Palau Tour, Dive & Resort Operators at Duesseldorf
Boat Show 2010 Germany.

We have just received these Photos and article from Dermot Keane who is attending the Boat Show in Germany with other Dive and Resort Operators from Palau Micronesia. At the Palau Booth you find: Operators from Yap with other Palau operators including NECO MARINE, Fish’nFins & Palau Pacific Resort. China Airlines is also offering flights with direct service from Frankfurt to Taipei, with connecting service to Koror, Palau 4 times per week. Starting at 990 EU in economy class.

Sam's Tours participates in the Q Divers stand for the first time. We joined the Quality Divers network at the last BOOT Show and attended the Birmingham Dive Show in late Oct 2009 as our first show with QD. This is our first BOOT.  Traffic at the show was quite good with lots of interested shoppers who seemed serious about traveling and ready to buy.
Sam's Tours is also participating at the Palau - Yap Booth with other Palau operators including NECO MARINE and Palau Pacific Resort.

As always, the Stemmer Family is there in full force to support Sam's Tours with Kristina staffing the Palau Booth for Sam's Tours and mom Gisela covering the Quality Divers stand, while dad Bernd attends the BOOT representing China Airlines who offers direct service from Frankfurt to Taipei, with connecting service to Koror, Palau 4 times per week.starting at 990 EU in economy class.
 

 
Dermot Keane GM from Sam’s Tours and Vicktor at the
Sam’s Tours Booth in Germany

Sam's Tours good friend, sculptor Vicktor stopped by the booth. Vicktors granite sculpture of Hans and Lotti Haas will be unveiled at the show this week and then go to Vienna for display. http://www.vuam.net/
Presently Vicktors "Legends of the Sea" collection is on display at GOOGLE'S HQ in Cupertino, CA.
 
Vicktor has dived in Palau with Sam's Tours
His Pioneers and Heroes collection includes Valerie Taylor, Jacques Cousteau, Dr. Sylvia Earle, Stan Waterman
 
http://www.vuam.net/pioners_and_heroes.html
 
http://www.vuam.net/education.html

Vicktor the sculptor  www.VUAM.net  

From the Editor: PalauTours.com

© Gunther Deichmann - Courtesy palautours.com
Reef and Islands

Alii from snowy Hamburg,

As some of you already know Mr. Junker from MDR is currently filming in Palau for his broadcast "Forgotten Islands".
During the days of his filming he is blogging and MDR is showing his video diary (at least for the days where he is able to upload the film :-) )
http://www.mdr.de/junkers-tagebuch  (video diary)
www.mdr-junkers-tagebuch.de/

© Gunther Deichmann - Courtesy palautours.com
ancient stone path


© Gunther Deichmann - Courtesy palautours.com
Palau saltwater Crocodile

Adventure Travel with your
Digital Camera in Paradise...
one of Natures best kept secret!

No Photoshop! Natural reflection in the amazing Rock Islands
Palau Micronesia. Original Image is in color, converted into
Black & White using the Monochrome Mixer in Aperture 2.

For detailed information please go to GD Photo Workshops

June 18 - 25, 2010
Palau Micronesia
GD Photo Workshop in Palau...Natures best kept secret, final details to be announced shortly, "ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS" Only 7 spaces remaining! 
10 participant limit! This Workshop is filling fast! If you want to see "inside" Palau better book your space now! More info @ http://www.deichmann-photo.com/gdphotoworkshop/index.html or contact Sam’s Tours @ http://www.samstours.com/

Happy New Year from Paradise...

A very happy New Year - prost Neujahr - bonne année - onnellista uutta vuotta - gelukkig Nieuwjaar - ath bhliain faoi mhaise - selamat tahun baru - godt nytt år - szczliwego nowego roku - feliz ano novo - gott nytt år manigong bagong taon - sawatdii pimaï - kung hé fat tsoi - xin nian kuai le / xin nian hao - godt nytår - eutichismenos o kainourgios chronos - felice anno nuovo, buon anno - S novim godom - sreno novo leto - Cung Chúc Tân Xuân
yeni yiliniz kutlu olsun

PALAU KIDS SEA CAMP
@ SAM’S TOURS
LET THE FUN BEGIN....


© Gunther Deichmann - discover the magic of Palau

THE PALAU KIDS SEA CAMP has started... just in from Palau; fun and education for Children another first for Palau and Sam’s Tours, locally sponsored by Continental Airlines, Palau Royal Resort and Sea Passion Hotel & of course Sam’s Tours our Partner in the Philippine Micronesia Alliance.

This is another first for Palau the first one being the Shark Sanctuary...not only is Palau a Shark Sanctuary but now contributing to Childrens education... learning about our environment while having real fun.

Special thanks to all the International sponsors: Sport Diver Magazine - PADI Diving Society - PADI Project Aware - SCUBAPRO - Uwatec
UK Underwater Kinetics - Sea Life Camera - DAN Divers Alert Network.

Good luck to all Kids and adults who
have joined this fun trip to Palau...
have lots of fun and be good.

We try to update you in the coming days on all of the activities from one of Natures best kept secrets...PALAU.

EXECUTIVE BRIEFING - FINAL

Kids Sea Camp – Palau:
November 22 – 28, 2009, Koror, Palau

Local Sponsors:
Sam’s Tours
Palau Royal Resort
Sea Passion Hotel
Continental Airlines

International Sponsors:

Sport Diver Magazine
PADI Diving Society
PADI Project Aware
SCUBAPRO - Uwatec
UK Underwater Kinetics
Sea Life Camera
DAN Divers Alert Network

About Kids Sea Camp: www.kidsseacamp.com

Kids Sea Camp was founded in 2001 by Ms. Margo Peyton, a scuba diver and mother of two children. Kids Sea Camp now visits over 8 countries around the world and is a two time Emmy Award winning prestigious program coveted by top diving destinations. Kids Sea Camps are hosted by PADI 5-Star Dive Centers in exotic destinations that include Bahamas, Bonaire, Belize, Costa Rica, Fiji, Grand Cayman, Galapagos, and now Palau!

