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Ancient Civilization Meets Wildlife Rehabilitation – Maya Key a Showcase for Cultural Preservation on Roatan in Honduras

ROATAN, Honduras – Roatan’s newest and finest cultural attraction will give visitors a little taste of Honduras all in one place. Developed and operated by the iconic Anthony’s Key Resort (AKR), Maya Key is located in the harbor of Coxen Hole, Roatan. Opened to visitors in the first week in June, 2009, Maya Key boasts reconstructions [...]

June 8, 2009 · admin · Comments Closed
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Honduras Tourism Back On Track After Hurricane Felix

TEGULCIGAPA, Honduras (September, 2007) – Following Hurricane Felix’s pass through Honduras, the Honduras Institute of Tourism is pleased to report that the tourist areas of the Bay Islands of Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, as well as the Northern Coast cities of La Ceiba and Tela, the western town of Copan Ruinas and the Lenca Trail, [...]

September 10, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
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Copan – A Colorful Cultural Destination

By Jamie Gripich The sound of marimba music rises up off of the cobblestone streets and mixes with the aroma of spiced meats and fresh tortillas being grilled on the street corners, and the voices of townspeople sharing the day in the town plaza. As locals would say it's a "typical" day in Copan, the [...]

February 16, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
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Fins and Flippers, Honduras Resort’s Unique Adventure Dolphin Program

ROATAN, BAY ISLANDS OF HONDURAS–Sixteen years ago, Anthony's Key Resort pioneered Honduras' only research and educational dolphin program, the Roatan Institute for Marine Sciences (RIMS). Today, the resort makes yet another milestone, developing a second center for visitors to interact with dolphins and learn about Honduras' fragile ecosystem. Four of the dolphins born in captivity [...]

February 9, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
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Regal Airport Hotel in Hong Kong Celebrates Opening of £654,000 ‘OM Spa'

The Regal Airport Hotel Hong Kong opened their sumptuous £654,000 (HK$10 million) luxurious OM Spa in December 2006. The name "OM” is the shortest of the Mantras in the Indian tradition and is a word suggestive of God. The scriptures tell us that “OM” is the planets primordial vibration from which the entire universe has [...]

January 3, 2007 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
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Honduran island provides peaceful haven

At dark just after 6 p.m. most days, backpackers from across the world walk into the village of West End having grabbed the late afternoon flights to the Caribbean island of Roatan from the Honduran mainland. They arrive in a bustle of taxis and head for a series of cheap hotels and open air bars [...]

December 24, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
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Honduras President Commits to SAVE Geotourism

The President of Honduras signed an historic agreement designed to attract Scientific, Academic, Volunteer and Educational (SAVE) travelers in a comprehensive plan to create wealth while conserving natural resources and stimulating culture in the Central American region. The agreement with the National Geographic Society, Counterpart International and The George Washington University (GWU) will draw specialty [...]

October 27, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
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Honduras Embarks on Historic Tourism Initiatives

The President of Honduras will launch the SAVE strategy to involve Scientists, Academics, Volunteers and Educational travelers in the development of its tourism industry when tomorrow at the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) he officially signs an agreement with two international organizations and a leading university.

October 22, 2004 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
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