Photo by @jodymacdonaldphoto // Magical wonders thrive both above and below the water in the islands of Palau. Aptly listed as a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to many threatened and undiscovered species. The specific group called the "seventies islands" has been strictly protected since 1956, thus allowing fish, coral and other species to thrive and remain intact. I sailed to these spectacular islands back in 2009 and it was one of the most amazing places I have ever seen. For more travel images follow @jodymacdonaldphoto #Palau @natgeocreative