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    Located on the only beach in the region, Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta is our all-ages luxury oceanfront resort with its own private cove. Enjoy stunning ocean vistas from our sunset bar or sneak a peak of breaching whales from our beachfront restaurants.

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    • filter_dramaUnderstand
      Saipan is 23 km (14 mi) long and 8 km (5 mi) wide. The best beaches and most populated areas are on the western and southern coasts, with the north and east being rugged and mountainous.

      Because only one branch of the US Military - the Coast Guard - has even a small permanent presence on Saipan, many Chamorros on Saipan consider their culture more intact than on Guam. Therefore, comparisons between the two islands should take this into account. Furthermore, Chamorros on Saipan and throughout the CNMI still primarily speak Chamorro at home, while the same isn't true of Guam. While the differences between a commonwealth (as in the CNMI) and a territory (as in Guam) may not appear to be great (especially to an American citizen from a continental state), Saipan is not a US territory in a strict legal sense. Finally, while the population of the CNMI, as on the Guam, are US citizens, they are citizens by Covenant. So their independent political identity is equally important to them as should be expected.
    • filter_dramaCities
      All of Saipan is governed as a single city. The island is divided into villages, which correspond with neighborhoods in American cities.

      * [wiki=cb4d8609c0094ec6a88b09f15575b416]Garapan[/wiki] is the main hotel area on Saipan, and includes a number of hotels, bars and restaurants. The Hyatt, the Fiesta, and the Hafa Adai are in Garapan.

      * [wiki=fd9450d482a3f3939df773dfdb1b1052]Susupe[/wiki], located just north of Chalan Kanoa, is the secondary hotel area. It is home to the World Resort and the Kanoa.

      * [wiki=f8897fbbb8ce4cd5567d3a2b1c3d5e33]Chalan Kanoa[/wiki] is the site of several US establishments on Saipan. It has the main branch of the US Postal Service as well as several restaurants and grocery stores. The Aquarius is the biggest hotel in Chalan Kanoa.
    • filter_dramaTalk
      While English is certainly the lingua franca on Saipan, few people on the island (adults in particular) speak English as their first language. Nevertheless, nearly everybody does speak English to varying degrees. Many local residents, who often use English at school or at work, speak Chamorro or Carolinian (both official in addition to English) or another of the Micronesian languages at home. The majority of people living on Saipan are overseas contract laborers, however. These people come mostly from the Philippines, China, Bangladesh, and Thailand. Furthermore, Korean, Japanese and (more recently) Russian and Chinese tourists make their languages fairly prevalent in the tourist areas as well.

      Most hotels are geared toward a particular language/nationality such as Japanese or Korean, which represent most of the tourism. A notable exception is Pacific Islands Club, which is geared toward a multilingual/multinationial clientele. Likewise, most of the SCUBA shops are geared toward Japanese or Korean tourism, though the heavy reliance on Philippine dive staff ensures that many will also be able to handle English-speaking customers.
    • filter_dramaGet in
      • By plane

        Saipan International Airport (SPN) is located in the southeast corner of the island. Direct flights are available from [wiki=62413a57c5e3dc51177995fa175d3286]Tokyo[/wiki] and [wiki=10b22625bf8918f4fd3ae2f185bd44c8]Nagoya[/wiki] (via Delta Air Lines), [wiki=fd38499c5c04df42d1d78807aa4b7d7d]Seoul[/wiki] (via Asiana), [wiki=8b476ff778119b8d49588f3daadf69a1]Hong Kong[/wiki] (via Fly Guam) and the nearby islands of [wiki=2dc47f81fc4257e14c4d0fcd90d03b9a]Guam[/wiki], [wiki=fcfcad9278cf86b679ae7516af53c206]Tinian[/wiki], and [wiki=c0a1dc48c25c5bece8816f4cf87b66fc]Rota[/wiki]. There will be direct flights from Shanghai and Guangzhou China starting early 2011 by Sichuan Airlines.

