After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. It entered into force the following year, when the islands gained independence.
Understand After three decades as part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific under US administration, this westernmost cluster of the Caroline Islands opted for independence in 1978 rather than join the Federated States of Micronesia. A Compact of Free Association with the US was approved in 1986, but not ratified until 1993. Palau officially became independent on October 1, 1994.
Eat The Rock Island Cafe in Koror is a great place for a quick bit of American-style food. It is located a little west of the Court House on Koror Island. Always a good place to go is Kramer's - a bit hard to find for the first time but food is good and the nightlife always interesting. Several places of note in Koror are the Taj, an excellent indian restaurant, Fuji, a reasonably priced psuedo Japanese or Dragon Tai on the way into Koror.
Palau--Republic of Belau This Squidoo site provides links to various Palau activities as well as some pictures and a description of a personal experience had while visiting the islands.
For those interested - latest trip report from Palau (July 2004) and related
Underwater (digital) Photo gallery now up on my web site.
It was a great trip and a unique spot. Blue corner deserves all t...
We are leaving for Yap and Palau next week. We have read all the background
on where to go and what to do (from the published stuff). Anyone have any
suggestions? (about diving, eating, or touring....
What is the best way to go Palau/Yap/Palau? Boat? Air?
If we come in on Continental, should we spend the night in Palau, then on to
Yap? Any hotel suggestions? Is PPR close by?
We've been here 3 days now.
Staying at the Palau Pacific Resort, and can't say enough good about
it.
Dove with the house dive op yesterday (Splash), and did turtle wall and
Blue Corner. I can't say an...
We are thinking Yap and Palau.
Has anyone been?
Best dive operators?
Best hotel?
Is the only way to get there on Continental via Hawaii, Guam?
Any suggestions?
What is the difference in visibility, diversity and ability to snorkel
between Sipidan area in Borneo and Palau? We found that Palau was great
on all three counts, you could see a great deal without e...
