Thanksgiving on Utila?

Thanksgiving on Utila? Si Si! Though traditionally a US holiday, Thankgiving represents a time to give thanks and share time with friends and family. Here on Utila, folks get together, share meals, and help one another. Here are a few Thanksgiving options for locals, expats, and visitors to join in with:

Fancy Fish Art Gallery Utila

  Outside Entrance into Fancy Fish Gallery, Utila Looking for that perfect one of a kind gift from Utila?  Take a look at  Fancy Fish Art Gallery!   Located on the water, in the Mariposa building (the big yellow one), just below El Picante Restaurant,  Fancy Fish is a relative newcomer to the Utila Gift Shop scene and features a variety of art and handicrafts. They are making their niche in finding one of a kind artwork from artists living in Honduras. Proprieter Judy La Roche has done a fantastic job of collecting one of a kind pieces and featuring real artists- not just assembly line pieces.  Many of her pieces are very affordable too- offering something from everyone. Featuring paintings, masks, baskets, ceramics, photography, clothing, wraps, and more.   If you are looking for gifts for others or for your home, take a look at Fancy Fish!   Fancy Fish Store Gallery Owner Judy- who features some great creations of her own too! Street Entrance (at night) to Fancy Fish Gallery. Located just next to Banco AtlantidaFancy Fish Store Owner Judy- who features some great creations of her own too!                   Fancy Fish Gallery Read More

“Plastic Planet” -Special Environmental Awareness Event- Friday Sept 16

Special Environmental Awareness Event- Friday Sept 16: 6th of September, 7 pm at BICA (Bay Islands Conservation Assocation) office. “Plastic Planet: Documentary by Werner Boote” is an insightful journey around the globe to present the up-close and personal view of the controversial and fascinating material that has found its way into every facet of our daily lives: plastic.

Utila Dive Center (UDC)

“Utila Dive Centre was the first dive school and dedicated full service facility in Utila. After years of growth and hard work, Utila Dive Centre is now a PADI Gold Palm Resort and Career Development Center, a National Geographic Dive Center, and the first and only DSAT and IANTD Technical Diving facility in Central America.

Activities on Utila – What to do on Utila Besides Diving?

Utila, in the Bay Islands of Honduras is becoming well known for its fantastic diving and snorkeling at very affordable rates. But is there anything else to do on the island besides diving? You bet! Utila has a host of other activities, including kayaking, stand up paddleboarding (SUP), hiking, fishing, finding whale sharks, swimming, horse-back riding, cave exploring, enjoying the beach, floating in a float tank, volunteering for turtle patrols and lion fish control, visiting with the locals, go to the Cays, and much more!

Driftwood Music Festival, Utila

Driftwood Bar and Grill is planning a music festival January 13-15, 2012. The Driftwood Music Festival will bring Country, Blues, & Bluegrass music to the island of Utila. Planned groups include: Outlaw Jim and The Whiskey Benders, The Konza Swamp Band, The Blue Cat Creole Band

“Layin’ Low” (Fishing, Diving, and Cayos Cochinos Boat Charters)

Hi, I’m Rodger Mehrer, Captain of the “Layin’ Low” and I am excited to offer several ocean options for visitors who have come to Utila. Our boat the “Layin Low” has been custom built and outfitted (USCG Standards) for use around Utila for a variety of “Deep Blue” experiences.

New Affordable Rental On Utila- Eagle Ray House- across from Beach!

Welcome to the newest rental house to Utila- the Eagle Ray House! This is a very affordable weekly vacation rental (also available for long term) and right across from the beach in Blue Bayou! Kayaks for 5 people included! (1 double, 3 singles…) For More information and for reservations, see https://www.vrbo.com/355329 .  For more information on Utila, see www.UtilaGuide.com . (note- Eagle Ray House is also FOR SALE!)