        U.S. travelers required passports and had to pass through CNMI Immigration and Customs, as Saipan and the CNMI were considered international locations until November 28,2009. On that date the CNMI Covenant required that the CNMI Federalization of Immigration law became effective. The CNMI remains under CNMI Customs laws.

        The Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
        in Political Union with the United States of America defines the unique relationship between the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States, recognizing U.S. sovereignty but limiting, in some respects, applicability of federal law. The Covenant was negotiated over the course of twenty-seven months (December 1972 to February 1975) by the Marianas Political Status Commission (an organization representing the Northern Mariana Islands) and a delegation representing the United States. The proposed Covenant was signed by negotiators on February 15, 1975, at Saipan. The Covenant is codified at 48 U.S.C. § 1801 note, reprinted in the Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth Code (with case annotations) and is also sold in pamphlet format by the Commonwealth Law Revision Commission.

        Pursuant to Section 1003(a), some Covenant provisions became effective on March 24, 1976, the date of final approval. Remaining provisions took effect on January 9, 1978, and November 4, 1986, the dates specified in Presidential proclamations issued pursuant to Section 1003(b)-(c). On the latter date, qualified residents of the Northern Mariana Islands became U.S. citizens. On June 29, 2009 U.S. Immigration Laws were to take effect, however, they were delayed until November 28, 2009.

        U.S. Public Law 94-241, § 1, Mar. 24, 1976, 90 Stat. 263, the measure approving the Covenant, was originally reprinted in the U.S. Code in a note under 48 U.S.C. § 1681. In an official edition of the U.S. Code published in 1986, several provisions of the act were codified (as amended) as 48 U.S.C. §§ 1801-1805. (See also C-201 et seq.)

        The Covenant is an agreement entered into between the United States government and the government and people of the Northern Mariana Islands. The parties entered into agreement as two separate but equal sovereign entities. The Covenant governs the relationship between the parties.

    • filter_dramaGet around
      There is no public transport as such, excluding shuttle buses running between hotels and the Duty Free shopping center in Garapan. Streets are named, but most buildings do not have numbered street addresses. Most locals navigate by landmarks.
      • By bus

        There is no public bus service on Saipan, but on Saipan PDI and other companies run a shopping shuttle bus to and from the Duty Free mall (DFS Galleria) in Garapan. DFS also has their own free shuttle from most of the major hotels.

      • By taxi

        Taxis on Saipan are expensive but plentiful, however the only place they are allowed to pick up or drop off passengers is at the airport or a hotel, and sometimes at DFS. There is also a large network of illegal taxis run by Chinese immigrants, that will take you anywhere for approximately $10-15. Phone numbers are as follows: (670)2858686. For some Saipan residents this is their only means of transportation.

        Because Saipan is so small, taxis from the airport to the main hotel area of Garapan can run upwards of $25-30, so plan ahead by arranging transportation through your hotel, which often charge $10 per person flat rate.

      • By car

        [wiki=51a6d62a1a1838651074ad9e9207ff86]Car rental[/wiki] is a good option for getting off the beaten track, as roads are generally quite good. Most car rental offices are either at the airport or at major tourist hotels; some offer a free pick up and drop off service. If you plan to visit anywhere other than the most heavily-touristed areas, you'll want a vehicle with high clearance and four-wheel drive, as many of the back roads are unpaved and in poor condition.

      • By moped

        Mopeds can be rented for about $25-$30, though roads are very dark at night and bugs predominate after dusk. Therefore, consider mopeds for day-tripping only, as drivers tend not to give heed to mopeds or bicyclists throughout the CNMI or [wiki=2dc47f81fc4257e14c4d0fcd90d03b9a]Guam[/wiki]. Mopeds are also a poor choice during the rainy season (June through November) as the roads get very slick and sudden downpours can occur without warning.

    • filter_dramaSee
      Saipan, Guam, and many other islands of the Marianas were all important battle sites during WWII, and many Japanese bunkers and armaments still exist on these islands. These sites are managed by the National Park Service under the "War in the Pacific" Parks designation. Saipan is fairly small and by renting a car or moped, it is easy to drive around the island and take in the natural splendor, as well as visit a number of parks. Scuba diving is also popular, and the underwater world should definitely be seen.

