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Location Overview / Where is Bay Islands located?: Roatan, in the Bay Islands of Honduras, is a Western Caribbean island about 35 off the coast of Honduras in Central America. The Bay Islands are south of Belize and share the same reef system that runs from Cozumel all the way south to Roatan, Guanaja and Utila. Roatan was the setting for Fox-TV's "Temptation Island 3." Roatan is the largest of the three major Bay Islands. About 40,000 people live on the 40 square mile island, including the descendents of slaves and British colonials and Spanish families from Honduras.
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Preparation for Your Trip Start Early. If a passport is required for you to enter the country where you are planning to travel, apply for it as soon as possible.
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Packing Tip When you are traveling as a couple, each of you should put one complete outfit in the other's suitcase in case one suitcase is delayed or lost. It is also a good idea to carry a change of underwear and socks in your carry-on.
What Can I Do While Visting Roatan? Hobbies that are supported here on the island are scuba diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking, swimming, charter boats, deep sea fishing, water skiing, horseback riding, sailing, salt water fly fishing and an ok night life to only name a few.
Currency The lempira (named after a famous native chief) is worth about 1/14 of a U.S. dollar: $1 U.S. = 13.7 lempira.
Buying groceries Eldons in French Harbour is an excellent grocery store. In addition, there are numerous pulperias that offer grocery items and produce.
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