Posts Tagged ‘news’

Just recently at the Diving Resort Travel Expo in Shanghai Yap Island was awarded the title “Best Reef Diving Destination 2013”.

And DRT obviously knows why – we are having wonderful reefs all over the island – my personal favorites are Yellow Wall, a wall covered in yellow soft corals, Lionfish Wall as well soft corals and very colorful and of course Big Bend, a site with the most amazing stone coral gardens - you can drift as long as you may have air and the corals are pristine.

Depending on how long you are following our blog already you most likely have read about the “Warmdushers” a British-German group of divers who has visited Yap Pacific Dive Resort already for the third time in three years – this time for 3.5 weeks.

The group’s specialty is Shark Diving (I haven’t ever seen anyone being so crazy after sharks, except myself maybe), visiting our mantas and exploring Yap’s reefs with us – and we've accomplished all of the above.

There are many ways to experience life on our beautiful island - one of them could be this one.

You don't have to be crazy to live on Yap Island - but sometimes it helps - enjoy our little Expat-tube.

To keep Miconesia's Best Resort as beautiful as is we have replaced our pool deck - the new pool deck has been finished yesterday evening after 2 weeks of hard work.

During the next 2 weeks we will be busy replacing the railings around the pool and installing more lights for our upcoming Pool Dinner Evenings.

Once done, we will offer dinner evenings at our Tree Terrace and around the Pool.

We hope you like our new pool deck as much as we do :-)

When I opened my emails this morning I found a letter from one of our guests who was here the time I went to Boot Show in Germany - I would like to share his letter with our readers here - it made my day :-)

"Hi Dieter - I have just finished a ten day holiday at your Yap Pacific Dive Resort, and I must say I have enjoyed it immensely. The hotel staff were very welcoming and helpful. The dining staff provided exceptional service and the food was excellent.

And it's the time of year again for our world famous Yap Day - from March 1-2, 2013!

We have 1 Patio and 2 Veranda Ocean Rooms left for the time around Yap Day we thought why not share our enthusiasm with you. Having our new reseravtion system in place we have started a SPECIAL PROMO for the last available PATIO ROOM - if you have time and want to come and see Yap Day, dive, snorkel and get to know our beautiful Island between February 23, 2013 and March 9, 2013

We would like to invite you to come and visit at Boot 2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

January 19 - 27, 2013 - Halle 3 - Booth F 69 - 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Wir möchten Sie herzlichst einladen uns auf der diesjährigen BOOT in Düsseldorf zu besuchen. Sie finden uns am obgenannten Stand.

We are looking forward to your visit - wir freuen uns auf Ihren Besuch!

Store interesting links which you find on our web site in your mobile device - easily scan the QR code next our articles and find us at any time anywhere :-)

Yap Pacific Dive Resort offers a new state of the art Online Booking System, which goes live latest December 15, 2012. The system is connected to our in house booking systems – all bookings made are “real time bookings”, immediately processed and confirmed. Our payment gateway accepts PayPal and all most common credit cards.

Based on a new price structure we offer “room packages” consisting of room plus 10% room tax, airport transfers, breakfast and WIFI in all rooms.

Additionally Dive Packages, Car Packages and Tours can be booked online.

Our system is able to accommodate as well special rates, which we offer for Foreign Governments and of course our Local Government & Corporations – please inquire for more information on discounts and booking codes – send us an email to info@yap-pacific.com.

Book your trip to Yap now online from the comfort of your office or home and get instant confirmation. Yap Pacific Dive Resort offers special Government Rates for foreign Governments and Local Rates for local Entities and Local Government – Inquire for your booking code today!!!

Email to info@yap-pacific.com

From now on all our rooms come including one of our famous à la Carte Breakfasts – enjoy 6 different breakfasts – from Asian to Continental Breakfast with Tea, Coffee and Juice – at Yap Pacific Dive Resort it’s included :-)

PALIKIR, FSM (Pew Environment Group)

Lawmakers from Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae and the national government of the Federated States of Micronesia met this week to discuss the development of legislation to protect sharks in their territorial waters.

In advance of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures meeting, state leaders shared updates on local efforts to create measures to protect sharks in the region.

The Kosrae Legislature passed a bill banning the sale, trade, and possession of sharks and commercial shark fishing in all waters under state control which Gov. Lyndon Jackson signed into law in October. “I am proud to have Kosrae take this first step to protect sharks and the health of our ocean,” said Sen. Tulensa Palik, vice chairman of the state’s Committee on Resources and Development who introduced the bill. “It is important now for the national government to join us to protect sharks and the health of our ocean.”

In Chuuk, a similar shark conservation bill is now before the governor for his signature according to Sen. Stephen Nelson. Yap is also drafting shark protections and Pohnpei has committed to introducing legislation to protect sharks in early January.

