Pristine Paradise
Only around 17,600 people reside in Palau on 12 of around 340 islands.
Currency: US Dollar
Language: Paluan & English
Visa: Visa’s are required from some destinations, check the local rules before travelling.
Power: 120 volts AC. Plug types A & B
Safety: Palau is in general a very safe country to visit, but as with anywhere petty crime can occur so take standard procedures while travelling.
Flights between islands are the quickest way to travel, but also the most expensive.
Local boats and ferry’s are cost effective.
Taxi’s on the main island do exist but prices are negotiable and not always the best option.
Hiring a bike or a car will give you more freedom to explore.
Demok Festival – February
Olechotel Belau Fair – October
Weather is tropical, therefore hot, humid and rainy year round with very little seasonal temperature change.
Packing:
Lightweight summer clothing with layers for the odd cooler days.
Accommodation:-
Basic Double Beds with air cond from 70 USD
Mid range Double from 200 USD
Luxury from 280 USD
Food:-
Local restaurants dishes from 10 USD
Resort or similar from 30 USD
Transport:-
Bicycle hire from 20 USD per day
Car hire from 56 USD per day
Mauritius Our last leg in this journey and not the best arrival. The plane was late but then on arrival the queue for visa
A week in the tiny French Island of Reunion Landing in Reunion we were surprised to find no outlets to buy sim cards – which
Far North and Islands Chris arrives in Tana and an early flight to Diego Surez for the start of the last leg in this
Palau Where to start. We have for many years wanted to go snorkelling in Palau – but in the past too hard to get to.
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