Alii (Palauan for Greetings) ~
It’s an exciting year for Palau, Micronesia with great news inspiring increased interest in this number one diving destination. In addition to it’s distinction as one of the “Underwater Wonders of the World,” Palau was recently recognized at the United Nation’s Conference as the world’s first official shark sanctuary. In support of this honor, and in order to maintain preservation of the many shark species, Palauan tour operators are hosting a number of educational events throughout the 2010.
In addition to the most amazing diving venues, and shark preservation efforts, Palau is also “host” to such great story topics as World War II, swimming with jelly fish, adventure, eco-tourism, romance, families and history, to name a few. There are unique ways to approach any of these story ideas, and I am happy to help you develop one-of-a-kind angles that will capture the most widespread interest.
I’ve pasted a list of some of Palau’s “assets” below and I’m happy to forward additional information and stunning photos should you have an interest in exploring Palau.
Mesulang (thank you) for considering Palau for your 2010 travel assignments.
THE ABC’S OF PALAU…FROM ALLIGATORS TO “ZERO FIGHTERS”
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Alligators, aboard the River Jungle Boat Cruise
Betel nut, the nut of the betel palm that in small doses generally leads to euphoria and increased flow of energy
Coral Reef Center, an educational environment designed to inform guests of Palau about the destination’
Diving, of course, it’s the number one scuba diving destination in the world
Elilai, perhaps Palau’s freshest restaurant, featuring a bounty of locally caught fish and seafood along with organic vegetables
Fruit Bat Soup, other than the fish and seafood, this is Palau’s most bizarre dish
Giant clams, Palau is home of 7 out of 9 species of clams in the world
History, a matriarchal society, Palau is full of rich cultural heritage, architecture and folklore
Intriguing, everything about this destination has an intriguing tale, from the history and people to the adventures and eco-culture
Jellyfish Lake, the only place in the world where one can safely swim with jellyfish
Kiss of a dolphin at Dolphin’s Pacific
Live-a-boards, one of the most popular forms of accommodations for divers
Milky Way, this locale is nature’s spa and the source of a white “beauty cream” for which millionaires around the globe pay hundreds of dollars
Ngardmau Waterfall, the hike in may be a bit treacherous, but well worth the effort
Olechotel Belau Fair, annual cultural and arts & crafts fair in July
Palau, simply the best place on Earth!
Quiet lagoons, only accessible via kayak
Rock Islands, renowned iconic image of Palau
Storyboards, the native art form that illustrates cultural legends
Tons of underwater wildlife with over 1,300 species of fish and more than 700 species of coral
Underwater wonder of the world, according to CEDAM International, an American-based non-profit group for divers, dedicated to ocean preservation and research
Views…no matter where you are or where you go, above or below the water, the views are truly all over the place and the more stunning than any other place on earth
World War II history, visit Peleliu known as the home of one of the war’s bloodiest battle
X-clusive tours for families, divers, adventure seekers from the destination’
Yap Stone Money, neighboring island of Yap quarried their huge stone money from Palau’s limestone --- “Quarry in Palau and Bank in Yap”
Zero Fighter or “Zeke” was Japan’s most popular and lethal airplane during WWII and one is now anchored on a shallow reef in Palau, available for snorkel viewing at the Ngaremediu Reef
Located in the westernmost corner of Micronesia, Palau is an archipelago of more than 586 islands with about 20,000 inhabitants. Consistently ranked as one of the world's best dive destinations, Palau is the ultimate paradise for the adventurous traveler, boasting some of the most spectacular water features and beaches as well as the world famous Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake. With more than 1,400 species of fish and 500 species of coral, some have called Palau the "8th Natural Wonder of the World", while others have identified Palau as "One of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World."
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