Collins, Sharon. Diving and Snorkeling Guide to Roatán and Honduras’ Bay Islands. 2nd ed. Houston: Pisces Books, 1997. Informs those interested in exploring the underwater world surrounding Roatán, Utila, Guanaja, and the Cayos Cochinos about depth and visibility, required expertise, bottom terrain, currents, marine life, and safety.

Fiallos, Maria. Roatan: Relocation & Investment Guide. Roatán, Honduras: Maria Fiallos, 2008. A must-buy for anyone considering moving to Roatán, with information on Utila, Guanaja, and La Ceiba as well. (Information is kept current with updates on the website www.roatanguide.com.)

Garoutte, Cindy. Diving the Bay Islands. Locust Valley, New York: AquaQuest Publications, 1994. If you can’t find this book in stores, call U.S. tel. 516/759-0476 or 800/933-8989. Garoutte’s book is obviously the product of much time spent diving in the islands. It provides an excellent overview to diving on all the main islands and is accompanied by some spectacular photos and useful dive-site locator maps.

Kelly, Joyce. An Archeological Guide to Northern Central America: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1996. Detailed site information for 38 archaeological sites and 25 museums throughout Central America, complete with photos.