Palau Island Travel
Palau Overview
Palau is a group of islands in the Micronesia area of Oceania, to the southeast of the Philippines. Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round with an annual average temperature of 27°C (82°F). The heaviest rainfall takes place between July and October but typhoons are rare, making the best condition for a visit from November to June.
Palau Main Attractions
With their World War II artifacts, the islands of Peleliu and Angaur are perhaps known more for the man-made relics left over from momentous battles more than half a century ago. But this does not in any way diminish their substantial contribution to the natural beauty of Palau. In the inner jungles of Angaur, to illustrate, wild parrots, land crabs, fruit bats and feral macaque monkeys hold reign.
Palau’s coral reefs are home to more than 1,500 species of fish and 700 species of coral and sea anemones. Plunging walls, coral gardens and WWII wrecks are all part of the range of diving available. The local marine life is abundant and varies from schools of triggerfish, snappers, butterfly fish, spadefish and barracudas to grouper, Napoleon wrasse and a variety of reef sharks. Manta and eagle rays, cuttlefish, hawksbill and green turtles are also frequently sighted.
Palau Activities
Palau has some of the best waves in the world. Expect warm, crystal clear water, with perfect waves. In Palau, There are both outer reef pass breaks as well as land accessible pier breaks. Most of the swells that reach Palau are generated by either North Pacific winter storms or storms generated in the Philippine Sea. The Palau surf season usually starts in November and ends in February for the West shores and starts in October and ends in November for the East shores.
Palau Accommodation & Dining
Palau offers the traveler a wide variety of hotel accommodations, from full-service, luxury resorts and moderately priced bungalows, to economical motels and bungalows modeled on traditional architectural styles. Whether price, comfort, or lifestyle is your considerations, Palau's natural beauty ensures a pleasant experience and memorable stay. Experience the many local and international flavors of Palau. Palau has a variety of restaurants, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Italian, Palauan, Mediterranean, and many more to choose from.
Palau Shopping & Nightlife
Despite the size of the island, Palau has a small brewery that makes a variety of beers. There are also bars and nightclubs all over the island. If you prefer a more quiet night drinking some alcohol with just your friends, alcohol are readily available in many shops around. But bear in mind not to drink in public. It is prohibited to do so. There are many shops in Palau where you can shop all you want whether you need to or want to. You can find the finest arts and crafts in Palau in many stalls and art galleries you can find.
Getting To & Around Palau
Traveling by plane is the only realistic choice. There is only one airport, Airai (ROR), in Koror. Most visitors arrive on Continental Micronesia's daily flights from Guam, which has good connections to Japan and the United States, as well as from Manila, Philippines. There are also chartered flights direct from Taipei, South Korea, and Japan on a variety of operators.