      *Banzai Cliff and Suicide Cliff, on the northern tip of the island, were sites where thousands of Japanese civilians, trying to escape the fighting and convinced by the Japanese Army that they would be killed by the Americans, jumped to their deaths in the Battle of Saipan in 1944. The former is by the sea while the latter is on the rock outcropping overlooking it. Numerous Japanese memorials mark the sites.
    • filter_dramaDo
      [wiki=f0a9e1d85f606b67d581023c8420933a]Scuba diving[/wiki] and snorkeling on Saipan are deservedly the most popular activities here among western tourists, though gambling and karaoke/hostess bars are most popular among Korean businessmen, as well as some Japanese travelers. Garapan is coastally located, so other watersports abound as well. For scuba divers, the term "Fun Dive" is used for those who have already been certified and just want to recreational dive, while "Taiken dive" is used to designate first-time divers that take classes on Saipan. The same is true for the rest of the CNMI and somewhat so for Guam. While boat dives are available, you can still drive to some awesome dive sights, like Grotto. A cavern dive to open ocean is great. If you go outside, you will need a guide as it is very easy to get turned around outside and lose track of the tunnel back in.
      *Aquasmith, - American/Chamorro/Japanese dive Instructors Dive shop located in Garapan, across from DFS.Tel:233-5055, [url=http://www.aquasmith.com/].](Scuba diving/Skin diving/Spearfishing)

      *Saipan Scuba [url=http://www.saipanscuba.com[/url]-]American dive guide/Instructor/Underwater Photographer & Videographer (670) 233-1979 or 670-483-6764
      *Tripper's Tours [url=http://saipanscuba.blogspot.com[/url]-]Canadian dive Guide/Instructor/Underwater Photographer & Videographer with 15 years experience including 7 on Saipan (670) 285-MIKE (6453)
      *Dive Saipan - Korean dive shop
      *Speedy Tertle[url=http://www.speedytertle.com[/url]-]One of the largest dive shops in the Marianas, owned by Russian corporation, English and Russian speaking dive instructors available 1-670-234-6284, 483-9613
      * G.O.D.I.- Dive Shop. Russian, Japanese and English speaking. 1-(670)-287-0705

      For more detailed descriptions of individual dive sites in Saipan, see the [[Dive sites of Saipan[/url]] article.

      You may also want to check out one or more of the '5 golf courses. Two were designed by Greg Norman, one by Larry Nelson and another by Graham Marsh. The other course is considered a "local" course. There is also a 9 hole course that is great for beginners.

      Recently, Segway of Marianas has started renting out Segway Personal Transporters for use in exploring downtown Garapan at reasonable rates.

      The Saipan Hash House Harriers [url=http://www.huffypuffy.com/]]meet every Saturday at 3:30PM at the Bank of Guam parking lot in Garapan to run, hike, jog, climb and otherwise trek through jungle, swamps, mountains, and other terrain. It's usually a great way to meet people and see a side of island life you might not catch otherwise.

      Trekking and other land-based activities are available on the island. The Forbidden Island, originally occupied by evil spirits and now a bird sanctuary, can be reached by an hour's hike from the edge of the town of Kagman on the east coast. Take a snorkel kit to enjoy the diving area between the island and shore.

      Most trekking activities will require a guide.

      *Mountain Bike Tours, ATV/Buggy Tours,trekking and snorkeling tours (Forbidden Island, Grotto), Eco- and Kayak Tours and all of it is done completely first rate. Half day and whole day packages available, with Spa. The guides are super friendly, the equipment is good, and the fun factor and local knowledge is definitely better than anything you could do on your own.
      *Destination Saipan Marketing, Inc. is the newest one-stop vacation/relocation package provider on Saipan. Whether you're visiting as a tourist or relocating to the island, you can find and prepay for low cost accommodations, car rentals, and activities (scuba, jetski,cruises,etc.). Their specialty is budget accommodations including home rentals.

