Editor’s Note

Dear Friends,

I was born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. I've also lived in five countries, including Jamaica, where I spent five years falling in love with the Caribbean. I’m a Honduran, to be sure. But I’m also a proud American citizen and an entrepreneur. 

The United States has been good to my family and me, but as a native Honduran, I have a special love for my culture, my heritage, my family, and my people. Like most Hondurans, I want to see Honduras showcased to the world in the best light possible. And while Honduras has so much to offer, few places can match the sheer beauty we find in the Bay Islands. Until now, the Bay Islands have had a weak online presence.

Sure, there are many businesses and organizations who themselves have stunning websites, but the island of Roatan, Utila, and Guanaja lack the proper online representation, in my view. A key contributor to the Bay Islands' poor online image has been the slow adoption of new technologies. There is excellent content on the internet today. But the manner and the platforms on which that content is maintained is outdated and out of touch.

I believe my Honduran birth, my exposure to the American culture, my marketing knowledge, and my entrepreneurial spirit uniquely qualify me to bring the Bay Islands to the forefront and the world - online. 

Thank you for your continued support.

Emilio F. Castillo | Traveler
Roatan Tourism Bureau ℠