| Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE | | | | The West End: This area houses the luxury |
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| {mso-style-name:"Table | | | | and swimming. Besides, do not forget to ride on |
| ding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in | | | | the Coral Reef Explorer to get a glimpse of the |
| font-family:"Times New | | | | pristine beauty of barrier reef formations. |
| -latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New | | | | Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences: This place is |
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| There has been a recent buzz about Roatan | | | | with dolphins as per the Dolphin Encounter |
| becoming Caribbean "IT" hub in the coming years. | | | | Programs endorsed by the Roatan Institute for |
| This is no surprise indeed as Roatan houses | | | | Marine Sciences. The white-sand island of Bailey |
| almost everything that can rank it as one of the | | | | Key can be literally termed as the 'school of |
| most amazing tourist destinations in the world. | | | | dolphins' |
| This Honduras Bay Island stands proudly on the | | | | The Half Moon Bay Beach: This beautiful beach |
| world's second largest barrier reef. Sugar-white | | | | provides excellent facilities for swimming, |
| beaches, clear turquoise water, shores lined with | | | | sun-bathing, snorkeling, and tasting the delightful |
| coconut trees, but above all- a placid calm. Roatan | | | | cuisine of the Caribbean. |
| is famous for scuba-diving, horseback riding, | | | | Punta Gorda: This village in Roatan presents a |
| snorkeling, and sea kayaking. These different | | | | unique mix of cultural heritage and traditions |
| activities make your Roatan exploration trip even | | | | nurtured by the Garifuna people. Visiting the place |
| more exciting. | | | | will awaken Roatan's unmatchable history. A halt |
| So while you prepare to undertake the Roatan | | | | at the Oak Ridge will make way for an encounter |
| Island Tour, make sure you visit the following: | | | | with inhabitants of English descent. |
| | | | Garden Tour: The hike to the top for a fantastic |
| Ship-wrecks at Dixon Cole: The East End | | | | view in the Carambola Gardens and beholding the |
| showcases two ship-wrecks close to the shore at | | | | flora and fauna in the Gumbalimba Park cannot be |
| Dixon Cole. You can also play with the iguanas at | | | | done away with. |
| the Archs Iguana Farm, just a short drive from | | | | For more detailed information on Roatan Island |
| the French Harbor. | | | | Tour, you can consult your hotel or even rental |
| The Rain Forest: Get close to nature by choosing | | | | agencies. Renting a car or scooter is a great way |
| a canopy tour in the lush tropical rain forest of | | | | to explore the island. You also have the option of |
| Roatan. The forest is replete with wild parrots and | | | | Roatan motorcycle rentals- to drive smoothly |
| monkeys. Gliding on zip lines is a great thrilling way | | | | along the entire stretch of Roatan and have the |
| to ride through the forest amongst the trees. | | | | experience of a lifetime! |