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Guam’s Must See and Do Guam’s Must See and Do
Shop for your favorite Play 18 holes at any of out the Wednesday or Friday ing,” hiking on our island is a
luxury brands. Guam’s seven golf courses. night markets at Chamorro favorite activity for residents
Guam is no stranger to shop- Experience golf like you never Village, a must-see for visitors. and visitors. Oftentimes, some
ping – our island has every- have before – complete with Business hours for the village of the most beautiful views
thing from luxury brands to ocean view. Each of Guam’s are Monday through Friday 8 on the island can only be
local handicrafts. No matter courses feature holes designed a.m. to 5 p.m., although the reached with a pair of hiking
what’s on your shopping list, by legends like Jack Nicklaus evening markets usually starts boots. Guam Boonie Stompers,
from leather goods, watches, and Arnold Palmer, offering around 7 p.m. For more infor- a local group of enthusiasts,
perfumes, cosmetics, cloth- the sport’s best to visitors in mation, call 475-0375 or email meet each Saturday morning
ing, or other accessories, we a tropical environment. While chamvilg@ns.gov.gu. at 9 a.m. in the center court of
have it. Check out hotel row many courses require a drive, Chamorro Village for guided
in Tumon or the Wednesday most hotels offer transporta- hikes. For more information,
and Friday night markets at tion to and from your choice contact Dave Lotz at davelotz@
Chamorro Village in Hagåtña. of course on the island. ite.net or to find the schedule,
visit www.visitguam.org.
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of your choice.
Take the southside tour. Walk the Hagåtña Heri- On Guam, you can always Snorkel Tumon Bay or take a
Whether you opt to rent a car tage Walking Trail and visit try your hand at being a kid dive outside.
or go through your hotel’s Chamorro Village. again. With several waterparks Get up close and personal
concierge to secure a tour bus To truly experience the is- to choose from, cooling off with Guam’s pristine ocean en-
or private guide, you can’t land’s unique Spanish heri- can be fun regardless of your vironment and the hundreds
miss out on the island’s south tage all you need is a pair of age. Check with your hotel of fish and coral varieties that
side. With scenic moun- walking shoes, and perhaps a concierge to find out how you call our waters home. Several
tain ranges and a thriving camera to capture the mo- can experience thrilling water dive shops certified through
Chamorro culture, Guam’s ment. The Hagåtña Heritage slides, kayaks, snorkeling, or the largest dive certification
southern villages – from Walking Trail, which winds a number of other activities organization in the world,
Santa Rita to Inarajan – of- through 17 historic sites in – most of the time only a few Professional Association of
fer everything from delicious the island’s capital, gives minutes from your hotel. Dive Instructors (PADI), are
local cuisine to an inside look visitors an inside look at the available to either teach you
at our unique culture. island’s pivotal role in WWII. Go for a hike (also known as how to scuba or take you on
On your way, be sure to check a boonie stomp). guided snorkeling tours. If
Find hidden waterfalls, WWII you’d rather venture out on
sites, or views that will take your own, you can do that too.
your breath away. Affection- Just make sure you have fins,
ately known as “boonie stomp- a mask, and proper knowledge
of the marine environment
you plan to explore. Some
popular snorkeling spots aside
