Roatan is one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets, with all the same perks of the other islands: white, sandy beaches, beautiful blue waters, miles of lush jungle—but with experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Scuba or snorkel to the second biggest barrier reef in the world at Cayos Cochinos, cuddle with sloths at the Sloth Sanctuary, swim with sharks at Cara a Cara, and hang with monkeys at the Carambola Botanical Gardens. When it’s time to kick back, you’ll find all the quintessential luxury resorts in West Bay and backpacker-fueled bars in the West End, but the street parties in centuries-old Punta Gorda are where it’s at, with traditional music, dancing, and some of the best Caribbean food on the island. You can find all our top recs below.