What to do in Guam?
Sep 27, 2008, 7:36 pm
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I have not been there in 30+ years (used to go 6-8 times a year) but other than golf or scuba diving I seem to remember a drive around the island was rather interesting. One thing you will notice, unless they improved things, is that anything parked for a day or two gets absorbed into the jungle.
Sep 27, 2008, 7:53 pm
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Since you are flying in 24 hours, you can't dive.
If you are staying in a hotel in the main tourist area of Tumon, there are swimming beaches right there, a shopping area which caters to Japanese, including restaurants, an arcade and large aquarium.
If you rent a car, you might drive north to Ritidian Beach, a national seashore where you can walk for miles on a desolate beach. Another option depending on how many hours you actually have, is to circumnavigate the island in a car. Lots of historic sites, beaches and small villages.
FWIW, Cairns is lovely, they have done so much to improve the waterfront/ marinas, etc. Be sure to check out the Cock n Bull Pub if you like pubs.
If you are staying in a hotel in the main tourist area of Tumon, there are swimming beaches right there, a shopping area which caters to Japanese, including restaurants, an arcade and large aquarium.
If you rent a car, you might drive north to Ritidian Beach, a national seashore where you can walk for miles on a desolate beach. Another option depending on how many hours you actually have, is to circumnavigate the island in a car. Lots of historic sites, beaches and small villages.
FWIW, Cairns is lovely, they have done so much to improve the waterfront/ marinas, etc. Be sure to check out the Cock n Bull Pub if you like pubs.
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Sep 28, 2008, 1:22 am
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Since you are flying in 24 hours, you can't dive.
If you are staying in a hotel in the main tourist area of Tumon, there are swimming beaches right there, a shopping area which caters to Japanese, including restaurants, an arcade and large aquarium.
If you rent a car, you might drive north to Ritidian Beach, a national seashore where you can walk for miles on a desolate beach. Another option depending on how many hours you actually have, is to circumnavigate the island in a car. Lots of historic sites, beaches and small villages.
FWIW, Cairns is lovely, they have done so much to improve the waterfront/ marinas, etc. Be sure to check out the Cock n Bull Pub if you like pubs.
If you are staying in a hotel in the main tourist area of Tumon, there are swimming beaches right there, a shopping area which caters to Japanese, including restaurants, an arcade and large aquarium.
If you rent a car, you might drive north to Ritidian Beach, a national seashore where you can walk for miles on a desolate beach. Another option depending on how many hours you actually have, is to circumnavigate the island in a car. Lots of historic sites, beaches and small villages.
FWIW, Cairns is lovely, they have done so much to improve the waterfront/ marinas, etc. Be sure to check out the Cock n Bull Pub if you like pubs.
The main bay arc with the swimming beaches is nice, and you can go out quite some distance in spots and just be waist deep. Lots of sea cucumbers. That Two Lovers point at one end of the bay is quite a spectacular view.
As for Cairns, it's hard to beat the Woolshed for irrational energy late at night.
Oct 8, 2008, 3:41 pm
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Thanks!
Thanks for the info. I wish we could dive, but we probably will do some snorkeling. We are renting a car and will drive around and see what we can with the little time that we have. Haven't been to the cock n bull, but have been to the woolshed several times.
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Aug 24, 2009, 10:06 pm
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Does anyone have experience with the Guam public bus system? a map? I understand the routes/schedules serve the working residents, but it's my only option. Wondering if I can get to any interesting sites via bus. Thanks.
Feb 6, 2010, 4:12 pm
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The island is beautiful...lived there for two years as a child. The drive around the island is beautiful and well worth it. Check out Talafofo Falls if it is still open to the public (I remembered it closed then opened several times). Tumon Bay is pretty and Two Lovers Leap is nice to visit too. You can see some beautiful ocean sunsets on the island....