Planning your trip to Palau
GETTING THERE:
From LAX, connecting service (change of planes) to Koror, Palau, is offered on Eva, Malaysian, Korean, China, Cathay Pacific and Continental airlines. Restricted round-trip fares begin at $970.
TELEPHONES:
To call the numbers below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code) 680 (the country code for Palau) 488 (the regional code) and the number.
WHERE TO STAY:
Palau Pacific Resort, P.O. Box 308, Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 Micronesia; 2600, https://www.palau.panpacific.com . This is the only real resort in Palau. Accommodations are roomy, well tended, air conditioned and comfortable, and many have ocean views. Pool, dining room and bar, activities, landscaped grounds, sandy beach with good snorkeling from shore. Doubles from $190.
Carolines Resort, P.O. Box 399, Koror 96940; 3754 or 3755, https://www.carolinesresort.com . These air-conditioned hillside bungalows are especially nice for honeymooners and others seeking an away-from-it-all vacation. Beautiful sunsets from the balcony. Guests can use the pool and other resort facilities at Palau Pacific Resort, a five-minute bus ride. Doubles from $160.
Penthouse Hotel, P.O. Box 6013, Koror 96940; 1941, e-mail: the-penthouse@palaunet.com. This may be the best deal in the country. The pluses: Large, air-conditioned rooms, good local-fare restaurant. The minuses: Ugly downtown location, no lobby. Doubles $75.90.
WHERE TO EAT:
The Taj Palau, Main Road, Koror, across from the National Congress; 2227. Nice variety of Indian food. Entrees from $10.
The Longshoreman, Malakal Island Main Road; 2616. Local and seafood specialties, sandwiches. Entrees from $6.
Kramers Cafe, off the Malakal Main Road, behind the Shell distribution plant; 8448. Many U.S. ex-pats frequent this small restaurant overlooking the water. Salads, sandwiches from $8.
WATER SPORTS:
Sam’s Tours, P.O. Box 7076, Koror; 1062 or https://www.samstours.com . Dive shop also offers kayaking and snorkeling in the Rock Islands, land tours to Babeldaob. All-day snorkeling trip, including lunch and beverages, $85.
Fish and Fins, P.O. Box 142, Koror; 2637, https://www.fishnfins.com . Dive and kayak tours. Weeklong live-aboard and charter cruises available. Snorkeling trips available for groups.
TO LEARN MORE:
Palau Visitors Authority, P.O. Box 256, Koror 96940; 2793 or visit
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