TJ's BuyRoatan.com Blog

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - The Taxi Scam!

Coming to Roatan and need a cab to get you to your hotel?  Don't get ripped off..  oh, they'll try all right! Here's how you pay the right price… and NO MORE!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Rental Cars...

Renting a car on Roatan is a great economical way to see the island!!  But be careful… Save some mulla on rental cars… Watch this!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - T.S. Alex Blows by Roatan!

Tropical Storm Alex formed off the coast of Honduras overnight and is hitting us with 40 mph winds, lots of rain and big surf!  See first hand video of the storm...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Passports, Pets & Pepperoni

Planning a trip to Honduras?  There's some important information in today's Blog…. before you book your trip!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Don't Loose your VISA!

Hope you're all having a super weekend!  From time to time people ask me about coming to Roatan and that little paper they staple into your passport when you arrive.  Today, I show you the process of landing in Roatan AND what the heck that paper is for.  If you're planning a trip here, DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Be Aware!

Travel plans from now until November should be well thought out.  It's hurricane season in the tropics and you don't want to be caught with your pants down… or blown off for that matter!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Introducing Spirit Air!

A little known airline that's been around a few years now may be worth taking a look at if you're considering a trip to Roatan anytime soon...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Website DIRECT Deals!

Surfing the web looking for great hotel deals in Roatan is one thing… getting the deals is another.  Here's a sure fire way to ensure you get the best deal available on lodging...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - TripAdvisor tells all!

Ever look at an advertisement about a restaurant's menu item and discovered when you ordered and it was brought to your table…. it looked nothing like the picture or the description?  That's very common and although misleading, seems to be acceptable in the advertising arena.  I guess that's the origin of the term "Let the buyer beware".  The same reigns true of many hotel websites…  so do your homework BEFORE you book - to avoid disappointment.  There's one website that tells all…. TripAdvisor.com!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - AKR Dive/All-Inclusive deal!

Combing the beaches and restaurants of Roatan this week, it was hard to stumble over a sun-worshiper except on cruise ships days… we are in our low season for sure!!  Rest for business owners, tour guides and great deals for travelers!  Anthony's Key Resort, Roatan's most famous dive resort, is offering a great deal if you book before June 25th and travel before next January...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Search Engine Tips!

Searching for "cheap flights to roatan" on search engines reveals an important tip for some websites… check it out...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Low Season is Exactly That!

If you're not into crowds or big parties.. NOW is the time to come to Roatan!  The beaches are all yours! Low season has kicked in here in the Bay Islands and that means discounts and privacy!  From now until the end of May or so, you'll have the place almost to yourself…

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - One Website Compares!

In my never-ending search to find great value trips and tips for travel to Roatan, I have now found a website that is, in my opinion, better than the rest to bring you consistent and real savings…  And it gives you the flight costs from various departure points on one page!!  Take a look...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - $336 Miami to Roatan!

Living in South Florida and ready for a vacation? Come on down to Roatan next month as TACA has a great deal on flights from Miami.  Check it out...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - California to Roatan!

WIth Easter in full swing.. I've been scouring the net to find good travel deals to our Island paradise!  My top pick this week is from LAX Los Angeles, CA.  Great price and Saturday departures throughout May. Check it out...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - $95 Fare to Roatan!

With Easter just around the corner, Roatan is going to start filling up early next week.  Hotels and local flights/ferries are going to be packed.  And if you're anywhere near Toronto, Canada… jump in on this $99 fare to Roatan, round trip, plus taxes.  Easter or Semana Sante (Holy Week) as the Latinos call it, will be a big party on West Bay Beach!  Come on down and join the fun!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Delta Airlines SPECIAL & Pittsburgh, PA!

Rumor has it that Delta is offering a SUPER deal from ANYWHERE in the lower 48 (USA).  Also, if you are near Pittsburgh… there's an incredible price on travel to Roatan… Learn more in this week's Top Pick!!

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Flexibility...

With more than 14 DIRECT flights to Roatan now each week… travelers have their pick of the day they want to come to the Islands!  Check out my Top Pick this week for vacations to the Bay Islands...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - When to Come?

Many people ask me all the time… "When is the best time to come to Roatan?"  Well… here's my answer for all of you...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Chicago to Roatan!

Another snowstorm in the midwest?  Time for some tropical heat?  If you're in the Chicago area, Delta has a great fare to Roatan starting March 6th, Saturday departure/return.  Check it out...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Denver to Roatan!

If you're in the Colorado area and are in desperate need of a tropical vacation, take a look at today's Top Pick, available on Delta Airlines from Denver to Roatan...

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Newark, NJ to Roatan!

Heading to the tropics from the east coast?  Today's Top Pick is on Continental Airlines with non-stop service from New Jersey to Roatan... once a week, Saturday flights.  Take a look....

 

TJ's Top Travel Pick of the Week - Miami to Roatan!

Surfing the internet and finding the best, and cheapest route to Roatan from the USA is your travel agents job.... ya, right!  Here's my Top Pick of the Week...

 

Last Minute Travel Deals! TJ's Top Pick for Canadians...

Planning on a vacation in Roatan to escape the Canadian winter?  Here's my TOP PICK of the week! Save a bundle on your trip by watching this...