Pacific Island Paradises

MICRONESIA 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 Marshall Islands Resort Centrally located on a beautiful tropical lagoon, The Marshall Islands Resort offers the best in convenience and comfort during your stay on Majuro. The resort features 149 guestrooms each with air-conditioning, cable TV, direct dial telephone, data port, iron and board, refrigerator, daily maid service, hairdryer, crib on request and more. Enra Restaurant features both Pacific and Marshallese Cuisine and the Jakaro bar features international beers and wines and a wide selection of spirits and liqueurs. Wireless internet cards are available at the front desk in either five or ten dollar denominations. Cards can be used across the island. The Marshall Islands Resort is the conference centre of the island with facilities for up to 150 guests as well as a business centre. The Melele room features a full range of audio/visual equipment and high speed internet capabilities. There is a gift shop, 24-hour fitness centre along with tennis courts and a saltwater swimming pool with a lagoon vista. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available and there is complimentary guest parking. Dive or snorkel in the pristine coral reefs teeming with life. Boating, sailing and fishing are also highly popular activities. Resort staff can arrange a dive experience with one of the local dive companies in and around Majuro Atoll and sport fishing can also be organised through the Marshalls Billfish Club. Tel: +692 625 2525 Fax: +692 625 2500 Email: reservations@marshallislandsresort.com www.marshallislandsresort.com PO Box 3279, Mieco Beach Front, Amata Kabua Blvd, Majuro MARSHALL ISLANDS 96960 www.paradisesonline.com 179

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