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Honduras Blog Helps Readers Gain Perspective on Political Situation
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, has Read more
Political Storms and Thunder Storms
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 are Read more
Eat Out at Playa Taty's in La Ceiba
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 Spanish, Read more
Delta Now Offering Non-Stop Flight to Honduras
Starting December 18th, 2008 Delta is now offering daily non-stop service between Atlanta and Honduras’ capital city of Tegucigalpa.
Christophe Didier, Delta’s vice-president of Sales and Government Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean is quoted saying, “We’ve been looking forward to flying into Tegucigalpa for a long time, and the brand new 737–700 aircraft makes it possible, completing the long list of Central American destinations Delta serves. Our Flights to San Pedro Sula and Roatan have consistently performed well, and we are immensely optimistic to see Tegucigalpa become a great addition to our Honduras service.”
Delta has always been a popular choice for those flying into Honduras, and will certainly grow in popularity now with direct service from Atlanta into Read more
Important Travel Information for Honduras
Embassy
Embassy of United States, Avda La Paz, Apdo 26-C, Tegucigalpa; tel. (504)32- 3120; fax (504)32-0027. Web-Site: www.honduras.usembassy.gov
Travel and Tourism
Honduras Institute of Tourism, 2100 Ponce de Leon Blvd., suite 1175, Coral
Gables, FL 33134; tel. (800)410-9608, (305)461-0600; fax (305)461-0602; e-mail: 104202.3433@compuserve.com.
Honduras Institute of Tourism, Apdo. Postal 3261, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, C.A.; tel. (504)22-4002; fax (504)38-2102; e-mail: ihturism@hondutel.hn.
Tour Operators
San Pedro Sula
Aventuras CentroAmericans, S.A., 1a. Calle, 16 y 17 Avenidas N.O., Edificio Nina, local 1-6, San Pedro Sula, Honduras; tel. (504)53-2372; fax (504)57-2380.
Explore Honduras, Edificio Paseo del Sol, 2a Avenida y 1a. Calle, N.O., San Pedro Sula, Honduras; tel. Read more
Guide to Make Money and Travel Full-Time
Chris Guillebeau is the mastermind behind “The Art of Non-Conformity,” an online blog that touches on unconventional strategies for life, work, and travel. He is also a friend of this traveling gringo. Chris is an amazing character who has spent time the last ten years self-employed, four of them in West Africa as a volunteer aid worker.
Chris’ most recent project is a series of Unconventional Guides and other informational products. These will be available for purchase and expound upon the topics he regularly tackles on his blog: Life, Work and Travel.
The Unconventional Guide to Working for Yourself is an authoritative look at being self-employed. It explains how you can make money and spend Read more
Honduras Travel Tips
Tourism in Honduras is on the rise according to John Dupuis of the Official Travel Guide of Honduras. Luxury villas are being built on La Ensenada beach. In addition the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line is expanding their current dock in order to accommodate full fledged passenger cruise ships.
The Honduran National Congress is encouraging investment in the Bay Islands under the Tourism Free Zone laws. All over, Honduras is getting swept up in the tourism that is coming in full force from North America and Europe.
For more information on travel in Honduras, visit the Official Travel Guide of Honduras Website. It is full of helpful information on moving around in Honduras.
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