FAQs
Where are the Northern Mariana Islands?
The Northern Mariana Islands are a group of 14 islands about a 3 hour flight away from Japan and the Philippines. The islands are just north of the equator. Of the 14 islands, only three are inhabited: Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.
How can I get to the Northern Mariana Islands?
Saipan is the capital of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. You can fly to Saipan through direct flights via Korea, Japan, Guam, and the Philippines. Seasonly there are direct charter flights available through cities in China and Russia as well.
Can I own land in Saipan, Tinian, or Rota?
Land restriction is limited to persons of Northern Marianas Descent (Pacific Islanders from here). This means that you are only allowed to lease the land for an initial period of 55 years. This lease can be renewed.
However, the law will be up for review in 2011 and will possibly be changed. Recently, Governor Fitial came out in the press and announced that he supports a change in the law allowing unrestricted ownership of land.
What political relationship does the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands have with the United States?
The CNMI does not have sovereignty, it is under the United States, but has its own right of self government negotiated by a legal document call the Covenant entered into in 1986. Under this agreement, the CNMI was granted control of its own immigration and minimum wage. In the earlier part of 2008, the United States Congress passed a law increasing the local Saipan minimum wage to match the US level by 2015. The United States Congress also passed a law to apply US immigration to the CNMI. This law will begin to take effect June 1,2009.
How is the current economic situation in Saipan, Tinian, and Rota?
Right now, there is a current economic downturn. However, things are projected to improve in the upcoming years. The US government is staging a massive military buildup in the neighboring island of Guam. This will spill over in the forms of contracts and tourism to Saipan. The casino industry in Tinian is currently improving as plans to build three new multi-million dollar casinos are pending. Tinian will also serve as a training site for US military. Right now the real estate market in Saipan is at a low, but is project to improve in the upcoming years. With news up the upcoming buildup, Guam prices have sky-rocketed.
Need an escape from the torrential demands of the everyday pressures of life? Why not take some time for yourself on the beautiful resort island of Saipan. Let the stress relieving aura of the islands permeate your soul as you come here and learn about the aspects of this paradise that we love so much. Are you a frequent traveller? With the island’s convenient proximity to Asia, you can leave the unpleasantly cold winters of Tokyo or Seoul, Friday morning and be on a white sandy beach by the afternoon, soaking up the warm tropical sun. The flight time from Tokyo is only three and a half hours. Otherwise you can reach Manila in three hours or Seoul in four and half. Such short distance makes the island an ideal location for a second home. Why purchase in a place such as Hawaii that you are only able to visit on extended vacations, when you can take the time you need for yourself and family, more than once or twice a year with a convenient three and a half hour flight? Your time is important, so make the most of it with your family by choosing a time-saving destination for your home. Let the fresh tropical air fill your lungs as you approach the green to tee off, surrounded by the luscious island shrubbery, with the assorted tropical birds and the crashing pacific waves as your fanfare. Each course has its own distinct having something to over golfers of every skill level. You can chose among Saipan’s varied selection of championship golf courses: * Lao Lao Bay Cited by the Guinness of World Records for having the most temperate climates in the world, the Mariana islands make for comfortable living or a great vacation anytime. The humidity averages between 79 and 86 percent monthly, but is moderated by northeast trade winds equating to little seasonal temperature variation. The seasons consist of dry season from December to June, and rainy season from July to October. The annual mean temperature is 83°F (28°C) and the seasonal variation is less than 3.5°F. For those of you enduring winter in cold cities hidden from the sun for months on end, this will give you something to look forward to. Come and live in an environment that is virtually fee of pollution and smog. In major cities across the world, stagnant weather conditions often can trap warm air and air pollutants that leads to smog episodes with significant health impacts. Refresh your heart and lungs by inhaling the refreshing tropical air of the Marianas. It will do you some good! Another major perk is the immense stress relief that such island retreats provide. Stress is a major factor contributing to a long list of health problems including: depression, heart disease, weight gain, sleep difficulty, pain, and even concentration and memory difficulties. In the Marianas, you can choose among a vast array of intimate beaches away from crowds and commercialism. Why squeeze onto a congested beach at some overrated and over commercialized tourist destination, when you can spend your vacations or even live in peace and serenity far from such added stresses. Due to the Northern Mariana Island’s political affiliation with the United States, you enjoy the benefits of a secure political and economical environment. Although things do change between elections based on who the governor, you don’t have to worry about the threat of a cascading currency or unstable government. The island also receives a substantial amount of federal aid for the infrastructure, public schools, and healthcare. Don’t forget to make your island experience unforgettable with a great family photo on the beach by Del Benson
Why buy a home on a tropical island in the Marianas?
Convenient Location
Great Golfing
* Coral Ocean Point
* Marianas Country Club
* Kingfisher Golf Links
* Saipan Country ClubTemperate Climate
Good for Health
Commonwealth of the USA
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