Palau
Travel to Palau for a holiday or city break
Palau, a travel destination where the sun rises late and the roosters sometimes forget to crow, offers many popular things to do or visit. One traveler once told me about a jellyfish lake where the jellyfish forgot how to sting after generations of peace—nature’s way of saying, relax, you won’t need that rash guard. Walking through Koror, a person might spot a fisherman mending his net with a radio playing 90s pop songs, or stumble over a coconut that rolled too far from the tree. The best hotel in Palau sometimes surprises guests with local fruit in the lobby, but once, I got a banana with a sticker saying 'good luck', which made me wonder if I needed it for the elevator.
Local weather in Palau
Spring
warm & sunny
Summer
warm & sunny
Autumn
warm & sunny
Winter
warm & sunny
Top destinations in Palau
Koror
Melekeok
Best places to visit in Palau
These popular destinations have a lot to offer for you next holiday or city break.
Things to do and visit for a travel destination like Palau
Snorkeling in Palau means floating over coral gardens where fish don’t move out of your way fast enough, so you have to navigate around them like dodging slow walkers in a busy airport. Some say the Rock Islands look like giant green mushrooms, others say they look like broccoli that never got boiled. Kayak between them and you’ll lose track of time, or your hat if the wind picks up—the local guides say, 'hat in water, wish for rain.'
On land, the WWII relics rust quietly in the jungle, while schoolkids play soccer nearby using coconuts when the ball goes missing. The best hotel in Palau, for those who value lost luggage more than found memories, offers sea views and sometimes a gecko roommate, which is great unless you’re afraid of being watched during late-night snacking. Palau’s charm lies in its rhythm—sometimes things happen quickly, but mostly not, unless you’re chasing the last ferry, in which case, good luck (again). Don’t forget to try the fruit bat soup, unless you’re a vegetarian or a bat.
Accommodations in Palau
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