Roatan island's intimate, romantic Caribbean beachfront resort, offers beautiful diving, snorkeling and fishing with four artful cottages on Roatan's West Bay Beach in the Bay Islands of Honduras. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bay_Islands/islandpearl/hotel/1547/6/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:16:16 EST Island Pearl-Accomodations Roatan-Honduras Island Pearl, a charming and eco-sensitive Roatan beach resort, built in perfect harmony with the tropcial vegetation. Hidden behind the sea grape and coconut trees offering a intimate caribbean beach hotel on West Bay beach in the Bay islands of Honduras perfect for honeymoons and families. AMENITIES: ACTIVITIES: The waters around Roatan and the Bay Islands of Honduras have long been known for their beauty and biodiversity. Come and experience the richness of the Caribbean snorkeling or scuba diving at Island Pearl. Diving on Roatan At the edge of the deepwater Cayman Trench lies Roatan in the Bay of Honduras. The western tip of the island reaches out into the deep waters with a gentle sloping reef. Roatan offers something special for all her visitors, whether you are snorkeling over the shallow reef-tops or diving over her walls. The diving is excellent year round with a water temperature that ranges between 23-31 degrees C (75-100 degrees F) and a visibility between 15-30m (40-100 feet.) Island Pearl is located in West Bay, a sheltered beach at the western tip of the island. West Bays' white sandy beach and turquiose clear water is perfect for families and newcomers to the Caribbean. All the vibrant colours and creatures that make up a tropical reef can be found within the depths of the snorkeller, and the best sites to visit are only a short swim away from your door. Snorkel Excursions by Boat: To discover the fabulous underwater world far from the beaten track, Island Pearl offers a 3-hour guided tour to 2-3 different snorkel sites. This activity is great for non-divers, children and enthusiastic snorkellers. All equipment and a boat captain /local guide are provided for you. DINING/RESTARUANTS: We invite you to live your vacation with the pleasure of a gourmet. To start, the chef proposes homemade pates, delicious salty tarts, green salads with a mix of fresh fruit and vegetables…etc. Next, one of our specialties, the choice proves difficult; Lobster flambéed in whisky with a whisky sauce, Shrimps dressed in zucchini with tarragon butter, Yellow tail filet with "Pascal's" red sauce, (a coulis of sweet red peppers, fish and lobster aroma…) Pork filet mignon with a tropical sauce…etc. You must not leave Roatan without savoring our Ocean Fondue (different choices of fish and seafood that you dunk in a lobster and fish aroma…) delicious and fun! To finish, our pastries and creams will leave you full and satisfied. All this is accompanied by our fine list of French wines conserved in our own wine cellar and music... Type: Resort Beach Location: Beach Front (Directly on Beach/Water Front) http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/hotels/Bay_Islands/islandpearl/hotel/1547/6/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:16:16 EST