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Rock Island Beaches

by GuthrieColin

Some of the rock islands which have been weathered more severely than others bolster finely crushed coral beaches and some of the most amazing scenery that I have ever seen. During the Rock Island tour we stopped at this beach and were allowed to snorkel again.The views off the coast of this island were spectacular. Whether its snorkeling or scuba diving, Palau is one of the most diverse underwater environments on earth. It has more than 1300 species of fish and 700 types of coral and of course beautiful blue water.

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Milky Way

by GuthrieColin

In a cove behind one of the islands is an area known by the locals as the "Milky Way." The sand found in this cove is what has given it the name. Its granules are so small that it takes on the consistency of mud. It is however still shell fragments so it is used to exfoliate the skin of visitors and locals alike. When the boat stops here you will be offered a funnel of mud to coat your body with.

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Jellyfish Lake

by GuthrieColin

On one particular Island the sea water has continuously been able to flow from the ocean into the middle of the island by seeping through the coral to a one of a kind lake. Known as Jellyfish Lake, it is a wonder that contains a kind species of jellyfish that is found nowhere else on earth.Every other species of Jellyfish can sting and kill their prey in that way, but these jellyfish have the unique property of not being able to sting. The Mastigias jellyfish by an evolutionary turn have lost their ability to sting, and since they have been isolated from any predators they have been able to thrive in their secluded habitat.Since the Jellyfish are unable to sting, they have found a new way to produce their own food. They migrate from the bottom of the lake to the top following the sun. In the day they rise to the surface and follow the most direct sunlight. Algae cells in their body...

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Mushroom Shaped Rock Islands

by GuthrieColin

The Rock Islands were once a Coral Reef that was submerged in times where the ocean levels were higher. When ocean levels receded the reef became islands. The reef that remained was entirely made up of coral which is primarily limestone. By nature, limestone is very prone to weathering by chemicals in rainwater and without the living properties to protect these islands the base erodes away the fastest.The oceans currents and other forms of weathering have undercut some of the islands to make them look like giant green mushrooms. In the areas beneath the undercuts the brightly colored coral that built these islands still lives and thrives. With 700 species of coral, just about every color you can imagine from orange to purple is represented in some shape or form in Palau.

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Rock Islands

by GuthrieColin

When in Palau you simply must visit the Rock Islands. These Peculiar mushroom shaped islands were created when a coral reef grew in times when the ocean covered higher elevations. After the oceans receded the Islands of coral remained. Trees and other foliage made their way on the coral islands. When walking on these islands be careful but enjoy the landscape. The coral that make up the islands deteriate due to weathering but is still sharp. When walking on them it is still like walking on coral in the ocean.The true drawing card of these islands aren't their peculiar landscape it's their odd shapes and natural beauty. I saw pictures before I traveled to Palau but the sight was even more inspiring than I imagined, and it is still a surreal memory for me. Snorkeling and Diving arround the Islands was the most amazing visuals that I have seen while diving. I saw everything from small...

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Etpison Museum: Celebrating Culture

by uysijessa

The owners of the museum are business acquintances of my boss and invited us to visit the family-owned and managed museum. As we had some spare time in the morning before our flight we decided to take them up on their offer. For a minimal fee you will get to learn more about Palau's unique culture, nature and history. The museum is well-run and their collection is well-maintained and quite extensive for Palau. Hours are from Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm

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Jellyfish Lake: surreal encounter

by uysijessa

Swimming in Jellyfish lake is surreal. Imagine swimming in a lake surrounded by jellyfish knowing they can't sting you. Imagine all those tiny blobs floating in the water. Unbelievable. Luckily, I was able to enjoy this experience. Be prepared though to do a bit of a hike to get to the lake. and Make sure to bring a life vest as the water can drag you down (I forget the term for it but what I'm trying to say is that instead of the normal experience where you float in water its the reverse). Make sure also to bring/wear dive booties or sturdy slippers as the hike will kill your feet if you're not careful. Bring water too as the hiking and swimming can leave you thirsty.

Scuba Dive: Palau

by bobbynish

Palau is predominantly a divers destination so you should probably go diving. If you've never been scuba diving this would be a fantastic place to get certified. I would highly recommend Sam's Tours as your dive operator. They are a class act with top notch dive guides, 5 star all the way. Now lets get to the heart of the matter here, there's no such thing as a bad or boring dive in Palau. If you're a diver, you're probably already well aware this fact. If you're not, then get your ass in the water, man. The sheer volume and diversity of wildlife here is mind blowing. You'll see everything from shoals of Jacks and barracuda to Napolean Wrasse and Tiger Sharks. If you're an underwater photographer, this will be heaven for you! Also right next door to Sam's Tours they have a little bar and grill (Bottom Time Bar & Grill). Great place to enjoy a beer and some fresh seafood caught that day,...

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World class water sports & WWII historical sites

by iamstu72

Since the manager to our hotel set this snorkel trip up for us, I'm not quite sure of the company's name (you can always email William though - william@landmarkmarina.com) to find out. Since our hotel has it's own marina/dock it was very convenient to have our group meet in the lobby at 9:00AM. We boarded the boats and were off on our tour within a short time. The hotel has snorkel gear, life vests, fins etc ready if you need it. The tour lasted from 9:30AM - 4:30PM and we visited six sites: a boat wreck, Cemetery's, Jellyfish Lake, Big Drop Off, Clam City, and also a site where we could snorkel with sharks. At each location we we allowed about 30-45 minutes, though they were open to letting us spend longer at certain areas if we wanted to explore more. The driver and deck hand were very knowledgeable about the history of each site, the surrounding islands we went past, and answering any...

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Of Mandarin fish and manta rays

by juliewong

One of the best house reef dives - plenty of mandarin fish that make a great object for underwater photography.Another favourite dive site is German Channel where at both times to the site, we spotted manta rays.

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Q:  Hi all, I am planning do a diving trip to Palau. I will be flying from Singapore to Manila via a budget airline. May I know... 

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A: There are not many options so 'cheapest' does not rally count..you can fly direct from Manila to Palau a couple of times a week with Continental www.continental.com... 

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