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Languid, crystal-clear lagoons, pure white sand, quiet stretches of time — and the best diving and sport fishing waters on the planet! This is Magnificent Micronesia: a tropical respite only a click away.
From the busy beaches and shopping of Guam to the sport fishing Mecca of the Marshall Islands and Palau's island jewels, Micronesia is a glimmering stretch of Pacific Ocean populated by sunny isles and smiling people. This is a place to escape, filled with both excitement and ease, adventure and languor: it's your call.
This secluded paradise is surprisingly accessible, despite the distance in time, space and sensibility. Resting along the equator about 5,000 miles from the U.S. West Coast, 2,000 from Honolulu and 3,000 from Japan, Micronesia is easily reached by major carriers like Continental Airlines, with flights originating from Honolulu and Guam, and Air Nauru, which originates from Nadi and Brisbane. Expect to spend a few hours in the air no matter where your journey begins: from the Mainland U.S. to Micronesia's epicenter, 9-14 hours; Honolulu, 5; and Japan, 11.
The travel time is worth it: Once you step off the plane, you're greeted by sun-soaked skies, breathtakingly blue horizons and the postcard-perfect beauty of this island region. Temperatures hover around a balmy 80 degrees, while trade winds keep tropical humidity — averaging about 80% — at bay. Though skies are sunny most of the time, expect periods of rain summer through fall, with the occasional typhoon (particularly in August). If the weather gets steamy, there's always the ocean inviting you to plunge or paddle into 80-degree waters.
These brilliant blue waters hold a world of opportunity for fun, recreation and adventure. Explore their crystal-clear depths by SCUBA or snorkel, discovering underwater wrecks and relics. Climb aboard a fishing vessel for a day of world-class sport fishing and sightseeing. Who knows what you might hook: marlin, mahimahi — maybe even a barracuda?
On dry land there's more to explore. Visit cultural sites, enjoy local-style entertainment, shop for island-made crafts or sample local delicacies. Savor world-class shopping, dining and accommodations at more established destinations like Guam. Or get off the beaten path by flying regional carriers like Air Marshall Islands to more remote locales.
The possibilities for pleasure and adventure in this Pacific paradise are as seemingly endless as the sparkling oceans that surround Magnificent Micronesia.
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