THE BAY ISLANDS, "OPULENT"
BY CLAY LARROY
BY CLAY LARROY
A
vacation can soothe the soul and leave you renewed, refreshed, and invigorated.
Whether you are just now starting to plan your next vacation, or are merely
looking for travel ideas and suggestions, read all the articles about the
Caribbean. So take away some of the stress of making travel plans, and get
started thinking about the fun and relaxing times you will soon be having on
your next trip! When
you are ready to plan an exciting vacation contact me!
THE BAY ISLANDS
Bay Islands Roatan, Utila and Guanaja
are the three largest of several islands known as the Bay Islands of Honduras.
Located in the Western Caribbean, just off the coast of Central America. These
islands are each unique and very different from each other. Real Estate in the
Bay Islands is amongst the most affordable in the Caribbean, attracting many
foreigners who have established themselves here. Diving is the main travel attraction for the Bay Islands of
Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, and is considered amongst the best in the Caribbean!
English is spoken extensively on each of the islands.
Roatan is a Gem in the Bay Islands of Honduras
Roatan is the largest of the Bay
Islands. It is a long, narrow, hilly island, almost 60 km long (about 37 miles)
and only 5 km wide (3 miles) at its widest spot. Its rolling hills and
mountains, with a maximum altitude above sea level of approximately 900
feet, makes every piece of property virtually a unique ocean view
lot. The island is completely surrounded by a large reef system, part of
the Mesoamerican reef which boasts the largest marine biodiversity in the world
and is part of the second longest barrier reef in the World, extending itself
from the Bay Islands in Honduras on the south end to the Mexican islands of
Contoy, Isla Mujeres and Cozumel to the North.
Utila
The smallest of the three major Bay Islands, Útila lies closest to
the Honduran mainland and is by far the flattest of the islands. Útila is
located approximately 18 miles from the coast and can be easily reached from La
Ceiba either by sea or air. The Utila Princess operates everyday, leaving from
La Ceiba’s municipal dock located east of La Ceiba. The trip takes only one
hour on the Utila Princess Ferry catamaran.
Although Utila is world famous for its diving, which is not only
excellent, but also very inexpensive, this does not mean that Utila is
necessarily a “cheap” place. Accommodations and food are much less expensive
than at the other islands, but Utila also has some world class diving resorts,
such as the Utila Lodge, the Laguna Beach Resort, Parrots, Deep Blue,
Underwater Vision and Eco Marine and now on the Utila Cays – Utila Cays Diving
Resort.
Utila, is a friendly, kick-back kind of place to visit. Just about
everything you might want to do is within walking distance. Walking along the
sandy paths, seeing the spectacular aqua blue ocean, and feeling the warm
tropical air is about as good as it gets.
Guanaja
Guanaja is the least known of the Bay
Islands, and perhaps the most lush. It has mountainous jungles, dense with
tropical plants and pine trees. Guanaja also is the least inhabited bay island,
allowing the opportunity to enjoy secluded beaches without another soul around.
The Caribbean waters of Guanaja are perfect for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking,
sailing, and fishing. Guanaja is also a scuba divers paradise, with untouched
coral reefs, and miles of ocean life to explore.
The Bay Island of Guanaja is
remote. It has no roads, so transportation around the island will be by boat. In
addition to the activities mentioned above, horseback riding is offered, and
tours to one of the many waterfalls on the island.
If your desire is “to get away
from it all”, Guanaja is the ideal vacation destination for
you.
REFERENCE SITES
http://www.honduras.com/
“Every day should be a beach day.”
– Unknown
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