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There are mosquitos, sand flies and something called "doctor flies" all of which bite. Bring 100% DEET or you will be sorry. You may also want to stay somewhere with 24/7 electricity so you can sleep with a fan. Otherwise there is no way to keep the sand flies from biting.
Written Jan 29, 2004
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You might feel like spending a day on the beach here but you might reconsider!
What you can't see and won't notice until you lie in bed at night is that the beach is the home of many sandflies and these tiny creatures can cause severe itch and even pain. Unless you want your legs to be full of red, very itchy spots take a wooden sundeck instead!
They say baby oil helps but I didn't take the risk!
Written Dec 12, 2003
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Diving is a dangerous sport. Make sure you chose your diving company carefully. Ask around to see which company is the best and consult the guidebooks if you can't find good word of mouth. Even the serious companies may not be too professional so don't be deceived.
Updated Sep 24, 2002
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The island is crowded with Sandflies.
Use some insect reppelent cause theese black dots bite like hell.
They are especially active in the evenings and after its been raining its hell ;)
Written Nov 18, 2004
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The island is crowded with Sandflies.Use some insect reppelent cause theese black dots bite like hell.They are especially active in the evenings and after its...
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Q: Hi Does anyone know if there are 2 ferry crossings a day from La Ceiba to Utila? Also, is it true that there are only...
A: Hey, I was in Utila a few months ago. There are two crossings a day. I think one at 6 in the morning(its mostly between half to a hour late)and again at 2 or 3 in the...
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One of my most vivid memories is the one that I was studying on my dorm bed for my open water theory test and being really disturbed by the loud music of the hostel's barbecue! :-) These are the two...
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Utila is a small island off the coast of Honduras. It is one of three islands that make up the Bay Islands chain. It is not very touristy... cheap accommodations and food, and is one of the cheapest...
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This is another one of the beautiful bay islands of Honduras. Utila is the smallest and the flattest of the three major Bay Islands and is closest to the Honduran Mainland. Utila is located about 18...
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Utila has some great diving, and is especially a good place if you're learning. I got SCUBA certified there, and it was cheaper and MUCH more beautiful than if I had done it in some inland lake in the...
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Utila is a nice little island on the North coast of Honduras. You go here mainly if you want to go diving. Or if you just want to chill out. There is almost no cars on the island, and i felt safe and...
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