If you're an avid scuba diver, you already know tropical Palau's the last word in underwater wonderlands. Likewise if you're a war buff (

Of all the nations to come out of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, Palau has the smallest population, the vast majority of which is concentrated in the capital, Koror. Translation: not only does Palau offer a central metropolis for all your (little) big city needs, but better still, step outside the city's boundaries and you'll never once have to pick your way through commuters on your way home from the beach. Bring your binoculars as well as your beach towel - you're going to like what you see.