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Why visit Micronesia?
For the affluent traveler seeking to experience ancient ruins, beaches, biking, birdwatching, culture, fishing, hand loom goods, hiking, historical sites, kayaking, relaxation, scuba diving, scenery, snorkeling, storyboards, temples, terrains, underwater wrecks, watercolor prints, and windsurfing.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Baskets, carved mangrove-wood dolphins, masks, purses, and woven goods.
Fun Facts
- Consists of 4 island states: Chuuk, Kosrae, Pohnpei, and Yap.
- Comprises over 600 islands.
- Olive White-Eye and Yap Monarch (Yap) are endemic birds.
- U.S. territories: Guam, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Wake Island.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Constitution Day, Yap Day, Culture Day, Good Friday, Constitution Day, Gospel Day, Liberation Day, Teachers' Appreciation Day, United Nations Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Presidents Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
About the Islands...
- Caroline Islands are widely scattered consisting of approximately 500 small coral islands, two republics: the Federated States of Micronesia (approximately 600 islands) and Palau (approximately 250 islands).
- Gilbert Islands are a chain of sixteen atolls and coral islands.
- Mariana Islands are arc-shaped consisting of fifteen volcanic mountains.
- Marshall Islands consists of 29 low-lying atolls, 5 isolated islands, and 1,156 individual islands. There are 23 islands in the Bikini Atoll.
- Nauru is an oval-shaped island surrounded by a coral reef.
- Wake Island is a coral atoll. Access is restricted and all activities on the island are managed by the United States Air Force (USAF).
Good to Know
- Has a low crime rate.
- Avoid tap water consumption.
- Surfing is popular in Pohnpei.
- Dry Season is from December - June.
- It's illegal to obtain souvenirs of WWII from aircrafts or sunken vessels displayed.
- Scuba diving ranked in order: Palau, Chuuk, Yap, and Pohnpei.
- Wear cotton clothing is recommended.
- Taxis are often shared.
- There is no public transportation.
- Public drunkenness is a felony (Yap).
- Rainy Season is July - December.
- A Departure Tax is imposed, paid to leave each island.
- Dominant cash islands, credit cards are not widely accepted, and ATM machines are not available at any of the airports.
- Manta Ray Bay Hotel (Yap) has an 1800's wooden phinisi-style ship as its microbrewery pub and restaurant.
- Taxi Drivers do not often have government issued Driver's Licenses and are considered reckless.
- On the smaller islands, there are no restaurants.
- Village Hotel (Pohnpei) is known for their rack of lamb.
- Women should dress conservatively, covering their knees and thighs in public.
- Road generally have few street lights and no traffic signals.
- There are no daily commercial flights on: Chuuk, Kosrae, or Yap.
- Commercial flights from the USA are considered international travel regardless of citizenship.
- Tipping is neither encouraged or expected.
- Smaller islands have no medical facilities at all.
- Healthcare is below our standards. Seek treatment in Australia, Guam, Hawaii, or Japan.
- The tourism industry is unevenly regulated, therefore safety inspections for equipment and facilities are not commonly practiced.
- Prevalent Diseases: Dengue and Chikungunya.
- Locals do not usually have training in safety or driving skills.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity.
- Required Vaccination from select countries.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000USD.
Prone to flooding, high heat, humidity, mudslides, and typhoons.
- Best Time to Visit: November - April
- Coolest Month: December - July
- Hottest Months: July - September
- Peak Season: June - August
Your Must-See & Do
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Nan Madol: Ceremonial Centre of Eastern Micronesia
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All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Subject to change without notice.
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