CAPITAL SAIPAN – POPULATION 82,460 – AREA 477 SQ KM – OFFICIAL LANGAUGE ENGLISH
A world away from the bustle of Guam, these 15 islands promise a contrary mix of tranquility and package tours. Recently added air services from Korea and charter flights from Russia have taken up the slack by the withdrawal of Japanese airlines, though new providers are now taking up the routes to what’s been called ‘Japan’s Hawaii’. Golf and diving are popular activities, and independent travel can get you close (but not too close) to the active volcanoes of Anatahan, Pagan and Agrihan. Rota offers excellent twitching excursions to Sagua’gaga Seabird Sanctuary and the chance to cool your boots in lovely swimming holes.
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