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Divers Haven in PALAU
| Palau's first European contact took place in 1783 by the British Ship Antelope,
commanded by the English captain Henry Wilson. Antelope was ship wrecked
on a reef near Ulong, a rock island between Koror and Peleliu. Wilson and
his crew stayed in Palau for three months to rebuild his ship with the
assistance of Koror's high chief Ibedul. Palau has come a long way since
captain Wilson landed but it's still a pure, untouched paradise. You can
be assured of an extraordinary vacation experience! Palau is a heavenly given gift with stunning natural beauty and enjoyed by diving enthusiasts from all over the world. It is located on a virtually unknown part of the globe. Palau's rock islands are covered with lush tropical jungle, exquisite waterfalls and pristine, white, sandy beaches surrounded by the clear blue water of the Pacific Ocean. Palau is the most outstanding diving spot in the world and is an experience no diver should miss. You haven't dived paradise until you've dived Palau.
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District of PALAU Palau is located 700 miles west of Guam, 900 from Manila and 177 miles from Tokyo. The Republic of Palau is the western most cluster of a 6 major western island group in Micronesia, situated midway between Guam and the Philippines, 400 miles north of the equator . The population is approximately 19,000. English is the prevalent language and the official currency is the US dollar. How to get to PALAU The only two airlines with regularly scheduled flights to and from Koror (Palau) are Continental and Far Eastern Airlines. Continental flies to Palau through either Guam,USA,or Manila,Philippines. Japan Airlines offers a charter flight from Tokyo,and the Palau Trans Pacific Airlines has charter flights from Taipei. Palau Micronesia Airlines is soon to open and will cater to the micronesia main islands as well as Palau. Continental Micronesia Airlines schedule to Koror,Palau from: Guam - Koror direct daily flight Manila - Koror direct flight Wednesday and Saturday only Far Eastern Airlines schedule to Koror, Palau from: Taipei,Taiwan - Koror direct four times per week Tuesday,Thursday,Saturday and Sunday From the west coast of the US the route to Palau is via Honolulu and Guam. If you prefer going through Asia you can fly to Japan,Guam and then Palau. Or fly from the west coast of the US to Hongkong, Guam and then Palau. You can also fly to Taipei,Taiwan and connect to Palau four times weekly.  Travel info Industry:Tourism, fishing and agriculture Currency:$US(US dollar) Electricity:110V 60Hz(American style outlets) Banking Hours:9AM - 3PM(Monday - Friday) Shopping Centers and Restaurants:Open daily till 10:00PM Public Transportation:Public transportation does not exist Taxi Service:$2.00~$5.00 in Koror, $15.00~$20.00 to/from hotels/airport Climate:Tropical, hot and humid with occasional showers Best Time to Visit:Year Round Domestic Airline: Belau Air - Daily and charter flights to the islands of another and Peleliu Visa Requirements: Tourist visas are issued upon arrival for 30 days stay.Current passport and round trip airline tickets are required when entering the country. Communication: US Postal Service- Zip Code 96940, Internet Service - Internet Cafes are available in Koror International Phone Service-Direct call or Prepaid Phone Card Cellular Phones-Cellular service exists but is not compatible with any international cell phone system. Travel Tax:US $20.00 |