Introducing Rota
Between Guam and Saipan, Rota has managed to resist the influx of tourists from those larger islands, retaining a distinctively slow pace. In fact it's a bit like Groundhog Day here - nothing really changes from day to day and everyone's all the more thankful for it. Indeed, the island's laid-back character and pristine beaches remain its chief attraction. Where else can you swim right in town and still have the beach all to yourself?
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Rota is known as 'The Friendly Island'. Without fail, Rotanese drivers wave to each other as they pass (even as they, admittedly rarely, cut you up). You'll be playing the game too, so it's a good job the hire cars are automatic. How can anyone be expected to change gears with one hand on the wheel and the other permanently cocked?
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: coming back to Pacific; this time Micronesia
by silvanocat 25 September 2010
Start by looking at the air routings. This is a list of islands in a logical and available routing from Manila. Manila - Palau (note…
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RE: never been there
by traintrip 28 February 2009
Passed through the Marshalls a while ago. Stayed for 5 days as I had to change planes anyway. Went diving for a day which was okay. The…
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