Alberta Newbie Looking for Paradise

Hobbits New member

Member since 20 March 2013

HobbitsNew member20 March 2013 16:33:15

Hi, Maureen here I am still working and living in Calgary Alberta but am busy planning for retirement life... I am interested in Belize, Roatan, Honduras type locations because I love to dive and hate the snow! I am a postsecondary educator I am really looking forward to volunteering and sharing my knowledge in a new and exciting environment... Not even sure what is important to know about seeking property in the locations of interest, or what I need to know about taxation or other issues. I look forward to reading posts to gather information... this is going to be a fantastic journey. Cheers, Maureen

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Jet_Setter Member

Member since 17 March 2013

Jet_SetterMember20 March 2013 23:41:20

Hello Maureen

What route do you plan on flying to Honduras from ? All I can find is flights to TGU and then it looks like long bus rides to anywhere else.. ?

Hobbits New member

Member since 20 March 2013

HobbitsNew member21 March 2013 01:37:53

Try flights to Roatan, take ferry from there to mainland.

honduraschris Serial expat

Member since 19 April 2011

honduraschrisSerial expat13 April 2013 01:37:15

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Another option from Canada is flying to Cayman Islands then take a flight right to La Ceiba.
There's a great mix now in La Ceiba of expats that I personally know from Canada, The US, Croatia, Poland, El Salvador, Chile, Israel, Australia and more. It's pretty cool when we have lobster parties together

pokarbob Member

Member since 21 July 2010

pokarbobMember15 April 2013 19:18:36

I am from Las Vegas, Nevada, and will be flying into Roatan for the month of July. There are direct lights from Houston, Miami and I believe Atlanta now. There is a ferry that will take you on to Las Ceiba on the mainland once you are on Roatan. I will be on Roatan for the month of July and plan on visiting the mainland in La Ceiba. I plan on retiring sometime in early 2014 so this is an exploritory visit to determine where I might like to settle down and make a home base. I am interested in like minded individuals. I am 60, male and single and will be traveling alone. I have rented a two bedroom house in Sandy Bay for the month. I may take scuba lessons while there, but will definitely be snorkeling and using my metal detector to find hidden treasure, lol.

honduraschris Serial expat

Member since 19 April 2011

honduraschrisSerial expat15 April 2013 19:27:42

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Don't forget to visit Cayos Cochinosfor a day for $35.00 USD. Great snorkeling and diving along with being a really beautiful group of islands. PM me when your coming to La Ceiba

ClauN New member

Member since 08 January 2012

ClauNNew member02 June 2013 19:48:32

Hi Maureen are u living already in HOnduras? I am an expat here.. just let me know...

Hobbits New member

Member since 20 March 2013

HobbitsNew member03 June 2013 04:23:55

Hi, I won't be leaving Canada for several years; heading to La ceiba / Trujillo area later this year to explore the area.

Hobbits New member

Member since 20 March 2013

HobbitsNew member03 June 2013 04:27:17

You will be off to paradise in a few weeks, have a wonderful time and best wishes on your search. Will you go to Trujillo? Cheers, Maureen

pateu Member

Member since 29 January 2012

pateuMember01 July 2013 05:32:27

#10

hi maureen,your best bet is to fly calgary-houston-roatan then take the ferry to la ceiba...you have to wath for the ferry because is 2 times a day roatan -la ceiba and back,you might want to check the hours.i think it's 7am and 2pm.

Hobbits New member

Member since 20 March 2013

HobbitsNew member01 July 2013 05:43:17

#11

Hello, thanks for the tip.. I will consider ferry times, how far is it from the airport to the ferry? Is cab our best option for that transfer? M

pateu Member

Member since 29 January 2012

pateuMember01 July 2013 06:08:02

#12

never been there, we will go for the first time end of july,my friend was there last winter,he said something like 10 min taxi drive...check www.roatanferry.com,....pretty excited..

pokarbob Member

Member since 21 July 2010

pokarbobMember01 July 2013 15:04:53

#13

I am currently in Roatan now for the month of July, 2013. Arrived two days ago and still getting my bearings down. I am a male, 60 and single and looking to near term retirement. I would be happy to answer any questions one may have. I will be looking for a long term rental in the $500-700/month range and also into diving lessons while here. I am staying in Sandy Bay at the Sundancer Cabanas. Not really looking into the West End or West Bay for long term living. Want a bit more relaxed environment. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated. Thanks and enjoy.