| Perhaps every mainland American's dream | | | | and you will hear it wherever you go.Hotel |
| vacation is to visit the Islands of Hawaii. | | | | accommodations are second-to-non on Guam, but |
| Who wouldn't want to see the beautiful sights | | | | be prepared to pay for them. There are not |
| of this American paradise? But there is | | | | cheap hotels on this island. Along the |
| another American island that few people know | | | | Western beach is a strip of gorgeous luxury |
| of. That is the Island of Guam.Located in | | | | resorts filled with every amenity you can |
| the islands of Micronesia, Guam is tucked | | | | imagine. Most of these resorts have |
| between Asia and Hawaii in the Western | | | | beachfront property with their own private |
| Pacific Ocean. It is a tiny island-only 32 | | | | beaches for guests. Or, if you prefer, you |
| miles long and 8 miles wide. You could drive | | | | can skip the salt water and take advantage of |
| the whole perimeter of the island in about | | | | the pool or water park that the hotel |
| two hours. Just like Hawaii, Guam is | | | | owns.Don't be surprised if you are witness to |
| surrounded by coral reefs and gorgeous white | | | | a wedding or two during your stay on Guam. |
| beaches. Lush rainforests boast colorful | | | | Guam is like the Las Vegas of Micronesia when |
| flowers and dense vegetation. Beautiful | | | | it comes to weddings. Many Asian couples |
| waterfalls are around every corner. The | | | | come to Guam to be married in a beachfront |
| water in the ocean surrounding the island is | | | | chapel. In fact, most of the resorts have a |
| crystal clear and you can easily spot | | | | chapel to be used for this purpose.What is |
| colorful fish darting among the coral. The | | | | there to do on Guam? Well, one day of your |
| climate on Guam is typical of paradise-the | | | | visit should be spent simply driving the |
| temperature hovers around 80 degrees | | | | perimeter of the island. This serves two |
| year-round.Guam is an American territory, so | | | | purposes. First, it will allow you to get |
| there is no need to worry about currency | | | | your bearings on the island and second it |
| exchange or language barriers. One thing you | | | | will give you an appreciation for the vast |
| won't find on Guam, however, is a myriad of | | | | cultural variety on the island. Be sure you |
| American tourists. It is a popular resort | | | | stop at a few waterfalls on this tour. Plan |
| location of Southern Asia, but somewhat | | | | at least two days to spend on water |
| unknown to Americans. When you arrive on | | | | activities. Snorkeling, scuba diving, |
| Guam you feel as if you have entered another | | | | submarine tours, boat rental and swimming are |
| country, without the hassles of changing your | | | | just some of the activities you can do on the |
| money or dealing with language translation. | | | | water. One thing you should not bring to |
| It really looks like Hawaii, but with an | | | | Guam, however, is your surfboard. The waves |
| Asian flair. Everywhere you look you will | | | | on the island are not large enough for |
| see Asian touches, specifically catered to | | | | surfing. One interesting cultural attraction |
| the Japanese who frequent the beachside | | | | on Guam is the Chamorro village. Located |
| resorts. You quickly forget that you are | | | | along the beachfront, this area provides a |
| still on American soil!The native people of | | | | place for local Chamorro artists and chefs to |
| Guam are the Chamorro people, who have their | | | | pedal their wares. This is a great place to |
| own culture and language. One fun thing to | | | | sample the local cuisine. Also, if you enjoy |
| do in Guam is to explore the culture of the | | | | history, plan to spend a day touring the |
| Chamorran people. Other nationalities | | | | World War II monuments and memorials. Make |
| include Filipino, Pacific Islanders, Chinese, | | | | sure you catch a sunset on the beach during |
| Japanese, Europeans and many other Asian | | | | your stay!The best time of year to visit Guam |
| nationalities. It is a truly racially and | | | | is during the dry season, which runs from |
| culturally diverse island.One of the most | | | | January until May. The island is composed of |
| striking attributes of the people of Guam is | | | | tropical rainforests and averages around 80 |
| their friendliness. Nowhere will you find a | | | | inches of rain a year, so keep that in mind |
| more hospitable people. The reason for that | | | | if you plan a trip in the rainy season.Guam |
| is obvious as you tour the island. The only | | | | is truly an undiscovered paradise to the |
| industry on Guam is tourism. They do not | | | | American tourist. The island will provide |
| have factories or agriculture. They base | | | | you with a taste of Asia with a touch of |
| their entire economy on making tourists | | | | home. When planning your next dream |
| comfortable. Hafa Adai is the local greeting | | | | vacation, keep this tiny gem in mind! |