Rota

Nature lovers will be in heaven here, where a limestone cave museum, bird sanctuary, secluded swimming hole, and nature trails are just a few of the wonders of this special corner of Oceania. Sites such as a one-of-a-kind latte stone quarry and a dramatic cave just outside Rota's Songsong Village will enchant all who choose to adventure here.

One of three population centers in the Northern Mariana Islands, Rota can be reached from Guam on United Airlines or via Saipan, which is serviced by Delta and Asiana Airlines.

Rota, along with Tinian, Saipan, and 12 other islands, lies not far north of Guam. Together they make up the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, a commonwealth in political union with the United States.