HIGHLIGHTS Roatán-South Shore

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1 HIGHLIGHTS Reservations: Roatán-South Shore 2007 Honduras CoCo View Resort Imagine waking up to the blue Caribbean crashing over a plateau of coral reef so lush and close that you can lean over and reach it from your porch. That s CoCo View; Roatán s award winning dedicated dive and snorkel resort. Unlimited scuba diving 24 hours a day, all meals, free use of snorkel gear, 50 ft. dive boats and a PADI 5 Star dive shop on site. All 26 air-conditioned rooms have a private porch or balcony overlooking the sea. Choose from ocean front beach rooms or over-water bungalows and cabanas. If scuba diving or snorkeling is part of your vacation plan, then CoCo View Resort must be on your short list. The location is perfect tucked behind extensive shallow coral formations and protected by a barrier reef wall with an open water drop off of 110 feet straight down! Unlimited 24 hour a day barrier reef wall and wreck diving is included in every dive package, the only dive resort in the Bay Islands, and one of the few in the world, where this is possible. And with its unique just-off-the-beaten-path location and laid-back ambiance, NEW-Barefoot Cay Playa Miguel Beach House Rentals Perfect for families and small groups, each rental includes basic maid service, airport transfers, linens, essentials like soap, towels, paper products, coffee and popcorn, as well as full use of the facilities at CoCo View Resort located just a few yards down the beach (bicycle use is complimentary.) Bring your own beach/boat towels. Except where noted, all houses have complete kitchens with service for 6. Coffee maker, popcorn popper, all utensils, microwave ovens, towels, outdoor showers. Most have CD players. Some have air conditioned bedrooms, high speed Internet or satellite TV. 7 Night rentals from $372/person, with 4 person minimum Photos and details: Located on a privately owned four acre cay on Roatán s south shore, these one and two bedroom award winning beach bungalows come equipped with kitchen and bar, TV and DVD, high speed Internet, ceiling fans, and air conditioning. The tropical bungalows are designed to make great use of the breezes, views, and proximity to the sea. Stay a few days, or a few weeks, and find comfort in the unique architectural design. Fall asleep to the distant waves breaking on the reef, swim in the unique fresh water pool, or ferry across to the main island to enjoy all of the restaurants and activities available on Roatán. Scuba diving is available through Subway Water Sports. CoCo View boasts one of the highest repeat guest rates in the Caribbean. The club house is large and casual with two dining rooms, lounge areas, hammocks, briefing and video areas, spa and excercise room, lots of sun decks and a bar with beach access. It s a great place to rub elbows during that surface interval. All packages include meals and airport transfers. 7 Night unlimited dive package from $849/person Free brochures and DVD. Photos and webcam at Beach house rentals also available: Roatán Yacht Club No trip to Roatán is complete without a visit to the island s finest Thai style restaurant. And for many, there is no reason to leave. Centrally located in French Harbour on Roatán s south shore, the Yacht Club is following its long tradition as the favorite hangout for Honduras aficionados, ex-pats, tourists, yachties, and businessmen. The view overlooking the harbor is spectacular, and the five tropical acres embrace a swimming pool, outside chickee bar and marina. All rooms are equipped with cable TV, radio, ceiling fans, AC, hair dryer, large shower, and much more. The Marina has slips for 12 cruising yachts and provides power, water, cable TV, shower, and bathrooms. If you like to check out the local scene, check in to Roatán Dive and Yacht Club. Single rooms from $60/night Fantasy Island Resort Air conditioned rooms complete with mini-bar, telephones, and satellite TV. A fine, full service restaurant, brilliant white sandy beach, fresh water pool, boutique, and scuba center are among the offerings at Fantasy Island. Families, honeymooners, affinity groups, even conventioneers will discover a familiar and friendly tropical comfort. Pamper yourself, enjoy a cocktail and listen to a live band around one of the resort s two lounges. Dive the fabulous sites of Roatán s south shore. Activities include Wave Runners, ocean kayaking, banana boat, and power boating. A modern retreat with comforts for all at a reasonable price. Special 7 night dive packages from $609/diver, plus taxes Suites from $115/night

