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Tinian

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Tinian is one of the Northern Mariana Islands, located just south of Saipan.

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However you choose to do it, Tinian is most easily accessed from the neighboring island of Saipan, which has international and regional air connections available.

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Tinian is served by propeller aircraft from Saipan every 30 minutes during the day ($65 r/t, Freedom Air, 670-433-3288).

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There is a ferry making four daily roundtrips between Tinian and Saipan ($26 round trip, 670-328-2233).

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Car rentals are available.

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  • Tinian's main attractions are the airstrips used by the US military during World War II. There is a monument at the north end of Tinian where the bomber Enola Gay took off for Hiroshima carrying the first atomic bomb.
  • Tinian is home to the only remaining Shinto shrine in the Mariana Islands, an artifact from the days of Japanese colonisation.
  • Chief Taga's House is a traditional Micronesian island chief's house.

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  • Minako's Cafe, Broadway. Serves a mixture of Japanese, Filipino, Chamorro and American food at reasonable prices.

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Tinian has few options besides Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Casino, but since the hotel suffers from low occupancy rates, deep discounts may be available.

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There is an internet cafe on the first floor of the Tinian Dynasty.

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