Palau, historicallyBelauorPelew, officially theRepublic of Palau- is anisland country containingapproximately 250 islands, which form the western chain of theCaroline IslandsinMicronesia. The most populous of these isKoror.Palau, However, offers the traveler a wide variety of hotel accommodations andluxury resortsmodeled on traditional architectural styles.