There has been a steady increase in the number of foreign Banks in the Northern Marianas, including Union Bank of California, Bank of Hawaii, Bank of Guam and Guam Savings and Loan. The official languages of the Marianas are English, Chamorro and Carolinian . There seems to be a stereotypical impression that Pacific Islanders sit on the beach waiting for the ship to come in to get basic provisions. All of your basic needs are met here, and you might be surprised to see the level of luxury-living as well. So if you prefer a Chihuahua over our free and adoptable boonie dogs, you will need to purchase that special pooch in your home country before you come.
Some people find it somewhat cool in the evenings and use light sweaters or other cover-up garments.
And when you do order that lime-green toaster, the cost of shipping it over is excellent. Shipping rates to the MP code via US airmail are the same as shipping to California from anywhere in the United States. That's a real bargain considering how much further we are from Hawaii. The United States Postal Service is your best bet. However, DHL, TNT and Federal Express both operate out of Saipan.