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Stephen Takes a Dip - Isla de Roatán
Stephen Takes a Dip
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Learn the local customs of Isla de Roatán. Tips and photos posted by real travelers and Isla de Roatán locals.
Local Time 4:59 pm Friday, July 18, 2008
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Tips for service
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  • By TinKan on January 8, 2003
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  • Paco - Isla de Roatán
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    Please remember that the locals on the island work to serve you and keep you happy and safe. They do not make much money and rely on the tips that you provide to them.

    It is customary to tip at the resorts when you leave so place it in and envelope and drop it with the desk or in the box provided or even hand it to the one you want to give it to.

    Do not forget the dive masters and boat captains if you have been diving.

    Not once while we were here did we ever get bad service and everyone was most helpful.

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    Especially on Roatan, the...
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  • Updated By John195123 on September 7, 2002
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  • Especially on Roatan, the people are very friendly. We have dealt with the tourist side of the island, but we have also dealt with the working side of the island, in acquiring things for the house, or setting up contacts in the clinic a little ways from Oak Ridge. Many times when we visit, we work more than play. I want to be there now!!!!!!!!! Anyway, I digress. The people are great, especially the kids.

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    Dip Your Own Flush Water
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  • Updated By Stephen-KarenConn on May 27, 2007
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  • Stephen Takes a Dip - Isla de Roatán
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    It's not often that we get to eat at a restaurant that doesn't have running water, so Karen and I got a kick out of using the facilities at the Sacrifice Restaurant and Bar at Punta Gorda, on the north end of Roatan (see restaurant tip).

    If you're going to the toilet, first stop by the big blue rain barrel on the deck beside the dining area and dip a bucket of water to take with you. They have a modern porcelain toilet which works just fine, but the only way to flush it is to pour in a bucket of water. Remember to take enough water to wash your hands also.

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    The Mayor's House
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  • Updated By Stephen-KarenConn on April 26, 2007
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  • Mayor Dale Jackson's Home - Isla de Roatán
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    On Roatan Island we saw many poor homes as one would expect to see in a third world country. However, there were also a few very fine expensive houses. Several newer vacation homes, some of them very opulent, are owned by foreigners. However, the large white-columned colonial pictured here is the private home of the Mayor of Roatan, Dale Jackson.

    Jackson is a native of Roatan whose family can trace their roots back for several generations on the island. The mayor made his fortune in the fishing industry.

    The house is not a tourist attraction and is not open to the public, however you may see it on the inland side of the highway between Coxen Hole and French Harbour.

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  • Website: http://www.bayislandsvoice.com/roatan-people.htm

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    Fishing Fleet at French Harbour
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  • Updated By Stephen-KarenConn on April 26, 2007
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    French Harbour, a bustling community northeast of Coxen Hole, is home of one of the largest fishing fleets in the Western Caribbean. Several fine restaurants are also said to be here, including Gio's, and Romeo's.

    We did have fresh local seafood while on Roatan, but at Punta Gorda instead of French Harbour. However, we did enjoy seeing these fishing boats. Unfortunately, the fishing is not as good here as it once was. The dwindling catch, coupled with increasing governmental regulations, has put a damper on the local fishing industry. However, fishing is still an important sector of the Roatan economy - second only to tourism.

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  • Website: http://www.roatanisland.net/french.htm

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    Pose with the Native Musicians and Dancers
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  • Updated By Stephen-KarenConn on April 25, 2007
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    When we disembarked from our ship onto the dock in Roatan the first sight to greet us was a colorfully clad group of native musicians, singers and dancers. They immediately grabbed Karen and brought her into the group to pose for a picture.

    Touristy? Sure, but after all we were tourists. I felt that their music and warm smiles added to the exotic atmosphere as we began our Roatan adventure.

    If you take a photo, or even if you don't, but you enjoy the music, be sure to leave a tip.

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    Language Toss Up
  • By IMthat1girl000 on February 27, 2007
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    Although spanish is spoken on the mainland, english is the popular language on Roatan. This probably from all the first settlers coming from the British Caribbean.

    They even have all of our US slang down! :)


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