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Some reasons why Roatan picked up 13(!) top 5 category rankings in the Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Awards…? https://www.scubadiving.com/25-reasons-to-dive-roatan
Beach raked, campfire wood stockpiled, coconuts harvested, mangos and plums on the way, villa washed, woodwork varnished, patio pressure washed, fresh gravel on the driveway, road graded, landscaping spruced up, water pumps upgraded, skies are clear…looks like we’re ready for busy season… (which starts tomorrow!)
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Greetings from Casa Vista Verde! Hoping our annual newsletter finds everyone safe and prosperous! This year saw a number of exciting events and changes for the villa and Roatan: This past May was a milestone for Casa Vista Verde- for the first time, hosting a wedding for a couple who were engaged on our […]
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Long overdue update, with turtles, seahorses, squid, cuttlefish, and more…find them all at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/casa-vista-verde-roatan-panoramas/casa-vista-verde-roatan-photo-gallery/
Launching this winter: Sunwing’s Saguenay-Roatan service Thursday, August 10, 2017 Posted by Travelweek Group TORONTO — This winter Sunwing will launch new flight service from Saguenay, Quebec to Roatan, Honduras, becoming the first carrier to offer service to Roatan from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport. Beginning Dec. 18, Monday direct flights will run weekly until April 16, 2018. Roatan […]
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I spent two of the best days of my life at Casa Vista Verde. My first best day was two years ago when my then boyfriend proposed on the back patio while looking at the best view of the Milky Way. We had an amazing week and could not think of a more wonderful place […]
Sure, we know Easter and Semana Santa bring an end to Roatan’s high season, so the restaurants, bars, beaches and roads won’t be as busy. We look forward to what follows – at Casa Vista Verde Roatan, that’s the mango, banana, and coconut season!
Air Europa announces new flights direct from Madrid to San Pedro Sula! Plenty of time to make connections from the UK, and plenty of time to make same day connections to Roatan! We look forward to welcoming travelers flying Air Europa! Air Europa launches first direct flight from Europe to Honduras
Casa Vista Verde guest shark dive, party preparations, black iguanas, menu offerings, and of course, beautiful beach scenery and sunsets…find them all at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/casa-vista-verde-roatan-panoramas/casa-vista-verde-roatan-photo-gallery/
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Cayman Airways adds direct flights twice a week to Roatan! http://www.elheraldo.hn/economia/dineroynegocios/1038047-466/cayman-airways-volar%C3%A1-a-roat%C3%A1n-en-marzo
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The new Casa Vista Verde Roatan Video is up! Tour the grounds, inside view, services, amenities, and activities at the villa, surrounding area activities, aerial views, and more! Thanks to Casa Vista Verde Roatan guests, staff, and suppliers for contributing!
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Version 2 of the kiteboarding video is now up, on our video page at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/casa-vista-verde-roatan-panoramas/casa-vista-verde-roatan-videos/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtnHVZKcIb0 Enjoy!
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Seasons Greetings from Casa Vista Verde! Hoping this message finds everyone healthy and joyful this holiday season! It’s been an exciting year for us! Earlier this year, we added a DJI Phantom drone to our inventory, to better depict the Casa Vista Verde experience through video and photos. Photos have been uploaded to the aerial […]
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Rainy season has begun on Roatan. As might be expected, Casa Vista Verde gets many questions from prospective visitors about storm risks. Since we’re well south of the main storm belt, rainy season works a little differently here than the more northern tropical islands. Rather than multi-day monsoon-type storms, here we mostly get rainfall at […]
Our newest guest activity arrives, and it’s a blast! The staff is now proficient on operation and guest instruction, so it’s available for guest use immediately! While it might be a few weeks until our videos look as good as the ones on the Subwing website (http://www.subwing.com/#), stay tuned for posting soon!