      All beaches' in Saipan are considered public park land, so feel free to wander into any resort and spend some time on their beaches. If you plan on swimming, do so when the tide is coming in, as it can suck the unwary out to sea when it recedes. Tide charts are available in the phone book.

      There are other optional tours on Saipan that are available such as submarine tour which you can enjoy various marine life without getting wet, a Las Vegas magic show which contains dance and appearence of a white tiger, Polinesian dinner show with dynamic fire dance and great local foods, Sunset barbeque crusing which you can watch the sunset with a neerby island Managaha, and much more. There are also many types of massages and relaxation and some places available close to the beach.
    • filter_dramaBuy
      Duty Free Galleria, in the center of Garapan, has the top name brands and fashions available for high prices (but supposedly lower rates than in Tokyo). Locally made crafts are available in some stores on the islands, but check first to make sure the items were not manufactured in the Philippines, [wiki=103357e3e40a9c0e4e9d36110f7bbc7a]Thailand[/wiki], or [wiki=4647d00cf81f8fb0ab80f753320d0fc9]Indonesia[/wiki].

      The largest locally owned souvenir store is La Moda Isla [http://www.lamodaisla.com]. It's located on the north side of DFS Galleria. It's got a full selection of island oriented merchandise both made locally and throughout Asia. They've got a snack bar with free wifi.

      There is a tiny branch of Bestseller Books, packed full of the latest titles as well as magazines and travel guides, in the Joeten Susupe shopping center. Music And, further south on Beach Road, carries discs by local musicians.

      One of the classic adventures on island is a bike tour done by Marianas Trekking up on the North Coast. The guides take you up by van to the top of Suicide Cliff and then you can ride down, with stops at all of the historical sites, and a snorkeling stop at the Blue Grotto. The tour breaks for lunch at Mariana Beach and ends at the Mandi Asian Spa. It is a treat.
      *Tourists and residents alike may enjoy a browse through the uniquely named Fu Dogs & Qi (pronounced chi), Saipan's only Asian antiques store. One-of-a-kind Jewelry, art, vases, bowls, fu dogs, censers, porcelain, kimonos and more await you.

      *Relax in air-conditioned comfort aboard our evening Dinner Cruise, featuring a fabulous buffet, carefully prepared by one of the finest hotels on island. Your evening is complete, with music and entertainment provided by "Roger" Saipan's best entertainer. You will dance the night away partying to the best rock and roll show in the pacific, while sipping cocktails and enjoying our magnificent sunsets.
    • filter_dramaEat
      Many nice bakeries exist in and around Garapan and local breakfast places are within walking distance of the main hotel area. Seafood is understandably very fresh.

      * Canton Restaurant: phone="234-7236" Fantastic Chinese food and excellent service. Delicious roast duck and excellent steamed parrotfish. Oldest Chinese restaurant on the island.

      * Coffee Care, Capitol Hill. Has excellent coffee and some very good homemade pasta dishes, sandwiches, soup, and desserts.

      * Ebisuya, Susupe. Fresh bread, sandwiches, sushi, and homemade soup.

      * Tropical Blendz: phone="233-8809" Really good food that is a healthier option compared to most places on the island, and it's all homemade. Featured in the Saipan Tribune. Plus, they have delicious desserts!

      * Esko's: One of the few local places catering locally made treats dating back to the Spanish era. Excellent place to experience the real taste of the Marianas.

      * Himawari, Garapan. Himawari is the best Japanese restaurant on island, bar none. It's also home to an excellent bakery that caters to expatriates - the bread here is less sugary than at most local bakeries - and a grocery store. It's hard to find, though, so ask a local for directions.

      * Wild Bill's Bar & Grill, Beach Rd, Garapan, [http://www.wildbillsaipan.com]. Great omelets, hash browns, and pancakes.

      * Winchell's. For donuts and coffee.

      * Bobby Cadillac's. A casual deli and pizza spot with a bar. Hot pastrami on rye with melted swiss cheese!

