Guam shopaholic guide

Guam is a real paradise for shoppers. The goods of world famous brands are not taxed here, incredible discounts and bonuses await you all year round.

We gave the main advantage of shopping in Guam in the introduction, so that you already know the most important thing - this is a free trade zone, that is, local products can be bought without customs duties, taxes and fees, and, therefore, much cheaper than anywhere else It was.

Most of the world's luxury, middle and mass market designer brands are represented in Guam. The shopping opportunities here are truly endless. Large shopping centers are mainly concentrated in the Tumon area, although in other parts of the island there is also a lot of interesting things. And now, first things first.

Tamuning Municipality

Guam Premier Outlets (GPO)

The GPO is a fantastic selection of shops, restaurants and entertainment for the whole family. Brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Guess, Levis, Forever 21, Nike Sports and many others are represented here. Great shoes can be bought at Skechers, Nine West, Famous Footwear, and Payless Shoe Source. This outlet sells household goods, sporting goods, jewelry, toys and cosmetics, as well as much, much more. A wide selection of restaurants and a multiplex cinema will delight those who want to relax after shopping. Open daily from 10:00 to 21:00. Details here.

Tumon Bay Area

Shopping centers are located on Pale San Vitores Road, with the most interesting shops and restaurants in the Pleasure Island entertainment district.

Guam plaza

This shopping center is located at the very beginning of the street. The most interesting thing here is the JP Superstore hypermarket, where you can buy many different gifts and souvenirs at fairly modest prices. There are not many shops here, the most famous of the presented brands is Love Moschino. The TGI Fridays Restaurant is also located here. Details on the link.

The plaza

Almost opposite you will find The Plaza shopping center. It has 85 stores, 19 of which are represented by world famous brands, 30 - local and American. The most interesting brands in The Plaza: Paul Smith, Marc Jacobs, Furla, Coach, Gucci, Vivienne Westwood, Michael Kors, Roxy & Quicksilver and Rolex. Hard Rock Cafe is also located here. Learn more here or here.

T Galleria by DFS

Cross the street and you will find yourself in a giant shopping center from DFS Galleria - the world's leading retailer of luxury goods, with branches in Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Australia, etc. The area of the center is more than ten thousand square meters. This is the only shopping mall in Guam with so many luxury brands represented under one roof.

The most interesting brands: Gucci, Burberry, Chloe, Prada, Emporio Armani, Fendi, Ralph Lauren, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Loewe, Celine, Chanel, Miu Miu, Salvatore Ferragamo, Omega, TAG Heuer, Cartier, Bvlgari, Montblanc, Helena Rub and others. Here luxury and elegance, fashion and style, beauty and impeccability. Of course, the service at T Galleria is top-notch: a free shuttle service, taxi service and hotel shopping. More info here.

Tumon Sands Plaza

A little lower down the street is Tumon Sands Plaza. Since 1972, one of the best luxury brands in the world has been assembled under its roof. By the way, there are more than twenty of them. The most interesting of them: Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Lacoste, Rolex, Bvlgari, Dunhill, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith and others. After shopping, you can relax in the coffee shop or grab a bite to eat at the local restaurant. Tumon Sands Plaza has a free shuttle, but if you want BMW to pick you up and take you to the store and back, keep in mind that this costs $ 8 one way. The center is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00. You can learn more at the link.

Shopping in the capital of Guam Hagatne

Agana Shopping Center

In this shopping center, located in the heart of Hagatna, you will find more than a hundred different stores of only local and American brands, that is, this will not be anywhere else. In addition, Agana has excellent cafes and restaurants for every taste. From Monday to Saturday, the center is open from 10:00 to 20:00, on Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Please note that some stores have their own working hours. Find out more here.

Chamorro village

Chamorro Village is a great place to get acquainted with the culture of the island, its national cuisine, purchase local crafts and craft items or handmade souvenirs. The market is open on Wednesdays and Fridays. In addition to colorful purchases and delicious food, you will find here a lot of information about the local population - chamorro, you can see their dances and listen to their singing. More on this link and this one.

Municipality of Dededo

Micronesia mall

In fact, this mall is located not so far from Tumon Bay, but this is a completely different municipality - Dededo. Inside more than 130 stores and boutiques of famous brands, including Levi's, GAP, Foot Locker and others. Most importantly, it is here that Macy's famous American department store is located, and it is of impressive size. Very soon, another popular department store, Ross Dress for Less, will appear in the mall. If you get tired of shopping, you can have fun at the Funtastic Park entertainment center, watch a movie in English or have a bite to eat in the impressive food court (20 establishments). Learn more about other activities here.

Weekend Fair & Marine Drive Flea Market

On weekends at six in the morning, if you suddenly cannot sleep, but still want to buy fresh vegetables, fruits, and, in addition, some of the things, take the Marine Corps Drive road towards the Micronesia Mall. About three kilometers after it, on the right side you will see canopies and a large number of people. Do not worry about food - at the fair you can buy an excellent hot breakfast in the style of Chamorro.

Special Souvenirs

We are sure that you would like to bring something special from Guam, something that is not found anywhere else. It is highly recommended that you pay attention to products from the dark red local tree of Ifit, or Ifil (Intsia bijuga). It is a symbol of Guam, although it is as widespread on the island as palm trees. It makes souvenirs, jewelry and home decoration.

Another symbolic thing for Guam is the shinahe necklace. It can be bought almost everywhere, along with local jewelry. Shinahe can be made from a sea shell, whale bone, basalt or other materials.

In Chamorro Village there is a blacksmith who makes traditional chamorro tools for the garden. They are very unusual and can be a great souvenir from the island of Guam, which is so careful about its culture.

Please note that these souvenirs and products created on the island always bear the seal “Made in Guam”.

Shopping festival in Guam

If your main interest on the island is shopping, then do not miss the main event of the year - the Winter Shopping Festival in Guam. It was first held in 2012 and has since become increasingly widespread and popular. To make shopping more exciting and modern, you can use the special mobile application Shop Guam (and in Russian), which informs about all promotions and sales. Of course, the festival does not do without prize draws, as well as festival offers from individual shopping centers and famous brands. Shopping festival 2016 was held from December 1, 2016 to February 4, 2017. About half a million tourists from all over the world visited it.