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Travel-To-Honduras Discussion List Archive
| Posted On: | 14-Jul-2003 | | From: | "Steve " [steve.....com]
| | Subject: | [travel-to-honduras] HONDURAS, ROATAN BAY ISLANDS TRAVEL NEWSLETTER
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Latest newsletter, includes three great articles!
HONDURAS, ROATAN & BAY ISLANDS TRAVEL NEWSLETTER
To read this newsletter online, please visit:
http://www.travel-to-honduras.com/honduras-newsletter-03.php
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We would like to welcome you to this month?s edition of the monthly
Honduras, Roatan and Bay Islands Newsletter. In this edition we bring you
articles on The Top 10 Must See Places, Sawdust Rugs and Stations of the
Cross in Comayagua, and Coral Cay Conservation. All of our informative
sections return such as: Opinion Poll, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Positions,
and Classified Ads.
If you would like to get more involved in this Newsletter there are a few
possibilities. We are currently looking for Honduras Articles and Mini Guide
writers. Additionally you can send us Upcoming Events, Volunteer Positions
and Classifieds, all information will be posted in at least one of our
websites, while selected information will be posted in this newsletter. Or
you can feature your business or tourism services in this newsletter. Please
contact us for more information on any of the above at:
http://www.travel-to-honduras.com
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Best Regards
Honduras, Roatan and Bay Islands Newsletter Team
IN THIS ISSUE:
=> A great base for your trip to Honduras
=> The 10 Top Must See Places
=> Sawdust Rugs and Stations of the Cross in Comayagua
=> Coral Cay Conservation Project Bay Islands
=> Current Poll
=> Upcoming Events
=> Volunteer Positions
=> Classified Ads
SPONSORED BY:
ROATAN ISLAND REAL ESTATE
At Las Palmas Villas on the Beach, 3 villas are completed, 2 villas are
under construction and 2 villas will start in May. In June our artisan shops
will be relocated adjacent to the bird reserve and ocean front restaurant.
Our water sports center offers diving, snorkeling, kayaking & boat tours.
Our 1,700 sq. ft. vacation villas with cathedral ceilings, dramatic ocean
views, rosewood floors and a few steps to our white sand beach are priced
from $165,000 to $235,000--and rent at $1,000 per week. For more information
visit:
http://www.roatanislandrealestate.com
A GREAT BASE FOR YOUR TRIP TO HONDURAS!
When visiting Honduras it can be hard to decide where to spend your vacation
or free time and where to stay as there is so much to explore and
experience. You need to make the most of every second but how? Especially
without losing any comfort or a high level of service. As after a long day
seeing the sites it can be nice to know you have a hotel with a proven
service and facilities to return to and relax in.
Microtel Inn and Suites one of the leading hotels in San Pedro Sula have
recently begun organizing day tours with Mayan Temple Tours to the
surrounding sights of San Pedro Sula such as Copan, Omoa, Tela and Lake
Yojoa while using their hotel as a nightly base. These tours are customized
to your needs and offer you a personalized service, professional guide,
private transportation and a way to see and learn about as much of Honduras
as possible in a limited time period. After an interesting day touring you
return late afternoon to the Microtel Inn and Suites where the friendly
staff and familiar faces awaiting your return.
Microtel Inn and Suites have a central location in San Pedro Sula yet it is
removed from the noisy city center. San Pedro Sula?s facilities such as
banks, restaurants and nightlife are not far away. Their 60 comfortable
rooms are perfect for all types of visitors. And the hotel offers a range of
special services such us, 80+ channel cable, free breakfast, business
center, swimming pool and children?s area. Also located next door is Larson?
s Restaurant, which offers a variety of meals.
Whether you are on limited time, traveling with a family or on business this
new service offered by Microtel Inn and Suites and Mayan Temple Tours could
be just what you need to enjoy Honduras to the fullest in comfort and with a
high level of service. They can also assist you in organizing overnight
trips further a field in Honduras and packages to the Bay Island making this
new service your one stop shop to the wonders of Honduras and to an
unforgettable trip.
For more information visit their website:
http://www.hotelhonduras.com/
ARTICLES
THE 10 TOP MUST SEE PLACES
By David Borton
If ten of us were to travel to Honduras on vacation, each of us would have
differing lists of the best vacation places. All of us travel with different
sets of eyes, each seeing our own realities even as we look at the same
event. Here are my ?must-see? places, cities, villages, or scenery from
Honduras.
