1) Emerging Market - Roatan is fast being discovered as one of the last truly tropical and affordable Caribbean hideaways. Besides our world famous Coral Reef surrounding the Island of Roatan, visitors enjoy pristine beaches, warm turquoise waters and laid back locals.
2) Stable Government - the Government of Honduras is an elected democratic assembly with Congress acting as the legislative committee. This is a peaceful Central American country that has never seen civil war. There is a separate Ministry of Tourism.
3) Honduras is not in the Hurricane zone....Hurricanes come few and far between, averaging 1 every 24 years or so.
4) Direct flights to Roatan available on Delta, Continental, and TACA Airlines from major US cities like Miami, Atlanta and Houston.
5) Moderate climate - temperatures remain fairly contant in the mid to high 80's with cool trade winds so the ambient temperatures are very comfortable. Evenings do not cool more than 10-15 degrees.
6) Low building costs - average construction prices for building in either concrete or wood frame is less than $100 per square foot.
7) Low property taxes - average of 0.5% of the Municipal assessed value.
8) Great sport fishing - Blue Marlins, Sailfish, Bonefish, Tarpon, Wahoo, Dorado, Snappers all abound in the Islands. Charters start at less than $200 with great guides available. Lobster, Conch and Shrimp is also caught commercially on Roatan and is available direct from the docks.
9) Cheap properties - Roatan still has pricing similar to other Caribbean Islands 20 years ago!
10) Easy to get residency in Honduras and the Government offers many incentives for foreign investment and retirees.
