WHY: In August 1768 Captain James Cook set sail on a voyage into the largely unmapped southern Pacific Ocean – a part of the world that, 250 years later, will be celebrated through a brand new exhibition by the Royal … Continue reading →
The Republic of Kiribati has taken the commendable step of declaring the Phoenix Islands archipelago and surrounding waters, an area of 410,500 sq. km., as the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA) and is under the UNESCO World Heritage site. The … Continue reading →
The Pacific Cruise Micro-site has been revamped to enhance sharing of port and maritime information of 16 Pacific Island countries to international cruise lines and yachting enthusiasts traveling through the region. The site was developed and hosted by the South … Continue reading →
Silversea’s Newest Expedition Ship Leading, ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea, renowned for its prestigious ships and exotic locations, is to sail to even more remote and stunning destinations from 2014 with the arrival of its newest expedition ship, the 128-guest Silver … Continue reading →
Palau rated high in Scuba Diving Magazine’s Top 100 Gold List — a “popularity contest” where rankings are based on a total number of responses from global readers and divers. The Top 100 Gold List features operators, resorts, live-aboards, underwater … Continue reading →
Palau’s pioneer dive shop, Fish ‘n Fins, has introduced a new helicopter service. Officially known as Palau Helicopters Inc., Fish ‘n Fins now owns and operates a new Robinson R66 turbine helicopter, which allows visitors to experience the beauty of … Continue reading →
Palau was named as one of the World’s Best Ethical Destinations for 2013 on the Ethical Traveler’s annual survey of the developing world’s top countries for tourism, based on environmental and human rights performance. For the second year in a … Continue reading →
Sam’s Tours, Palau’s top dive center, recently introduced its new liveaboard dive yacht Palau Siren, in partnership with Worldwide Dive and Sail and the Siren Fleet. To provide the ultimate in liveaboard dive vacations, the Palau Siren is based on … Continue reading →
Palau’s Rock Islands Southern Lagoon has been added to the World Heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). According to UNESCO’s website, the islands are a mixed site for both cultural and natural properties. The … Continue reading →
