Roatán

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Our Readers' Favorite Islands in Mexico and Central and South America of 2025

"A Honduran island renowned as a dive destination—many visitors encounter it as a short stop on Caribbean cruises—and often described by travelers as a “delightful surprise hideaway.” It offers strong snorkeling and diving tied to the regional reef and appeals to those seeking compact, high-reward coastal escapes." - Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout Hannah Walhout is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, where she edits the Discoveries section of the print magazine and develops longer stories focusing on food, wine, and spirits. She has previously worked at Food & Wine and in the writing program at NYU Abu Dhabi. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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