Shark protections have already been established in the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Palau, and the Marshall Islands. Once all four members of the Federated States of Micronesia — Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Kosrae — as well as the national government have passed their laws, it will result in a regional sanctuary covering 2 million square miles.

Implementation of the Palau and Marshall Islands sanctuaries has already begun with marine enforcement trainings held in Majuro in September and Palau in November. The training included a hands-on tactical workshop and encouraged collaboration between government agencies charged with enforcing marine conservation laws.

Up to 73 million sharks are killed every year, primarily for their fins. Sharks, which grow slowly, mature late and produce few young during their lifetimes, have difficulty recovering from overfishing and depletion. These apex predators, living at the top of the food chain, are key to maintaining the health of ocean ecosystems. “NGOs are working collaboratively with state partners in conducting both public awareness and biological monitoring of sharks,” said Eugene Joseph, Executive Director of the Conservation Society of Pohnpei. “CSP and its partners recently completed a shark tagging project in partnership with University of Guam.

We found that where sharks are present, the coral reef ecosystem is healthy.” “We applaud the leaders of Kosrae, Chuuk, Pohnpei, and Yap for their continued commitment to shark conservation,” said Liz Karan, manager of the Pew Environment Group’s Global Shark Conservation Campaign. “Micronesia is an important piece in the puzzle to protect sharks in the region.” This meeting comes as delegates from 25 countries gather in Manila for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission.  (Source Yap State Government News)

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As reported earlier the 4th annual Canoe Festival is around the corner - this is what the Government Newsletter had to report today:

The 4th Annual Canoe Festival Committee had discussed the details of the program which it has put together for the upcoming Festival from November 10-12, 2012. The program, which has been sent off island for printing in Guam, is expected to be received by next week.

Please visit us at DEMA Show 2012 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Find Yap Pacific Dive Resort between November 14-17, 2012 at Booth 2226 in the Micronesia Sector.

Dieter is looking forward to your visit :-)

See you in Las Vegas! 

We have periodically reported about our big FACEBOOK COMPETITION, where you can win valuable prizes by just LIKING us.

Thanks to all of our fans and facebook underwater photographers we are at 655 LIKES as by today.

Only 355 LIKES to go and we will draw the lucky winner!!!

Did you already sign up for it? If not, just click here, LIKE us and win a trip to Yap with Yap Pacific Dive Resort & Yap Pacific Divers:-)

Since today it is official, Yap Island has its second ATM machine.

About two years ago Bank of Guam started an ATM service at their branch in Colonia, Yap - located at the shores of Chamorro Bay past the Post Office.

As per today BFSM, the Bank of the FSM in "central" Colonia, next to YCA Supermarket opened the island's second ATM service.

The machine is very conveniently located, only about 250 meters/800 feet from Yap Pacific Dive Resort - a very short walking distance :-)

Come and join the Fourth Annual Canoe Festival from November 10th to November 12th, 2012 in Colonia Yap, next to our resort.

Book your room early enough!

During the 3 days the events will be:

Traditional Events • Small Traditional Paddling Canoe Race (1 person) • Medium Traditional Sailing Canoe Race (3 person) • Traditional Voyaging Canoe Sailing Race (5 person) • Traditional Canoe Fishing Competition (5 person)

For more convenience Yap Pacific Dive Resort has added a "Chat Button" to its web site.

From now on all our web site visitors are able to just click a button on the lower right corner and be connected with us for any kind of request.

Yap Pacific Dive Resort proudly hosted Saturday August 11, 2012, 7:30 pm a historic event.

It was the signing ceremony of the Investment Agreement between Yap State and the Chinese Development Group ETG.

ETG will develop parts of Yap Island and build high-end resorts with 4000 units all over Yap Island, based on the availability of land.

People who are planning to travel out of Yap are still wondering as to when the new “Airport User Fee” has taken effect despite the ongoing radio announcements which gives much detail information about the new departure fee. Prior to its effective date on Tuesday July 17, 2012, the Governor’s Office issued a statement to the residents of the Island of Yap as well as visitors to informed them about the new Airport User’s Fee which is similar to fees paid at the Pohnpei and Kosrae airports.

As we constantly try to improve our customer service and highlight the characteristics of our dive resort and of course the destination Yap, we have designed a new website for you.

If you are reading this, you are already on it and able to try all the new features described here after.

- We have installed a new Online Booking System, which allows you to see the availability of rooms in real time and of course to book your accommodation from the comfort of your living room.

We have got a letter today from Yap Island's Department of Public Works & Transportation, which we would like to share with you here.

Effective with July 17, 2012 a departure fee of $20.00 will be collected.

All hotel were asked to share this information with their guests.

A sign will be posted at the airport's terminal building.