Kosrae Village media kit

Media Kit 2012

Located in the heart of Micronesia, Kosrae Village is a dive and eco-lodge specializing in sustainable travel. While here guests can spend the day taking advantage of their PADI 5-star dive program, scuba diving or snorkeling some of the world’s most pristine coral reefs, learning traditional crafts from local artisans, exploring the rainforests, or simply relaxing on the crowd-free beaches.

Owners Bruce, Katrina, and Madison welcome travelers to experience the beauty and tranquility of Kosrae and Kosrae Village.

Traditional Kosrae

Imagine waking to the sweet sound of bird songs. Your eyes open to the scene of a tropical paradise; a palm thatched cottage and window views of the crowd-free beach.

Accommodations at Kosrae Village are traditionally constructed Kosrean cottages, or lohms, nestled beneath a canopy of coconut and pandanus trees. Lohms reflect the sustainable building practices used by the local population for centuries. While lohms are traditional in construction and style, modern amenities have been added for the comfort of guests. In the evenings, paths between the lohms and other resort buildings are lit by candlelight.

5 Star Diving

Kosrae Village and Sleeping Lady Divers offer guests the opportunity to explore a wealth of underwater worlds through scuba, snorkeling, and free diving. With dive sites found all around the island, there is a fit for every level and ability. For a good beginner spot, with colorful reef fish, turtles, and octopi, try Walung Coral Gardens or Hiroshi Point. Advanced divers can find resident schools of barracuda, rainbow runners, and spotted eagle rays at Walung Dropoff or Shark Island. Divers interested in history and marine archaeology, can explore multiple WWII plane wrecks, a 19th century whaler, and pirate ship. Regardless of location, the sights of Kosrae’s underwater worlds display pristine ecosystems found few places in the world.

Kosrae Village is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center, offering first time divers and those needing a skills refresher, safe classes for working on skills.

Island Adventures

More adventures wait inland. Guests can paddle kayaks and outrigger canoes through mangrove channels, watch for tropical birds and butterflies while trekking the rainforest, discover ancient archaeological ruins and WWII relics, or learn about weaving and carving from local artisans.

For a quiet day on the beach, guests can explore the tide pools, play in the surf, or catch a catnap in the sand.

Imagine a true escape from the stress, technology, and urban noise of daily life and experience a pristine paradise.

Reef Protection Projects

Kosrae Village has partnered with OceanEarth to protect, preserve, and monitor the pristine hard coral reefs around the island. Multiple programs have been launched as part of the Reef Protection Project. Programs include:

•Coral Monitoring: This annual project brings together volunteers from around the world survey the health and marine life around the reefs.

•Mooring Buoys: 56 mooring buoys were installed to provide an alternative to destructive anchoring practices on over 43 miles of reef.

•Kosrae Reef Protection Community Action Committee: Created to bring more local involvement to reef preservation, this group has worked to establish marine protected areas around the island.

People and Culture of Kosrae

Guests always receive a warm welcome from the local people of Kosrae.

When Europeans arrived on Kosrae in the early 19th century, they discovered a complex feudal society. Remnants of the buildings once inhabited by the King and royal court can still be found on the small island of Lelu. Visitors to Kosrae can explore Lelu and other archaeological ruins of ancient Kosrae.

Kosraean traditions of weaving, canoe building, fishing, and choral singing remain a large part of modern society. Kosrae Village staff and tour guides are local residents, who enjoy sharing their knowledge and culture.

Traveling Tips

Although Kosrae is located in the middle of Oceania, getting here is easy. Four flights are available weekly from Guam and Hawaii using United Continental Airlines Visit Micronesia fare. To learn more about this fare call Continental United’s reservations or visit a local office.

For longer trips, learn about Star Alliance’s recently unveiled Micronesia AirPass. Now travelers to Micronesia can easily visit up to 20 destinations.

Memberships and Associations

• The International Ecotourism Society• Professional Association of Diving Instructors• Pacific Asia Travel Association• Australian Ecotourism Association• Diving Equipment and Marketing Association• Kosrae Conservation and Safety Organization (Founding Member)• Kosrae Chamber of Commerce• Kosrae Visitors Bureau (Board Member)• Kosrae Visitors Association (Founding Member)• Divers Alert Network• National Instructors Association for Divers with Disabilities• International Association of Nitrox and Technical Divers

A Bit of Background

Kosrae Village was dreamed up by Californians Katrina Adams and Bruce Brandt and local Kosraen, Madison Nena. What started with a scuba diving trip through Micronesia, blossomed into the realization of a post-kids dream to run a diving operation in a tropical locale. Since opening in 1994, Kosrae Village has expanded to include 8 lohms, a PADI 5 star dive program, the island’s top restaurant, and home base for the annual Coral Monitoring Project.

Read more about Kosrae Village’s history at http://kosraevillage.com/aboutus.shtml

Media Contacts

Amy [email protected]

970.568.7423

Katrina [email protected]

691.370.3483

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