Roatan, Possibly the Best Island for Expats (Photos)
Roatan, one of the Bay Islands in Honduras, just may be the world’s best island for expats.
1. Roatan is near-perfect island living.
Roatan’s growing expat community is now supporting many modern conveniences along with almost everything you can buy at home, and some that you can’t, like a never-ending vista.
Photo Credit: J Hound
2. Here, you can take up a new hobby.
The water is clear and warm and the beaches are white-sand. The world’s second largest coral reef lies just offshore, making the Bay Islands a favorite with divers.
Photo Credit: Alex in Wanderland
3. Even make a few new aquatic friends.
Nature abounds in the Bay Islands; from ziplines to hands-on dolphin encounters, Roatan holds endless possibilities for making new friends.
Photo Credit: Dolphin Encounter
4. You are encouraged to kick back and soak up the view.
Roatan is said to be where white sand meets clear, turquoise water on some of the world’s best beaches.
Photo Credit: P. Cheng
5. Without a doubt, life in Roatan might just be like an endless vacation.
Life is simpler and your needs are less. The price of U.S. goods is higher as you might expect on an island, but local goods are quite inexpensive and you will find they meet most of your needs.
Photo Credit: P. Cheng
Have a favorite reason why you call Roatan home? Let us know!
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Thanks so much for spreading the word about Roatan. I own two homes there which we rent out to visitors mostly from the US and Canada. Almost all of our guests ask about retiring to the island during their stay. I’ll be directing them to your site.