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I certainly don't review all hotels, but when I can, I'll add a full review here and there. Always look up the hotel for the latest rates and reviews. :)

 
Hi, I'm Leslie! I hope to inspire you to budget travel on as little as $30/day, lend a few travel tips, share some real stories, and give useful information on the places I've been
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A big modern clean and safe airport. The sleep pod options are very pricey, but hopefully you can take advantage of some of the long transit offerings.

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Statua de Sirena - the mermaid statue. A good beach snorkel spot on Roatan.

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