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[Miss England]

Have any of you guys ever been there on a quick vacation during the summer break if yes where did you stay?
I want to book early so please pass on some advice for there.

Thanks

Miss E

[blackbird]

The Victoria on Saipan is cheap and clean. If you go to Saipan you should rent a car. The roads are good and traffic is light. Without a car it will be difficult to see all of the historical sites and you will be stuck at the crowded beaches with all of the Japanese and Koreans who also do not have cars. My wife and I rented a car and hotel room together for less than $80 per day. We found several nice, lightly populated beaches. At one beach we never saw another person for an entire day! What a nice change from Korea.

[NotInKansasAnymore]

I went for a quick trip to Guam for 4 days and had the best time in a hotel called The Dai-Ichi Hotel. I paid $45 a night ON THE BEACH and they had the cheapest/best happy hour there and buffet. But, if you want to go for a day pass snorkeling,diving and kayaking...go down the beach about 100 yards to a hotel that looks very polynesian (can't remember the name) but it has a day pass for $40...the hotel itself is expensive so stay at the Dai Ichi. Email me if you need more info: Have a GREAT time!! I did!
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[mack the knife]

saipan is decent, but pales in comparison to anything in southeast asia.
you've got small, relatively clean beaches, clear water with ample opportunities for snorkeling/scuba (several small vessels/tanks/aircraft/coral/colorful fish under the sea), all the requisite water sports, and virtually no nightlife save a handful of dingy/cheesy bars and discos and quite a few "massage parlors" (the russians are particularly boisterous). we found a decent thai restaurant (unfortunately not sporting thai prices). the highlite of your trip will most likely be hanging out on the beach, soaking up the rays, chillin' like a villain.

you will want to rent a car/scooter/bike as previously mentioned. the most beautiful/interesting spots on the island are not near the hotels.

guam and saipan are u.s. territory, so expect to pay "u.s." prices on stuff such as booze, food, rentals, hotels, etc...

there's a tiny island you'll want to visit for a day. the folks at your hotel will tell you all about it if the brochures/magazines don't suffice.

[sarahbrach]

Hey Ive been to guam twice, mainly to cheaply get out of seoul, and to soak up the sun poolside and get some american made clothes....guam has payless, and shoe factory....also a macy's and Guess and lots of US stores.....................

Its an ok time, pales of course in comparison to other destinations....... but my first time i decided to go cheap.......and i stayed at the Royal Orchid hotel, off the beach.............sucked. You can't go there and go cheap.,...i regretted every cent.

I just went 3 weeks ago again and stayed at the Guam Hilton......beautiful, not overly crowded......5 pools, on the beach , lots of restaurants and a great health club and pool BBQ and bar.

Worth every cent!!!

However, on person mentioned the Tai Ichi hotel previously, or whatever the name...that was right down the beach,,,,and didn't look too shabby for that price!

good luck

[Alias]

I'm interested in going there for vacation and was wondering how much it cost for a round trip ticket?

Also, do non-US citizens have to get a special visa for going there? I'm Canadian.

Thanks for your info.

[Bulsajo]

[kangnamdragon]

So which one is better for the beaches and shopping in American stores? Guam or Saipan? which is cheaper?

[svenska]

cost me about $460 dollars round trip to saipan (july 2003).

swimming in "the grotto" was NICE. check it out.

[hellofaniceguy]

Having lived on Guam for three years, I can add my few cents worth.
If you like the sunshine, warmth, friendly people,