      *Sichuan, Shandong, and Pekingese cuisine.

      *Japanese cuisine. It's a branch of a restaurant in Tokyo, so it's fairly authentic.
      *Fiesta Resort offers a variety of international cuisine. The World Cafe serves authentic Asian food, such as fresh sushi and sashimi, Korean foods, Thai meals, and also a delicious teppanyaki experience. The Bund Restaurant features Chinese food. Fiesta also provides a Seafood & Steak Dinner Buffet four times per week, as well as a Sunday Brunch that includes delicious food items and bottomless champagne.
      *House specialty - Grilled Certified Black Angus Steaks, assorted seafood, Roast Pig on Wednesdays & Variety of Local dishes. A fully stock bar adjoints the restaurant. Open 7 days a week, 5 pm to ???
      Vegetarian options are possible to find as well. For self-catering options, try one of the Joeten supermarkets for fruits and vegetables, some locally grown. For the unadventurous, there is Hard Rock Cafe, Tony Roma's, McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Subway.
      *Naked Fish is extremely popular for its seafood (although it has excellent non-fish offerings as well) and its live music.
      *Roberto's Cafe & Restaurant is one of the newest food hangouts in the island. The international cuisine menu had drawn attention to curious customers and always comeback to repeat the experience.
    • filter_dramaDrink
      "Herman's Modern Bakery and Tan Marikita's Cafe" the first bakery and cafe in Saipan, making traditional and American breads.

      Karaoke/Hostess Bars abound in Garapan all of which allow ample drinking opportunities if one is so inclined.

      Coffee Care Saipan, is located part way up Capitol Hill road, is a great place to eat or enjoy some fine coffee. Need a ride? Call 323-5282. Or, send e-mail to:coffeecare@saipan.com

      Thai House, next to the Cabrera Center in Garapan. Call them at 235-8424 for a ride.

      The Spicy Thai Noodle Place (Tel : 235-8603) in San Antonio next to the Thailand Food Store has excellent Thai food.

      Oleai Beach Club is a great 'sunset' bar and lunch spot on the beach in San Jose Village. It's popular with the locals because of their lunchtime $1 Taco Special.

      Giovanni's at the Hyatt Hotel in Garapan offers the best Sunday Brunch in the Pacific for $34.00. Reservations are a must. The Hyatt also has a daily buffet lunch for $20.

      Java Joe's A very simple, yet outstanding little coffie shop. With a big selection on coffie, lattes, and smoothies. Located across from the Joten/Pharmacy building in DAN DAN

      Saipan finally has a multiplex theatre run by Wallace Theaters. Now with first run movies with Dolby Digital sound.

      If you like to run, drink beer or both, there is an active chapter of the Hash House Harriers (a drinking club with a running problem) on Saipan. The Saipan Hash House Harriers meet every Saturday at the Bank of Guam building in Garapan at 3:30 PM in 'Winter', and 4:00 PM in 'Summer'. Join the Hash if you'd like to meet some folks from Saipan, see some of the lesser known areas of the island, and enjoy a bit of outrageous partying. The cost is US$10.00 per person for the run, all the beer, soda and junk food you can consume, and all the fun you can handle. The Hash also has a [url=http://www.huffypuffy.com]home page[/url].

      For those with a different idea of 'fun', there are plenty of night clubs, strip joints, karaoke bars and massage parlours.

      The most popular dance club on island is the GIG (pronounce as separate letters, not as "gig"), in Garapan.

