The stunning archipelago lies in the Pacific Ocean and is an ideal romantic getaway. Guam, the largest island in the Mariana Islands is a great honeymoon destination.
The island is located far west of the Hawaiian Islands. Despite its great distance from the USA mainland, Guam is a US territory. So if you are planning to spend your honeymoon here, it helps if you have adequate information about the place. These travel tips may prove quite useful:
7 travel tips for Honeymooners in Guam
What is the right time to visit Guam?
Guam has tropical climate. Weather is warm throughout the year with the temperature varying from 21 to 31 ˚C. Air has high level of humidity. The territory has primarily two types of seasons- dry and rainy. Dry season during January to May period is the peak tourist season. High humidity is recorded during this period as well. So you should opt for light and comfortable apparels. Rainy moths are as busy as the dry ones but Tumon, the capital is also vibrant with tourists from the US, Japan and other countries.
Do you need Visa and Passports for coming here?
There is no need to carry passport or visa by US citizens. Others tourists need to obtain US visa before coming here. People coming from Canada, Great Britain, Japan, Australia and New Zealand are eligible for visa waiver program can stay here for a period of 15 days.
Currency
Since Guam is a US territory, the US dollar is the official currency here. So there is no need to get into currency exchange hassle. Get more time to spend with your sweet heart. People coming from other places should not get disheartened. You can get your currency exchanged at the airport, banks and hotels. There is no restriction on the import of foreign currency, but you need to declare the amount on arrival.
Banking Hours
Most of the banks are open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Thursday. On Fridays, they are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM while 9:00 to 12:00 on Saturdays. You should contact your bank about exact working time on arrival.
Customs
There are certain restrictions on items you are bringing here. Items upto a value of US$ 1000 can be brought in. Flowers, plants, vegetables, meat products and narcotic items are not allowed to carry in. Make sure you refer to the US and Guam government websites to know more.
Electricity and Telephone
You can carry your electronic gadgets. US plug patternsare followed across the territory. Telephone and internet facility is also readily possible here. You can find many internet cafés in Tumon.
Safety
Tourism is one of the main industries in Guam. So the authority has made necessary arrangement to ensure security for the tourists. Though, petty crimes cannot be ruled out. So you should avoid walking alone at night. You can also restrict yourself to the most frequented area during night.
Get your bags ready and come to Guam to spend a memorable honeymoon with your special one. You will love the beaches and the ambience.
Jack E Cox
