Alternately, fly direct to Palau from Manila. You'll arrive exhausted and jet lagged,.but as soon as you see the gorgeous blue water and emerald green land, you're ready to go. Traditional Palauan men's house. Palau's only town is Koror, with about 10,000 people, nearly all of whom speak English. Palauan postage stamps are colorfully collectable.
Letters take a week to ten days to reach North America.
January through April is the dry season and the best but busiest time to visit. You will need reservations during those months. It is also possible to camp out in the Rock Islands. Hotel and restaurant prices are a little bit lower than back home. Most mid-priced hotels are in busy Koror and convenient to shopping, eating, and bars.