The Jewel of the Carolines
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Ever say you want to shuck it all and move to an island in the South Seas? Well, dadgum, I've done it! Formerly known as Ponape, the main town, Kolonia, serves as the capitol of the Federated States of Micronesia, click on the official seal. If you check it out, don't forget to come back via your browser button!
We have three flights from Hawaii each week with exclusive service (haha) from Continental Micronesia, or you could choose the long way and come thru Guam (and Bali)! Click on the plane for the latest rates.Don't forget to hit your back button to fly back to this page!
And maybe here we should mention that you have to cross the International Date line to get here, so we live in Tomorrow! Click on the clock to see what time it is here right now!
The coral atolls that surround us create excellent diving spots, not to mention the sunken Japanese armada. Follow the diver for some info on underwater delights.
So what do we have to do here? Where could you stay? This is the best eco-hotel around! And we do love to stop in and eat whilst checking out the great view from the bar!
The central rainforest holds unusual treasures, wild orchids abound, and so do odd animals. We even have deer! And 30+ waterfalls beckon with ice cold water!
And, there's the famous mysterious Ruins of Nan Madol. Click the cave above for more about it!
And, last of all, it's no secret that men have loved these islands for the reluctance of the young ladies to wear eh, um, well, tops! And, unfortuinatly, that remains the case today, sometimes. Please do not click the picture below if you are easily outraged, as I assure you, the locals do not care what you think about their traditional costumes.
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