destinations
caribbean & bahamas l–Z
roatÁn, honduras
san Juan, puerto rico
roatán island is the largest and most
developed of the three bay islands
of honduras and lies not far off the
northern coast. the growth of tourism
and travel awards has put honduras
squarely on the map. today, the beautiful
caribbean island is a mecca for divers
and snorkellers. commercial fishing
is one of the main economic drivers
in roatán and it’s home to one of the
largest fishing fleets in the western
caribbean.
one of the largest islands in the eastern
caribbean, puerto rico’s landscape
encompasses mountains, underground
caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches
and a huge rainforest that supplies
fresh water to most of the island. at
the same time san Juan, the capital of
the commonwealth, is a big city with a
bustling business district, glitzy resorts
and casinos, as well as one of the most
stunning examples of colonial life in the
western world.
• DON’T MISS — Gumbalimba Preservation
Park — there are over 200 species of plants
and trees to walk amongst here as well as
an abundance of wildlife such as monkeys,
parrots and iguanas.
• DON’T MISS — Piñones Reserve — well worth
cycling through the gorgeous scenery of
the piñones reserve. your efforts will be
rewarded with the island's best views.
• TOP SHORE EXCURSION — Black Pearl
Golf Course — pete dye’s latest creation
is an 18-hole championship course which
nestles amongst sloping hills and turquoise
caribbean waters.
• TOP SHORE EXCURSION — Canopy tour
Zipline Adventure — Zip across the lush
vegetation of la marquesa forestry reserve
for a unique look at the wildlife.
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