Roatan is a wonderfully unique island. It’s one of the only places in the world where you can have some of the best diving in the Caribbean just minutes away from land (or seconds, really) while being crazy affordable, beachfront properties and cute Caribbean towns with big supermarkets just a short drive away, the efficiency of a tourist island (albeit a Caribbean efficiency) while also feeling like a place where people actually live, a full range of culinary experiences, from delicious Honduran street food to world class Indian food, and a range of accommodation to choose from, from backpacker hostels to gorgeous boutique hotels and beautiful condos. Sure, there is room for improvement, just like there is everywhere else, but I think it’s safe to say that Roatan is a pretty cool place