Palau: CNN Top Must-Visit Listing for 2016!

From CNN's travel section this past week, they have this headline: "Where to go in 2016: Top up-and-coming destinations" with Palau being one of those key areas cited and suggested for doing a visit/vacation.

Here are some of their story highlights: "Palau archipelago is a natural beauty of emerald outcrops and light lagoons. Called the 'Serengeti of the Sea,' it's one of the world's premier dive spots. A nation the size of New York City, Palau recently 'protected' 80% of its ocean by creating a marine reserve larger than California. An ecotourism leader, the country has one of the world's highest marine biodiversity populations, with 1,300 fish and 700 coral species. And then there's mountaintop Jellyfish Lake, nature's wildlife wonder. Visitors can swim and snorkel amidst hundreds of thousands of venom-free jellyfish, then take to the skies on an open-door light aircraft for views of the 445 Koror Rock Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site. When to go: October to May."

While we have not yet visited Palau, it sounds like it should be on our future "to-do" listing. Have super enjoyed Australia and New Zealand as detailed below on my live/blog with lots of pictures and travel details.

Any others have Palau experiences, tips, ideas to share?

Full CNN Travel 2016 Ideas story at:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/22/travel/emerging-destinations-2016/

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 129,825 views for this posting.

From CNN's travel section this past week, they have this headline: "Where to go in 2016: Top up-and-coming destinations" with Palau being one of those key areas cited and suggested for doing a visit/vacation.

 

Here are some of their story highlights: "Palau archipelago is a natural beauty of emerald outcrops and light lagoons. Called the 'Serengeti of the Sea,' it's one of the world's premier dive spots. A nation the size of New York City, Palau recently 'protected' 80% of its ocean by creating a marine reserve larger than California. An ecotourism leader, the country has one of the world's highest marine biodiversity populations, with 1,300 fish and 700 coral species. And then there's mountaintop Jellyfish Lake, nature's wildlife wonder. Visitors can swim and snorkel amidst hundreds of thousands of venom-free jellyfish, then take to the skies on an open-door light aircraft for views of the 445 Koror Rock Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage site. When to go: October to May."

 

While we have not yet visited Palau, it sounds like it should be on our future "to-do" listing. Have super enjoyed Australia and New Zealand as detailed below on my live/blog with lots of pictures and travel details.

 

Any others have Palau experiences, tips, ideas to share?

 

Full CNN Travel 2016 Ideas story at:

http://www.cnn.com/2015/12/22/travel/emerging-destinations-2016/

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Enjoyed a 14-day, Jan. 20-Feb. 3, 2014, Sydney to Auckland adventure, getting a big sampling for the wonders of "down under” before and after this cruise. Go to:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1974139

for more info and many pictures of these amazing sights in this great part of the world. Now at 129,825 views for this posting.

I am going to Palau in March 2016. It is a snorkel/kayak trip to the Rock Islands/Jellyfish lake. I will check in when I return

Mary Ann