5 Islands to Visit in the Western Caribbean Right Now

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - March 31, 2017

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Roatán The largest of three Bay Islands off the coast of Honduras, Roatán is a hot spot for scuba diving (it’s near the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, the Caribbean’s largest) and ecotourism (its rainforest ecosystem supports several native species of birds and reptile.) While most visitors arrive here on cruise ships and stay for just a few hours, why not book a stay at a resort and have the luxury of exploring the English-speaking outpost at your leisure.

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