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Hiking to Naftan Point, says our trek organizer Jacob, would take only about 20 minutes from his cousin’s house. We started walking in the darkness toward this historical spot at the southernmost part of Saipan, but it was only after almost an hour later when we reached the Hawaiian Rock where the …

My chance at parasailing finally came early this month when my officemates planned a trip to Managaha Island. Tasi Tours supervisor for Managaha Yuka Saito booked me and our advertising in-charge Jeanette for a parasailing trip and warned us not to take any alcohol. At 2 p.m., we were already onboa…

With shelves carrying lines of fresh products daily, Ebisuya is the best place to go when you want to satisfy your palate. Rewind Exactly 11 years ago, Ebisuya opened its doors to start catering to the needs of customers who have a passion for Japanese food and Japanese products. The management sai…

If you have been here for sometime, you won’t have missed seeing inflatable yellow or pink banana-shaped raft being pulled by a boat around the island. You won’t have missed seeing up to six people garbed in life jackets and helmets and holding on to a piece of plastic arm grip for dear life as the…

Our goal through “Tourism Tuesday” is to engage you with information and ideas that will give you greater understanding of industry issues and how you help strengthen tourism. “Tourism Tuesday” will feature details about our major markets, marketing highlights, and information about the Northern Ma…

Starting at 10:30 a.m. today, Taco Bell will be offering the latest addition to its line of delicious food items—the Volcano Menu which can be considered as the fast-food’s spiciest item they will be offering on their menu so far. Dubbed with the tagline “seriously spicy”, Taco Bell’s Volcano Menu …

Beginning at 11 a.m. tomorrow, this becomes possible as Family Golf, Saipan’s very first computer screen golf opens its doors for golf enthusiasts, professionals and amateurs. Located at the ground floor of the Fiesta Resort Hotel & Spa, the Family Golf is Saipan’s first screen play based on a …

Managaha Island, accessible by about 20 minutes by ferry from the Lower Base, is one site that never fails to get its fair share of visitors every. The island offers guests a glimpse of its rich historical background and World War 2 relics like two huge Japanese canons on the island. This, in addit…

In the following pages, Marianas Variety News & Views offers its readers an in-depth look at Republican governor and lt. governor candidates Juan Nekai Babauta and Galvin Sablan Deleon Guerrero and Heinz Sablan Hofschneider and Arnold Indalecio Palacios’ plans and platforms in a Decision 2009 s…

While others would shy away or step back from difficult tasks, Hofschneider and Palacios sees them as opportunities to grow for the better and is the reason why they decided to run for executive office. “The challenges are real and daunting, but this is what brings out the best in people. This is t…