MelissaV1

Coxen Hole, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

Although I enjoyed being able to see how poor the area was and how people actually lived, I would not recommend stopping at this particular part of Honduras. I felt unsafe, especially once it got dark out. There was not much to do unless you took an excursion. The shopping wasn't great, but they were willing to bargain.

Santo Tomas De Castilla, Guatemala

This port was more accomodating to tourists. It had a warehouse-like location filled with shops, food and music. The port itself other than that one location was very ugly. It was quite industrial. There was not enough to do to be there for 8-10 hours. If I stopped there again I would take an excursion. I wish I went on the Banana Plantation excursion.

Cozumel, Mexico

Cozumel was also very accomodating. There is much to do whether you're looking to shop, eat or party. There is a nice outdoor mall complex which made shopping easy. The water and beach is the most beautiful out of all of the above ports. If you're not looking to shop go to a beach and relax--white sand and aqua water!

Belize City, Belize

This place was beautiful. I enjoyed the long tender ride to the island and back; it was like getting a free boat ride! This port was extrememly accomodating to tourists. They had many shops and restaurants and bars right on the coast. The weather was the best here too. If you're looking for knock-off merchandise...this is the place. I got the impression it was not so safe because sections of it were gated off so as to protect tourists from wandering out or locals from wandering in. Despite that I did feel safe there.