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General
Information
 The jewels of Palau
are its 200 Rock Islands, densely forested limestone
islets of varying sizes and shapes.
Palau's unique geography makes it a divers' mecca.
Three major ocean currents converge there, funneling
a wide variety of marine life: 700 corals and anemones,
1,500 kinds of reef and pelagic fish, rare chambered
nautilus and giant tridacna clams that are commonly
over four feet long and weigh a quarter-ton.
 Moreover, Palau Lagoon
encloses dozens of World War II shipwrecks, coral
reefs, blue holes, giant undersea tunnels, stalactite-filled
caves and over 60 vertical dropoffs.
Because of the diversity and density of the marine
life and the topography of the islands, Palau is
regarded as one of the best dive sites in the world.
Add clear waters with visibility often more than
100 feet, sea temperatures that average 82 degrees,
some of the least visited and most romantic islands
in the South Pacific
Dive
Centers & Accommodations
Getting
There
Flights
The only two airlines with regularly scheduled flights
to and from Koror (Palau) are Continental Micronesia
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.
Departure Tax - $20. US
Flying Times and Distances to Palau
The following list contains times and distances to
Palau from Main Points of Departure:
From: Distance (statute miles) / Flight Time
Honolulu: 4609 / 8:45
Guam: 813 / 1:45
Manila: 1041 / 2:35
Tokyo: 2394 / 4:25
Taipei: 2533 / 4:55
Seoul: 2804 / 5:35
Los Angeles: 7161 / 13:55
New York: 9612 / 18:55
Domestic Airline:
Belau Air - Daily and charter flights to the islands
of another and Peleliu.
Visas
All tourists may visit Palau for 30 days, visa is
issued on arrival for up to 30 day stay and can be
extendend and passport should be valid for 6 months
further and onward tickets and documents required
by entry.
Customs, Immigration and Health Requirements
One bottle of liquor and up to 200 cigarettes can
be brought into Palau duty-free. Importation of controlled
substances and weapons is strictly prohibited. Proof
of citizenship (passport or birth certificate) by
U.S. citizens is required. Visas are not required.
Non-U.S. citizens must have a valid passport. All
visitors must have return travel arrangements or approval
by the Chief of Immigration for an extended stay.
The fee is $100.00 (U.S.). Cholera and Yellow Fever
immunizations are required for those arriving from
infected areas.
Travel Tips
Getting Around
A few hotels provide airport transportation for their
guests. Otherwise, there's a shuttle bus service,
taxis and car rental available at the airport. Visitors
are allowed to drive in Palau for 30 days with their
home country's driver's license. Driving is on the
right, and the speed limit is a doddering 25mph (40k/h).
Weather
Palau enjoys a pleasantly warm climate all year round
with an annual mean temperature of 82° degrees
F. (27° C.). Rainfall can occur throughout the
year, and the annual average is 150 inches.
Palau's water temperatures are in the low 80s °F
(high 20s °C) year-round. Palau is located 400
miles north of the equator and is completely out of
typhoon range. The weather is almost the same year
round. There is no real wet or dry season.
Time
GMT/UTC plus 9 hours
Electricity
110/230V, 60Hz (American style outlets)
Banks
There are banks in all the major tourist areas, where
credit cards and travellers' cheques are widely accepted.
Neither tipping nor bargaining is mandatory in Palau.
Shopping
Shopping Centers and Restaurants:Open daily till 10:00PM
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.
Palau Activities
The most popular recreational activities are scuba,
snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, beaches, sportfishing,
tennis.
Climate
Tropical, hot and humid with occasional showers
Best Time to Visit
Year Round
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