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| Posted On: | 09-Apr-2003 |
| From: | "Steve " [steve.....com] |
| Subject: | [roatan] FW: Roatan News Letter-April03 |
Dear Group, Larry Schlesser's www.roatan-realestate.com Newsletter is below. Lots of interesting news. Best regards, Steve Moderator - Send cries for help to steve.....com www.roatanet.com - Visitors Guide to Roatan and the Bay Islands www.travel-to-honduras.com - Your Travel Guide to Honduras -----Original Message----- From: roatanrealestate.....hn [mailto:roatanrealestate.....hn] Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 1:24 AM Subject: Roatan News Letter-April'03 April News letter ‘03 - Much has happened in the last thirty days both island news wise and in the real estate business. Because some of it involves considerable story I will let a pro do this in part. Usually I write little stories about various events on the island but this edition there will be minimal of that, in that I would like you to visit the new island publication, which just put out its first edition at the end of March. The Triatholon, Taste of Roatan, gorgeous warm weather, (guess that’s not news), but for Roatan things have been hopping. This newsletter you may wish to print or at least save in file. Eventually as months go on, I will be deleting the older versions and eventually they will go to newsletter heaven. I am mentioning that you may wish to have reference to some of the links that I will list at the bottom in that they will probably come in handy in the future. -As Mentioned in a previous News Letter, The “Bay Islands Voice”, a new English Speaking bimonthly publication has made it to the island. It is a very welcome addition to the island and wish Thomas Tomczyk, (owner, editor, one man show), all the success that he can possible have. The first edition was well done and informative. It is what I would call “light news”. It has no mention of the war in Iraq, problems that surround many places in the world or politics. It is a publication that gives the “good news” items on the island and after watching one too many hours of CNN or reading the headlines of your local newspaper is just what you need to be a little upbeat in life. I will place the link for the on line version below for you to check out every couple of weeks. -A new disco has opened on the island called “Red Planet”. It is located near French Harbor and apparently opened to quite a crowd. Although I can not personally vouch for it in that we are not of a “disco” frame of mind, I thought I would announce it for those that are. -A couple editions ago I had announced that I would no longer place photos in this email addition, in that my web master had advised against it in that many computers pick the attachment up nowadays and reject the entire news letter thinking I am passing a virus. I have heard from some saying that they miss them and liked the photos of the island. I over the years have generated quite a collection of them, so figure in an attempt to keep every one satisfied, I will place a couple or so on the web version of this news letter for people to look at if they like. A few days after this mail, those who wish glimpses of the island will be able to get new photos with each months newsletter edition on the www.roatan-realestate.com web page. -It seems that the airlines war here between TACA and SOL AIR has heated up, and for the consumer and those who travel to the island are the beneficiaries to a great degree with air fare going under $200 promotionally to San Pedro Sula and a little above that for some of the direct flights to the island. The below is a short article from the “Tiempo” a Spanish written Honduran Newspaper that puts things in perspective a bit. “Tegucigalpa, Sol Air denounced TACA yesterday for using dirty tactics to eliminate their service to Miami, because Sol Air charges lower fares... Sol Air president, Ricardo Martinez, that upon startup Solair set a price of 399.00 (plus taxes) for round trip, without penalty for date changes, which forced TACA to meet those prices from their then prices of over 500.00 dollars to the same destinations according to travel season. Martinez said Sol Air had set the 399.00 price until June 2003, but to their surprise, TACA lowered prices to Miami to 209.00 (plus taxes), which force Sol Air to match prices. Martinez states that seemingly this "price war" is beneficial to passengers, who do not realize that the purpose of this "war" is to eliminate Sol Air's competition. The price war is a predatory as such prices do not cover necessary expenses profit. This is clear indication of a policy of "extermination of Sol Air" , as their excessive lowering of tariffs is only meant to drive us out the market. Martinez stated that a year ago, Hondurans could not travel to Miami for less than 50.00 (plus taxes) and never had prices to Miami been close to the 209.00 price for a round trip fares. The purpose of driving Sol Air out of the market, is because Sol Air, has lower costs than their costs. Upon the demise of Sol Air, American, TACA will reduce their schedules, ad stops (en route to Miami, like connection al El Salvador) and raise their tariffs., to the detriment of Hondurans. American controls 50pc of the Miami traffic and TACA and Sol Air spit the other 50pc. Written by Fredy Perdomo, Additionally: TACA threatened Honduran travel agents to withhold commissions for air sales, presently TACA offers unusual incentives in order to kill Sol Air. Javier Pinel I guess the bottom line is if you are planning a trip to the island this may be a very good time to do it. Booking this summer will give you the lower rates for your stay in most hotels on the island and with lower prices to get here also, it seems to be a win/win for all your Roatan bound people. Do you travel to Roatan often or plan on doing it often? They are now offering a new Lifetime Pass for only $5,000.00. They are offering only 40 of these. Eleven RT tickets and you are free from that point. If you have any interst please contact Victoria Collins , SOL representative on the island at ivy_ida2000.....com -Do not like to fly? Well there are now several options for Cruise Ship visits here which have become more plentiful on the island. Norwegian Cruise lines