Travel Planning
How Much Does Roatan Actually Cost?
Food, drinks, taxis and diving as real dated numbers — plus a calculator that works out the total for your own trip.
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Things to Do
The 7 Best Snorkeling Spots in Roatán (A Local's Guide)
Forget the tourist traps. After years of living on this island, we've found the snorkeling spots that most visitors never discover. From the reef right off West Bay Beach to hidden coves on the north shore.
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Travel Planning
Roatan Entry Requirements: What You Actually Need
Passport validity, the pre-arrival customs form, and the 90-day CA-4 rule that catches people out. Every item dated.
Travel Tips
Can You Drink the Water in Roatan?
No, with one exception worth knowing. Plus ice, brushing your teeth, salads, and the one question to ask your host.
Travel Planning
Roatán with Kids: A Family Guide from Two Locals
Calm reef-protected water, snorkeling from shore, and monkeys within twenty minutes. How families actually do Roatán well.
Travel Planning
The Roatán Honeymoon Guide: Romance Without the Resort
Skip the resort script. A private villa, a reef at sunrise, and the best free sunset show in the Caribbean.
Travel Planning
Hurricane Season in Roatán: An Honest Guide
The straight answer to the question everyone emails us in September — real geography, real history, zero spin.
Things to Do
The Roatán Dive Sites We Recommend Again and Again
Mary's Place, El Aguila, West End Wall — and the underrated reef right off the beach.
Food & Dining
Where to Eat in West Bay: Our Favorite Restaurants
From beachfront seafood to hidden local joints, these are the restaurants we eat at ourselves — not just recommend to guests. Updated for 2026.
Travel Tips
Is Roatán Safe? What We Tell Our Guests
It's the number one question we get. As full-time residents, here's our honest, no-BS answer about safety in Roatán — and what to actually be aware of.
Digital Nomads
Working Remotely from Roatán: The Complete Guide
WiFi speeds, time zones, co-working options, and the realities of running a business from a Caribbean island. Everything remote workers need to know.
Travel Tips
What to Pack for Roatán (And What to Leave Home)
Skip the overpacking. Here's the no-nonsense packing list from people who've welcomed hundreds of guests — we know what you'll actually use.
Things to Do
First Time Diving in Roatán? Start Here
Roatán sits on the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef — the second largest in the world. Here's everything you need to know about diving here, even if you've never tried it.
Area Guide
West Bay vs. West End: Which is Right for You?
Two neighborhoods, two completely different vibes. We break down the pros and cons so you can choose the perfect base for your Roatán trip.
Travel Tips
Roatán on a Budget: Enjoy the Island Without Breaking the Bank
Think Roatán is expensive? It doesn't have to be. Free snorkeling, $2 baleadas, cheap dive certs, and more ways to stretch your dollar on the island.
Travel Planning
Best Time to Visit Roatán: A Month-by-Month Guide
When should you visit? We break down weather, prices, crowds, and water conditions month by month so you can plan the perfect trip.
Travel Planning
Getting from Roatán Airport to West Bay: Every Option Explained
Taxis, shuttles, rental cars, or private transfer? Here's exactly what to expect when you land at Juan Manuel Gálvez Airport and how to get to West Bay.