Beach worshippers and diving devotees could do worse than head for Micronesia. In the Pacific Ocean lie two thousand tiny tropical islands dotted over more than three million square miles. The tiny islands are the result of volcanic activity millions of years ago. Some islands are the tips of underwater mountains while many of the atolls are the rims of sunken volcano craters. The low coral atolls, with their serene blue-green lagoons, offer incredible diving opportunities. Micronesia really is that paradise beach postcard come true. Minimal tourism means few crowds and the tranquility of the Pacific is exclusively yours to enjoy.

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Locations Lowdown on the top places to visit in the Federated States of Micronesia		Beaches Go wreck diving for WWII relics in Chuuk and Yap See unique marine life above the water kayaking the Rock Islands
Historic Sites See The 12th century royal civilisation of Nan Madol, the 'Venice of the Pacific'		Festivals Colorful costumes and tribal dances every March at the Yap Day festival
TV Shows Get the low down on the TV show: Globe Trekker: Micronesia		Shopping Pohnpeians love yams, but you won't find them in restaurants