Roatan Getaway by Tab Hauser

After much research I picked Luna Beach Resort as our place to stay for the 6 days we were here. Luna Beach is located 20 minutes from the airport on the western end of the island. It is also a pleasant 10 minute stroll on the beach to the village of West End. This resort offers 1 and 2 room beach front suites along with what they call 3 and 4 bedroom tropical wooden houses that are up a short hill. These houses are perfect for families and couples that want to share a house and still have their own bedroom and bathrooms. There are no TVs or phones in the rooms but there is air conditioning to keep you comfortable if you want to escape from the heat of the day. I found the hammock on the large shaded porch more than adequate as a break from the sun for a short nap. The hotel does offer internet but only using their lap top in the lobby at $6 per hour. This was the only real flaw I found with them. Do not plan on plugging in your computer here and work. They also have a fear of going wireless for fear of viruses. There are plenty of internet cafes to plug into in the village for $5 per hour.

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Luna Beach Resort offers Weddings in Roatan, Honduras

ROATAN, HONDURAS: Have you ever dreamt of a destination wedding, on an Island in the middle of the Caribbean?  Luna Beach Resort kicked off its new wedding page on the Luna Beach Resort Web site, www.lunabeachresort.com. Luna Beach Resort has been hosting weddings for a long time, but after hosting the last wedding of 133 guests; when everyone there found paradise, in Roatan, we decided to expand our publication of our weddings.

Destination weddings have become the latest trend. You get a very intimate and personalized wedding at a fraction of the cost of a regular wedding; and a lot less stress. There are no formalities, so everything can be done on Island time. The guest list includes your closest family and friends, which can¹t wait to come to come to Roatan with you and get a vacation, which they had never planned on for themselves.

We are excited to provide this service for helping plan you wedding. Roatan is also a wonderful place to have also have your honeymoon, so even if you are not getting married in Roatan you might consider coming for your honeymoon.

Luna Beach Resort is an intimate dive resort located in West End, Roatan, Honduras. Tucked away at the far western edge of town, West End Roatan, Luna Beach Resort sits on 15 acres and offers a privately owned beach, full-service restaurant and bar, in-ground swimming pool, dive shop, gift shop, jungle trail and personal attention to all your needs. Choose from a variety of accommodations including Beach Suites only 15 steps from the waters edge, or island-style Tropical Houses and Premium Houses tucked away in the jungle with spectacular views of the Sea. The calm, warm, crystal clear waters are inviting and serve up some of the most beautiful sunsets in the Caribbean. The resort offers a perfect getaway for the traveler looking to escape the crowds, yet is only a 10-minute walk along the beach to the heart of West End where the Island culture of dining, shopping and nightlife collide.

Article in The Travel Society by Fred Nagy

Roatan? Where is Roatan?
"…if you want upscale, you might book in at the Luna Beach Resort, halfway between West End Village and West Bay Beach offering mahogany, mahogany, mahogany; VERY tastefully appointed grounds with cabanas and villas tucked into the hillside, a pool (a rarity in Roatan) and dining al fresco to die for. A unique experience."

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The First Temptation
By Rick Frehsee (more by this author)
Photo By: David Benz ©

For romancing the reef, as well as your significant other, the Luna Beach Resort on the northwest corner of Roatan is perfect. Fashioned primarily of Honduran hardwoods, this casually elegant diver's retreat descends from a verdant, jungle-covered hillside onto a spectacular, sprawling beach. The scenery is idyllic, the location ideal. No mere sliver of sand, the beach borders the crystal lagoon of West End Bay for nearly a mile. A short walk east of the resort will lead you to the rustic tourist village of West End and its strip of craft shops, funky bars, and seaside restaurants.

The long, narrow island of Roatan is fringed by a nearly continuous, coast-hugging reef. From Luna Beach's position, at the west end of West End, it's only a mile or so to the tip of the island, both coasts are easily accessible. The resort's 47-foot custom dive boat can reach more than 40 named dive sites within three to 15 minutes from the dock. Many of these sites are among the best dives in Roatan.

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Luna Beach Resort 1st in Roatan to customize dive packages
for the German Market

Strategic alliance formed with eBoatCharters.com, Inc.

Roatan, Honduras: Luna Beach Resort, an intimate dive resort located in popular West End, Roatan, Honduras, formed a strategic alliance with eBoatCharters.com to offer customized dive packages for the German market. Beginning July 15th, 2005, customized packages for the German market will be offered to the growing market of German divers on the German language web site, http://www.urlaubsboote.de.

“We have a German speaking dive team and want to enhance the comfort of German divers by creating packages exclusively for them,” says Mr. Chuck Aberle , owner of Luna Beach Resort. “Plus we partnered with a great German bakery in the area.” Luna Beach Resort’s customized dive packages for the German market include:

• 7 nights in Luna Beach Hotel on Roatan's West End
• 3 dives / day and 1 night dive with a German speaking dive instructor
• 1 Island Tour with a German speaking tour guide
• 2 meals / day: Breakfast & Lunch
• + Traditional Afternoon Coffee & Goodies from local German bakery

Serena Hoermann, president of eBoatCharters.com is excited about marketing the German dive packages to her clients on its German language web site, “urlaubsboote.de”. “With its German-speaking staff, Luna Beach Resort is an ideal partner in creating dive packages for German divers. Having lived in Germany for 6 years, I know that diving in an exotic locale like Honduras, that still offers a touch of home, will appeal to that market.” 700,000 Germans vacationed in the Caribbean & Central America in 2004 for 5 or more days.

eBoatCharters.com is the premier, worldwide, database of charter boats. Fishing, dive, sail and motor/power charters are available for booking worldwide. Anyone interested in boating or listing their boat/ yacht in the eBoatCharters.com database is invited to visit the web site or call 561.427.7213. eBoatCharters.com offers fishing, dive, sail and motor/power boat and yacht charters.

