Honduras, Roatan and Bay Islands Newsletter

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We would like to welcome you to this month’s edition of the Honduras, Roatan and Bay Islands Newsletter. In this edition we bring you a Diving Guide to Roatan's West End/Sandy Bay Marine Reserve and articles on Conference on Honduras 2003 and Temptation Island. All of our informative sections return such as: Opinion Poll, Upcoming Events, Volunteer Positions, and Classified Ads.

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In This Issue:
=> Las Palmas
=> Diving Guide to Roatan’s West End/Sandy Bay Marine Reserve
=> Conference on Honduras 2003 to be held in Copan Ruins
=> Temptation Island 3 – On Roatan in the Bay Islands of Honduras?
=> Current Poll
=> Upcoming Events
=> Volunteer Positions
=> Classified Ads

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Articles

Diving Guide to Roatan's West End/Sandy Bay Marine Reserve

Roatan's fringing coral reef is still one of the most beautiful and unique in the world, and at just a short swim from the shore, easily accessible. There are 38 dive sites within the West End Marine Reserve, all within 15 minutes boat ride, and they are all different. There are lots of very shallow snorkeling areas and the coral reef is perfect for everyone, as the top is about 40ft, allowing snorklers and novice divers to glide along in shallow water…..

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Conference on Honduras 2003 to be held in Copan Ruins
By Project Honduras

Projecthonduras.com recently announced that its fourth annual Conference on Honduras which will take place in Copan Ruins, Honduras, on October 24-26, 2003. The event will bring together individuals representing non-governmental organizations (NGOs), companies, churches, universities, and governments, as well as.….

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Current Poll

What is your favorite dive site on Roatan?

- Spooky Channel
- Bear’s Den
- The Wreck, El Aguila
- Hole-in-the-Wall
- Half Moon Bay
- Blue Channel
- Texas
- I do not dive, or I have never dived in Roatan

Click Here to Vote.

Upcoming Events

Rio Platano Biosphere Tour
12 to 18 October
Visit La Ceiba, Rio Platano Biosphere, Palacios, Kuri, Las Marias

For more information click here.

Volunteer Positions

My Little Red House Bilingual School, Ocotepeque
We are a bilingual school that offers scholarships and a bilingual education to under privileged children in Ocotepeque. We are accepting volunteer teachers and room and board is offered. Or why not help us by donating some money, or school supplies. Future plans include building a larger school so that we can house more children any help with anything is greatly appreciated. Help us make a difference in these children's lives. For more information click here

Classified Ads

For Sale Section

Restaurant and Bar For Sale, Roatan
The owners of Rick's American Cafe are interested in selling it. If you are interested in an upscale, very successful business with a proven return, please have a look at their website
Or give Steve and Mary Jazz a call, on Roatan or within Honduras at 445-0123 or from Canada or the US at 011-504-445-0123.

Honduras Shore Plantations, Tela
Honduras Shores Plantation is a residential /resort community of over 200 home sites which is located 15 minutes west of Tela on the Caribbean coast. The Tela Beach Club: restaurant, pool and bar is located next to the community and the surrounding local area is an attractive destination, with miles of beaches, fishing, horse-riding, golf course and restaurants. Foreign ownership is approved and rental management of properties is available. For more information visit our website.

Rentals/Hotels Section

Hotel Copantl, San Pedro Sula
Located 10 minutes from the International Airport you will find a first class hotel the “Copantl Hotel". With 190 Rooms, Business Center, Conference rooms to attend to 10 through to 500 people, Gourmet Restaurant, Steak House Restaurant, Cafeteria, Sport facilities, Swimming Pool, Lobby Bar, Piano Bar and Casino. Check out our weekend specials valid for Friday, Saturday and Sunday including daily buffet breakfast. For more information click here.

Paradise Beach Club, West Bay Beach, Roatan
Whether you’re looking to simply get away from the world, to enjoy the beauty of nature or to have a fun packed vacation, then Paradise Beach Club is ideal. Amidst luscious gardens and on West Bay Beach, we offer guests the perfect balance of nature, beach, sun and entertainment. Our beach in the Marine Reserve is like having a private aquarium by your front door. Nightlife can be found at our Beach Bar and Restaurant. For more information visit our website.

Services Section

Ocean Connections, West End, Roatan
Ocean Connections is a registered PADI dive center with 10 years experience serving the diving community and diving students from around the world. We are proud of our commitments to safety, diving education and environmental awareness. Our educational dive programs have been recognized by PADI with the award of a certificate of ' excellence in training ' You will find our center highly recommended in most major tourist guide books. For more information visit our website.

Rainforest Safari Adventure Tour, Roatan & La Ceiba
If you are planning to visit Roatan and you would like to explore the mainland of Honduras during your trip also. We have the perfect thing for you a day jungle adventure of a lifetime with jungle expert Paul David. We will make our way through one of only three rain & cloud forests systems in the world the Pico Bonito National Park near La Ceiba. Come explore the diverse tropical forest with us! Click here to visit our website.

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