Flights:
Get Your Passports ready!!! The best time to begin looking for flights is about 6 months prior to your departure. Prices will be higher over the summer. The best time to buy will be early September - Early October. Do not wait much past October when Holiday prices start to load. A good price out of Boston should be anywhere between $600-$700. Out of Houston prices tend to fall within the $600 range as well. If you find tickets within this price range you should go ahead and get them. From Boston it's about 6 hours of flying time, and from Houston it's around 2.5. Many of our guests have decided to fly into San Pedro Sula since the cost is much less than flying into Tegucigalpa. If you decide to fly into San Pedro to save on cost, we will send a van on the 1st to pick everyone up. If you fly in earlier, buses to Tegucigalpa leave the airport frequently. It is about a 3 hour ride from San Pedro to Tegucigalpa.
A few good discount search engines are:
http://www.kayak.com/
http://www.orbitz.com/
http://www.cheaptickets.com/
www.travelocity.com
Again, please feel free to post any questions regarding travel planning.
Transportation:
From your arrival to your departure your transportation will be taken care of. It is essential that you email Carly your arrival and departure flight details so arrangements can be made.
Weather:
In January the weather will be beautiful. Plan for mid to high 70's in the daytime and high 50's to low 60's in the evening. You will be staying up in the mountains, so evenings will be cool.
Packing:
As always, try and pack as light as possible, and keep the items that you must have as soon as you arrive in a carry on - Bags have been known to be delayed a day or two when flying into Tegucigalpa! :) (Bridesmaids and Groomsmen - Please carry you dresses and suits on the plane). Packing List:
- Casual outfit to work in on Friday:
Light clothing (scrubs and T-shirts are perfect)
Sneakers (that you don't mind getting ruined ... It's muddy!)
Girls -a Hat or bandanna to cover your hair
Sunscreen!
Anti-bacterial wipes
Bug Spray
Camera
Water Bottle
Snack for 'lunch'
Backpack
An item or two to donate to someone in the community (i.e. clothing, shoes, toys ... anything you can give!:) )
-An outfit for the rehearsal dinner on Friday night:
The rehearsal dinner will be dressy casual, so please do not feel like you need to be formal. Girls- light summer dresses, skirts or light pants would be great. Guys- shorts, polos, button ups, chinos and even jeans would be fine. Just make sure you're comfortable!
-An outfit for the Wedding:
Our wedding will be semi formal. I suggest wearing something light.
***and anything else you might need!! :)
Converting Money:
19 Honduran Lempiras equals 1 US dollar. I recommend converting some cash in a US airport before you arrive in Honduras. Credit cards will be accepted at your hotel, but in most places using cash would be most convenient. Never carry a lot of cash on you - Only bring out what you need. You can exchange a small amount in the US and then exchange more at your hotel when need be. My aunt and uncle also have a good friend who will be more than happy to exchange your money for you at the airport when you arrive.
Medical Concerns:
Malaria:
Though there are parts of Honduras where Malaria is a concern, in Teguc you will not need to worry. If you still have concerns you can visit your local travel clinic to obtain Malaria pills which you will need to begin taking 1 week before your departure.
Food and Water:
The old saying goes 'don't drink the water,' and it is certainly TRUE in Honduras. It is likely that the water at your hotel will be purified, but better be safe than sorry. Drink only bottled water and be careful when brushing your teeth and taking showers to not swallow any water. All the places that we will take you to eat will be delicious and safe. I do not recommend eating from small local places or from food vendors on the side of the road. Only eat fruit that can be peeled, and stay away from vegetables that are not from your hotel or a restaurant that we have brought you to - I recommend bringing Imodium. Even though you'll be eating safe food, your stomach may still react to the change.
The old saying goes 'don't drink the water,' and it is certainly TRUE in Honduras. It is likely that the water at your hotel will be purified, but better be safe than sorry. Drink only bottled water and be careful when brushing your teeth and taking showers to not swallow any water. All the places that we will take you to eat will be delicious and safe. I do not recommend eating from small local places or from food vendors on the side of the road. Only eat fruit that can be peeled, and stay away from vegetables that are not from your hotel or a restaurant that we have brought you to - I recommend bringing Imodium. Even though you'll be eating safe food, your stomach may still react to the change.
Safety:
We assure you that you will never be put in a dangerous situation, but it is essential that you practice caution while in Honduras. Never go out in Tegucigalpa alone. If there are sights you want to see or something you need, please let one of us know and we will take you ourselves or get someone to bring you. Never wander off anywhere alone. Always stay in a group of 3 or more, and girls NEVER go anywhere without a man with you. If you are bringing your children please be sure to have them with you at all times. Tegucigalpa is a safe place as long as you are always practicing caution and are aware of what's going on around you.
We assure you that you will never be put in a dangerous situation, but it is essential that you practice caution while in Honduras. Never go out in Tegucigalpa alone. If there are sights you want to see or something you need, please let one of us know and we will take you ourselves or get someone to bring you. Never wander off anywhere alone. Always stay in a group of 3 or more, and girls NEVER go anywhere without a man with you. If you are bringing your children please be sure to have them with you at all times. Tegucigalpa is a safe place as long as you are always practicing caution and are aware of what's going on around you.
Terrain:
Tegucigalpa is a mountainous region. When venturing up into the villages you may be required to climb steep hills and spend an afternoon in a high altitude area. If your health might be affected by this please let us know so we can try and make arrangements to accommodate you. Get in shape! :)
Tegucigalpa is a mountainous region. When venturing up into the villages you may be required to climb steep hills and spend an afternoon in a high altitude area. If your health might be affected by this please let us know so we can try and make arrangements to accommodate you. Get in shape! :)
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