2 Mango Creek Light tackle anglers feel right at home in this beautiful lodge tucked in Port Royal on Roatán s eastern south shore. Accommodations are both in the main lodge (3 bedrooms including the king-bed honeymoon suite) and in over-the-water cabanas. The dining room seats 18, a new waterfront restaurant seats 50. Both specialize in seafood, of course. The fishing guide has world wide experience, and all the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Bonefish, tarpon, permit, and barracuda are frequent catches. When not fishing, snorkeling, or diving at leisure. 22 acres of tropical gardens and trails have splendid Caribbean views. The Prince Albert sits upright just off the beach at CoCo View Resort and is divable 24 hours a day. Roatán-North Shore Anthony s Key Resort Roatán s most venerable and innovative resort offers dolphin encounters, horse back riding, and world class scuba diving in a true island atmosphere. Enjoy a picnic, kayaks and canoes, a swim in the newly completed freshwater pool, or just take a colorful walk among the palms, boutiques, and friendly villagers along the island s north shore. Choose a comfortable hillside cabin overlooking the sea, a dockside room, or your own private retreat on the Key. Air conditioned rooms available. 7 Night dive and snorkel packages from $928/person including taxes From $125/person per night AKR is Home of the Roatán Museum and the Institute of Marine Sciences where you can snorkel or dive with dolphins in their natural habitat. Discover what many divers, world travelers, nature lovers and active families already know. Anthony s Key Resort is the resort designed by nature where tranquility and adventure combine for a formula that has drawn visitors back again and again. Don t miss the summer Dolphin Camp and other family programs. Paya Bay Resort Nearly as remote today as in the days of the native culture that first settled the area, Paya Bay is the perfect retreat for honeymooners, scuba divers, and nature lovers. Your cabin perches high on a cliff above a crashing sea. Take a quiet stroll on grand white beach forested with coconuts. The crowds are not here, the beach is your own. Optional tours include a Seafari of the nearby islands and cays with deserted beaches and rare flora and fauna. The restaurant and dive shop are on premises. HINT: Think wedding, honeymoon, or a special treat for that special person. 7 Night package $775, diver $975, plus taxes Inn of Last Resort Inn of Last Resort is a friendly little paradise carved among the mangroves, palms, and lagoons of Roatán s north shore, 5 minutes from the popular village of West End. Expect modern conveniences such as spacious air conditioned rooms, Internet access, a waterfront restaurant & bar serving meals that are both delicious and healthy. The Inn of Last Resort is a perfect base for hiking, fishing, kayaking, scuba diving, and visiting all of Roatán s attractions. 7 Night specials from $645/diver, $545 vacationer Bay Islands Beach Resort If a small folksy, family-friendly atmosphere with great service, great diving and snorkeling, and one of the finest beaches on the island is what you are looking for, then Bay Islands Beach Resort could be your place. With only 15 rooms and 30 guests, BIBR provides plenty of special touches like limiting the dive boats to 8-12 guests, preparing excellent meals and running a flexible schedule. Unlimited shore diving and snorkeling is available in both famous Spooky Channel and the Natural Aquarium Buoyed Snorkel Trail located just off 450 feet of sandy beach. And there is plenty to do for nondivers. All rooms are air-conditioned and have great ocean views. 45-acres of resort property is lush with tropical plants, trees, and a 39-acre preserve for hiking & bird watching. There is always something special going on: a year-round Kids Adventure Camp, Spooky Channel Mapping Project, Adopt- A-Buoy, and much more. 7 Night dive package from $799/diver, plus taxes NEW-Turquoise Bay Resort This newly opened Mediterranean style dive and beach resort is in Milton Bight on Roatán s north shore. The resort has 6 duplex bungalows set on the hillside overlooking the reefs, palm trees, and planted gardens. The main reception, central pool, restaurant and bar all have beautiful unobstructed ocean views. All air-conditioned hotel room are fully appointed with 2 double beds or one king-size bed, bath and balcony. Below the pool deck is the safe private beach protected by a natural mangrove sea wall. Whether you are scuba diving or relaxing, come and spend your Bay Island vacation at Turquoise Bay Resort and enjoy the friendly service, relaxed atmosphere, a great beach and incredible ocean views. Double occupancy rooms from $90/night plus taxes