      *Chambre Bar, located inside Fiesta Resort, has an amazing happy hour special -- free appetizers and 50% off drinks prices. Happy Hour is Monday - Friday, 5:00-7:00pm. The beach at Fiesta is also home to Godfather's Beach Bar.
      *Godfather's is popular with expatriates. It has a wide selection of beers and offers $1 tacos on Tuesday nights.
      *Coffee & Jazz is popular with Russian visitors. They have very good coffee and a large selection of liquor.
      *THERE are restaurants that you will rate as poor, average, above average or excellent. The ones with poor rating you vow never to come back, but this classy but cozy restaurant in Garapan which specializes in European with a touch of Asian cuisine leaves you craving for more. Shenanigans Saipan Restaurant is one dining haven where your eyes and your senses are satisfied even before you get your first taste of your order. Shenanigans served Lunch special everyday from 10:30 Am - 3:00 PM for $13.95 which come's with soup, homemade foccacia bread and iced tea. Breakfast is also one more thing that this Restaurant is also popular, Breakfast is served only on Saturday and Sunday from 7:30am to 2:00 pm..
    • filter_dramaSleep
      Most of Saipan's accommodation caters to package tourists. Rates are steep during Japanese holiday seasons but equally steeply discounted outside them. Internet bookings can regularly find rates below $60 per night, depending on the season.
      • Budget

        Gold Beach Hotel, Garapan. $30 per night if you can prove you're a local resident.

      • Mid-range

        Valley Inn, Monsignor Martinez Highway, As Lito, Tel.: +1 670 234-7018/28 , [http://www.cnmi-guide.com/valleyinn/]. A nice secluded hotel near the airport, that offers weekly rates and includes a business center.

      • Splurge

        Saipan World Resort, Susupe, tel. (670) 234-5900, [url=http://www.swr.jp/].] Massive hotel with all the facilities you'd expect set on a beautiful beach. The best thing to do here is to borrow a kayak (free), paddle out to the rusting tank hunks a few hundred meters offshore, tie up your boat and dive in to see the corals and fish lurking nearby. World resort stay includes free usage of water park. From $195 per night.

        *Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan, Coral Tree Avenue, Garapan, tel. (670) 234-6412, [http://www.fiestasaipan.com[/url]. Located in the heart of Saipan's Tourism district, on the white sands of Micro Beach , near shopping centers and nightlife, the Fiesta Resort and Spa, Saipan is a leading resort in the Northern Mariana Islands.

    • filter_dramaContact
      Many hotels and restaurants on Saipan now offer free wireless internet access to customers that bring their own laptops, including Canton Restaurant, Coffee Care, McDonalds, Wild Bill's in Garapan, Java Joe's in Dandan, and Fiesta Resort and Spa Saipan in Garapan. La Moda Isla in Garapan offers free wifi in its snack bar area.

      * Information Technology Center, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, Susupe. The best place to get online on Saipan.
    • filter_dramaCope
      • Stay Safe

        Visitors to Saipan are unlikely to be the victims of violent crime. However, methamphetamine addiction is a serious social problem, and addicts occasionally break into vehicles. Don't leave valuables in your car.

      • Stay Healthy

        It is highly advised that visitors to Saipan (especially those who might suffer from neurological or mental health issues, but this applies to everyone) have medical evacuation insurance and/or a way to get to either Guam (which has somewhat better facilities), Hawaii in the US, or their home country should they require medical care. Commonwealth Health Center, Saipan's only hospital, provides substandard care to the extent that it almost closed in 2012, and even if not closed, is not optimal for health care of any sort. There are no facilities for behavioral health/mental health in Saipan, nor is Commonwealth Health Center qualified in dealing with neurological injuries or illness.

      • Consulates

        *

        * Closed in 2013

    • filter_dramaGet out
      Managaha Island. A small island sheltered in a lagoon, this is Saipan's best spot to snorkel. There are even some introductory scuba trails laid out in rope on the sea bed, which also make for great snorkeling sightseeing tours. You have to pay for the boat ride out, but it usually includes lunch. There are amenities out on the island. It takes about 15 minutes to walk completely around the island. It really is a great place to snorkel. Some snorkel and dive operators will offer rice or fish food to feed the fish, but this is unhealthy for both the reef and the fish and good tour operators will not do this. In addition, feeding the fish means that you will see a lot of the same kind of fish (often convict tangs), and miss out on many other colorful and interesting fish.
      * [wiki=fcfcad9278cf86b679ae7516af53c206]Tinian[/wiki] Island is just three miles away across the Saipan Channel.

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