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We are going to Raja Ampat to dive in January, 2015. Our flight stops in Jakarta and we could fly out a few hours later to Sorong where we'll pick up our boat the next morning. Our travel agent suggests we leave a day early and stay in Jakarta one night, just in case there are any flight...

Thanks for all of your input. As of now, we are booked for 11 nights on the Dewi Nusantara starting on Dec. 28, 2015 and then will spend a week at the Misool Eco Resort. Do you think this is too many days in the Raja Ampat area, or is there enough variety to warrant this long trip there...

Hi-- I'm starting to plan for a 2-3 week trip to Raja Ampat for Nov. 2014. I'd like to do a combo of liveaboard/resort. Maybe 1 week each? Someone told me that the Misool Eco Resort is fantastic. It looks expensive, but I'd be willing to pay if it's the be-all and end-all. Any thought about...

We're planning a trip for May, 2013 to Palau (nine nights at Carolines) and PI. We have 7 nights in PI (plus 1 night at Manila airport at beginning and end of PI part of trip) and need some advice re: should we spend all 7 nights at Atlantis in Dumaguete or 5 nights at Atlantis and 2 nights (1...

I'm planning a trip to Palau and PI for May, 2013. Any suggestions on the best travel agent to book through for best prices and reliability? Is it better to find one that can book in both countries or find one for Palau and another for PI? In Palau, any opinions on Sam's vs FisnNFins? Thanks.

I can fly through Guam, but the flight leaves Koror at 2:30 a.m. or something and there's a layover in Guam and it sounds miserable. The straight shot to Manila leaving at 8:50 p.m. is much more appealing. I'm glad you think 4 days is enough in Palau. If we love it, we can return there...

We're planning a dive trip for May, 2013. Currently, we plan to spend 4 days on Yap , 5 days Palau (4 days diving) and 8 days split between Dumaguete/Bohol (7 days diving) in the Philippines. Due to the days that non-stop flights go between Palau and Manila, there is not much flexibiliy in the...

We're planning a trip to Yap, Palau and PI (Dumaguete and Bohol) for May, 2013. Although we do not prefer current diving, we've decided to do it because of the great sites in Palau. So here is the question-- How significant is the difference in the currents in Palau during the full/new...

I'd like some feedback about the Sea Passion Hotel in Palau. Our travel agent recommended it. I've read a lot of reviews in Tripadvisor and most looked good. The two things which concerned me are: 1. Noise (people and music?) from the bar by the pool area--I like to read on the beach and...

We're planning a trip to Yap, Palau and PI for May, 2013. I'm still trying to figure some things out... On Palau (6-7 days there), we're considering either PPR or The Carolines--Both have their advantages--PPR--On the water, snorkeling right off the beach; Carolines--more jungle-y, birds...

I think we've decided to go to all three places--Yap for 4 days, Palau for 6-7 days and Dumaguete/Alona Beach for 7 days. I think we'll go in May. I heard the weather is good then and seas are calmer. Not sure whether to stay at The Carolines or PPR in Palau. I like the idea of being in the...

I'm thinking of taking my 12-year-old granddaughter snorkeling for the first time, probably this summer in July. She's a good swimmer. I live in California and am considering the Keys or maybe Hawaii. Is the snorkeling good in the Keys? If so, what are the best places to go? Is summer an...

I'm thinking of taking my 12-year-old granddaughter snorkeling for the first time. She's a good swimmer. I live in California and am considering the Keys or maybe Hawaii. Is the snorkeling good in the Keys? If so, what are the best places to go? Is summer an awful time to go (too hot and...

Post name should be "Philippines OR Palau" Oops!

I've been getting suggestions from divers on the ultimate diving for my tastes and now I'm very confused. Originally I was planning on Palau with a possible trip to Yap to see the mantas. Someone responded that there is a lot of current (I'm not opposed to some drift diving, but like to be...

I've been getting suggestions from divers on the ultimate diving for my tastes and now I'm very confused. Originally I was planning on Palau with a possible trip to Yap to see the mantas. Someone responded that there is a lot of current (I'm not opposed to some drift diving, but like to be...

NO, I'm not in Guam, but in California. I know Yap is out-of-the-way, but I would really love to see all of the mantas there, so it may be worth it. Someone I spoke to thinks the Atlantis Resorts in Damaguete and Puerta Galera are great. She didn't have much to say about Bohol (I'm not sure if...

We're planning a 2-3 week trip to Micronesia/Philippines for March, 2013. We like beautiful coral and colorful fish. The big stuff is nice, but not as important (except for the mantas--we love them). We don't like a lot of current. We like to snorkel as well, and are interested in local...

We're planning a trip to Yap/Palau for Feb/March 2013. Is it worth planning the trip so we can be in Yap on Yap Day? One option would be to go to Yap for 4 nights and then to Palau for a week (probably stay at PPR). Does that sound like the right amount of time at each place? The other...

We're looking into diving in Palau next January, 2013 (10 days there, or 14 days if we don't go to Yap) and someone said that we should go to Yap as well. I'm not sure if it makes sense to do both, but am ready to be convinced. Since only 2 flights seem to leave from Koror to Yap/week, we...