have been coming here for several years now. Carnival is now a regular weekly visitor and now “Celebrity” has announced there intentions to visit our little island. There is a link below with the others announcing this and getting you to the information site regarding their cruises. -Between the airlines heating up and the cruise ships discovering our beauty it may be an excellent time to consider a real estate investment. The island is just so big. As the number travelers increase the real estate prices will increase also. Simple stuff-supply and demand. What are you doing this summer? This months new and Featured Real Estate- 4-129-This Tropical forrest has been well taken care of and has virtually all the flora the island has to offer. Large old growth palm trees, bananas, mango, flowers and more. It is a combination of flat buildable land and high points with outstanding views to the sea. Own your own tropical estate for you or to subdivide later. Quality water from a high producing well. Sits a short walk to a beautiful white sand beach. Includes Honduran Corporation-All 9.9 acres for only $120,000! http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=82 3-128-Make sure you check these unique floor plan homes before you buy ! With large breezy living areas these roomy (1600 sf), beach front homes may be just what you are looking for. Dive shop and restaurant on premise. Short 10 minute drive to airport and shopping. Appliances included, furniture packages available. Property Management built right in so if you are a part time resident it will not only be taken care of for you, but will be providing income also. Dive, fish and beach comb from your front yard. wonderful southeast trade winds to cool you. Enjoy the breezes from the trade wind side of the island. Very good buy starting at $189,000. http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=99 2-104-Beach Resort Condo on the nicest beach on the island. Great place for you investment dollars and to visit on vacation ! Mayan Princess Beach Resort on West Bay Beach may be just what you are looking for! This 60 unit complex is concrete construction, fully furnished and on the nicest beach on the island. Furnished here means complete to knife, fork, spoon and wall hangings. 250 ft winding fresh water swimming pool with waterfalls and swim up bar, a 200 seat restaurant, gift shop, and other amenities are now under construction. A great place for both vacation and your investment dollars. -Units available at this time - Ocean Front - 1bd/1ba - 940 sf $249,000 -lower unit Ocean Front - 1bd/1ba - 720 sf $245,000 -upper unit (Note - It is rare here to have even one of these ocean Front units to come on the market - if whate sand, quality, turnkey, if your thing, you may wish to act quickly !) 1bd/1ba upper pool side - 720 sf - $199,000 1 bd/1ba lower pool side - 940 sf - $209,000 2bd/2ba upper unit with ocean views, custom unit, with brass fixtures, mahogany ceilings, entertainment center and many other custom features. $340,000. -1440 sf. http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=35 4-127- Get very near the beach between West Bay and West End with these beautiful view sites ! West Bay Beach is both the nicest beach front on the island and the most valuable. West End Village the most established tourist are on the island. Between the two are several kilometers of ocean front, much of which is beautiful beach front. For many years this area has been held onto by several local families and now a section has become available. With a paved road, water and electric these lots start at just $44,000 and will provide wonderful sunsets for your evening enjoyment, snorkeling on the reef right off shore and water activities galore. Beach is always a good investment and Roatan has some of the most reasonable beach and near beach home sites in the Caribbean. Don’t miss out ! http://www.roatan-realestate.com/listing.php?id=73 That is it for this month folks- For those who are regular visitors here we hope to see you soon. For those sitting from afar wondering about this little island of enchantment, wonder no longer. It has so much to offer. Caribbean Islands are not that plentiful. Eliminate the ones that are not affordable, do not have an international airport, in safe, friendly countries, and it sure narrows it down. If you wish either a great investment, (stocks are barely promising), a place to ponder retirement, (before the rest of the baby boomers), or just a great place to visit you need to try out Roatan. Keep our fighting troops in your thoughts and prayers and Nancy and I wish you all a very Happy Easter Holiday. Larry Helpful Links- Celebrity Cruise info- http://www.celebritycruises.com/pressrelease.asp?s=FBAAF6BF7D&xref=19182 -Hotel link- If you are looking for a place to stay on the island and need some guidance these links may me a good place to start. All tastes and budgets are different so you may wish to sort through some before you book your vacation or trip to the island. http://www.roatanet.com/hotel_comparison.htm http://www.roatanet.com/hotel_comparison1.htm#sandy_bay -a Vacationer’s perspective on Roatan was recently published in the New York Times and thought you may wish to see what this traveler had to say http://www.nytimes.com/2003/03/30/travel/30roatan.html The “Bay Islands Voice” has made it’s debut on the island -check it out- http://www.bayislandsvoice.com A new travel information page on the Honduras has made its way to the web and this well done, easy to “cruise” page is filled with all sorts of helpful hints and information. Check it out, then book mark this one for your future reference. http://www.travel-to-honduras.com Ever wonder about the currency here or have a trip planned and wonder what the exchange rate is. Try this link to find out- Conversion of dollars to Lempiras for your journey Http:// www.oanda.com/converter/classic. Larry Schlesser Roatan-Real Estate PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY UPDATED SITE- http://www.roatan-realestate.com 011-504-445-1612-phone 011-504-445-0351-fax 011-504-967-4482- Cell phone U.S. Mailing Address- IMC-Sap #5002 7801 NW 37th ST. Miami, FL. 33166 FREE Cell Phones with up to $400 Cash Back! | |
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