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In the Heart of Central America: Diving the Bay Islands of Honduras

Posted by Katie Hammel on December 16, 2009

Filed under: Scuba Diving, Honduras, Hotels and Accommodations, Budget Travel, Central America, Caribbean

Honduras' Bay Islands - the large islands of Roatan, Utila and Guanaja, plus Cayos Cochinos and the Swan Islands - sit about 40 miles off the coast of the mainland in the Caribbean Sea. While the islands are as beautiful as any others in the Caribbean and offer long sandy white beaches, turquoise water, and lush jungle landscapes, the biggest draw for most visitors is the area's superb and low-cost diving.

Most visitors stay in Roatan, the largest and most developed of the islands. Home to about 35,000 people, it is the most-visited spot in Honduras. Flights take about 15 minutes from La Ceiba - as soon as the plane rises above the clouds, it starts its descent to the island - or an hour from San Pedro Sula (including a brief stop in La Ceiba). The flight on Taca Regional costs about $90 from La Ceiba or $250 from San Pedro Sula. There are other flight options, but for a fearful flyer, Taca's modern planes were the most attractive.

Direct flights from the US are offered by several airlines. Taca arrives from Miami on Saturday and Sunday and Continental arrives from Houston on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday and from Atlanta on Saturdays. Even if you are flying within Honduras, it's wise to know the large carrier schedules as lines at the airport can triple at times when flights to the US depart.

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In the Heart of Central America: Planning a wedding or honeymoon in Honduras

Posted by Katie Hammel on December 14, 2009

In the Heart of Central America: Why now is the time to go to Honduras

Posted by Katie Hammel on December 4, 2009

SkyMall Monday: Underwater Cell Phone System

Posted by Mike Barish on November 2, 2009

Filed under: Scuba Diving, Gear

Here at the SkyMall Monday headquarters, the motto is "Be Prepared...Always" I considered copying the Boy Scouts' motto verbatim, but I just can't support any organization that places so much emphasis on neckerchiefs. That said, I like to be ready for any situation, and thankfully the SkyMall catalog anticipates every situation imaginable (and some that only a person on a tremendous amount of hallucinogens could possibly consider). So, while some people are content with put their faith in maps, GPS systems and charts, I require a Plan D. I need to know that, at any time, I can contact my SkyMall Monday support team for assistance. As I often find myself 40 meters underwater and completely lost, I can't be trying to read a soggy AAA TripTik with outdated notes about speed traps. No, I need real help. Thankfully, SkyMall anticipated this completely common and harrowing situation and responsibly chose to distribute a product that can help me when nothing else can. The next time I'm disoriented below sea level, I'm going to call the Gadling editors and ask for help on my Underwater Cell Phone System.

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Abercrombie & Kent announce extreme adventures for 2010

Posted by Kraig Becker on September 1, 2009

Gadlinks for Monday 6.29.09

Posted by Brenda Yun on June 29, 2009

Adventure Destination: Easter Island

Posted by Kraig Becker on May 18, 2009

Filed under: Biking, Arts and Culture, Hiking, History, Learning, Scuba Diving, South America, Chile, Ecotourism

Easter Island has always been a place of great mystery. Everyone is aware of the iconic stone faces that number more than 800 and stand as much as 10 meters in height and weighing in at nearly 75 tons. The figures were carved by inhabitants of the island between 1250 and 1500 AD, and their construction and transportation to various parts of the island, is still considered a remarkable feat.

The inhabitants who built the statues are a bit of a mystery themselves, and add to the mystique of Easter Island. They were a Polynesian tribe that immigrated to the island by boat across the Pacific Ocean, and over hundreds of years built up a substantial society before nearly disappearing from the place completely. What exactly happened to their society is still openly debated amongst historians and anthropologists. Many believe that the remote nature of island was their eventual undoing, as they deforested the entire place, leaving them with no natural resources. Some see it as a parable for what could happen to the planet as a whole.

Over the past few years, the island has become quite the adventure destination. It is widely considered the most remote, inhabited place on Earth, with its nearest neighbor being a tiny island called Pitcairn, which is home to just a few dozen people, and lies 1240 miles away. Easter Island falls under the jurisdiction of Chile and there are flights most days of the week.

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Photo of the Day 5.11.09

Posted by Karen Walrond on May 11, 2009

Filed under: Scuba Diving, Asia, Philippines, Photo of the Day

These days, I'm SERIOUSLY missing scuba diving -- it's been a year since I've been at a decent beach, and about 3 years since I strapped a can of air on my back. This fun shot captured by wetboxers of his divemaster in the Philippines has just about put me over the edge. *sigh*

If you've got some great travel shots you'd love to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. We might just pick one as our Photo of the Day.

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