3 Roatán-West Bay Las Rocas Resort and Dive Center If Roatán s beautiful West Bay Beach is the attraction, then consider Las Rocas Resort for your intimate tropical get-away. Settle into your ocean view air conditioned cabin and kick off your shoes. Dive or snorkel Roatán s Marine Park from your doorstep. Enjoy Caribbean food with an Italian twist in the waterfront restaurant and complimentary water taxi service to the popular village of West End. Full service PADI dive center. Double occupancy value bungalows from $65/night plus taxes Mayan Princess Discover the perfect beach resort: A coconut-palm shoreline with tropical vegetation, soft white coral sand, and turquoise water just outside your elaborate Spanish style villa. The Mayan Princess Beach Resort has a huge new pool with outdoor bars, restaurant, and verandas, making The Princess one of the most lavishly complete beach resorts in the islands. Poolside rooms from $165/night plus taxes Bananarama These pretty and comfortable 2 and 4 person cabins are conveniently located in the midst of West Bay Beach, close to all the restaurants and perfect for swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, and diving. The cabins have private bathrooms, fans, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, daily maid service, and plenty of privacy. Breakfast, kayaks, beach chairs, rafts, bicycles and video library of over 400 selections are all free to guests. There s even Internet access and an in-house PADI 5 STAR dive center to handle your scuba needs. Double occupancy suites from $65/night Paradise Beach Villas Located on beautiful West Bay Beach, Paradise Beach Club and Villas is only footsteps away from the Marine Nature Reserve on Roatán. Comfortable and spotlessly clean, these Villas, Apartments and Hotel Rooms allow the eco-friendly traveler to enjoy an uncrowded vacation with all the vacation comforts you expect: swimming pool, central air conditioning, cable television, a restaurant/bar with entertainment, a dive shop and a new beach bar. And the price is right. Standard rooms start at $80/night double occupancy, plus taxes Henry Morgan The unique and all-inclusive Henry Morgan Resort has combined local architecture with a true European flare. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities or simply relax in the comfortable elegance of the Henry Morgan on West Bay Beach. Double occupancy rooms are equipped with two queen size or one king bed, private bathroom, telephone, satellite TV, refrigerator, safety deposit box, air conditioning and a veranda with the view of gorgeous gardens. Services include: medical center, gymnasium, massages, laundry, postal service, Internet service, wake-up calls, voice mail, taxis, car rentals, entertainment crew, tours and excursions, gift shop, diving center and much more. Local beer is complimentary with lunch and dinner. Double occupancy rooms $84/night, plus taxes Live-Aboard Vessels Utila Aggressor The Utila Aggressor offers seven day live-aboard dive excursions departing from La Ceiba. Divers aboard the 14-passenger vessel will explore the sheer walls and wrecks and offshore sea mounts and unexplored banks Utila and the Honduras Bay Islands. Utila is worldfamous for whale sharks and Aggressor guests often have the opportunity to swim with the biggest fish in the sea. If you think you ve seen everything the Caribbean has to offer, it s time to consider the Utila Aggressor. Length: 100 feet, Beam: 22 feet, Draft: 6 feet, Cruising Speed: 15 knots, Range: 1,200 Nautical miles, Staterooms: 6,Passengers: Nights Quad suite $1695/diver

4 Roatán-West End NEW-Sueno del Mar Located at the western end of West End village, Sueno del Mar is quiet yet close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. The new luxury air conditioned accommodations have decks overlooking the beach and taking advantage of the fabulous West End sunset views. Tastefully decorated rooms include amenities to make your stay with Sueno del Mar comfortable and convenient. Both Sueno del Mar and sister hotel Sea Breeze, also in West End, utilize Sueno s first class dive shop for scuba training and excursions. Packages available. Rooms from $75/night, dive package $624/diver, plus taxes Pura Vida The name says it. Pura Vida is The Good Life. This Italian owned Mediterranean style hotelito, is located in the heart of eclectic West End... a perfect location for soaking up local flavor. There are 18 cozy rooms with television, private bath, and air conditioning. Refrigerators are available. The full service bar, pizzeria, and Italian restaurant is open air just perfect for a cool drink and a West End sunset. A PADI 5 Star dive shop offers daily scuba trips as well as complete certification courses. It s a good life indeed; Pura Vida is a fun and affordable vacation choice. Double occupancy