How to Find Hotels in Micronesia

Micronesia is made up of hundreds of small islands in the central Pacific Ocean. Created from volcanic activity millions of years ago, these tropical islands are divided into four states and are often compared in beauty and physical attributes to Hawaii. Read on to learn how to find accommodations in Micronesia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Computer with Internet access
• Passport

Book Accommodations

1. Research accommodations on the Federal States of Micronesia Visitors Board Web site. You can see the Resources section below for a link or call 011 ([phone].
2. Try Kosrae for mid-range accommodations that also have private beaches and tropical gardens on the premises. This state is less developed than the other states.
3. Spend little but fully enjoying Micronesia's budget accommodations, which include dorm-style hostels, beach huts and camping.
4. Take advantage of one of the expensive luxury resorts designed specifically for divers that offer diving instruction, equipment, shops and a waterfront location.

Find Transportation

5. Fly from the cities of Honolulu, Manila and Guam to reach Micronesia. These flights often originate in Asia, Australia or the United States.
6. Buy a Visit Micronesia Pass if traveling from Guam to the country, which allows you to jump around and visit the various major islands.
7. Travel aboard one of the ships or boats that transport visitors between the various states and islands of Micronesia.
8. Hop in a taxi or jeepney for inexpensive travel around the major islands of Micronesia. Car rental services are also available.

Know Your Destination

9. Know that Micronesia is located east of the Philippines and northwest of Polynesia. Considered beautiful for its tropical jungles and steep shoreline cliffs, Micronesia also has many clean lagoons that are ideal for fishing, snorkeling and diving.
10. Use the English language throughout the country as it is the official language.
11. Realize that the four states within Micronesia--Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae--each have their own slightly different cultures and traditions as well share unified qualities.

Visit Local Attractions

12. Check out Chuck's Underwater Wreck Museum, which includes 60 Japanese ships and planes from World War II, located in Yap.
13. Hike Kosrae's Mt. Finkol with the expectations of a challenging trek but be prepared to be rewarded with the view from the top.
14. Journey into Pohnpei's interior jungle to really explore the tropics of Micronesia.
15. Trek through the jungle of Lelu island until you reach the Lelu ruins, which was once a highly protected large city designed specifically for the royalty of Kosrae during the 13th and 14th centuries.

Tips & Warnings

• Book online to find Internet-only deals and discounts.
• 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.
• If traveling during June through December, be aware that Micronesia is within the typhoon belt and these months can be especially severe.

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