Guam: Your Unique yet Familiar Vacation Destination

If you'd ask one Filipino where he would want to go if he'll be given a chance to go abroad, there's no doubt that he will likely say United States of America. Being still the top destination among Filipino travelers, an island not far away from the mainland US offers that unique experience with a touch of familiarity among Filipinos, GUAM.

Located West of the Pacific, in the Mariana Islands, Guam is the closest United States destination from the Philippines - three and a half hour away from Manila in fact. This paradise offers every Filipino traveler a unique yet familiar vacation destination with its exquisite showcase of culture coupled with exotic beaches, breath-taking sceneries and world-class duty-free shopping. 

Home to thousands of fellow Filipinos, Guam is set make you fall in-love with the neo-island lifestyle. And this year, this beautiful island is inviting Filipino travelers to a relaxing getaway. Travelers who aim to experience something new for their vacation can indulge in Guam’s culture at the Lina’la Cultural Park or Wednesday Night Chamorro Market. If you wish to experience a different dining experience, you can also enjoy one of the entertaining and interactive cultural BBQ dinner shows around Tumon, Guam. 

Scenic spots also await visitors around the island with Two Lovers Point, Fort Sta. Agueda, Inarajan Natural Pool and Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad are reachable within a few minutes from the island’s main tourism hub via Southern and City Island Tours. Exotic beaches on the other hand can be located at different points of the island wherein you can relax in Guam’s sandy coastlines while enjoying the company of your loved-ones. 

Guam is truly beyond your typical paradise. It’s where the delight of sight, sound and taste, richness of culture, thrill of adventure, and pleasure of shopping all come together to give you a total travel experience. For those who opt a neo-island experience, you can go shopping with the island’s extensive line-up of luxury to budget shopping establishments for your much-needed retail therapy – all tax-free. Guam also holds the annual Shop Guam Festival, which aims to further excite tourists with additional shopping discounts across the island.

Beyond the island’s array of activities and tourist spots, on top of Guam’s tax-free shopping perks, Sporting and Cultural events are also held annually such as the Guam International Marathon, Ko’ko’ Road Race, and the Guam Micronesia Island Fair.

Truly, there are more reason to see and experience Guam, and booking your next trip to this amazing destination will definitely give you the perfect getaway you truly deserve.

Guam is currently accessible via Philippine Airlines and United Airlines.

If you wanna know more about the latest happenings and news in Guam, you may visit the Guam Visitors Bureau’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/visitguamusa.

Happy Rammmpa!