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Majuro Islands Vacations and Luxury Travel Packages
Marshall Islands: About half the Marshall Islands' present population of around 60,000 live in Majuro. The Majuro administrative offices and tourist facilities, and a lovely stretch of beach called Laura.
Named after a 18th century British sea captain, the Marshall Islands consist of 29 atolls and five coral islands that are equal to Washington, D.C. Yet in terms of land area it is huge, scattered over 780,000 square miles of the Central Pacific Ocean. U.S. forces gained control of the Marshall Islands from Japan toward the end of World War II, and
subsequently conducted nuclear weapons tests on the Enewetak and Bikini atolls. The Kwajalein atoll still hosts a US ballistic missile test range.
 The Marshall Islands economy is based on farming, fishing (especially tuna for sushi), and tourism. Coconut products account for 90 percent of the nation's export volume. The Marshall Islands offer what most people dream of when they think of a tropical paradise, with palm trees, white sandy beaches, turquoise lagoons, and coral reefs abound. While the more populated atolls have suffered environmental degradation, the outer islands are still a haven for adventurous sports fisherman, scuba divers and snorkelers.
Country Description: The Republic of the Marshall Islands consists of two chains of coral atolls in the central Pacific with a total area of 705 square miles. The Republic of the Marshall Islands is a parliamentary democracy, constitutionally in free association with the United States. It has a developing agrarian and service-oriented economy.
Tourist facilities are not widely available, but adequate. Hotels exist in Majuro and on Ebeye, the country's second most populous island. Water shortages are common.
Entry Requirements: A valid passport, sufficient funds for stay and onward/return ticket are required for stays up to 30 days (extendible for up to 90 days from date of entry). A departure fee of $15 U.S. (those over age 60 exempt) is required. A health certificate is required if arriving from infected areas. An AIDS test may be required for visits of over 30 days (U.S. test accepted). For more information about entry requirements for the Marshall Islands, travelers may consult the Embassy of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, 2433 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008. The telephone number is (202) 234-5414. See also the homepage for the Embassy of the Marshall Islands at http://www.clark.net/pub/rmiemb/usemb.html.
Medical Facilities: Health facilities in the Republic of the Marshall Islands are adequate for routine medical problems, but are available only on Majuro and Ebeye. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. Supplemental overseas medical insurance, including coverage for medical evacuation, may prove useful. The U.S. Medicare/Medicaid program does not provide payment of medical services outside the United States. Boiling water or purchasing bottled water for consumption is recommended.
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