Language
Most islanders speak English with a heavy Caribbean accent, even though the official language of Honduras is Spanish. Roatan was controlled by the British until 1859, when it was ceded to Honduras. Perhaps due to the British influence, English remains a prominent language here, and you’ll find that it’s easy to get along if you know English only, but some basic Spanish is helpful, as a large part of the present day population are Hispanic, having migrated over to the island from the mainland during the past several decades.
Get ‘Bug Ready’
The no-see-ums of Roatan are notorious, and many people have read about them before they ever arrive. They’re small little bugs that leave a very itchy bite. We spray all around property and rake the sand regularly to destroy their eggs, but they’re still around, so prevention is a good idea. Many people find that taking vitamin B-1 and garlic supplements for a couple weeks leading up to their stay, and while here, significantly help to prevent bites. Since there’s no downside to taking them, it’s worth a try! While you’re here, you’ll also want to use a topical insect repellent, either a DEET-based product or a natural product; being proactive and consistent with repellent will significantly help to prevent bites.
Children – Why not
While we don’t cater specifically to children, we’ve had some very happy families stay with us. We want to be open with prospective guests and ask that if you are considering a vacation at the Round Door with your child or children, you rent the Deluxe home, as they’re more family-friendly and spacious. We find that children really enjoy themselves with more freedom to roam around the property and discover. There is plenty of activities for children on the Eastend besides the beach which tends to be the most they need (really). We have great collaboration with other resorts such as Mabel Hills Farms and the Adventure Lodge in Camp Bay where this resorts are available for your daily access.