The Jewel of Micronesia

Palau is a secretive little island hidden in the heart of the Pacific Ocean. Located not far from the Philippines and Indonesia, it is only recently that this island became a nation under its own right and it is perhaps today one of the youngest countries in the world.

But whilst your thinking such a young nation must have many problems, the island of Palau is blooming from its rebirth into independence after falling under U.S. sovereignty for many years.

Today, Palau is its own nation and thanks to its U.S. heritage, you can be assured of a comfortable stay in the country which accepts the U.S. dollar as the national currency. Palau may be a small group of islands, but there are modern amenities o please all travelers.

The popular city of Koror is home to many tourists and it serves as the perfect base. With numerous hotels, resorts and guesthouses, it’s really easy to find somewhere to stay on this sunshine island with countless beaches.

Palau has in the past been most famous for its amazing reefs and scuba diving. With a fully diverse marine eco-system, this is a thrilling location for any diver due to the variety on offer, and with above average currents the diving is always an energetic challenge.

Whilst a current may be seen by many divers as an obstacle, it is also a great opportunity, because quite simply marine life loves currents. With all sorts of aquatic life in the waters of Palau, you can swim with everything from bull sharks to the world-famous inland jellyfish which have evolved slowly to have no stingers.

Today, Palau is rapidly evolving as the luxury tourist destination of choice for tourists who are looking to spend that little bit more to find a secret hideaway destination that is far enough out of the way as to be relaxing, but still close enough to society.

With more and more luxury hotels going up in Palau each day, there are already a number of world-class resorts which cater to those looking for a truly exquisite stay in this island of natural luxury.