Is autumn our favorite season because of the cool crisp breeze, the bright skies, the vibrant colors on the trees, the crystal clear water, or the sweet smells of guavas, mangos, limes, and coconuts ripening on the trees? Nope, that pretty much describes all of Roatan’s seasons… Autumn is our favorite because that’s when we […]
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Say hi to Earl the Octopus! As we prepared for some incoming inclement weather, we discovered a baby black octopus living under the jetski dock! It scampered up onto the beach, before finding a new home in the rocks under the wood dock. We named it Earl after the incoming storm. Hopefully you can meet […]
Anyone interested in blackwater diving? Our good friends at West End Divers put Roatan on the list of top 5 destinations in the world! http://divemagazine.co.uk/go/7434-top-5-black-water-diving-spots https://www.westenddivers.info/black-water-diving/
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US News recognizes Roatan with a fairly detailed and accurate depiction… http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/on-retirement/articles/2016-07-19/a-beautiful-and-affordable-caribbean-isle
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Air Transat makes it easier to reach Roatan this winter! http://www.cp24.com/lifestyle/travel/air-transat-to-boost-service-to-central-america-for-winter-1.2915129
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Drone flight from offshore Casa Vista Verde Roatan showing most of Roatan’s north shore. Hand assisted launch and retrieval, 16 foot boat, 3×1 foot rolling launch pad, 2 foot seas, consistent 23 knot breeze. Challenging conditions, but everyone (and everything) made it back safe and sound…
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A sneak preview of some of the images which will be going into the website gallery soon…photos from the Pigeon Cays, Golf Course, West Bay, West End, and of course Casa Vista Verde!
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Sperm Whales spotted on a recent Casa Vista Verde guest excursion to Cayos Cochinos. We’ve seen dolphins, marlin, whale sharks, now sperm whales…next up, mermaids and unicorns??
Experimenting with the new drone…while the sun and clouds didn’t cooperate well enough to do the full video, we did get some decent clips and the interesting still photos you see here, stay tuned for full video…
So, if winter prep isn’t your thing (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153904589291079&id=2274328660780), there are some nice photos of Roatan on this blog to help keep you warm! (http://luxeandhoney.com/2016/01/22/roatan-an-unexpected-paradise-in-central-america/)
The International Underwater Film Festival, with over $10,000 in prizes, has been set for April 9-16. It’s hosted at Turquoise Bay, on the same harbor as Casa Vista Verde, a short 3 minute boat ride away – and coincidentally, we still show availability that week! http://www.turquoisebayfilmfestival.com/
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IBC Airways began flying to Roatan from Fort Lauderdale yesterday! Fort Lauderdale is a major Southwest hub, so if they fly there from your local airport, Roatan is in easy reach! http://www.hondurasnews.com/ibc-airways-begins-new-air-service-between-ft-lauderdale-florida-and-roatan-bay-island-honduras/?-+Honduras+News
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Seasons Greetings from Casa Vista Verde! Hoping this message finds everyone healthy and joyful this holiday season! In the latest villa news, we have some new staff introductions! Joselyn and Hector Villanueva recently joined us all the way from Copan on the mainland (home of the Mayan ruins). Joselyn and her cooking talents have amazed […]
Roatan Honduras makes the top 10 Caribbean Retirement Destinations! http://caribjournal.com/2015/12/02/the-10-coolest-places-to-retire-in-the-caribbean/8/#movescroll
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Did the flood of gift ideas in your Inbox last week seem somehow lacking? Maybe a visit to Casa Vista Verde would make the perfect family stocking stuffer?
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Photos and guestbook updated, boats tuned and painted, villa spruced up, staff safety training complete, flyboard tested, ok -we’re ready for busy season!
Air Transat commenced services between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Roatan (RTB) in Honduras on 23 November. The 3,115-kilometre sector will operate weekly on Mondays, with the carrier using its 737-800s on the airport pair. Operating as a seasonal service, it will run until 25 April. Air Transat also serves Roatan from Montreal. http://www.airtransat.ca/en/Home.aspx
Congratulations to Joselyn, Neptali, and Hector! All three completed the Emergency First Responders and Fire Safety training courses last week with flying colors. Together with Ana’s Divemaster and Rescue Diver certifications, this means 100% of Casa Vista Verde’s staff is trained and qualified to respond to emergencies on site. While we believe our mission is […]
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Adventures Roatan, right next door to Casa Vista Verde, has recently expanded! In addition to popular attractions like the SeaHorse Tour and Lionfish Louie’s restaurant, they now have ten personal watercraft (jetskis) for snorkeling trips to the outlying reef, a FlyBoard and Hoverboard, and FreeGo (Segway-type offroad) scooters! We had a chance to test drive […]
Nice article comes out on Roatan’s Marine Park, shortly after the Casa Vista Verde mooring is placed? Coincidence…? http://scubadiverlife.com/2015/09/01/is-honduras-a-model-for-marine-conservation/
New Exterior and Guest photos, along with some pictures in Ana’s gallery of the Shark(!) Dive… Visit the full galleries at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/roatan-villa-panoramas/roatan-vista-verde-villa-photo-gallery/
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/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/vvroatan-logo.png00Asa Davis/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/vvroatan-logo.pngAsa Davis2015-08-17 08:37:012016-02-16 23:15:38Delta adds another weekly flight from Atlanta starting Dec 20th!
