Thursday, June 24, 2010

Airai Water Paradise Spa Benefits




CLASSICAL BALINESE TRADITIONAL MASSAGE

(75MINUTES)

This treatment stimulates blood circulation, improves energy flow and relieves tension. The Balinese massage is a unique blend uses thumb and plam from medium to strong pressure. Regular massage theraphy can relieve muscle and stiffness, improve joint flexibility, range of motion and circulation of blood and lymph fluid, reduce blood pressure and posture.





STONE ENERGETIC TREATMENT

(75MINUTES)


Stone massage is a unique connection we experience with nature, offering a sense of profoundness and sacredness that we too often forget. Stone massage will notice a healing improvement of muscular aches, pains, sprains, strain poor circulation and reduce insomnia, depression and stress. Make body to become relax and fresh.





AROMA FACIAL REFINE TREATMENT

(75MINUTES)

This facial treatment provides a deep cleansing of all the skin types. A purifying scrub and a hydrating mask revitalize the skin. The treatment includes a head, neck and shoulder massage to enhance relaxation.



NATURAL FACIAL TREATMENT

(75MINUTES)


This treatment use the natural ingredients to cleanse, soften and bright the skin. Cucumber, honey uses for scrub and finally touch by cucumber mask or white egg. This treatment is also good for sunburn and dry skin and make skin look fresh and healthy.



BODY SCRUB (75MINUTES)


Glow with radiance after these exfoliating treatment. Our body scrub is not only for blood circulation but cleanses, moisturize and heal as well. Choice of body scrub: Seaweed, Coconut, Coffee, Turmeric or Tamarind. This treatment romove dead skin cells and make your skin smoother.


FOOT TREATMENT (45MINUTES)


The feet are first given a foothbath to cleanse and soften the skin before dead skin cells buffed off feet scrub and followed by a relaxing massage.



HAND TREATMENT (45MINUTES)

Hand scrub to cleanse and soften the skin. A relaxing hand massage completes the treatments.



NECK AND SHOULDER REFRESHING TREATMENT( 45 MINUTES)


To reduce stress and muscle aches focus in your neck and shoulder.





LOVE WAVE ( 180 MINUTES)


Aroma Therapy Massage followed by natural facial treatment and scalp massage. This also stimulates blood circulation and relieves tension, make your body relax and reduce pain. Inclusive of spa meal and spa drinks.


AIRAI DELIGHT (75MINUTES)

Combination of Swedish and reflexology massage. Neck, shoulder, foot and scalp massage. This massage is a unique blend uses thumb and palm from medium to strong pressure.




SPA GUESTS FEEDBACK
  • Good Room. Relaxing atmosphere
    Treatment very good.
  • The people were great.
  • Quality of the massage was excellet!
  • My blood circulation got better coz of hot stone.
  • It was comfortable .I could laid back.
  • I had feel good by the hot stone.
  • Music should continue for the duration of the treatment.
  • Asia's hands is strong & she did an excellent massage.
  • Kind and outstanding service..
  • I had feel great. If I come again to palau I also visit your spa.
  • I couldn't understand english it would be better if you have japanese speaking staff.



















Saturday, June 19, 2010

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Most Popular Restaurants in Koror

CARP RESTAURANT
The Carp Restaurant is located right on the water in Malakal, part of Koror. Carp is not too far from Kramer’s CafĂ©, another of the popular restaurants in Koror. It is named Carp Restaurant because the folks that run the Carp Island Resort, in Palau’s Rock Islands, also own this restaurant. Yuri, the owner and the main cook of this restaurant is a Japanese woman who is very friendly and she can speak Palauan fluently. She is married to Itaro, who is half Palauan and half Japanese.Carp restaurant serves a tasty, varied menu but more likely Japanese food with reasonable prices. Prices normally start from US$ 5.00 per dish. Favorite foods are Tofu Beef, Tofu vegetable, Fish, either fried or baked as well as fish soup, Sashimi, Sweet and Sour Shrimp or Fish, Chicken vegetable, Beef vegetable, several curry dishes, and as one of their specialties, Tempura vegetables, shrimp and fish. Like so many restaurants in Palau, Carp serves fresh sashimi of several different types of fish that is fantastic, and will surprise you how inexpensive it is!Carp is open from 10:00 a.m to 2.00 p.m for lunch and then open again from 4:00 p.m to 10:00 p.m. daily for dinner.What makes this restaurant unique is because it serves the best local delicacy in town.


