How to Find Hotels in the Marshall Islands

The Marshall Islands offers a slice of tropical paradise nestled in the turquoise waters of the Western Indian Ocean. Comprised of more than 1,000 islands of coral reefs and white sand beaches, the Marshall Islands promises relaxation only sunny seclusion can ensure. Read on to learn how to find accommodations in the Marshall Islands.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport
• Visa

Find Comfortable Accommodations

1. Book accommodations via the Marshall Islands Visitors Authority. Call 011 ([phone] or visit the Web site listed in the Resources section below.
2. Stay in total privacy at one of the remote bungalows accessible only by boat. These types of accommodations can range anywhere from inexpensive to very expensive depending upon the level of luxury and seclusion.
3. Try one of the downtown hostels for accommodations specifically for backpackers on a budget. Rooms are generally inexpensive.
4. Splurge on beachfront resort accommodations, fully equipped with fitness centers, swimming pools and water sports equipment for moderate prices.

Travel to the Marshall Islands

5. Fly to the Majuro International Airport. Although there are 15 different airports throughout the islands, Majuro is the capital of Marshall Islands and the largest city.
6. Hop in a taxi for an inexpensive way to travel around. The taxis also participate in a ride share program that allows you to stop taxis that already have passengers in them.
7. Purchase a single ride ticket for a nominal fee to take the shuttle bus, which transports visitors throughout the island.

Know Your Destination

8. Travel to the islands January through March for the best weather, although temperatures throughout the year only vary between 77 and 86 degrees F.
9. Spend American dollars and use the English language freely (the official language), as both are accepted widely throughout the Islands.
10. Purchase a three-month travel visa for a nominal fee upon arrival. Visas are not required to travel within the Marshall Islands.

Visit Local Attractions

11. Take full advantage of the abundance of water sports in the area such as sport fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. The area around the island has many coral reefs and ship wrecks that are best explored by renting snorkel or scuba gear.
12. Stop in at the Alele Museum which showcases the history and traditions of the Marshall Islands including arts, canoes and tools from its original inhabitants.
13. Take a look at the 1718 Typhoon Monument that pays tribute to all the victims of the destructive typhoon of that year.

Tips & Warnings

• Search for online discounts when you book travel arrangements via the Internet.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• When taking a taxi, keep in mind that there are no price regulations.
• If traveling between May through November, be aware that it is the typhoon season.

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