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to be ahead of the crowd - find out where Micronesia is.
Between Hawaii
and Guam, Micronesia is still one of the few remaining paradises in the
world. Because there are few visitors, the island and lagoon are pristine.
You won't believe the island or the healthy reef until you see for yourself.
Jet strips
are on each major island, English is spoken, American money is used, the
electricity is 120 volts, and taxis cost $2. And all this is in the tropics!
If going back
in time appeals to you, the Village on Pohnpei is how island living used
to be. Breezes blowing through the bungalows bring you the coolness of
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If you're
looking for peace and quiet - this is it. No hordes of tourists, no telephones,
no noisy TV nearby. Nothing to care about except where's the library and
what's for dinner.
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This is a place
to really let go. The noisiest things you may hear are the pounding of
the sakau stones, the occasional rains at night and the birds chirping
at dawn. The world is at your feet - just waiting.
Pohnpei is
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| The 737 jets
land on Pohnpei every day of the week, and there's a turn-around flight
from Guam early Monday morning.
Because most
tourists stay in Hawaii or Guam, travelers to Pohnpei are few. You might
call Pohnpei, and the rest of Micronesia, off the beaten path. It certainly
is true of the Village.
No-where else
can you find a resort so dedicated to eco-tourism. Although hot water exists
in each wooden bathroom and shower, 120 volt electricity is in every bungalow,
and the thatch roofs overhead keep the rain away. Each bungalow includes
a white overhead fan, white wicker chairs and large spaces to move around
in.
You'll see
pictures of the Village at www.thevillagehotel.com. |
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more things to do on Pohnpei than there is time for. One of the most important
things to do is a boat trip to Nan Madol. The boat trip, winding around
the coral heads in the lagoon, is an adventure by itself.
The mysterious
city of Nan Madol, consisting of 129 islands, was started 700AD and finished
in 1500AD. It's a mysterious old fortress city of basaltic stone
"logs" carried from the far side of the island. How they were transported,
no-one knows for sure.
On the boat
trips, kayaks can be taken if the tide allows. After paddling through the
canals of Nan Madol, a visit to Keperhoi waterfall is in order. A dip at
the base of the waterfall is guaranteed to take all your cares away.
Although there
are dive spots galore, snorkeling and diving are done at Manta Road to
see manta rays at their cleaning station. The giant creatures aren't afraid
of people and can be watched as they cruise by or do their underwater ballet.
Lunch is served
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is available from there, and you can see the wonders of the coral gardens
in front of you. At least half of the beauty of Pohnpei is underwater.
In addition to boat trip to Nan Madol and Keperhoi , trips and hikes to
old Japanese fortifications and to other waterfalls are available.
Although souvenirs
can be had at the Village gift store, a trip to the carvers and weavers
in Porakiet village in Kolonia is strongly recommended.
You just have
to see Micronesia to believe it. This is one of the world's last frontiers.
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