Three decades ago, the creators of Anthony’s Key Resort
envisioned a small, tropical hide-away that would allow adventurous
travelers the opportunity to experience the beauty of Roatan
and the Caribbean as nature intended.
Today, the resort still retains an intimacy with its surroundings
that is reminiscent of a peaceful island village. Charming, wooden
cabanas dot the resort’s palm studded hillside and rim its
shimmering lagoon. Reached by a brief boat ride from the resort’s
main grounds, the tiny islet that is its namesake features more
private cabanas and spectacular ocean vistas. While a favorite pastime
among guests is lazing in the cabanas’ hammocks, more active
visitors can enjoy various waterports on the key’s small beach.
Back at the resort’s main grounds, the restaurant and
bar are perched high on a hillside surrounded by towering
coconut palms. There, more sweeping views and fiery sunsets
are served up alongside delicious tropical fare. Just steps
below at the waters edge are the photo, gift and dive shops,
where there is dockage for a fleet of state-of-the art dive
boats. A short walk from there takes visitors to the Roatan
Museum and Roatan Institute of Marine Sciences, where guests
can participate in educational programs and encounters with
marine mammals. More inquisitive guests can join trained naturalists
across the lagoon on Bailey’s Key to interact with playful
dolphins and observe some of the island’s indigenous
plants and animals along the key’s nature trail.
Anthony’s Key Resort’s successful blend of nature,
comfort and hospitality, continues to draw return visitors
and thousands more in search of tranquility and adventure.
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