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Mariana Islands & Guam Travel Guide

Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are two separate territories, but both are part of the Mariana archipelago and Micronesia. Guam is an overseas territory of the United States and a strategic military location. The Northern Mariana Islands are in political union with the United States but self-governing. The Northern Mariana Islands are Rota, Saipan and Tinian and a few other smaller uninhabited islands. This Mariana Islands & Guam travel guide takes you to all of these islands.

All islands played an important role in WWII and in particular Tinian. From there the bombers took off that bombed Nagasaki and Hiroshima which ended WWII. This Mariana Islands & Guam travel guide includes all WWII related places of interest. It also includes all the Chamorro archeological sites, beaches, and other stunning nature spots. Compared to other Pacific islands the Mariana Islands & Guam are highly developed for tourism. Expect all sorts of facilities including casino’s, nightlife and more in the major cities.

Guam and Saipan can be reached easily from various places. Tinian and Rota are just a short flight away from there. Planning tips, must-see places and a great itinerary are included in this Mariana Islands & Guam travel guide.

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Tweksberry beach - MARIANA ISLANDS - Must see places on a Rota island overnight trip; the unspoiled marianas
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MARIANA ISLANDS – Must see places on a Rota island overnight trip; the unspoiled marianas

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Rota is one of the lesser known islands of the Northern Mariana Islands that can be reached by plane. It’s full of unspoiled nature, WWII, and Chamorro cultural sites. I stayed two nights when I was island hopping in the Pacific, but an overnight stay [read more]

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The Pacific islands Palau, Yap, Guam, and the norther Mariana Islands make up a perfect 14-16-day Pacific island hopping trip. They offer lots of WWII history, sunshine, diving, and awesome nightlife. I visited each island for a short time and hopped around. Its 3 countries: [read more]

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MARIANA ISLANDS – Tinian day trip: tracing WWII’s end & the start of the Atomic Era

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Tinian is part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands which is a group of islands in Micronesia between Japan, Palau, and the Philippines. From Tinian, the bombers carrying the atomic bombs which were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki took off. It’s an island [read more]

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