{"id":411099,"date":"2024-07-31T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-31T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=411099"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Yap-gets-the-cover-in-X-Ray-Mag-the-world-s-largest-dive-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Yap-gets-the-cover-in-X-Ray-Mag-the-world-s-largest-dive-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Yap gets the cover in X-Ray Mag\u2014the world\u2019s largest dive magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

YAP, Federated States of Micronesia\u2014<\/strong>Yap is the cover story and has a 21-page colorful spread in the August 2024 edition of X-Ray Mag<\/em>, the world\u2019s largest digital scuba diving magazine. The European-based publication has close to 200,000 readers worldwide and its latest copy showcases Yap\u2019s varied scuba diving product, as well as its unique cultural and land-based attractions.<\/p>\n

The highlight piece entitled \u201cSeven Perfect Days Diving with Mantas and More,\u201d primarily focuses on Yap\u2019s tropical reefs that are teeming with diverse marine life, including majestic manta rays. Some of Yap\u2019s topside tourism activities are also covered in the article, including kayaking the mangroves, hiking the Tamilyog Trail, discovering stone money and viewing a traditional dance. The second feature that appears in the magazine is a detailed profile of Bill Acker, Yap\u2019s tourism and scuba diving pioneer and the founder of Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap divers.<\/p>\n

The content for the main article was contributed by world renowned underwater photographer David Fleetham, whose award winning work has been featured in publications such as National Geographic<\/em> and Life Magazine<\/em>. Fleetham is a frequent visitor to Yap and will be one of six photo pros participating in the upcoming 17th Annual MantaFest photo festival, which runs from Aug. 24 to Sept. 8, 2024.<\/p>\n

Yap is an island in the Federated States of Micronesia in the Pacific Ocean that is ringed by spectacular coral reefs and famous for its scuba diving with giant manta rays, sharks, and mandarin fish. Other key activities on the island include kayaking, hiking, deep-sea fishing and exploring the many World War II historical sites. Yap is also uniquely famous for its stone money (huge disks of stone, which are still used today in major transactions), strong traditional culture and way of life, and welcoming residents. A short flight away from Guam or Palau, this Pacific gem is one of the tourism industry\u2019s best kept secrets. For more information: www.visityap.com<\/a>. (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Yap is the cover feature in the August 2024 edition of X-Ray Mag<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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