Pacific
Guam
Guam combines stunning beaches, extraordinary wartime history, Chamorro cultural heritage and outstanding diving in a setting that blends American familiarity with a deeply distinctive island identity. As both a US territory and a crossroads of Pacific cultures, Guam offers a genuinely unique travel experience.
Elect's take
"Guam has a character that is entirely its own. The combination of Chamorro culture, wartime heritage, spectacular marine environments and beautiful beaches creates a destination that consistently surprises first time visitors."
Tumon Bay is the centre of Guam's resort and beach culture with a beautiful stretch of white sand and excellent hotels. The water clarity here is exceptional and snorkelling directly from the beach provides encounters with tropical fish and coral. The war heritage of Guam is significant and moving with the War in the Pacific National Historical Park commemorating the liberation of 1944. The ancient Latte Stone pillars are the most distinctive monuments of pre-colonial Chamorro culture.
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Tumon Bay
Guam's most famous beach with crystal clear water and an outstanding resort strip.
War in the Pacific
Important wartime heritage sites commemorating the liberation of Guam in 1944.
Chamorro Heritage
The ancient culture of the indigenous Chamorro people expressed through dance, food and art.
Diving & Snorkelling
Outstanding marine environments with exceptional visibility and diverse reef life.
Latte Stone Park
Ancient stone pillars representing the most distinctive monuments of pre-colonial Guam.
Mariana Trench
The world's deepest ocean trench nearby, designated a National Monument.
