spectacular and serene

Located on the opposite side of  the Paya Bay peninsula from Bliss Beach, Buccaneer Landing is a spectacular and serene spot for those seeking utmost privacy and total freedom.

The Seaside Trail passes through Buccaneer Landing

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

serene moment

Guest enjoy a contemplative and serene moment at the Ananda Yoga Pavilion...

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

project x (continued...)

This week we've been putting a good a bit of resources and energy into Project X, a new space on the west-facing part of the property that I'm tentatively calling Serenity. The work this week involves installing reinforced bamboo fencing around the perimeters of the dual-level deck spaces located above Buccaneer Landing. The new decks have commanding views of the verdant ridges of Roatan, the Diamond Rock mangrove forests, the tranquil seagrass flats between the island and the reef, the Mesoamerican barrier reef, the Caribbean Sea beyond it, and the expansive, infinite tropical sky. This is the perfect spot for sunset events at the resort.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

serenity, a new space at paya

Serenity is a gorgeous new space currently under construction on the leeward, West-facing side of the property. It features gorgeous views of the island's verdant peaks, the Diamond Rock Mangrove Forest, and the placid turtle grass flats between Roatan's barrier reef and the island's shore. Once completed, it will be the perfect spot for sunset cocktails.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

beautiful moments

My friend Oscar Alejandro  recently visited Paya. Here we enjoy a beautiful  moment at Serenity, a new space on the West-facing side of the property.

Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

photo of the day

Bliss Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

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Bliss Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Bay Islands of Honduras.

my childhood hero

Growing up in the significantly isolated, WAY-off-the-beaten-track Roatan of the 1970s, one comic book that was intermittently available was "Kalimán - El Hombre Increíble." While I was in primary school, there was even a daily, after-school, half-hour radio show series that I didn't miss! Kalimán's signature spoken wisdom was, "Serenidad y paciencia, Solín, mucha paciencia..." (Serenity and patience, Solín, MUCH patience...) Kalimán would always say this to Solín (his young sidekick) in his calm, deep, resonant, masculine voice whenever they were in some difficult situation with an apparently tragic outcome. For example, they (and the girl) are all tied up and being slowly lowered into a pit of hungry crocodiles. Invariably, Kalimán would tap into his deep reservoir of wisdom, use his mystical powers and mind control, and execute some amazing sequence of actions that would rescue them from the life-threatening crisis a split second before the crocodiles took their first chomp. The next day at school, during recess, all us kids would ardently discuss the exciting adventures of our superhero the day before. Unfailingly, at least one of us would quote him, deepening our voice and slowing the cadence of our speech, "Serenidad y paciencia, Solín, mucha paciencia..." 

From Wikipedia:

Kalimán is also famous for the wise phrases he uses to teach his child companion Solín. Among these are the following: "There is no force on Earth greater than the human mind; he who masters the mind, masters everything." "Serenity and patience, much patience," and "There is always a way when we use our intelligence." "Fear is a bad advisor;" "Revenge is a poor consolation;" "There are no bad people in the world, but there are good people who let others do bad things." "Who risks not wins not." "Not even a leaf of a tree moves without the will of the Almighty." "The mind's eye sees farther." "Even the longest road starts with a single step." "Man is not born to be the slave of another; I am free and always will be." "Only the coward dies twice." "Freedom is the essence of life." "Love is the most powerful force in the universe." "Who brings peace opens any door." "Do not seek false paths, the truth is within you." "Life ends and begins with a vision of hope."

Kalimán was awesome, man!

amelie's sandcastle

A child's imagination left its creative mark on Bliss Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

serenity

Special guest, Alejo of Argentina, appears to have succumbed to the warm embrace and serenity of Secret Cove.

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Special guests enjoy the serenity of Buccaneer Landing. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

serenity

Few things can match the sense of serenity that one feels in a coconut walk. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

peace

Serene Buccaneer Landing, Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

serenity

Guests enjoy Bliss Beach. Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

peace

Serene, clothing-optional Buccaneer Landing, Paya Bay Resort, Roatan, Honduras.

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The serenity of "The Heart," a stop on the Paya Trail.

the zen path

There's only one...