The famous FRUIT BAT SOUP! Palau has a species of small, insect eating bats, which are not eaten, but most conspicuous are the large fruit bats that can often be seen flapping their wings and gliding through the last afternoon skies. The fruit bat is cooked in coconut milk, ginger and some others local spices then it is boiled for few hours. I’m sorry, but I must admit I never tried it myself because I couldn’t stand seeing the eyes of the fruit bat in the soup! In addition, fruit bats often have a very distinct scent, which is not for everyone. But, believe it or not, just about anyone who has tasted this soup found it delicious!



The Taj restaurant

The Taj Restaurant is the best (and only!) Indian restaurant in Palau. Since it is located on the main road through Koror, Palau’s former capital and still the population and commercial center, it’s very easy to locate this cozy and friendly place. The smile and hospitality of Robert, the owner of The Taj will make you feel welcome and comfortable to indulge in the tasty food of this restaurant.Indian atmosphere is felt strongly here. A big painting of an Indian lady decorates the wall, a statue of a Hindu God placed in the corner and different colors of soft sarongs hanging from the ceiling add to the calm impression of this restaurant. You will get extra entertainment while you wait for your food since they have a glass-walled kitchen, so that you can see the chef in action while preparing various dishes. If you like to enjoy the fresh ocean breeze while you eat, you could sit outside since The Taj just made an extension to its restaurant! The Taj serves a delicious and affordable variety of Indian food starting from US$7.00 per dish. Best recommended foods are Garlic Cheese Nan, Pulau Rice, Chicken Tikka, Butter Chicken, Briyani and Tandoori Lamb. Besides, The Taj also offers different kinds of drinks and sisha as well. ** Lunch buffet on Fridays at US$8.00


Jive Cafe and Restaurant







P.O. Box 10107Koror 96940
Telephone: 680-488-5483,3779,0606
Fax: 680-488-5777
Contact: Ms. Yumiko Sugawara

Nice and pleasant location to command sunset. From the terrace you can observe fishes and corals. We serve variety of healthy food at a reasonable price. We have 9 Recipe of Japanese low calorie food. We also have vegetarian food like tofu. We also have selection of wine (California, Italy, Moldova ,etc.), cocktails and Japanese sake and shochu. We are open daily for breakfast 7:00-10:30 am, for dinner 16:30-23:30.

Telephone: (680) 488-1010Fax: 680-488-1471

Rock Island Cafe





OPERATORRock Island CafeP.O Box 428Koror 96940
DESCRIPTIONP.O Box 428, Koror, Palau 96940
Tel: 680-488-1010 Fax: 680-488-1471
Located in Medalaii, Koror.

Facilities: Bar. Tables: 25. Rooms: 1. Entertainment: Cable TV. Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Groups: Yes. Credit Cards: Not accepted.
Days of Operation: Closed Friday evening until Saturday evening
INCLUSIONS
SPECIAL NOTES:American & International dishes. The best pizza in Palau.

Monday, June 14, 2010

Palau: An Introduction


Palau - officially the Republic of Palau (Palauan: Beluu er a Belau), is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean, some 500 miles (800 km) east of the Philippines and 2,000 miles (3,200 km) south of Tokyo. Having emerged from United Nations trusteeship (administered by the United States) in 1994, it is one of the world's youngest and smallest sovereign states. In English, the name is sometimes spelled Belau in accordance with the native pronunciation. It was formerly also spelled Pelew.



Early Palauans may have come from Polynesia and Asia. Depending on the origin of a family, Palauans may represent many parts of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. However, they are not traditionally considered to be Micronesian.
The archipelago is also known as "The Black Islands". Vintage maps and village drawings can be found at the Australian library online, as well as photos of the tattooed and pierced Ibedul of Koror and Ludee.


Carbon dating and recent archaeological discoveries have brought new attention to the archipelago. Cemeteries uncovered on the islands have shown that Palau has the oldest known burial ceremony in Oceania. There had been a dispute as to whether Palau was established around 2500 BC or 1000 BC. New studies seem to disprove both of these dates. Palau's ancient trading partner, Java, has also come under close scrutiny since Homo floresiensis was found. Like Flores, remains of small-bodied humans have been found in Palau.


For thousands of years, Palauans have had a well established matrilineal society, believed to have descended from Javanese precedents. Traditionally land, money, and titles passed through the female line. Clan lands continue to be passed through titled women and first daughters but there is also a modern patrilineal sentiment introduced by imperial Japan. The Japanese government attempted to confiscate and redistribute tribal land into personal ownership during World War II, and there has been little attempt to restore the old order. Legal entanglements continue amongst the various clans.
Picture shows the New Capitol of Palau located in Melekeok State.