Sure you could head to the local ski resort or down to Florida with everyone else in your neighborhood, but why not spend the weekend abroad? Whether soaking up the sun or schussing down the slopes makes for your ideal vacation, we've rounded up 10 international destinations just a quick flight from many U.S. cities and included information on how to get there to make these winter weekends abroad as easy for you as possible. (from MSN) . . .
10. Roatan, Honduras
A tropical winter weekend can be had
in up-and-coming Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands off the coast
of Honduras. Wild parrots, iguanas, and monkeys roam freely among the
lush countryside and mountainous spine, while the clear, turquoise
waters and the surrounding reef make for an unmatched underwater
experience; expect to see shipwrecks, sea turtles, dolphins, and whales
when diving offshore. There are no fancy high-rise hotels, malls, or
golf courses here—just miles of unspoiled beaches and tropical
landscapes.
How: Fly direct to Roatan from several US cities including Atlanta (Delta; about 3 hours), Houston (Continental, Taca; less than 3 hours); and Miami (Taca; about 2 hours).
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