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Guam tourist information with details about travel to and around the island. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected Guam links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.

About Guam

Guam, a territory of the United States of America, is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands.

Situated in the North Pacific Ocean, Guam is home to a large US base.

The Portuguese navigator, Ferdinand Magellan, was working for Spain when he spotted the island in 1521.

Guam was ceded to the United states after the Spanish-American War in 1898.

The Japanese captured Guam in December 1941, and the Americans didn't retake it completely until the summer of 1944.

The islanders of Guam have been US citizens since 1950.

American citizens do not need a passport to enter Guam, although they are well advised to carry one if they intend to travel anywhere else. Non US citizens will of course need a valid passport, with a US visa too.

Guam USA

Guam may be an unincorporated territory of the United States, but the islanders still call areas of the island after parts of the body.

The capital, Agana or Hagatna, means blood. The seat of government being the blood line of the country.

Guam, U.S.A. Website:
The American day begins in Guam, so they say, and an equally great place to begin your online travels must be here.

Guam Weather:
View a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in Agana.

Guam Tourism

Guam has something for everyone. An ancient and rich cultural heritage, great beaches, warm, crystal clear waters, some of the best scuba diving and golf in the world, many other leisure activities, duty free shopping, wide range of dining and nightlife and warm, friendly people.
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Guam Activities:
Guam boasts seven world-class golf courses, some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world, underwater parks and submarine tours, sunset dinner cruises, jet skiing, wind surfing, kayaking, parasailing, sky diving, and deep-sea fishing.

Guam's Historical Landmarks:
This page provides an overview of some of the better known sites, but is far from complete.

Visit Guam:
Get an idea of what's in store from the Guam visitor's bureau.

Accommodation in Guam

Hotels in Guam:
Find hotels in Guam with special online rates.

Guam Culture

Betelnut:
Chewing is as common in Guam as in many other Asian countries, especially with the older grannies.

Guam Travel Guides

Books on Guam Travel:
Browse Amazon's best-selling list of books on travel in Guam.