"Palau the Marine Paradise" Palau by alvinwong

Palau Travel Guide: 343 reviews and 566 photos

We visited Palau in Dec 2002 and was amazed by the marine life, coral reefs, blue waters and charmed by the warmth and culture of the Palauan people.

Travelling to Palau from Singapore used to be a circuitous route. However, since I was based in Taipei, I took advantage of the direct flight from Taipei. I joined a Taiwanese tour group (took care of air ticket and accomodation) but signed up for day trips with the local tour operator, Sam's Dive Tours.

Although both my wife and myself were non-divers, we joined kayaking and land tours with Sam's.The guides on both days were local Palauans (Shaft and Malahi). They were knowledgeble and friendly.

Pros and Cons

Pros:wonderful for diving, snorkelling and war history
Cons:high standard of living due to US$
In a nutshell:pack your sunscreen and go now!

Last visit to Palau: Dec 2002
Intro Updated Feb 2, 2003
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tmeckel Jul 12, 2008 at 7:55 PM Report Abuse

I was in koror last year and inmate Victor carved me a monkey man. Would be he be able to carve some other items if i sent a picture. I would like a harder wood. I would pay shipping, etc. Thank you, Todd Eckel e-mail is moosesighting@aol.com
juliewong Jun 15, 2007 at 9:11 PM Report Abuse

Wow, would love to visit the Ngarkmau waterfalls besides diving there in Nov 2007.
mirko77 Dec 8, 2006 at 10:27 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful photos & good tips! Palau is next on the list, February 2007! Thank you
pangelipc Jul 5, 2006 at 6:55 PM Report Abuse

Sounds great. Love your pics, I hope I can see & do as much as you.
tigerjapan Feb 18, 2005 at 8:26 PM Report Abuse

Great Palau Pics!!
imstress Feb 18, 2005 at 8:24 PM Report Abuse

u been to Palau even before the Survivors did. Lovely place!
bijo69 Apr 19, 2004 at 3:12 PM Report Abuse

Great pics & tips! Hope I'll make it to Palau this year!!!
Procaccini Feb 15, 2004 at 11:57 PM Report Abuse

Very nice place and beautiful pictures! I'd like to visit it !
dsantosh Dec 30, 2003 at 8:14 PM Report Abuse

Hi Alvin.. Nice page, phtographs and tips... Many many happy returns of the day. Wishing you a happy birthday . Also wishing you and family a happy and prosperous NEW YEAR . Happy travels in 2004.
ferrell Oct 24, 2003 at 9:04 AM Report Abuse

I am envious, I want ice cream too !