Utila On HGTV

Utila On International TV The Home and Garden Television Channel (HGTV) has made the official announcement: The new program: “Half Price Paradise”, will be premiering HGTV on January 1st 2015 at 1pm Local Time! Tune-in to see some of your favourite Utila scenes, establishments and people and watch as new residents go through the decision making process of leaving their lives behind in the USA and purchasing a home in and relocating to beautiful Utila! This episode was filmed in Utila in August 2014. The half-an-hour Episode all about Utila, will be shown on New Year’s Day at various venues around the island such as the Mango Inn Bar and Grill –ask around and reserve your seat!

Annual Utila International Billfish Rodeo

Utila’s Annual Billfish Tournament is Underway. The influx is fancy fishing boats moored along the docks in the bay are due to the kick-off of the Annual  2014 Utila International Billfish Tournament, hosted by Laguna Beach. The lucky winner will walk away with an $8,000 purse when they provide proof of the largest Billfish  catch caught on video. This is a catch and release sport fishing tournament where the process of the catch needs to be caught on  video from the time the fish is caught on the line until after it is pulled onto the boat for a visual  inspection and verification of size and weight. It must then be released. Billfish are a species of pelagic fish that travel long distances migrating with the major ocean currents  path for spawning and feeding grounds. Called ‘Billfish’, for the distinguishable spear like protrusion or  ‘bill’, this extension of their bodies is used to slash at or stun prey. Billfish have often been considered trophy fish and commonly sought after in tournaments due to their strength, size and power. In the past these fish were legendary in their elusiveness and it took considerable skill (and luck), to find, hook and land Read More

Utila Dive Festival 2013

Utila Dive Festival 2013

Utila Dive Festival 2013, June 22-28 Utila – Bay Islands – Honduras For more information and to Register, see https://utiladivefestival.com/   Schedule of Events:  https://utiladivefestival.com/schedule/ Now in its 2nd year, Utila Dive Festival was started to highlight the tiny diving Mecca of Utila, one of The Bay Islands located in the Western Caribbean just South of Belize.   Utila Dive Festival 2013, is a week of diving, dancing, dining and discovering on a tropical island whose heart beats scuba day in and day out. In fact, over thousands of divers and professionals are trained here each year, continuing the tradition in Scuba Diving as an incredible adventure sport.   The 2nd annual event, scheduled for June 22nd to 28th, is designed not only to attract a wide range of visitors but also to benefit the entire community of Utila.   Underwater, we have daily themed dives, photo contests and a scavenger hunt. At the surface, the parties, boat parade of lights, SUP/kayaking adventures, Taste of Utila and prize giveaways will draw a crowd!   The Utila Dive Festival is focused on building an atmosphere that will both educate and foster the enjoyment of sharing underwater experiences and also highlight what Utila Read More

Parrots Dive Center NEW Webpage

Parrots Dive Center NEW Webpage

Parrots Dive Center has updated their webpage:  www.parrotsdivecenter.com Offering fun dive packages, PADI Instruction from Open Water through Divemaster , and an affordable waterfront hotel!  Check them out and get infected!            

Aerobics on Utila!

Aerobics on Utila!   Note Summer hours are 4:30pm to 5:30pm Add some Boom Boom to your life-Join Milady at Aerobics in Utila for fitness, health, and fun.   Great instructor, great prices, great for you! WHEN: Monday through Friday Summer hours 4:30-5:30pm (During winter, it will go back to 4pm-5pm) COSTS: Weekly Pass: Lps.150.00 (about $8 usd) Daily one time class: Lps 50.00 (about $2.50usd) WHERE: Chez Milady- head out towards the airport, past Centro de Salud, and you will see a sign on the left. Phone # 97 26 07 81  or email chez.milady at hotmail.com INSTRUCTOR: Milady is a dynamic inspiring instructor that will help you get in shape and stay in shape!

Sunday June 24: Utila Carnaval 2012 Fundraiser on Chepe’s Beach!

Tomorrow, Sunday June 24: Utila Carnaval Fundraiser on Chepe’s Beach! Bring the family for a day at the beach. Bike, kayak, and three-legged Races, sand castle building contest, and more. There will be prices for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. And lot of foods and drinks!   For more info on Carnival 2012, including schedule of events, contacts, election of Carnival Queen and more,  see www.UtilaGuide.com/Carnival or their facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/368639446529956/.

Utila Carnival 2012~

 Utila Carnival 2012 – July 16-22!   Utila Carnival 2012    Utila Carnival (Carnaval de Utila)  2012 will take place July 16-22, 2012. The Carnival is a multiday event, starting with the election of the Carnival Queen and then continuing with beach and street parties throughout the island of Utila, including areas of Chepes Beach, Sandy Bay, The Point, and Cola Mico. Final grand celebration is Saturday, with the parade through town in the morning and big party on the beach in the evening.  Make your plans now for a fun filled celebration week in Utila! ______________________________ Pre-Events   Sunday June 17: Fundraiser and Election of Carnival Queen, Chepes Beach   Sunday June 24: Utila Carnaval Fundraiser on Chepe’s Beach! Bring the family for a day at the beach. We will have bike, kayak, and three-legged Races, sand castle building contest, and more. There will be prices for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. And lot of foods and drinks [important]Sunday July 1st, 2012: Carnaval Fundraiser at the Big Football Game at the Concord Baseball field. Starts at 9:00 AM. Come bring the family out for fun day and help support the football game! The Carnaval will be selling food and drinks for the Read More

Utila Carnival / Carnaval de Utila 2012 July 16-22

  Utila Carnival 2012!  July 16-22 Utila Carnival (Carnaval de Utila)  2012 will take place July 16-22, 2012. The Carnival is a multiday event, starting with the election of the Carnival Queen and then continuing with beach and street parties throughout the island of Utila, including areas of Chepes Beach, Sandy Bay, The Point, and Cola Mico. Final grand celebration is Saturday, with the parade through town in the morning and big party on the beach in the evening.  Make your plans now for a fun filled celebration week in Utila! ______________________________ 2012 Carnaval Schedule: Monday July 17: Coronation of Carnaval queen Tuesday, July 18: Full Moon Party -Chepes Beach Wednesday, July 19: Sandy Bay Carnavalito Thursday, July 20: The Point Carnavalito Friday, July 21: The Cola Mico carnavalito Saturday, July 22: Carnival Parade, town center! Sunday, July 25: Party on the Beach _____________________________________________ More information:  You can keep up with Carnival 2012 at: Carnaval 2012 FACEBOOK group page (thanks Shannette and Helga for organizing!), Our Utila Carnival Webpage or on the Utila Guide Facebook page!   ___________________ Photos of past year’s Carnivals: School bands do an amazing job in the Utila carnival parade~Street scenes from Carnival (photo by Destination Utila)Carnival Festivities (Photo by Read More

Yoga on Utila!

Yoga on Utila with Andi~ Thank you for a great Second Session of Yoga Classes on Utila! Classes continue this week, moving right into our 3rd Session, Feb 9th to March 2nd with guest instructor Jonathan Wolf.

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:

“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.