Midway Islands Travel
Midway Islands Overview
The Midway Islands or Midway Atoll is a wildlife refuge in the North Pacific Ocean, roughly "midway" between California and East Asia, just east of the International Date Line. It was made famous by an Oscar-winning color documentary in 1942, and a 1976 feature film, both about the battle which marked a turning point in World War II. Midway has a sub-tropical climate that is moderated by prevailing easterly winds. There are two distinguishable seasons at Midway: summer and winter. Best time to visit the Midway is between the months of May and October.
Midway Islands Main Attractions
Midway Island is famous for the Battle of Midway during World War II. After attacking Pearl Harbor, the Japanese tried to capture Midway Island. Against all odds, the US military stationed at Midway held off the Japanese, keeping the island in American control. Today the US Navy calls Midway "The Navy's Most Beautiful Isle".
Midway Atoll has been a popular tourist destination for eco-tourism as it caters a large mass of fauna and vegetation. Midway has been a home for five million members of 17 species of seabirds including 2 million albatross and some other fauna. Endangered monk seals have been taking territories in the land; resting, giving birth and raising their youngsters; giant green sea turtles are frequent visitors and have been nesting on the Midway beaches, and a pod of 250-300 spinner dolphins lives in and around the atoll’s shallow lagoon.
Midway Islands Activities
The primary activities on Midway Atoll are nature viewing, wildlife photography, snorkeling, limited scuba diving, and kayaking. Fishing is prohibited because previous "catch and release" practices on the shore reduced the number of Ulua at Midway. A miniature golf course on Sand Island is being restored. Midway Atoll has become one of the world's most desirable and remote eco-tour destinations since it's opening to the public in 1996.
Midway Islands Accommodation & Dining
The lodgings in Midway Islands are originally constructed by the 1950s. The rooms are completely reconstructed and updated in 1996 and now offer attractive decor and modern, comfortable furnishings. Midway offers a variety of dining options from cafeteria style to fine dining with a French flair. Cafeteria style restaurants serve a wide variety of food to suit every taste. Local residents and employees often dine in these restaurants. This is where you can enjoy a casual and hearty meal. For fine dining experience you can find the Clipper House in a spectacular beach view setting. They serve a variety of cuisine from Pacific Rim to French.
Midway Islands Shopping & Nightlife
Most of the restaurants and hotels in Midway Islands have some bars for some drinks. A night in Midway can always be unique. You can choose from a lively and exciting night parties or a more romantic quiet dinner. There are stores that offer limited selection of dry goods, beverage, snacks and toiletries. There are also gifts shops where you can buy shirts, jackets, postcards, books and other Midway gift items.
Getting To & Around the Midway Islands
A private air charter company based in Honolulu provides air service to the Midway Islands on their 19-seat Gulfstream with a capacity of 3200-lbs. It is about a 3 hour airplane flight from Honolulu Airport on Oahu.
