kids having fun in the surf

I captured these photos of local island kids playing in the surf on the Big Beach at Paya Bay Resort. Kids LOVE this beach because it has a gentle grade into the sea, being relatively shallow as a result, and there are usually fun waves they can body surf in. Paya offers two awesome options: Bliss Beach for the adults and Big Beach for the kids!

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

island horsemen

Late this afternoon I spotted Omar and his buddy riding their horses on the Big Beach.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

the kitesurfers are back!

Marilou Lavallée and Chris Bergler are back for another season of fun on the surf here in Eastern Roatan!

And this time time they brought their beautiful baby boy, Ben-Lou! Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

removing an obstacle

Beach erosion caused by the recent "polar vortex" winter storm exposed a chunk of the foundation of the old beach club on Big Beach (destroyed by Hurricane Mitch in 1998). We brought in a backhoe to drag the chunk ashore so that it could be broken up.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

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A lush, tropical view from the main deck looking toward Big Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

in the surf

Sisters Thelma and Louise cool off in the Big Beach surf. The adolescent female dogs spontaneously hit the clear, delicious Caribbean waters several times a day to have fun and refresh themselves.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

kitesurfing paya bay

Marilou Lavallée and Chris Burg have established a seasonal kitesurfing operation on Roatan's East End. Here, Chris displays his amazing kitesurfing abilities off the Big Beach at Paya Bay.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

a swim with the puppy girls

Champion kitesurfers Marilou Lavallée and Chris Burg go for an afternoon swim at the Big Beach with new sister pups Thelma and Louise. The one Chris is carrying in his arms, Louise, is more anxious about going into the sea than her sister. On land, however, Louise is very adventurous and bold; definitely the bigger "troublemaker" of the two. Just like their movie namesakes!

Note that when they are not having blissful afternoons in the Caribbean Sea, Marilou and Chris offer convenient kitesurfing lessons, trips, and gear rental right here at Paya Bay Resort. Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

serene afternoon

Casie Fox, Paya Bay's resident yoga instructor, goes for a dip on the Big Beach on a particularly serene afternoon. Casie offers morning (8:30 am) and afternoon (4:30 pm) yoga sessions at Paya's spectacular Ananda Yoga Pavilion, Mondays thru Fridays.

As I often say, Ms. Casie is a ray of warm California sunshine! She brings so much good energy and sweet shanti to Paya! Yoga with Casie is like practicing with an angel.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

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A view from the Big Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

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Morning waves caress the sands of Big Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

Photo: Anthony and Jeff.

the spirit of paya

Guests walk in the surf on Big Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

views of Big Beach

Views of Big Beach from the main deck at Paya Bay Resort. Four fifths of this beach is part of the Paya Bay property.

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Approximately three quarters of the Big Beach is part of the Paya Resort property. This 'textile' beach is often visited by local Roatanians on weekends. They bring their families for picnics and swimming. See the resort map.

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Guests taking a stroll on Big Beach.

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A little over a quarter of a mile in total length, three quarters of this half moon beach is part of the Paya Bay property. Big Beach is a popular destination for family picnics on weekends. Kids love swimming in the fun waves.