Guam or Gauhan in the language of the Chamoru people offers something for everyone. Hagatna or Agana is the capital of Guam. The unique Chamorro culture and language is a blend of Spanish, Micronesia, Asian and western influences over the last 300 years. Guam is a tropical paradise, given its location, climate, and scenic beauty with its elegant world-class hotels, golf resorts, and beautiful beaches. Guam is considerably more developed and faster paced than most islands in the Western Pacific: It has upscale shopping centers, golf courses and chain restaurants, mainly with a number of Japanese tourists. The island does have its share of natural wonders, but you'll have to wend your way through traffic and bustle to experience the hilly jungles, rocky cliffs and sandy beaches. And you'll have to go a bit out of your way to experience Guam's cultural traditions, which have survived primarily in the villages on the south side. There, residents continue to fish, farm and live at a decidedly slower pace. Guam's residents are a mix of native Chamorros, immigrants from the outer islands, Filipinos, Japanese, Southeast Asians and immigrants from mainland U.S.

Guam is serviced by a number of international and commuter airlines. Regular flights connect Guam with numerous points throughout Japan, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Indonesia, Hawaii, the other Islands of Micronesia and the Continental U.S.