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Casa Vista Verde’s mooring, the newest addition to Roatan’s Marine Park System, is now installed! Located in 30 feet of water. Excellent diving for beginners to the west, with large coral heads on a white sand plain. Intermediate and advanced divers will enjoy a drift dive through the channel to the north, then along the […]
After a few weeks outfitting and a long inaugural test run today, we declare the Wahoo Drifter addition to Casa Vista Verde’s boating stable a success! The Wahoo Drifter is a 22 foot center console fishing boat powered by a 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard, added to bridge between the Cazadora (the 26 foot Grady […]
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This is pretty interesting…and don’t forget to stop by Roatan for a visit when you’re done on the mainland! http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/150302-honduras-lost-city-monkey-god-maya-ancient-archaeology/
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Interactive panoramas are now live on the website! These impossibly bright and vivid colors brought to you courtesy of Judit Schmidt at WorldPanoramas3D and the beautiful island of Roatan…
Reading all about the cold weather and snowstorms up north. Here on Roatan, we’ve got our own bad weather, we’re all cooped up waiting for this rainy season to end…
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Some Recent Kitchen Creations at Casa Vista Verde Roatan!
/in News /by Ana LoaWhat our guests enjoy at the villa! No argument there are some fine restaurants on Roatan- but on the other hand, if you don’t feel like going out…
25 Reasons to Dive Roatan
/in News /by Asa DavisSome reasons why Roatan picked up 13(!) top 5 category rankings in the Scuba Diving Magazine Readers Choice Awards…? https://www.scubadiving.com/25-reasons-to-dive-roatan
Ready for High Season!
/in News /by Asa DavisBeach raked, campfire wood stockpiled, coconuts harvested, mangos and plums on the way, villa washed, woodwork varnished, patio pressure washed, fresh gravel on the driveway, road graded, landscaping spruced up, water pumps upgraded, skies are clear…looks like we’re ready for busy season… (which starts tomorrow!)
Casa Vista Verde Roatan 2017 Newsletter
/in News /by Asa DavisGreetings from Casa Vista Verde! Hoping our annual newsletter finds everyone safe and prosperous! This year saw a number of exciting events and changes for the villa and Roatan: This past May was a milestone for Casa Vista Verde- for the first time, hosting a wedding for a couple who were engaged on our […]
Roatan’s Infamous Rainy Season Strikes Again!
/in News /by Asa DavisIt’s going to be tough for our guests to have any fun in weather like this, luckily they are a resourceful group!
Casa Vista Verde Roatan Traffic Jam
/in News /by Asa DavisThey always seem to know when the mangoes start to ripen…
Casa Vista Verde Roatan Rainbow
/in News /by Asa DavisWell, sure, it rained…but if it didn’t, we wouldn’t see rainbows like this!
Roatan’s #9!
/in News /by Asa DavisNew Photos in Ana’s Gallery!
/in News /by Asa DavisLong overdue update, with turtles, seahorses, squid, cuttlefish, and more…find them all at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/casa-vista-verde-roatan-panoramas/casa-vista-verde-roatan-photo-gallery/
More Flights to Roatan from Canada!
/in News /by Asa DavisLaunching this winter: Sunwing’s Saguenay-Roatan service Thursday, August 10, 2017 Posted by Travelweek Group TORONTO — This winter Sunwing will launch new flight service from Saguenay, Quebec to Roatan, Honduras, becoming the first carrier to offer service to Roatan from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport. Beginning Dec. 18, Monday direct flights will run weekly until April 16, 2018. Roatan […]
Just another Beautiful Roatan Sunrise!
