogicito. She lives in La Ceiba, and has been blogging about Honduras for years and has done a tremendous job in posting up lots of information that you won’t see on CNN.

The Blogicito will hopefully round out your view of what the current situation really is in Honduras. It would be a shame to base your opinions only on Read more

Eat Out at Playa Taty's in La Ceiba

July 9th, 2009 | Honduras - Family Friendly, Honduras - Gringo Favorite, Honduras - Must See or Do, Honduras - Nightlife, Honduras - Places to Eat, Honduras - Travel Tips, The Best of Honduras | No Comments »

If there is one restaurant you have to try while visiting La Ceiba it is Playa Taty’s. It has been open for going on two years now, and is open 7 days a week for dinner (not for lunch).

Playa Taty’s has everything going on that you would expect from a beach restaurant: bright colors, a palm leaf roof, a little patio thing overlooking the beach. The atmosphere is quite relaxing, which puts you in the perfect mindset to enjoy some good food!

In a country where service isn’t exactly priority on anyone’s list, Playa Taty’s does it right. I have never heard complaints of the wait or kitchen staff, which is a great sign! (Many speak English and Read more

5 Things to Consider when Thinking About Moving to Honduras

July 3rd, 2009 | The Best of Honduras | No Comments »

If the economic situation in the States has led you to think about relocating and you are considering Honduras, even with its current political state, there are several things that you should consider first.

1. Where have you learned about Honduras? Thanks to the internet, there are loads of ways to learn about this great country. However, what is the source of your information? Is it a tourism agency, a real estate agent, a travel agent, or anyone else who has something to gain from your moving here? Make sure you consider the source as misinformation is prominent, even among bloggers (they may have only spent a week here!).

2. Have you ever been to Honduras? If the answer is Read more

Adventure tours in Punta de Izopo National Park!

Tips to stay safe in Honduras

Pamper yourself at Sante’ Wellness Center

Roatán Weather, People and Culture

Honduras Blog Helps Readers Gain Perspective on Political Situation

Political Storms and Thunder Storms

More Light on the Situation in Honduras

Honduran Crisis

Eat Out at Playa Taty's in La Ceiba

5 Things to Consider when Thinking About Moving to Honduras

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