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| Posted On: | 26-Jan-2001 |
| From: | "Sue Porubek" [sep835.....com] |
| Subject: | Re: [Roatan] Sand Flies |
Once again, I agree with Kristin, but one word of caution about the oil .... remember that the sun is intense, so take precautions not to burn! My husband has allergic reactions to the sand fly bites. He found 'Cactus Juice', a local repellent really helps to keep the flies at bay. Although not a mirable concoction, iy helps make his vacation experience a much more pleasant one. You can find 'Cactus Juice' in most shops, right along side the sunscreens and insect repellents. 'Cactus Juice' is an all nature product. Sue kristin kallsen wrote: The island is beautiful and you can enjoy the beach immensely. That said, I don't recommend lieing IN the sand. The sand flies can be anywhere from nonexistent to horrible. They are usually mildly annoying. There are several tricks to avoiding problems. Laying on the docks or on elevated platforms is one. Smearing your body with a think coat of oil (drowns em) is another. The key is to be aware of them so that you don't let them ever get you to the stage you are miserable. That means carrying and using repellants, not sitting in the sand itself, and avoiding staying still unprotected when they are about. There is so much wonderful stuff to see in the water that you don't want to be asleep on the sand anyway. You just have to work around the problem when it exists. -----Original Message----- From: Shawn Bebko Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2001 8:04 PM Subject: [Roatan] (no subject) > >Hey All- > >We are planning a trip to Roatan in March and I have a few questions. First, I've read a few things about sand flies. How bad are they and is it possible to lay on the beach without getting eaten alive? If you can enjoy the beach, which resort has the nicest one? I'm also curious about what people think is the "best" resort or hotel and why. I know that is highly subjective, which is why I asked for reasons. Thanks so much for your help. The island looks beautiful and we are really looking forward to March! > >Shawn > ----- > > Roatanet.com: Visitors Guide To Roatan > http://www.roatanet.com | |
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