/in News /by Asa DavisMay 2017 Wedding – Bride Comments!
/in Guestbook, News /by Asa DavisI spent two of the best days of my life at Casa Vista Verde. My first best day was two years ago when my then boyfriend proposed on the back patio while looking at the best view of the Milky Way. We had an amazing week and could not think of a more wonderful place […]
Mango, Banana, and Coconut Season…
/in News /by Ana LoaSure, we know Easter and Semana Santa bring an end to Roatan’s high season, so the restaurants, bars, beaches and roads won’t be as busy. We look forward to what follows – at Casa Vista Verde Roatan, that’s the mango, banana, and coconut season!
New Flights from Europe!
/in News /by Asa DavisAir Europa announces new flights direct from Madrid to San Pedro Sula! Plenty of time to make connections from the UK, and plenty of time to make same day connections to Roatan! We look forward to welcoming travelers flying Air Europa! Air Europa launches first direct flight from Europe to Honduras
New Photos in Ana’s Gallery!
/in News /by Asa DavisCasa Vista Verde guest shark dive, party preparations, black iguanas, menu offerings, and of course, beautiful beach scenery and sunsets…find them all at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/casa-vista-verde-roatan-panoramas/casa-vista-verde-roatan-photo-gallery/
TripAdvisor names Roatan as the #1 Destination in Central America!
/in News /by Asa DavisTripAdvisor names Roatan as the #1 Destination in Central America! Roatán es nombrada como el mejor destino turístico de Centroamérica
New Flights from Grand Cayman Twice a Week!
/in News /by Asa DavisCayman Airways adds direct flights twice a week to Roatan! http://www.elheraldo.hn/economia/dineroynegocios/1038047-466/cayman-airways-volar%C3%A1-a-roat%C3%A1n-en-marzo
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/in News /by Asa DavisRoatan gets ranked #1 for scuba diving again-come visit!
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/in News /by Asa DavisThe new Casa Vista Verde Roatan Video is up! Tour the grounds, inside view, services, amenities, and activities at the villa, surrounding area activities, aerial views, and more! Thanks to Casa Vista Verde Roatan guests, staff, and suppliers for contributing!
New Photos from Cayos Cochinos and the Pigeon Keys
/in News /by Asa DavisA photo sampling from recent guest visits to Cayos Cochinos and the Pigeon Keys. Photo credit Ana McNab.
Casa Vista Verde Roatan – New Aerial Photos
/in News /by Asa DavisThe Aerials section of the Casa Vista Verde Roatan gallery has been completely updated!
New Kiteboarding Video!
/in News /by Asa DavisVersion 2 of the kiteboarding video is now up, on our video page at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/casa-vista-verde-roatan-panoramas/casa-vista-verde-roatan-videos/, and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtnHVZKcIb0 Enjoy!
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/in News /by Asa DavisNew flights to Roatan! Twice a week, starting in March, on Cayman Airways! CAL to start Roatan flights in March
Roatan Rainy Season Over?
/in News /by Asa DavisSo, can we call an end to this year’s rainy season?
Casa Vista Verde Winter 2016 Newsletter
/in News /by Asa DavisSeasons Greetings from Casa Vista Verde! Hoping this message finds everyone healthy and joyful this holiday season! It’s been an exciting year for us! Earlier this year, we added a DJI Phantom drone to our inventory, to better depict the Casa Vista Verde experience through video and photos. Photos have been uploaded to the aerial […]
Bay Islands Ranked #2 Best Snorkeling in the World!
/in News /by Asa Davishttp://www.islands.com/worlds-best-islands-snorkeling-0?image=23
New Image Additions to Ana’s Gallery
/in News /by Asa DavisSome new additions to the portfolio, from Ana’s dives around Roatan and nearby islands. Click the photo below to go directly to the galleries!
New Flights to Roatan!
/in News /by Asa DavisNow it’s even easier for our Canadian guests to get to Casa Vista Verde! Transat Adding Flights to Roatan
Rainy Season hits Roatan!
