MICRONESIA

— M i c r o n e s i a — – 142 – www.paradises.com centers, various bombers and fighters, runways, hangars and much more. Over the last 2,000 or so years, Marshallese have developed, refined and perfected a number of unique skills and technologies, all of which illustrated their keen adaptation to the atoll and oceanic environment. Marshallese canoes, or wa, which range from small rowing canoes to massive high-speed voyaging canoes have amazed Westerners from Otto Von Kotzebue, who visited the Marshalls in the early 1800s, to modern day world-class sailing enthusiasts. Mashallese canoes are recognised and revered throughout the Pacific for their advanced technical refinements, including the asymmetric hull, the lee platform, and the pivoting midship mast. Visitors also enjoy shopping for local handicrafts with an array of beautiful baskets, jewellery and decorations. The islanders are known for their weaving using pandanus leaves, coconut fronds and shells. Throughout the Marshall Islands there are many choices for hotel or bed and breakfast accommodations. On Majuro you will discover a range of hotels with a variety of services and rooms. There are also many exciting opportunities to experience the outer islands and distant atolls and to meet the people of the Marshall Islands. Air Marshall Islands (AMI), the national airline, provides transportation between the atolls and islands of the Marshall Islands. Majuro, Marshall Islands MICRONESIA Tel: +692 625 5131 Fax: +692 625 3783 Email: colettereimers@rreinc.com www.hotelrobertreimers.com H O T E L R O B E R T R E I M E R S With a traditional Marshallese flair, this family owned and operated hotel prides itself on warm hospitality and comfortable accommodation. Home-away-from-home comfort Hotel Robert Reimers offers a variety of rooms to suit every type of traveller. Efficiency Rooms are popular for overnight stays in Majuro, while the spacious Bungalow Suites located on the waterfront offer guests ocean views and a more upscale island feel with separate bedroom and living room area. To ensure a comfortable stay, all rooms are well equipped with modern amenities including air-conditioning, bath with shower, cable television, refrigerator, mini-bar, coffee pot, telephone, alarm clock and radio. A popular spot for guests and locals alike, The Tide Table restaurant and lounge offers delicious food prepared with the freshest ingredients. From locally caught fish to hamburgers, pizza, steaks, and pastas, guests are spoilt for choice. Enjoy a cold drink at the Tide Table bar, while the Hotel's barbecue pit is ideal for large- scale gatherings. The nearby Eneko Island is perfect for beachcombers, picnickers, snorkellers, honeymooners and families alike. Boats are readily available for island hopping and dive trips. A short boat ride will transport you to aqua blue lagoons with endless white sand beaches and pristine reefs teeming with marine life. Day trips, overnight stays, diving and snorkelling can also be easily arranged through the hotel. Sport fishermen will enjoy a multitude of offshore and inshore fishing options and the hotel's fishing charters offer big game, trolling or reef and bottom fishing. — M i c r o n e s i a —

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