Yap: A lush tropical island that keeps it’s culture intact

<body> <h1> <table border="0" cellspacing="0" width="81" align="right"> <tr> <td style="margin-left: 20; padding-left: 10; padding-bottom: 10;><img height=" 115" width="200" src="graphics/vanuatu_map.jpg"> <center> <a href="*" csclick="BC5E92BD9" onclick="CSAction(new Array(/*CMP*/'BC5E92BD9'));return CSClickReturn();"><img height="86" width="150" src="graphics/worldmap_micronesia.jpg" border="0"></a> <p><img height="100" width="150" src="photos/yap_rai.jpg" border="1" alt="Diving in Yap"></p> <p><img height="103" width="150" src="photos/yap_02.jpg" border="1" alt="Diving in Yap"></p> <p><img height="89" width="150" src="photos/yap_anglers.jpg" border="1" alt="Diving in Yap"></p> <p><img height="160" width="106" src="photos/yap_divers_boats.jpg" border="1" alt="Diving in Yap"></center> </td> </tr> </table> <a href="yap_diving.shtml"><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" color="#4169e1"><i>Yap: A lush tropical island that keeps its culture intact</i></font></a></h1> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><img height="150" width="150" src="photos/yap_girl_sky.jpg" border="1" align="left" hspace="5" vspace="3" alt="Diving in Yap">YAP is world famous for it's large population of resident manta rays. On Yap a manta dive does not mean diving hoping for a manta encounter, it means diving to see the mantas. There's much more to diving in Yap than just Manta Rays, however. Yap's outer reefs abound with species of tropical reef fishes, invertebrates and corals. When coupled with the abundance of larger species like mantas, sharks, and turtles, Yap is a paradise for the underwater photographer or videographer. More than 200 species of hard and soft corals form the reefs of Yap.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">The ways of the past are still seen today. Before Yap was known for its magnificent diving with the Manta Rays, Yap became famous for its stone money. Even today you can take a tour deep inside the jungle and see how the stone money was kept.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">From outrigger canoes to the world below, Yap is one place you dont want to miss. Our friends in Micronesia will see to all your hotel and diving needs. In Yap we recommend Manta Bay Resort, The Pathways Hotel, Traders Ridge Resort and Yap Divers.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><b><img height="94" width="250" src="photos/yap_MRBHYD.gif" align="right" alt="Diving in Yap - Manta Ray Bay Hotel & Yap Divers">MANTA RAY BAY Hotel </b> The Manta Ray Bay Hotel is a dedicated dive resort, designed by divers and built for divers. It's 23 rooms offer air conditioning, satellite TV, mini-bars, and VCR's. They have often been called "The Best Little Dive Hotel in the Pacific". The hotel was built with divers in mind.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2">All of the dive facilities and equipment storage are conveniently located within steps of the Hotel. <b>Yap Divers</b>, located on the premises, offers a full service dive shop, all levels of instruction, Mares equipment rental, morning and afternoon two tank dives to either the Manta sites or the reefs, and night dives on request. They also offer world class fishing with Yap Anglers, and an opportunity to explore the wildlife and nature by kayaking with Yap's Planet Blue Kayak Tours. <a href="specials.shtml" target="_top" title="Dive Travel Specials"><b>See our Special!</b></a></font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><b>Traders Ridge Resort</b>  is made up with 20 spacious rooms and 2 Grand Suites. Styled in unique 1880s Victorian architecture. Traders Ridge Resort is only minutes away from the Yap Airport. The resorts also offers diving, cultural tours, fishing, kayaking and snorkeling trips.</font></p> <p><font face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular" size="2"><b>THE PATHWAYS HOTEL</b>  is a family owned and operated hotel dedicated to high adventure with low impact. They emphasize traditional style island cottages with personal and family services. The eight thatched cottages are scattered among the lush foliage, connected by wooden walkways. There are five lower level cottages, and three upper level cottages. Each cottage commands a view of the lagoon below, and most guests enjoy relaxing on their private verandah, cooled by the steady trade winds. The private bath, air conditioning, ceiling fans, refrigerator, and writing desk create a cozy and intimate atmosphere.</font></p> <center> <p> <hr noshade size="1" color="#191970"> <br> <font color="#0099cc" size="4" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><strong>South Pacific Island Travel</strong></font><br> <font color="black" size="2" face="Arial,Helvetica,Geneva,Swiss,SunSans-Regular">537 North 137th Street, Seattle, WA 98133<br> Toll Free: <strong>1-877-773-4846</strong> / WA: 206-367-0956 / Fax: 206-306-9288</font><br> <br> <a href="index.html" target="_top" title="travel to the south pacific"><font size="1" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Home</font></a><font size="1" face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"> / <a href="aboutus.shtml" target="_top" title="dive travel to Fiji, Palau, Tahiti, Indonesia, south pacific">About Us</a> / <a href="destinations.shtml" target="_top" title="dive travel to Fiji, Palau, Tahiti, Indonesia, south pacific">Destinations</a> / <a href="liveaboards.shtml" target="_top" title="liveaboards in the south pacific palau fiji thailand">Liveaboards</a> / <a href="whats_new.shtml" target="_top" title="travel to the south pacific">What's New</a> / <a href="specials.shtml" target="_top" title="south pacific island travel">Specials</a> / <a href="contactus.html" target="_top" title="south pacific island travel">Contact Us</a><br> <a href="australia.html" target="_top" title="dive travel to australia - liveaboards in australia">Australia</a> / <a href="costa_rica.html" target="_top" title="costa rica dive travel cocos live aboards">Costa Rica</a> / <a href="fiji.html" target="_top" title="fiji resorts and live aboards fiji dive travel">Fiji</a> / <a href="vanuatu.html" target="_top" title="honeymoon in vanuatu">Vanuatu</a> / <a href="galapagos.html" target="_top" title="galapagos dive travel and liveaboards">Galapagos</a> / <a href="hawaii.html" target="_top" title="vacation travel to hawaii">Hawaii</a> / <a href="maldives.html" target="_top" title="maldives dive travel">Maldives</a> / <a href="micronesia.html" target="_top" title="dive travel to micronesia">Micronesia</a> / <a href="palau.html" target="_top" title="palau dive travel micronesia palau liveaboards">Palau</a> / <a href="yap.html" target="_top" title="yap diving with mantas">Yap</a> / <a href="truk.html" target="_top" title="truk lagoon chuuk liveaboard diving">Truk Lagoon</a> / <a href="kosrae.html" target="_top" title="dive travel to kosrae">Kosrae</a> / <a href="PNG.html" target="_top" title="dive travel to papua new guinea PNG liveaboards">Papua New Guinea</a> / <a href="red_sea.html" target="_top" title="liveaboards in the red sea">Red Sea</a> / <a href="solomon_islands.html" target="_top" title="solomon islands diving liveaboards">Solomon Islands</a> / <a href="indonesia.html" target="_top" title="indonesia diving travel and liveaboards">Indonesia</a> / <a href="tahiti.html" target="_top" title="south pacific travel to tahiti, bora bora, moorea">Tahiti</a> / <a href="thailand.html" target="_top" title="dive travel to thailand">Thailand</a> / <a href="caribbean.html" target="_top" title="caribbean diving">Caribbean</a> </font><br> <br> <a href="*"><font size="1" face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">©2004 South Pacific Island Travel & Under Watercolours</font></a><font size="1" face="Times New Roman,Georgia,Times">. 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