Senior Citizen Discounts : An Extra Reason to Consider Retiring in Roatan While some tropical countries, notably Panama, have for decades lured retirees with senior citizen discounts, others, like Honduras, have kept their programs low key.  That is changing.  On July 10, 2019 the Bay Islands Tourism Bureau notified its members that a “mystery shopper” was being sent by the government...

The first question you are likely to ask after you first consider buying or selling a property on Roatan is: “What is your Roatan property worth?”  As a buyer, you don’t want to pay more, and as a seller, you don’t want to be paid less. This sounds like a simple question, and the average real estate broker or agent is likely to provide a quick and confident answer.  (For...

Weekly Pick: Infinity Bay Condos for Sale   Located on one of the worlds most beautiful beaches in West Bay, Infinity Bay Resort is a prestigious condo community with 145 units. Each unit boasts handcrafted local woodwork, luxurious finishes and a breezy tropical vibe.  There are a number of different floor plans available, each with a spacious, private patio. Steps to the beach and...

In my last blog, I talked about investment opportunities along the North Shore, the history of Palmetto Bay and most importantly the idea of a first or second home in a small pristine village, like communities of yesteryear. This week I want to get more specific and ask you to see yourself in two homes available now in Palmetto Bay.  Like all homes here, they are within a gated seaside community, with...

A  Tropical Investment Opportunity that Checks Your Boxes If your thoughts are turning this Autumn to a tropical investment opportunity, your checklist likely includes some of these items:  It’s in a pristine, beautiful, beachside location;  It’s in a gated community with 24-hour security;  All utilities are in: electricity, water, sewage, fiber-optic internet;   Palmetto...

   With Enough knowledge you can spot trends, but pinning numbers to timing is difficult As one travel writer noted, with enough knowledge you can spot trends, but pinning numbers to timing is difficult: “Paradise is a moving target.  Get there too early, and there’s no running water.  Too late and there’s a long line at Starbucks.”  So I do not want to be like...