Yap Lodging

[Pacific Pete]

Eight weeks to Yap, with the family...

Would appreciate advice on lodging from first-hand experience. We (including kids) are snorkelers---but not divers, yet---so not sure Manta Ray Hotel is the right choice, tho we hear great things about it. Pathways looks great---bungalows in the jungle, no tv or phone. And Traders Ridge Resort---while appearing maybe too "touristy"---scores points with the swimming pool (for our kids).

Any thoughts?

 

[CA Diver]

Everyone I've talked to has enjoyed the Manta Ray Bay Hotel. But I have some bad news named Typhoon Sudal. Check out the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.

https://www.npmoc.navy.mil/jtwc.html

The closest approach currently is expected to be about 20 miles from Yap, with winds somewhere between 110 and 140. Lets all say a prayer for those on Yap.

You might want to check out the status of the hotel next week.

 

[CA Diver]

Typhoon Sudal made a direct hit on Yap with the eye passing dierctly overhead. Please pray for those on Yap.

http://www.guampdn.com/news/stories/20040411/localnews/210734.html

 

[IslandHopper]

Well, Sudol was rather hard on Yap, but don't cancel your vacation just yet.

We are (unfortunately) used to this kind of weather in this part of the world, and much of the infrastructure is designed with typhoons in mind. Definitely call your hotel and make sure it wasn't demolished, but if it's still standing I would expect them to be ready for you when you get there !