TRAVEL continued
Chandelier Cave, 13-meter depth. We entered the first cave that led to five connected chambers filled with stalag- mites and stalactites. Four had room at the surface to gulp breathable air.
HOW TO GET THERE China Air and United Airlines fly from the USA to Palau, with stops in Taipei, Guam, or direct. The U.S. dollar is the currency of Palau. The country has banned environmentally harmful sunscreens, so only bring or buy reef-safe products. THE BOTTOM LINE I encountered many groups in Palau. These included my own of 12 from Southern California, about 20 Ameri- cans on the Palau Aggressor II who ate at breakfast daily at my hotel, and sev- eral clusters of 10 to 20 Asian divers at various sites and restaurants. Dive operators typically offer a 10% commission, plus one
Milky Way: If you like stinky, sulfu- ric-smelling, white limestone mud, ask your boat driver to indulge you with a visit to this popular site with some salt- water crocodiles nearby. THE BEST TIMES TO DIVE PALAU The dry season, October to May, is generally regarded as the ideal time to encounter the larger marine species,
while June through September brings occasional storms and fewer tourists. Year-round, the air and water temperatures are generally between 82º to 86º. However, most dive sites are located approximately 45 to 60 minutes from Koror re- sorts by fast boats.
comped space for groups of 11 or more, but as you well know, everything is negotiable. For help on promoting a group trip, where to stay, or where to dive, email gil@zeimer.com.
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