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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

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, has 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 are 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 Spanish, Read more

Delta Now Offering Non-Stop Flight to Honduras

January 12th, 2009 | Honduras - Travel Tips | No Comments »

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

October 31st, 2008 | Honduras - Relocation, Honduras - Travel Tips | 1 Comment »

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

October 26th, 2008 | Honduras - Travel Tips | 3 Comments »

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

September 4th, 2008 | Honduras - Travel Tips | No Comments »

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.