{"id":23140,"date":"2017-01-28T06:22:33","date_gmt":"2017-01-27T20:22:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/?p=23140"},"modified":"2021-06-17T10:37:07","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T00:37:07","slug":"6-things-student-travelers-need-to-know-about-visiting-guam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/6-things-student-travelers-need-to-know-about-visiting-guam\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things Student Travelers Need to Know About Guam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As a busy student working to earn your online MBA degree, you may be looking for a way to celebrate the completion of your degree or perhaps a spring break getaway. When researching destinations you may want to look into all Guam has to offer. It provides you with a chance to step out of your normal everyday life and get a whole other perspective. These are the exact kinds of experiences that can help you when you set out into the workforce yourself.<\/p>\n<p>To help you make the most of your trip to Guam, we\u2019ve put together a list of tips.<\/p>\n<h2>Prepare for Something Different<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21297\" src=\"http:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tanguisson-Beach-Rock-Flare-H-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Flare Tanguisson Beach Guam\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While technically Guam is part of the United States,\u00a0it couldn&#8217;t be more different. Located four hours from <a href=\"http:\/\/globalgirltravels.com\/what-to-do-with-one-day-in-tokyo\/\">Tokyo<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/globalgirltravels.com\/dial-m-malls-manila\/\">Manila<\/a>, Seoul, and <a href=\"http:\/\/globalgirltravels.com\/10-things-you-must-do-in-hong-kong\/\">Hong Kong<\/a>, it&#8217;s sure to provide a unique and eye-opening experience. If you are traveling there thinking it will be an extension of the U.S., you\u2019ll be in for a big surprise. While this isn&#8217;t a typical vacation destination, it doesn&#8217;t mean it&#8217;s not well worth visiting. In fact you&#8217;ll find some of the most beautiful scenery, wildlife, and ocean life imaginable.<\/p>\n<h2>Traveling Around by Car<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21530\" src=\"http:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Man_driving.jpg\" alt=\"Man Driving Guam Gumshoe Traffic\" width=\"600\" height=\"391\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If your plans are to rent a car and tour the island on yourself, it\u2019s important to note that the roads aren\u2019t always in great condition. They can be rough, not well-travelled, and go through some rather interesting terrain. As well, the rules of the road aren&#8217;t always abided by, so it&#8217;s important to be aware and drive safely. If your plan was to rely on public transportation, <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/15-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-guam-2\/\">then you&#8217;ll be out of luck<\/a> as there is no public transportation system.<\/p>\n<p><em>READ: <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/15-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-guam-2\/\">15 Things to Know Before You Go to Guam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Average Costs While Touring the Island<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23095\" src=\"http:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Lotte-Hotel-balcony.jpg\" alt=\"Lotte Hotel Guam Presidential Suite Balcony\" width=\"600\" height=\"363\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As with most island destinations, things tend to cost a bit more. The island has to bring many things in, so there is a premium that needs to be charted. <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/top-4-luxury-hotels-on-guam\/\">Hotel<\/a> taxes tend to be pretty steep, tourists attractions can be pricy and even eating at local restaurants isn&#8217;t cheap. If you are prepared for these costs before you go, then you&#8217;ll be better equipped to handle the prices.<\/p>\n<p><em>READ: <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/6-guam-hotels-for-every-budget\/\">6 Guam Hotels for Every Budget<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Be Prepared for Hot Weather<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22589\" src=\"http:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gun-Beach-Jess-V15-1600.jpg\" alt=\"Dusk at Gun Beach, Guam\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gun-Beach-Jess-V15-1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gun-Beach-Jess-V15-1600-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gun-Beach-Jess-V15-1600-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gun-Beach-Jess-V15-1600-450x270.jpg 450w, https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Gun-Beach-Jess-V15-1600-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It really doesn&#8217;t matter what time of year you visit Guam, you&#8217;re in for hot weather. It&#8217;s just a matter of how hot it truly is. There is also a lot of humidity on the island with the rainy season taking place between July and December. You will want to pack plenty of <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/what-to-wear-on-guam\/\">loose, cool, and lightweight clothing<\/a>. Ideally, the best time to visit is between January and March when temperatures are at their coolest and <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/10-things-to-do-during-rainy-season-on-guam-2\/\">rainy season<\/a> hasn&#8217;t yet begun.<\/p>\n<h2>Set a Budget Before You Leave<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21364\" src=\"http:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Westin-sunset-couple-H-hi.jpg\" alt=\"Tumon Westin Sunset Couple Guam\" width=\"600\" height=\"380\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This last tip isn\u2019t necessarily Guam specific, but can be used for any vacation. By setting a budget before you leave you won\u2019t come home to a nasty bill you weren\u2019t expecting.<\/p>\n<p><em>READ: <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/travel-by-numbers-what-to-eat-see-and-do-on-guam-with-any-budget\/\">Travel by Numbers: What to Eat, See &amp; Do on Guam with Any Budget<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>An Enriching Experience<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21745\" src=\"http:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sheraton-fire-dancer-still-1600.jpg\" alt=\"Pa'a Taotao Tano Dancer at Sheraton Laguna Resort, Guam\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sheraton-fire-dancer-still-1600.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sheraton-fire-dancer-still-1600-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sheraton-fire-dancer-still-1600-450x270.jpg 450w, https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Sheraton-fire-dancer-still-1600-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A trip to Guam can act as an <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/10-ways-to-experience-culture-on-guam\/\">enriching cultural experience<\/a> that only helps you to understand the ways in which different people live around the world. It can be that welcome break from your online MBA programs.<\/p>\n<p><em>READ: <a href=\"http:\/\/theguamguide.com\/understanding-chamorro-micronesian-culture-on-guam\/\">Understanding Chamorro &amp; Micronesian Culture on Guam<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a busy student working to earn your online MBA degree, you may be looking for a way to celebrate the comple [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23141,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[552,504,506],"tags":[264,399,268],"class_list":["post-23140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-featured","category-insider-tips","tag-blog","tag-featured","tag-insider-tips"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23140","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23140"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23140\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/23141"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23140"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archives.theguamguide.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}