/in News /by Asa DavisRainy season has begun on Roatan. As might be expected, Casa Vista Verde gets many questions from prospective visitors about storm risks. Since we’re well south of the main storm belt, rainy season works a little differently here than the more northern tropical islands. Rather than multi-day monsoon-type storms, here we mostly get rainfall at […]
Casa Vista Verde Roatan Subwing Arrives!
/in News /by Asa DavisOur newest guest activity arrives, and it’s a blast! The staff is now proficient on operation and guest instruction, so it’s available for guest use immediately! While it might be a few weeks until our videos look as good as the ones on the Subwing website (http://www.subwing.com/#), stay tuned for posting soon!
Our Favorite Season at Casa Vista Verde!
/in News /by Asa DavisIs autumn our favorite season because of the cool crisp breeze, the bright skies, the vibrant colors on the trees, the crystal clear water, or the sweet smells of guavas, mangos, limes, and coconuts ripening on the trees? Nope, that pretty much describes all of Roatan’s seasons… Autumn is our favorite because that’s when we […]
Welcome neighbor!
/in News /by Asa DavisSay hi to Earl the Octopus! As we prepared for some incoming inclement weather, we discovered a baby black octopus living under the jetski dock! It scampered up onto the beach, before finding a new home in the rocks under the wood dock. We named it Earl after the incoming storm. Hopefully you can meet […]
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/in News /by Asa DavisAnyone interested in blackwater diving? Our good friends at West End Divers put Roatan on the list of top 5 destinations in the world! http://divemagazine.co.uk/go/7434-top-5-black-water-diving-spots https://www.westenddivers.info/black-water-diving/
Roatan in US News
/in News /by Asa DavisUS News recognizes Roatan with a fairly detailed and accurate depiction… http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/on-retirement/articles/2016-07-19/a-beautiful-and-affordable-caribbean-isle
Roatan in the News!
/in News /by Asa DavisLeisurely Living in a Caribbean Garden Paradise http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/xpose-magazine/209792/What-to-expect-from-island-living
Mangos to the Sky Again!
/in News /by Asa DavisLooks like another bumper crop of mangos this year!
More flights to Roatan, direct from Quebec!
/in News /by Asa DavisAir Transat makes it easier to reach Roatan this winter! http://www.cp24.com/lifestyle/travel/air-transat-to-boost-service-to-central-america-for-winter-1.2915129
New Drone Video of Casa Vista Verde Roatan North Shore Reef!
/in News /by Asa DavisDrone flight from offshore Casa Vista Verde Roatan showing most of Roatan’s north shore. Hand assisted launch and retrieval, 16 foot boat, 3×1 foot rolling launch pad, 2 foot seas, consistent 23 knot breeze. Challenging conditions, but everyone (and everything) made it back safe and sound…
New and Updated Roatan Aerial Photos
/in News /by Asa DavisA sneak preview of some of the images which will be going into the website gallery soon…photos from the Pigeon Cays, Golf Course, West Bay, West End, and of course Casa Vista Verde!
Roatan Pteradactyls
/in News /by Asa DavisBoats, jetskis, Roatan coral reef, kiteboards, and a DJI Phantom 3 Advanced drone…sure, why not, what could possibly go wrong…?
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/in News /by Asa DavisJust in time for the weekend, viewable on YouTube at Enjoy!
One More Sunset by Drone
/in News /by Asa DavisThe last sunset drone picture. Next up, the videos…
Roatan Sunset by Drone
/in News /by Asa DavisToday’s outstanding sunset brought to you by collaboration between the DJI Phantom 3 drone and the always-beautiful island of Roatan, Honduras…
Sperm Whales!
/in News /by Asa DavisSperm Whales spotted on a recent Casa Vista Verde guest excursion to Cayos Cochinos. We’ve seen dolphins, marlin, whale sharks, now sperm whales…next up, mermaids and unicorns??
Casa Vista Verde Roatan Drone Photos
/in News /by Asa DavisExperimenting with the new drone…while the sun and clouds didn’t cooperate well enough to do the full video, we did get some decent clips and the interesting still photos you see here, stay tuned for full video…
Fluffy Clouds Anyone?
