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With its shimmering white sands and crystal-clear waters, Guam is an appealing travel destination. Yearly, more than a million visitors make their way to this tiny speck of an island, which has no direct air connections to the US mainland despite being a US territory. The tropical island paradise counts beaches, shopping malls, and resorts among the top things to do in Guam. Also take time to experience the island’s thriving Indigenous Chamorro culture.
The weather in tropical Guam is reliable enough to make the island a year-round destination—temperatures stubbornly stick around the 81°F (27°C) mark no matter the time of year. Yet there are still two distinct seasons: a dry season from January to May and a rainy season from July to November. To avoid downpours and humidity, visit in the former.
If you’re planning to travel around the island, having your own wheels is ideal, but it is possible to get between most villages using Guam Regional Transit Authority (GRTA) buses. If you are sticking to Tumon and Hagåtña, you can get around using the trolley services that depart from all major hotels and shopping centers.
Chamorro (or Chamoru) culture is experiencing a resurgence on Guam, and the language of the island’s first peoples is celebrated everywhere. You’ll likely hear Chamoru used as you travel around Guam, so take the time to learn a few simple phrases such as håfa adai (hello) or si yu’us ma’åse’ (thank you).
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Yes. More than one million tourists visit the tiny island yearly, and one in three jobs in Guam is supported by tourism. This means that tourism is important to the island and that the island invests heavily in infrastructure. Guamanians take care to ensure that visitors have a great experience.
...MoreGuam is known for its white-sand beaches, crystal-clear Pacific waters that make diving a dream, and robust tourism infrastructure. Guam’s strategic location also makes it a prime military asset, and so the island is well-known among service members for its Navy and Air Force bases.
...MoreYes, to an extent. Getting to Guam is not cheap, but once you're there, you can stick to a fairly tight budget for entertainment, transportation, and dining out. The beaches are free, and booking tour packages helps save money on transportation. Another major draw is that all shopping is tax-free.
...MoreYes, English is spoken throughout the island, and English speakers will have no problem communicating. The Indigenous people of Guam also speak their own Chamoru language and Japanese is also widely understood—due to the large number of Japanese tourists and the history of Japanese occupation.
...MoreGuam’s cuisine is influenced by both its geography and history of occupation, and you’ll likely taste Spanish, American, Japanese, and Filipino influences when you dine in Guam. Don’t miss the chance to try distinctly local dishes such as fina’dennen birenghenas (eggplant in coconut sauce) and kadon pika (spicy stew).
...MoreYes. Although Guam is an unincorporated US territory, US citizens are required to show a valid US passport to enter. It is possible that authorities will accept a photo ID and proof of citizenship instead of a passport, but it's not guaranteed. Citizens of countries other than the US must always have a passport to enter Guam.
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