In this month’s issue of Traveler magazine we unveil a red-white-and-blue version of our October 1999 50 Places of a Lifetime concept with an issue devoted to America’s 50 must-see places. Midway Island made our Paradise Found list. Here, we present the best links on planning every leg of your trip there—online.
Basics
Getting There
Midway Islands
How to travel to the islands—plus, entry requirements for foreigners
Destination: Pacific
Information on flying to and from the islands
Determining Time Difference
World Time Server
A direct link to the current time on the Midway Islands
Checking Weather Forecasts
The National Weather Service
The current weather conditions, including information on a 24-hour forecast summary, temperature, and dew point
Essentials
Where to Eat
Destination: Pacific
Information on restaurants that range in style from cafeterias to candle-lit restaurants
Where to Stay
Midway Islands
Information on accommodations, which includes details on the amenities provided and types of rooms available
Destination: Pacific
Detailed information on island accommodations
Things to Do
Attractions
Destination: Pacific
Information on historical tours and indigenous animal behavior
Destination: Pacific
Where to learn more about free island nature and history tours hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Recreational Activities
Destination: Pacific
An interactive map of Midway Atoll dive sites, with detailed information
Midway Islands: Fishing, Diving & Wildlife
Information on offshore and in-lagoon saltwater fly-fishing packages, details on big-game sport fishing, and more
Destination: Pacific
More information on island fishing excursions
Media
Books
Map Town
An online travel book for information on Midway Island, complete with maps and travel tips
Newspapers
Pacific Beat
A radio broadcast about the Pacific Coast, available online
Online Extra
Stories selected from news sources across the country that print stories with local ties
Destination: Pacific
Stories on local news events, including fishing reports and feature articles
Travel Guides
For More Information
Midway Islands: General Information
An overview of the islands, including what to bring, the islands’ electrical capacity, and recreation services
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