christmas party for the kids

On Christmas eve, Paya Bay held our annual Christmas Party for the children of our local community. For many of them this event is the highlight of their Christmas. A special thanks to past and present guests who contributed school supplies and other donations for the kids!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

memories of 2014

We've had yet another awesome year here at Paya, thanks largely to the support of our amazing clients!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

look for the gifts in everything

Look for the gifts in everything, especially when you are facing what appears to be a negative situation. Everything that we attract causes us to grow, which means that ultimately everything is for our own good.

Adjusting to a new path and a new direction will require new qualities and strengths, and these qualities are always exactly what we need to acquire in order to accomplish the great things ahead in our life.

- lessons from The Secret

huffington post: go to roatan!

Roatan is one of the few established islands in the Caribbean that still retains its authentic island charm. You get the comforts of the west as well as the quiet seclusion of the island. The people are extremely proud of their island which is also reflected in their warm and friendly natures. They live simple lives and work hard, yet enjoy all that their surroundings have to offer.

- Huffington Post

jordan found his elizabeth!

Jordan Axani planned to travel around the world with his girlfriend Elizabeth Gallagher, until they broke up. Now, he'll embark on Sunday on the circumnavigation with Elizabeth Gallagher. No need for a double-take: The name may be the same, but the person answering to it isn't. Axani had booked his-and-her airline tickets in his name -- and his girlfriend's, he said. So, after his ex went overboard, he had to find a new co-passenger with the same name, he said, because the tickets were non-transferable. Axani is Canadian, as is his ex, so the new Elizabeth Gallagher needed to be, too, to make the switch work.

- CNN

See how this relates to Paya Bay.

spot the iguana

This adult female Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) seems healthy and like she's eating well (they primarily eat tender new leaves from various trees). Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

music video: sia - chandelier

Great video. The super-talented dancer featured is Maddie Ziegler.

happy holidays!

The little elves have been busy bringing their holiday cheer to Paya Bay!
Happy Saturnalia everyone!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

bonfire on bliss

Paya's guests always enjoy the weekly beach fires on Bliss Beach. The fires are especially appreciated with the cool winds that blow at night this time of year.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

exploring helene town

Glimpses of the charming seaside village on the island of St. Helene. The main driver of this island's economy continues to be fishing.

Bay Islands of Honduras.

direct your passion wisely

Most people don't realize how much passion they put into what they don't want. When you speak to a friend and you tell them all about an "awful" situation, you are putting passion into what you don't want. When you react to an event negatively, with the response that it is "terrible," you are putting passion into what you don't want.

You are a beautiful passionate being, so make sure you direct your passion wisely.

- lessons from The Secret