Kids Sea Camp is a fun-filled vacation for families who love the ocean and promotes greater awareness of the marine environment with a strong focus on conservation. During Kids Sea Camp, students enjoy multiple educational activities teaching them new and fun things about the oceans in both classroom environment and hands-on programs.

There are approximately twenty families attending Kids Sea Camp Palau, mostly from the United States. All participants will stay at the Palau Royal Resort hotel while educational activities and evening programs will take place at Sea Passion Hotel.

Dermot Keane GM from Sam’s Tours during the welcome Ceremony

Sam Scott and Son during the welcome ceremony

The Kids have arrived...

Children will attend daily marine educational programs, based on their age groups, which include learning to snorkel and scuba dive. Dive certified adults and teens will enjoy snorkeling and diving on Palau’s world renowned outer reefs. SEEDS OF PROMISE, a Palau non-profit group, will conduct the educational activities and programs for children. Evenings will be spent together as families with themed entertainment following dinner.

Sam’s Tours is very pleased to have secured this much sought-after event for Palau with over twenty families attending the very first Kids Sea Camp to be held this side of the globe. We are also happy to report that we have secured Kids Sea Camp for Palau again in 2010, and expect more than fifty families to participate in an expanded program.

Kids Sea Camp - Principals & VIPS

EXECUTIVE BRIEFING UPDATED EFFECTIVE 11/22/09 – FINAL

Kids Sea Camp – VIP Attendee List

Margo Peyton: Founder Kids Sea Camp

Margo, who began diving in 1989 and is a PADI Dive Master with thousands of logged dives, founded Kids Sea Camp in 2001. She is also a photographer and an artist who works with local schools providing marine oriented educational presentations. Margo contributes to Oceans for Youth, Ocean Pals, Sea of Tomorrow, Ocean Wishes and many other charities, donating, proceeds, trips and art work for silent Auctions where proceeds go to her favorite charities. She has won two Emmy Awards for her educational programming.

In 2009, Margo was inducted into the prestigious Women Divers Hall of Fame, an international not-for-profit organization established to recognize the elite and outstanding women divers whose achievements have enriched the worldwide scuba diving community. Margo resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida after moving from the Cayman Islands.

First snorkel at the Jelly Fish lake

Ron G. Steven “Rogest”: Marine Artist

Ron Stevens is a renowned marine artist, dive instructor, and North American Group representative for Mike Ball Expeditions Australia. Ron has worked with Kids Sea Camp since 2003, sharing his interests in painting, poetry, song and dance with kids and adults alike. Ron’s work has been featured in many diving and marine environment magazines.
For more information visit: www.rogest.com

Ms. Carolyn Pascal: Publisher, Bonnier Corp www.sportdiver.com
Sport Diver Magazine
Scuba Diving Magazine

Mr. Jerry Beatty Associate Publisher
Dive Training Magazine

Relax 'n Unwind at the
Palau Pacific Resort

Celebrating 25 Years.

Dive & Travel Awards 2008 Winner
Best Resort Hotel & Best Diving Resort Hotel
Reader's Choice

Palau Pacific Resort is surrounded by the pristine, crystal blue waters of the western Pacific Ocean, combining the true spirit and culture of the islands with a tranquil ambience and beauty, in a world-famous resort destination for both scuba-divers and non-divers alike.

Palau Pacific Resort is the only luxury international resort in Palau featuring a private 1000-feet blanket of white sand beach with excellent snorkeling right off the hotel's beach front, a freshwater outdoor beachside swimming pool and Jacuzzi overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This superb hotel has two outdoor tennis courts, a saltwater fish pond with over 200 fish, clams and stingrays, the hotel's all-day alfresco restaurant and a fine dining restaurant offer the finest seafood and international cuisine.

Coconut TerraceEnjoy casual alfresco dining facing the sea! Coconut Terrace offers a delicious buffet breakfast, a la carte lunch, and a la carte or theme night buffet dinner with live music and local dance entertainment featured most every night. 150 seats
Cuisine Type: International Operating Hours: Daily - 6:30 am to 11:00 pm
Meduu Ribtal Restaurant Meduu Ribtal offers a unique dining experience in air-conditioned comfort in an island motif setting, featuring Pacific Rim cuisine including fresh local seafood, U.S. prime beef and island specialties with live music featured most every night. 40 seats
Cuisine Type: International Operating Hours: Daily - 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Akoi Koi BarA cozy gathering place off the hotel lobby. A popular place to get together with friends.
Cuisine Type: Drinks and snacks Operating Hours: Daily - 11:00am to 11:00 pm
Mesekiu WaterholeAn oasis under the palm trees by the beach, serving refreshing tropical drinks and offering an all-day snack menu.

http://www.palauppr.com/



For more info on Palau and the Palau Pacific Resort
please go to:
http://www.palautours.com/ppr-hotel.html

© Gunther Deichmann - Palau has made the decision
for a "greener and better" Planet!

The Palau Conservation Society (PCS) was incorporated on June 16, 1994 for the purpose of encouraging and facilitating community participation in decisions that affect Palau 's environment.
PCS is the only local non-government organization working exclusively on environmental protection. Its work includes public awareness programs, scientific research and the promotion of sustainable development.
The success of PCS can be traced to its non-confrontational approach to environmental issues and to its strong partnerships with local communities, government agencies and the international scientific community.