Palau

The Republic of Palau, the westernmost chain in Micronesia, has an unbelievable combination of natural beauty and island culture. Palau boasts one of the planet's most unique phenomena, the Rock Islands. This collection of mushroom-shaped islets are mostly uninhabited, and are located in a large lagoon that harbors one othe world's greatest concentrations of fish, corals and other marine life.

If you really want to go for the full Palau fishing experience you can actually go trolling, whipping and jigging all in one trip. Remember, this part of the Pacific is literally crawling with all kinds of fish.

Palau is blessed with a variety of billfish as well as tuna, trevally, grouper, mahimahi, wahoo and snapper. One of the best things about whipping and jigging in this part of the is meeting up with such an abundance of fish in all sizes, shapes, and colors that will give you a serious run for you money.

Be prepared to eat well in Palau. Not just great seafood, but a huge variety of cuisine from all over the Pacific Rim.

You will have plenty of options for accommodations as well, from five star properties to exotic bungalows to spacious, clean basic rooms. No matter where you choose to stay, you are going to love the hospitality that is an important part of the culture here.

Palau also has a variety of eco adventure opportunities. You can get up close and personal with the dolphins, explore strange and wondrous caves, cruise the rock islands aboard a chartered soop or with a group of friends in kayaks. You should also take time to check out the cultural exhibits and the world famous hand carved storyboards depicting ancient Palauan legends.