Adventure tours in Punta de Izopo National Park!

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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 ever 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 the 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 minutes 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 the Read more