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