TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(USD)
U.S Dollar |
| Electrical |
110 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 1 |
Time:
GMT + 10.
Electricity:
120 volts AC, 60Hz.
Telephone:
Overseas telecommunications facilities are available in Agaña.
Country code: 671. Outgoing international code: 001.
Climate:
Tropical, with dry and rainy seasons. The hottest months
precede the rainy season, which is July to November. The temperature
ranges from 26-30°C (75-86°F).
Required
clothing: Casual lightweight clothing, with waterproof
wear needed for the rainy season.
Food
& Drink: Guamanian cooking is very similar to Spanish
cuisine. Typical Guamanian dishes include red rice, shrimp patties
and kelagven (a dish of chopped chicken, lemon juice, grated coconut
and hot peppers). The wide selection of restaurants features American,
European, Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean and
Mexican food.
Shopping:
There are many shopping centres in Agaña, Tumon, Tamuning
and Dededo that offer an array of retail items. The main malls
include the Agaña and Gibson’s Shopping Centers –
the former with a 14-screen multiplex cinema. Micronesia Mall
has recently undergone expansion and has the distinction of being
the island’s first indoor mall. Good buys in Guam include
watches, perfume, jewellery, alcohol, china, stereo equipment
and cameras. Shopping hours: Generally Mon-Sat 1000-2100, Sun
1200-1800 but hours do vary from centre to centre.
Tipping:
10-15 per cent is standard for taxi drivers, in restaurants and
hotels. Where a 10 per cent service charge has already been added
to the bill, tipping is optional.
Currency:
US Dollar (US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100,
50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and
50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents. For exchange rates and currency restrictions,
see the USA section.
Currency
exchange: There are numerous US and international banks
on the island. ATMs are available.
Credit
& debit cards: Most major credit and charge cards
are widely accepted on Guam. Check with your credit or debit card
company for details of merchant acceptability and other services
which may be available.
Travellers
cheques: To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers
are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars.