/in News /by Asa DavisAt Casa Vista Verde Roatan, we keep the white fluffy clouds in the sky AND the pool…
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/in News /by Asa DavisSo, if winter prep isn’t your thing (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10153904589291079&id=2274328660780), there are some nice photos of Roatan on this blog to help keep you warm! (http://luxeandhoney.com/2016/01/22/roatan-an-unexpected-paradise-in-central-america/)
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/in News /by Asa DavisThe International Underwater Film Festival, with over $10,000 in prizes, has been set for April 9-16. It’s hosted at Turquoise Bay, on the same harbor as Casa Vista Verde, a short 3 minute boat ride away – and coincidentally, we still show availability that week! http://www.turquoisebayfilmfestival.com/
Whale Sharks visit Casa Vista Verde Roatan!
/in News /by Asa DavisWhale Sharks visit Casa Vista Verde Roatan! Photos taken by Ana, just outside the reef at Casa Vista Verde…
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/in News /by Asa DavisIBC Airways began flying to Roatan from Fort Lauderdale yesterday! Fort Lauderdale is a major Southwest hub, so if they fly there from your local airport, Roatan is in easy reach! http://www.hondurasnews.com/ibc-airways-begins-new-air-service-between-ft-lauderdale-florida-and-roatan-bay-island-honduras/?-+Honduras+News
Casa Vista Verde Roatan December 2015 Newsletter
/in News /by Asa DavisSeasons Greetings from Casa Vista Verde! Hoping this message finds everyone healthy and joyful this holiday season! In the latest villa news, we have some new staff introductions! Joselyn and Hector Villanueva recently joined us all the way from Copan on the mainland (home of the Mayan ruins). Joselyn and her cooking talents have amazed […]
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/in News /by Asa DavisRoatan Honduras makes the top 10 Caribbean Retirement Destinations! http://caribjournal.com/2015/12/02/the-10-coolest-places-to-retire-in-the-caribbean/8/#movescroll
Looking for the Perfect Gift?
/in News /by Asa DavisDid the flood of gift ideas in your Inbox last week seem somehow lacking? Maybe a visit to Casa Vista Verde would make the perfect family stocking stuffer?
Ready for Busy Season!
/in News /by Ana LoaPhotos and guestbook updated, boats tuned and painted, villa spruced up, staff safety training complete, flyboard tested, ok -we’re ready for busy season!
New Flights to Roatan!
/in News /by Asa DavisAir Transat commenced services between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Roatan (RTB) in Honduras on 23 November. The 3,115-kilometre sector will operate weekly on Mondays, with the carrier using its 737-800s on the airport pair. Operating as a seasonal service, it will run until 25 April. Air Transat also serves Roatan from Montreal. http://www.airtransat.ca/en/Home.aspx
Vista Verde Staff 100% Certified!
/in News /by Asa DavisCongratulations to Joselyn, Neptali, and Hector! All three completed the Emergency First Responders and Fire Safety training courses last week with flying colors. Together with Ana’s Divemaster and Rescue Diver certifications, this means 100% of Casa Vista Verde’s staff is trained and qualified to respond to emergencies on site. While we believe our mission is […]
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/in News /by Asa DavisNice Article on Living on Roatan Roatán: Affordable Real Estate and a Caribbean Lifestyle
Adventures Roatan Expands!
/in News /by Ana LoaAdventures Roatan, right next door to Casa Vista Verde, has recently expanded! In addition to popular attractions like the SeaHorse Tour and Lionfish Louie’s restaurant, they now have ten personal watercraft (jetskis) for snorkeling trips to the outlying reef, a FlyBoard and Hoverboard, and FreeGo (Segway-type offroad) scooters! We had a chance to test drive […]
Seahorses!
/in News /by Asa DavisMore Pics in Ana’s Gallery!
/in News /by Asa DavisRecent pics by Ana have been added to her gallery!
New Dive Pics
/in News /by Ana LoaThis month’s installment of pics to Ana’s Gallery!
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/in News /by Asa DavisNice article comes out on Roatan’s Marine Park, shortly after the Casa Vista Verde mooring is placed? Coincidence…? http://scubadiverlife.com/2015/09/01/is-honduras-a-model-for-marine-conservation/
Photo Galleries Updated
/in News /by Asa DavisNew Exterior and Guest photos, along with some pictures in Ana’s gallery of the Shark(!) Dive… Visit the full galleries at https://www.vistaverderoatan.com/roatan-villa-panoramas/roatan-vista-verde-villa-photo-gallery/
First Dive off the Casa Vista Verde Marine Park Mooring!