room rate from $66/night plus taxes Lost Paradise Inn Inexpensive and perfectly located on a beautiful sandy beach, Lost Paradise was a favorite for beach lovers long before Roatán s surge in popularity. And for good reason; its coconut palm beach is among the prettiest in all the islands, and the atmosphere is laid-back-tropical. If your idea of an island vacation is a breezy beach cabin within an easy walk to the cafés and hot spots of West End, then Lost Paradise is for you. All beach cabins are equipped with private bath, hot water, minifridge, ceiling fan and air conditioning. Double occupancy room rates from $85/night plus taxes Luna Beach Resort Tucked away on a sandy beach cove beneath an outcropped shoulder of sea-washed iron shore, set squarely between old West End and the newer developments of West Bay, lies the pretty Luna Beach Resort. Surrounded by abundant tropical trees and flowers, the 15 privately owned acres are on prime beach front property with easy access to the omnipresent reef. You ll experience the best of Roatán especially the spectacular sunsets. Accommodations include premium tropical houses, beach suites, swimming pool, sports bar, restaurant, dive shop, beach bar... and the jungle walk is a pleasant and tranquil surprise. Both PADI and SSI scuba certification are available. Double occupancy beach view suites from $111/night Guanaja NEW-Coral Bay Dive Resort Newly opened for the 2007 season, Coral Bay opens a whole new experience for Guanaja divers. The main resort offers a swimming pool, fresh sea breezes, and a clear cascading waterfall providing the cabanas with the sweetest crystal clear drinking water you have ever tasted. Divers will enjoy everything from shallow reefs to wrecks, caves, canyons, underwater volcanoes, and plummeting walls. Snorkelers love the reef life right off the beach. 7 Night dive package from $854/diver End of the World End of the World offers an undisturbed Robinson Crusoe atmosphere but with creature comforts. Explore the jungle and waterfalls or roam miles of unspoiled beaches looking for another footprint in the sand. 6 beach front or mountainside units with private bathrooms offer stunning panoramic views of the ocean. Enjoy the full service bar, restaurant and clubhouse. All packages include meals and special needs can usually be accommodated. Packages can include scuba diving, sea kayaking, fishing, and its a great honeymoon or anniversary getaway. EOW can accommodate 16 guests. 7 Night dive package $850/diver plus taxes West Peak Inn Launch your kayaking adventure from West Peak Inn with its thatched open-air bar and restaurant and stilt cabins set on a forested hillside overlooking the beach. Comfortable cabins with ceiling fans and tiled showers lie nestled about the gardens. West Peak trips are taken in single man Apostle kayaks outfitted with skirts, pumps, paddles, rudders, dry sacks, life vests, and two man tents for overnights everything necessary for an offshore adventure. Itineraries include guided trips across coral reefs, through hidden marshes, and up inland streams to island waterfalls. Evenings are spent camping with meals at local guesthouses. 7 Night beach retreat $620/person Sea Kayak Adventure $1095/person

5 Utila Lodge The little dive lodge with HUGE diving! On Utila Island, the clear leader in dedicated dive vacations is the little over-water lodge located down a Victorian street lined with citrus and mango and garnished with spicy English accents. Utila Lodge offers the friendliest and most casual of vacation experiences. With a total of 8 rooms, all of them air conditioned, and all with private over-water balconies or porches; a PADI 5 Star dive shop, on-site hyperbaric facility, complete instruction, repair, rental, classroom, friendly staff and services, it s easy to think of Utila Lodge as your own little Western Caribbean scuba paradise. Utila Lodge is base station to WSORC (Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center) and guests often participate in many projects involved in the study and preservation of the biggest fish in the sea. 7 Night packages from $845/diver, $749/vacationer plus taxes Check out the webcam at Utila Laguna Beach Resort A short boat ride from the Utila town docks places you on a private beach bordered by groves of palm and mangrove. Laguna Beach Resort caters to divers and vacationers who want to get away from it all and still enjoy the best that the Bay Islands have to offer. Charming and spacious bungalows have double beds, private bath, and air conditioning. Three buffet meals are served daily in a beautiful clubhouse and lounge that overlooks the Caribbean. Scuba divers enjoy an excellent in-house dive facility, a roomy boat, and the most accessible shore diving on Utila. 