By Islomaniac | July 23, 2007

Midway Atoll is a 2.4 square mile atoll located in the North Pacific Ocean near the Northwest end of the Hawaiian archipelago. The long stretch of atolls are considered so precious visitors have not been allowed to visit them. The island is home to a rich variety of marine life and is the site of the 1942 battle in which the U.S. defeated Japan, turning the tide of World War II. To this day wreckage from the battle is still visible. Click below to read more about how you can visit Midway Atoll.

The navy base on the island closed in 1996 and since then the island has been largely abandoned and is part of the largest protected marine area in the world. Although large portions of the marine park will remain off limits to visitors, Midway Atoll will in about six months, start allowing tourists to visit, primarily to help clear the island of debris and invasive species. A weeklong stay would cost one person about $3,600, including airfare from Honolulu and lodging in old military barracks. Visitors beware though, this isn’t a resort, visitors will be expected to pitch in. Nonetheless, I think this is an exciting opportunity for a select view individuals to visit one of our most historically significant and beautiful atolls.

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