Guam Overview

Guam is the most southerly and the largest of the Marianas Islands, located in the western Pacific approximately 1550 miles south of Japan and 3300 miles west of Hawaii. It is the western-most of US territories and one of the western Pacific’s main tourist destinations. About 30 miles long and ranging from four to nine miles wide, the island is a tropical paradise featuring a plateau of rolling hills and cliffs rising to 600 feet above the sea, at the northern end, and numerous bays, rivers and waterfalls in the central and southern regions. The beachfront at Tumon Bay is the focal point of tourist activity. The lovely white sand and warm, crystal clear waters encourage swimming, snorkelling and relaxing by the Philippine Sea. more...

Guam Activities

Activities in Guam are largely based on the water. Many of the island’s hotels have programmes and activities for their young guests and there are also water parks, beach clubs, attractions and entertainment venues that provide plenty of options for kids as well. more...

Guam Events and Festivals

New Year’s Day This is a national holiday on Guam which sees many people recovering from the night before, although many others do use the opportunity to visit family, clean houses for the start of the year and get rid of unwanted household belongings. more...

Guam Sightseeing

Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Nuestra Senora de la Soledad was one of the last forts built by the Spanish in support of the 19th century Galleon trade. From its cliff-top location, there is a commanding view of the Bay. In 1995, the fort was restored and its cannon still points out over the Pacific Ocean, at the spot where Magellan made his historic landing in 1521. more...

Guam Transport

Air Guam is served by several major airlines connecting the island with cities in Asia, the US and beyond. Virgin Atlantic has a daily service to Tokyo, where passengers can make connections to Guam. Other airlines providing regularly scheduled service include All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Japan Air Lines, Korean Air and Northwest Airlines. Flight time from London to Guam is approximately 14 hours, 30 minutes. No direct flights link Guam to the US mainland, routing through Hawaii instead. more...

Guam Travel Tips

The following currencies can be exchanged at the airport, banks, bureaux de change and hotels: Australian dollar, Deutsche mark, Hong Kong dollar, Japanese yen, Korean won and Philippine peso. ATMs are widely available, at which cash advances can also be transacted by credit card. Most credit cards are widely accepted, and travellers’ cheques can be changed at many banks, hotels, restaurants and shops. more...