Luna Beach Resort offers a Dive Center right at the water’s edge while a large, custom-made dive boat and expert instructors insure a safe and comfortable experience. Secluded in 15 acres of a tropical paradise with a privately owned beach, full service restaurant and bar, in ground fresh water swimming pool, dive shop, gift shop, nature trail and air conditioned suites and homes, Luna Beach Resort is the ultimate get away. Stay right on the beach and relax in your own hammock on your own deck in beautiful Beach Suites that offer one and two bedrooms. For more privacy, newly built Tropical Houses that have 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen, dining room, living room and large decks that all offer a view of the Caribbean are available. If you are looking for luxury we have our 4,000 sq ft Premium Houses with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, washer/dryer and larger then life screened deck. The resort location is private and secluded, but only a short walk along the beach to the town of West End, famous for local culture, dining, shopping and night life. Luna Beach Resort’s uniqueness rests on the quality of the resort and the personal attention guests receive. - Dive Packages start at $860.00, plus tax, for 7 nights, Beach Suite accommodations, 3 dives a day and 2 meals a day. For only a small fee, upgrade to a private Tropical or Premium House. Reservations are required and restrictions apply.

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Scuba Radio was broadcast live from Luna Beach on September 27th, 2003!
Listen to the show and find out all about us!

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The hotels stand cheek-by-jowl on Roatán Island's busy West Bay Beach, but the peaceful section occupied by Luna Beach Resort's 17 stucco-and-teak bungalows is farther down the shoreline. Lounge chairs are sprinkled along the ribbon of sugar sand out front; one of the world's finest coral reefs is only a few strokes beyond the surf. There's also easy access to the jungle for hiking. Once the sun descends, join the crowds that congregate on the wood deck for the weekly party until dawn. WEST END, ROATAN, BAY ISLANDS; 011-504/445-0009; www.lunabeachresort.com

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Luna Beach Resort 1st to Offer Divers Blog on Roatan

Luna Beach Resort kicked off its Dive Roatan Blog, being the first on the island of Roatan to offer a blog for divers. Divers can read the blog to check diving conditions, review current photos and descriptions of underwater scenery, read about unusual...

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Date : Saturday, June 25, 2005

Roatan, Honduras (PRWEB) June 25, 2005 — Luna Beach Resort kicked off its Dive Roatan Blog, being the first on the island of Roatan to offer a blog for divers. Divers can read the blog to check diving conditions, review current photos and descriptions of underwater scenery, read about unusual dives and get updates on the Roatan Reef Project. The blog can be viewed at www.lunabeachresort.com.

"We are excited to provide an ongoing connection between divers and the diving in Roatan through our blog," says Tim Brown, Luna Beach Resort"s Divemaster. "We regularly get calls and e-mails about the diving conditions prior to divers visiting Roatan and believe the blog is a great way to help divers feel connected to Roatan whether they are coming to the island next week or next year."

Blogging has become the latest trend on the web. According to a recent study, more than 32 million people now read blogs. Blogging originally started as a public diary on the web or a web log. The term web log has been shortened to blog and has been around for a few years. However, the blogging trend gained momentum when blogging publishing systems, such as Google"s blogger.com were launched. These new websites allow novices to publish their own blog, link it to their website and reap the benefits of having a blog.

Luna Beach Resort is an intimate dive resort located in West End, Roatan, Honduras. A top notch Dive Center is right at the water"s edge while a large, custom-made dive boat and expert instructors insure a safe and comfortable experience. Secluded in 15 acres of a tropical paradise with a privately owned beach, full service restaurant and bar, in ground fresh water swimming pool, dive shop, gift shop, jungle trail and air conditioned suites and homes, Luna Beach Resort is the ultimate get a way. Stay right on the beach and relax in your own hammock on your own deck in our beautiful Beach Suites that offer one and two bedrooms. For more privacy, stay in one of our newly built Tropical Houses that have 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, kitchen, dining room, living room and large decks that all offer a view of the Caribbean. If you are looking for luxury we have our 4,000 sq ft Premium Houses with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, kitchen, dining room, living room, washer/dryer and larger then life screened deck. The resort location is private and secluded, but only a short walk along the beach to the town of West End, famous for local culture, dining, shopping and night life. Luna Beach Resort"s uniqueness rests on the quality of the resort and the personal attention guests receive. Dive Packages start at $860.00, plus tax, for 7 nights, Beach Suite accommodations, 3 dives a day and 2 meals a day. For only a small fee, upgrade to a private Tropical or Premium House. Reservations are required and restrictions apply.

For more information, call (866) 710-LUNA or e-mail reservations@lunabeach resort.
www.lunabeachresort.com

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Debbie Thesken
303 362-1044

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