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— Micronesia —
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           centres are located. Relax and    to stop WWII. Tinian is all that   water at Rota’s famous Swimming
           rejuvenate mind, body and soul by   and more with temple ruins in the   Hole. Take some great photos at
           indulging in one of the many top   jungle and quaint, boutique hotels to   Tweksberry Park with its perfectly
           spas on the island. Golf, deep sea   accommodate your visit.        lined rows of coconut palms.
           fishing and sporting events of all   Tinian also has many clean and   Continue east along beautiful
           kinds abound, and Saipan boasts the   beautiful white sand beaches. The   Sasanhaya Bay and get a great view
           only International Standards Casino   pristine water, colourful marine   of Wedding Cake Mountain. See two
           operating in Micronesia and the   life and coral reefs surrounding the   well-preserved Japanese swivelling
           fourth largest grossing casino in the   island offer an ideal environment   cannons and other interesting sights
           world.                                                              in an awe inspiring back road driving
                                             for snorkelling, scuba diving, and
           Tinian                            bountiful fishing.                tour.
           Tinian is the closest island to the   Rota                          No trip is complete with sampling
           capital of Saipan, and is easily   Known as ‘the friendly island’,   local delicacies, from in-season ayuyu
           accessible by air via a 10-minute   beautiful Rota possesses a unique   (coconut crab) to kadun pika (hot
           flight. History abounds on Tinian,   character and charm that wins over   spicy beef soup), the choices abound
           from huge prehistoric stone monoliths   just about everyone that goes there.   and are served best in the company
           called Taga Stones to the very                                      of newfound friends in this friendly
           runways and loading docks that put   On the western side of the island, take   community where everyone waves at
           atom bombs aboard the Enola Gay   a refreshing dip in the cool, clear   visitors.


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