7 Night packages from $940/diver, $810/vacationer plus taxes Mango Inn Colorful, funky and fun, Mango Inn is one of the best deals in the Bay Islands and its restaurant and bar is a local hot spot. Situated at the center of the village within easy walking distance of all island amenities, the lodge is nestled in beautiful gardens, creating a perfect tropical paradise. With Honduran pine construction, large airy rooms, and big porches where guests can swing in hammocks and relax at a true Caribbean pace, Mango Inn is a great choice for any visit to Utila. For the budget conscious and those that enjoy mixing with the locals, it is the place to be. Air conditioned rooms and cable TV are available at additional charge. The affiliated Utila Dive Center is located in town. Deluxe cabins from $79/night Cayos Cochinos Plantation Beach Resort Unspoiled, undisturbed, undiscovered but not unprotected, this intimate dive resort is located on a private island in the Cayos Cochinos Marine Biological Reserve. Low environmental impact is an obvious priority at PBR, and with a 24 guest maximum you are assured ultimate privacy and excellent service. Some call Cayos Cochinos the macro capital of the Bay Islands. You ll witness the rare and odd sea creatures and spend your surface interval relaxing on the beach, hiking the tropical forest, snorkeling the coral reefs or exploring the bay by kayak. 7 Night packages from $650/diver, $550/vacationer plus taxes

6 Maninland Tours and Attractions See details at Do Not Miss! Copán Conference 2007 June 13-17, 2007 A giant 4 days of activities for scholars, tourists, and anyone lucky. These Maya seminars, tours and activities are sponsored by the Honduras Institute of Tourism, the Mundo Maya Association and Archeology Magazine. Reservations: Scuba Diving Snorkeling Pool Boat Trips/Tours Fishing Kayaking Beach Birding Canopy Tour by Horseback and Hot Spring Waterfall Cuero y Saldo Wildlife Reserve Rio Cangrejal jungle river rafting Pico Bonito cloudforest and lodge Punta Sal Marine Park, and Lancetilla Botanical Gardens in Tela Garifuna culture, old fort, cemetery, lagoons and reserves of Tela Mayan Ruins of Copán Lenca culture and Indian markets of the Honduran highlands City tours and markets Mountain rimmed Lago Yojoa, Pluapanzak waterfall Birding in Tela, Copán, and the Moskito Coast Cigar factories National Parks and reserves Fincas, coffee plantations, gold panning Rio Platano Biosphere, ancient hieroglyphs and local indigenous cultures. Hiking Tennis Cycling Rafting Ruins Dining Shopping Great mainland additions to your Island vacation Jungle White Water River Rafting Copán Overnight Chattering parrots, crashing waterfalls, and impossibly green canyon walls meet you at every bend. This half-day trip down the Rio Cangrejal is by far the most popular river trip in the country and can even be done affordably in a single day with round trip flights from Roatán. It includes all equipment, professional guides, a tropical picnic, and one night double accommodations in La Ceiba, 5 hour raft trip, class II-IV rapids, and a picnic lunch. For longer white water and river trips including longer itineraries with naturalist guides and overnight camping, please call. This 2 night Copán tour is by far our most popular mainland extension. Besides the incredible sculptures, stellae, and museums of the Copán archaelogical park, you will have time to relax and enjoy one of the prettiest villages in Central America with its cobbled streets, open market, craft shops and restaurants. And there are plenty of nearby attractions: Macaw Mountain Bird Park, horseback riding to Los Sapos and Hacienda San Lucas. 2 nights is not nearly enough, so plan to stay longer or come back! Includes transfers from San Pedro Sula, 2 Nights Copán (or 1 night Copán, 1 night San Pedro if your air schedule is tight) lunch, English speaking guide, tours of ruins and museums. Cuero y Saldo Wildlife Refuge After an early breakfast, you ll be transported to the Cuero y Salado Wildlife refuge where, if the old burra is running (a locomotive relic from plantation days,) you ll chug across a lowland plantation toward the river. Drifting downstream, you ll observe wildlife (monkeys, manatees, and exotic birds such as the boat billed heron) enjoying lunch enroute. There s a stop and time for a swim where the river empties into the salty Caribbean, before the return trip and transfer to your hotel for the evening. This is a fun and interesting trip for all ages. From $256/person with 2 person minimum PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Roatán Charter, Inc. P.O. Box 877 San Antonio, FL Reservations & Information: info@roatan.com PAID TAMPA, FL PERMIT #2622