In the north of the Pacific Ocean is a sprawl of 1,156 islands and islets surrounded by teeming coral reefs. Although first discovered by the Micronesians, the Marshall Islands was named after a British captain in 1788 following an expedition. It acquired a rich history of occupants starting with European explorers, the Germans in the late 1800s, the Japanese, and finally taken over by the Americans during the Second World War. It became a self-governed island country in 1986, and it is officially named the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The archipelago is now a bustling tourist destination, popular with divers and sea farers.
The capital is called Majuro which is a large coral atoll roosted around 64 Pacific islands called Ratak Chain of the Marshall Islands. This is the jumping off point of tourists as the international flight from Hawaii lands here. While in the capital, one can already frolic at the nearby pristine beaches. Lora beach is close to the airport, costing only $2 by bus. Although near the city, Lora beach has maintained the clean turquoise water. Not far from the beach is Eneko Island, surrounded by shimmering waters that changed from aquamarine to navy. Eneko is secluded and it offers ultimate privacy for vacationers. It is also lush with large fruit trees so visitors are not baked under the sun all day long. Snorkelers can also experience swimming with large schools of fish that do not seem to mind human presence in the water.
Another popular destination is the Bikini atoll. It was made famous when the area was used as a site for Operation Crossroads by the U.S. military in 1946. It was also the testing venue for the U.S. military's nuclear weapons in the wake of World War II. Now it's a Unesco World Heritage Site. Sunken ships are still at the bottom of the ocean, along with the crater that the hydrogen bomb testing produced more than almost 70 years ago. It is a wonderful underwater destination for divers and the atoll is drawing more submerging tourists each year. The untouched reefs seemed to have been trapped in time which is a haven for snorkelers. The same coral beauty lies around Arno atoll. It is also home to a pearl farm and reasonably priced accommodations. Visitors love biking through the lush jungles or just relax on the beach. This atoll encloses three different lagoons, each with a distinct marine offering.
Enamored by the islands' natural beauty, tourists usually have difficulty leaving behind the Marshall Islands when it's time to go home. Learn more about the amazing spots this Island has to offer and get travel guides in Travelingeast.com
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