With its shimmering white sands and crystal-clear waters, Guam is an appealing travel destination. Yearly, more than a million visitors make their way to this tiny speck of an island, which has no direct air connections to the US mainland despite being a US territory. The tropical island paradise counts beaches, shopping malls, and resorts among the top things to do in Guam. Also take time to experience the island’s thriving Indigenous Chamorro culture.
The weather in tropical Guam is reliable enough to make the island a year-round destination—temperatures stubbornly stick around the 81°F (27°C) mark no matter the time of year. Yet there are still two distinct seasons: a dry season from January to May and a rainy season from July to November. To avoid downpours and humidity, visit in the former.
If you’re planning to travel around the island, having your own wheels is ideal, but it is possible to get between most villages using Guam Regional Transit Authority (GRTA) buses. If you are sticking to Tumon and Hagåtña, you can get around using the trolley services that depart from all major hotels and shopping centers.
Chamorro (or Chamoru) culture is experiencing a resurgence on Guam, and the language of the island’s first peoples is celebrated everywhere. You’ll likely hear Chamoru used as you travel around Guam, so take the time to learn a few simple phrases such as håfa adai (hello) or si yu’us ma’åse’ (thank you).