To view the full article click here:
http://www.travel-to-honduras.com/travel/honduras-top-10.php
SAWDUST RUGS AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS IN COMAYAGUA
By Melanie Wetzel
Semana Santa is usually a wash for me. You can't get any work done that
week, so you have to take time off, but Tegucigalpa becomes a ghost town.
The only thing that interrupts the peace and quiet is mass, on a marathon
schedule. All grocery stores close and they play Ben-Hur dubbed in Spanish
several times on TV.
To read the full article click here:
http://www.travel-to-honduras.com/travel/honduras-comayagua.php
CORAL CAY CONSERVATION PROJECT BAY ISLANDS
Courtesy of Coral Cay Conservation
Coral Cay Conservation (CCC) is a non-profit organization at the cutting
edge of ecotourism that sends teams of volunteers to survey some of the
worlds most endangered coral reefs and tropical forests. Their mission is to
provide resources to help sustain livelihoods and alleviate poverty through
the protection, restoration and management of coral reefs and tropical
forests?.
To read the full article click here:
http://www.travel-to-honduras.com/travel/honduras-coralcay.php
CURRENT POLL
What is your number one must see place in Honduras?
- A flight into one of the Bay Islands
- Roatan
- San Pedro Sula
- Copan Ruinas
- La Ceiba
- Santa Rosa de Copan or Gracias
- Road between San Pedro Sula and Tela/La Ceiba
To vote, visit:
http://www.travel-to-honduras.com/#poll
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tropical Pathways Roatan and Utila Discovery Tour
October 4 - October 11, 2003
Visit Roatan and Utila, Bay Islands
For more information visit:
http://www.tropicalpathways.com
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteer in Honduras!
Looking for a great experience during this year. Why not volunteer in
Honduras? Home of the Mayan Ruins of Copan, the Caribbean Bay Islands and a
diverse and unique natural environment. Do something rewarding, experience a
new way of life, learn or improve your spanish, explore a beauty country and
meet amazing people. For more information on volunteer positions:
email ben.....com
CLASSIFIED
For Sale Section
House and Restaurant, Roatan
Located in popular West End this property includes a well known restaurant,
a private home and private dock in protected harbor. The property is truely
unique in that it is bordered on 2 sides by ocean, one side having white
sandy beach located on Half Moon Bay and the other with protected dock. For
more information:
http://www.roatanlife.com/
Rentals/Hotels Section
Mariposa Lodge, Roatan
The Mariposa Lodge offers four nicely equipped apartments, conveniently
located in the very heart of West End, surrounded by Roatan?s best
restaurants, shopping, dive shops and beaches you can actually swim from,
all within minutes walk of the lodge. Let our Healing Hands Massage melt
away your stress or relax in hammock overlooking our tropical gardens. Why
pay more to stay further from where you want to be. For more information:
http://www.mariposa-lodge.com/
Fuego Del Mar, Roatan
Leave the real world behind and spend time with family or friends in our
modern island-style getaway. This beautiful waterfront villa reflects the
lifestyle of the island, with hardwood and terra cotta floors. The property
is situated on nearly two acres of waterfront estate on the unspoiled north
shore, on a bluff overlooking the turquoise-blue waters of the lagoon and
nearby reef of the Roatan Marine Park.
http://www.fuegodelmar.com
Services Section
Central American Spanish School, La Ceiba, Utila and Copan
We have Spanish Schools located in La Ceiba, Utila and Copan Ruinas. We
offer one-on-one lessons with professional and experienced teachers. We
organize home stays with local families for students or you may choose to
stay in a local hotel also we organize a wide range of extra local
activities and excursions. US University credits are available also when you
study with us. With all this and more let us help you learn Spanish. For
more information visit our website:
http://www.ca-spanish.com
Garifuna Tours, Tela and La Ceiba
We began our operations in 1994 to provide fun, safe and educational tours
of the Caribbean North Coast and its jungle and river parks. After having
welcomed thousands of satisfied customers we offer you our services in total
confidence, knowing that we will provide the best possible service. We are
an eco-tour operator and we are committed to maintain low impact operations,
support conservation and promote activities to preserve the Garifuna
culture.
http://www.garifunatours.com
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