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[ Scuba Diving in Kiribati]
Scuba diving on Kiribati Island is available year-round but the best conditions are April through November. An array of diving facilities are available both in the Tarawa Lagoon and in locations just off neighbouring atolls.
Abundance of underwater marine life provides a breathtaking undersea exploration around the waters of the largest coral atoll in the world.
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[ Residents of Aranuka Island]
Aranuka is an atoll of Kiribati. It has an area of 11.6 square kilometres (4.5 square miles) and a population of 1,057 in 2010. Aranuka has white sandy beaches and blue waters. The atoll has tall mangrove trees with heights of more than 15 m (49 ft). The uninhabited islets of the island also provide swimming and snorkeling spots for tourists. The island is served by two flights a week from South Tarawa. Charter boat services are also available.
Accommodation is provided by the Island Council guesthouse.
This is home to one of the most accessible beaches in Yap, which is the Wanyan beach. It is a great place to hold picnics and also for swimming. Kayaks too can be rented out to tourists who are looking for more of an adventure at the beach.
Yap has two villages that might be worth a visit. They are the Balabat Villager and the Okau Village. The villages of Yap are still used as meeting house by the elders to discuss community matters.
Bechiyal is another friendly beach-side but it was destroyed during the typhoon in 2004. Visitors are still welcomed to the beach and also allowed to camp out here for about US$5 a night.
There are many atolls to visit near Yap. Some of them include Ulithi atoll which is said to be the most modern and largest amongst the outer islands, Woleai atoll which would make a good diving spot thanks to its Japanese wrecks surrounding the island and last but not least is Fais.