Milky Way
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WhyAmIStillworking
Coeur d'Alene, ID357 contributions
Jan 2020
Nice place to take young people and kids for snorkeling. Water is warm and clear. What is special about this place is that one can grab a handful of the the sand, which is white and have a free sand ‘facial' due to certain geological conditions creating this phenomena. A fun place for a day tour.
Written January 26, 2020
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Thank you very much for your response I am glad you did enjoy your stay, Best regards
Written May 5, 2021
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Alicia Z
San Jose, CA56 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
The sand stuff was really cool and it made my skin become really smooth afterwards. The only problem was that the sand smelled like rotten eggs. We put the sand all over ourselves and took funny pictures too.
Written July 30, 2014
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GiniB_11
Statesboro, GA149 contributions
Oct 2013 • Friends
When I came to Palau 17 years ago, the Milky Way wasn't ever mentioned as a place to visit. Not sure if it wasn't a tourist attraction then or if it just wasn't as popular. But I'm glad I went there this time. You can snorkel around in this gorgeous lagoon while a guide dives down to the bottom to fill a 5 gallon bucket with white clay muck. He then brings it onto the boat and you smear it all over your body and get your photo taken. Then you let it dry and dive into the ocean to clean it off. My skin was smooth and soft for several days after, so I guess their claims of skincare benefits aren't just baloney. They claim that this type of clay is highly sought after for skincare products and I believe it now!
Written October 27, 2013
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product-of-canada
Toronto, Canada2,473 contributions
Aug 2012 • Couples
If you liked the Blue Lagoon in Iceland, you will love the Milky Way in Palau. The Blue Lagoon is amazing, but it's an artificial environment. Here at the Milky Way you are in a natural environment. It's hard to believe something like this can exist naturally!
It's a really relaxing spot, and would have liked to spend more time there (I think we were there for about 30 to 40 minutes as part of a tour group). We went as part of a day tour with IMPAC to Jellyfish Lake.
If you wear contact lenses, be careful. You do not want this silt-rich water near your lenses/eyes. Otherwise you will have to take them out.
It's a really relaxing spot, and would have liked to spend more time there (I think we were there for about 30 to 40 minutes as part of a tour group). We went as part of a day tour with IMPAC to Jellyfish Lake.
If you wear contact lenses, be careful. You do not want this silt-rich water near your lenses/eyes. Otherwise you will have to take them out.
Written September 21, 2012
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mareperez
Guam, Mariana Islands33 contributions
Jul 2012 • Family
Imagine going into a serene location , calm cool waters, in a cove with birds and fruit bats flying overhead, noone else around but you, your family, and your tour guide who knew everything there is to know about the place. Tour guide took a dive to get a handful of sand for us to pack our face with it. After 20 minutes, we washed off and felt the smoothest face ever. Yep, like living a dream.
Written August 8, 2012
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Portia
Chiang Mai, Thailand20 contributions
Oct 2018
I felt overwhelmed watching God's creation.The sand was fine as flour and the blue sea water and the surrounding plants were amazing.
Written August 29, 2019
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Graham
31 contributions
Aug 2019
Part of the longer version of Kayak tour.The mud is said to have the ability to restore youth.Cannot confirm but they did ask where my parents were when I got back!
Written August 12, 2019
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Kim
23 contributions
Oct 2018 • Family
Any Rock Island Tour necessitates a trip to the Milk Way- it’s gorgeous. Just know that there will be other large tours there and they will be loud and ruin the serenity of this little slice of heaven. Perhaps a local guide can mix up the typical routine and take you at a time when the other tourists have moved along to other sites and you can enjoy the beauty in peace. The crowds are the only reason I gave this a 4 out of 5.
Written April 11, 2019
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Karolina G
96 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
We were lucky to be the first boat at the venue that day and enjoyed little swim in the milky waters listening to the birds and nature and applying the white mud. We all loved the Milky Way because of its beauty and tranquility, however when more boats started appearing, the place lost its charm, so make sure you go there early in morning .
Written August 10, 2017
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Neeraj Sharma
New Delhi, India59 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
Must visit place during your tour to the Rock Islands . It's has lime deposits you can scrub and then take a dip.
Written August 3, 2017
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On which Island can I find the Milky Way Lagoon?
Written August 19, 2015
What is the least expensive method of travel from the Rochester Airport? Is the $25.00 taxi per person? Is that the least expensive method of arrival to your facility?
Written May 8, 2015
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