Yap Island is one of the 134 islands and atolls of Micronesia. Only open to tourism for the past seventeen years, the old stone pathways lined with tropical plants and flowers remain intact alongside traditional thatched-roof villages, where women wear grass skirts and men wear thu'us, a type of loincloth. Yap is internationally recognized for its sport fishing and diving - in particular for viewing the fascinating giant manta ray.
Away from the underwater world of the reefs, life is equally colorful. The Ethnic Art Institute of Micronesia is a non-profit organization and purveyor of indigenous Micronesian art. The institute also offers classes and demonstrations of a variety of bright, noisy and entertaining native dances. The lush greenery of Yap invites a stroll along ancient paths or a nap on its tranquil beaches. Discover your own corner of paradise on this gem of an island.
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