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| Guam is no longer a quiet island
backwater. Only in the last 10 years has this Micronesian island of 540 square
kilometers been transformed into a burgeoning tourist Mecca. The oxcart tracks
of old have become six-lane highway connecting the high-rise hotels and beach
bars with the duty-free shops and downtown nightclubs of Tumon. Guam’s "big blue", one of the most popular dive sites, beckons many recreational divers. It offers prime conditions for spotting some of the 400 varieties of coral and 900 species of fish that inhabit the surrounding reef system. 32 kilometers south of Agana lies the village of Utamad, where Ferdinand Magellan reputedly landed on March 6, 1521. The legacy of more than 300 years of Spanish rule is still visible around its small cove, which was once a port of call for the treasure-laden galleons plying routes between Mexico and the Philippines. The trip ends in Plaza de Espana. As you wander its wide lawns or bicycling along the sidewalks in the late afternoon, it is easy to imagine the wives of Spanish governors serving hot chocolate to their guests on the terrace of the aptly-named Chocolate House. Less imposing, though just as defiant against the sun and humidity, are the remains of the Casa Gobierno, the Governor’s Palace, which stand beneath a vast banyan tree. It is, as the taxi drivers readily concede, the perfect place to escape the sun, drink iced tea and reflect on the turbulent history of the island. Where to Stay The Hyatt Regency Hotel (671 647 - 1234) is on the beachfront in Tumon. Facilities include three swimming pools, tennis courts, Italian and Japanese restaurants, a poolside bar and day-tour operators. Ratcs are $ 270 / $ 290 for superior, single or double, $ 290 / $ 310 for deluxe. Guan Garden Villa (477- 8166) in Ordot Village (central Guam) is a family-rnn B & B centered on a large tropical garden. Rooms are $ 45 per person per night, including breakfast. Getting There Guam is the southernmost and the largest of the islands in the Mariana archipelago, a group of 15 islands within about three hours of major Asian cities. Daily direct flights connect Guam with Indonesia, Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Australia and Taiwan. Getting Around Guam Mass Transit Authority’(475- 7433) operates a limited bus service between Apra Harbor and Micronesia Mall in Dededo. Buses run hourly; the fare is $ 1, and a day pass costs $ 3. Private shuttle buses run between Tumon’ s major hotels, K-mart and Micronesia Mall; fares up to $ 4. Car rental is recommended for extended sightseeing. Budget (646 - 0366) offers deal of $ 35 to $ 40 a day with unlimited mileage. Climate Tropical, 20°to 35℃. Guam’s wet season lasts from July to November. Typhoons are common during this time. Tourist Information Visitors Bureau is at 401 Pale San Vitores Road, Tumon; Tel: (671)646- 5278/9, fax: (671)646- 8861. |
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