/in News /by Asa DavisOur first dive has been completed from the new Casa Vista Verde Marine Park Mooring! This cavern photo is from the west side of the channel.
Painting of the Casa Vista Verde shoreline…
/in News /by Asa DavisBy our very own talented Hector Villanueva…
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/in News /by Asa DavisJust in time for winter guests! http://www.latribuna.hn/2015/08/06/aerolinea-delta-aumentara-a-dos-vuelos-semanales-a-roatan/
Out with the mangos, in with the limes and bananas!
/in News /by Asa DavisCasa Vista Verde Golf Cart Upgrade!
/in News /by Asa DavisThe guest cart gets upgraded! New wheels and suspension for a smoother ride on the beach…
Casa Vista Verde Marine Park Mooring Installed!
/in News /by Asa DavisCasa Vista Verde’s mooring, the newest addition to Roatan’s Marine Park System, is now installed! Located in 30 feet of water. Excellent diving for beginners to the west, with large coral heads on a white sand plain. Intermediate and advanced divers will enjoy a drift dive through the channel to the north, then along the […]
Name Change?
/in News /by Asa DavisConsidering a name change to Casa Mucho Mango…these are green, but we’ve got yellow and red ones too…
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/in News /by Asa DavisRoatan ranked #3 in the world’s top island destinations! http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/21/travel/tripadvisor-best-islands-world-feat/
Wahoo Drifter Commissioned!
/in News /by Asa DavisAfter a few weeks outfitting and a long inaugural test run today, we declare the Wahoo Drifter addition to Casa Vista Verde’s boating stable a success! The Wahoo Drifter is a 22 foot center console fishing boat powered by a 150hp Yamaha 4 stroke outboard, added to bridge between the Cazadora (the 26 foot Grady […]
New Roatan Dive Video
/in News /by Asa DavisNice 34 minute video on Roatan Diving…
Roatan’s Affordable
/in News /by Asa DavisInternational Living calls Roatan one of the 5 most affordable islands for retirees… 5 of the Best Affordable Tropical Islands for Retirees
Roatan one of the four best…
/in News /by Asa DavisInternational Living calls Roatan one of the four best islands in Central America… Four of the Best Caribbean Islands in Central America
Roatan #2 for Snorkeling!
/in News /by Asa DavisIslands magazine ranks Roatan #2 in the world for best snorkeling! http://www.islands.com/worlds-best-islands-snorkeling-0?image=23
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/in News /by Asa DavisThis is pretty interesting…and don’t forget to stop by Roatan for a visit when you’re done on the mainland! http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/150302-honduras-lost-city-monkey-god-maya-ancient-archaeology/
Roatan 4th best!
/in News /by Asa DavisRoatan’s the #4 best island to live on, according to Islands magazine… http://www.islands.com/top-20-best-islands-live?image=18
Guanaja Diving
/in News /by Asa DavisAnd if you’re interested in diving guanaja… we can help you get there!
New Jetski
/in News /by Asa DavisThe new PWC arrives – a 3 seat Honda Aquatrax – and seems to be adjusting nicely to life in the tropics!
Panoramas Up!
/in News /by Asa DavisInteractive panoramas are now live on the website! These impossibly bright and vivid colors brought to you courtesy of Judit Schmidt at WorldPanoramas3D and the beautiful island of Roatan…
Roatan #2 on CNN’s places to be…
/in News /by Asa Davishttp://edition.cnn.com/2015/01/08/travel/gallery/warm-weather-places/index.html
Thanksgiving Harvest
/in News /by Asa DavisIf anyone needs fresh limes and coconuts for their Thanksgiving margaritas and pina coladas, we know where you can find some!
Better Weather on Roatan
/in News /by Asa DavisReading all about the cold weather and snowstorms up north. Here on Roatan, we’ve got our own bad weather, we’re all cooped up waiting for this rainy season to end…
Daily Catch on the Cazadora!
/in News /by Asa DavisNot a bad day!