Most Americans never even knew of the
Republic of Palau, one of the smallest countries in the world by population,
until the February premiere of CBS’s hit reality program Survivor captured the
attention of millions of viewers. Now travelers have the opportunity to
experience first-hand the marvels they glimpsed on Survivor: Palau, including
the world-famous limestone Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake. Many hotel and tour operators, as well as Continental Airlines, are offering special packages
to the paradise of Palau highlighting the renowned landmarks and destinations
aired on one of televisions’ biggest hits and seen worldwide.
Numerous hotel packages are available at various price points for the
discerning traveler, which include:
“Friends of Survivor” Packages of Cliffside Hotel Palau & NECO Marine Dive
Center (5 star IDC / Gold Palm Resort)
Package I – Hotel & Diving for two friends
The Cliffside Hotel Palau and NECO Marine are offering 7 nights lodging
(twin room, 2 queen bed, occupancy 2 people) and 5 days 2-tank diving. Dive
Palau’s world famous dive sites with NECO Marine, the Dive & Tour Operator the
Survivors spent time with, and take a snorkeling trip to the fascinating
Jellyfish Lake on one of your dive days. The package price for two friends is
$ 2400.00 ($ 1200.00 per person) and includes:
* Breakfast at the hotel each day
* Lunchbox and 2 drinks per person on the boat during the dive days
* Airport-hotel-airport transfers
* Hotel-NECO Marine-hotel transfers each dive day
* Dive guide, tanks and weights
* A snorkeling trip to Jellyfish Lake
* Government 10% hotel room tax and 10% service charge
Package does not include Koror State diving/Rock Island permit, which is
$15 per person, additional dives or gear (for rent on site), or airfare.
More: prnewswire.com
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