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Roatan ranked #3 safest cruise destination worldwide in a 2025 InsureMyTrip study of 52 destinations. Here is what the travel advisory actually means, what petty crime looks like, and what visitors should know before they arrive.

It rains in Roatan, and it is usually a warm tropical rain that is all part of the experience. Here are some ideas for the days you would rather stay dry, or not. Best is subjective. Unless you have tried them all, it is hard to say what is best, so these are curated favorites […]

Yes. Sand flies and mosquitoes can be a nuisance in Roatan, especially on calm days with little wind and when conditions are damp. Preventative measures help, and a few simple habits go a long way. What affects bites Wind: the windier it is, the less likely you are to get bitten. Rain and moisture: sand […]

Most visitors need three things to enter Honduras: a valid passport, a completed online customs declaration, and for some nationalities, a visa. Travelers from the USA, Canada and the European Union do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Step 1: Complete the online customs declaration All travelers must complete the […]

33 years of actual on-island rainfall data broken down month by month. Discover the driest months, the rainiest stretch, and the best time to visit Roatan based on real weather history, not a weather app.

Sundowners Beach Bar sits right on Half Moon Bay in West End, and there is a reason it stays popular with expats, divers, and tourists year after year. Great location, strong drinks, solid food, and one of the better sunset views in West End. It is the kind of place that earns its name. I […]

Wine Not’s African Safari wine tasting brought six South African bottles to French Harbour, each chosen for its story as much as its taste. Here is the full lineup and what made the evening worth it.

I’ve loved the smell of coffee my entire life. Coffee cake, coffee ice cream, coffee-flavored anything. I’m in. I spent a good portion of my college years studying hotel and restaurant management, where tasting coffee was part of the curriculum. Not drinking it. Tasting it. The way a sommelier evaluates wine, working through the aroma, […]

Kristi’s Overlook in First Bight is one of those easy-to-return-to lunch spots on Roatan. Good Tex-Mex, fair prices, a laid-back vibe, and a ridgeline view of the south side of the island make it well worth the stop.

Green Cilantro in Crawfish Rock delivers standout ceviche, Saturday sushi, seafood paella, and a breezy hilltop setting worth the drive.

Herby’s Sports Bar & Grill in French Harbour is one of the strongest true sports bar setups on Roatan, with big screens, generous portions, cold drinks, and a broad menu that works for lunch, dinner, game time, or a later-evening meal.

Wine Not in French Harbour is the kind of place you don’t expect to find on a Caribbean island — and that’s exactly what makes it worth the trip. The Easter Weekend “Around the World in 6 Wines” tasting ($35 per person) is one of several curated tasting events Wine Not runs throughout the year. […]

This review was originally posted in the Roatan Travel Tips & Info Facebook Group (+ members) while RoatanYP.com was in development. It has been reformatted and expanded for this site. One of the finest dining experiences on Roatan right now. Located directly on the beach between West Bay and West End at the Ibagari Boutique […]

Most visitors fly into the Roatan airport (RTB, Juan Manuel Galvez International). The most common route is a direct flight from a US gateway city, and you can also connect through San Pedro Sula on the mainland. Direct flights from the USA Which airline suits you depends on your gateway city. The three main US […]

Bring US dollars, a debit card and a credit card with no foreign transaction fees. Most Roatan businesses accept US dollars, and cards are common at tourist-focused places, but it helps to carry some cash and a few lempiras as a backup. US dollars or Honduran lempiras? US dollars are accepted by most businesses. At […]