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GETTING AROUND FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN
he natural beauty of Guam Take special note of Guam’s
Tis enough to get anyone marine preserves—Tumon
out of their hotel room. From Bay, Pati Point, Piti Bomb
hile most hotels provide 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with hiking to snorkeling, parasail- Holes, Sasa Bay and Achang
20 Wcourtesy vehicles for standard fare at $3/day or $1/ ing to scuba diving, the op- Reef Flat Preserve— which 21
airport transfers or taxi ser- ride, with discounts for senior tions are virtually endless on have some of the best snorkel-
vice to and from your desired citizens, students, and per- how to spend your stay on our ing on island.
points of interest, the easi- sons with disabilities. beautiful island.
est way to explore the island
beyond resort Tumon and its If open-air is your preference, Here are some of our favorite Northern Beaches
Pleasure Island district is to check out the trolley system, beaches, from the black sand
rent a car or scooter. which transports visitors from of Talofofo Bay Beach Park in
Tumon to other shopping des- the south to Mata’pang Beach
Guam is also home to the tinations throughout central Park in Tumon, where out-
Guam Mass Transit Author- Guam. Fares are inexpensive, rigger canoe paddlers glide
ity, which provides public and it can be a memorable ex- across the surf on late after-
transportation services to perience for families. Trolley noons.
residents and visitors. Buses schedules and pick-up points
are currently operating on 15 are located at all shopping Many of these sites offer an
routes, five of which cater to centers. experience away from the Ritidian Beach
people with disabilities. Ser- hustle and bustle of hotel row, The unspoiled beauty of Ritid-
vice frequencies vary from 30 giving you a place to quietly ian makes the northernmost
minutes to two hours at des- experience the shores lined beach on Guam one of the
ignated bus stops throughout with coconut trees and spec- island’s most scenic spots.
the island, six days per week tacular views of crystal clear Located adjacent to the Guam
(closed on Sundays). Hours of ocean waters as far as the eye National Wildlife Refuge, the
service generally extend from can see. beach offers a spectacular
