Senior travel: Tumon
An easier pace for an older traveller: how many stops fit in a day, which places are step-free, and what the guide says about getting around, medicines and stairs.
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Pace for a day
About 2 stops a day. 5 h out − 45 min rest, divided by an average visit of 70 min (from this city’s guide) + 30 min to move.
Places, easiest access first
- T Galleria by DFSStep-free: yes · about 60 minFew.
- Underwater World GuamStep-free: yes · about 75 minFew.
- Two Lovers PointStep-free: partial (check before you go) · about 45 minSteps up to the main viewpoint (count not confirmed).
- Gun BeachStep-free: partial (check before you go) · about 75 minA few steps at some access points.
- Ypao Beach parkStep-free: partial (check before you go) · about 75 minFew steps.
- Tumon Bay beachStep-free: partial (check before you go) · about 90 minA few steps at some access lanes.
Getting around in Tumon
Tumon is flat with kerb cuts and many accessible hotel rooms, but sand is soft and taxis rarely take wheelchairs.
- Pavements:
- Wide and level on the strip; crossings are far apart.
- Getting around:
- Ask your hotel for an accessible shuttle or a van; a hire car with a lift is possible (check).
- Accommodation:
- Many large hotels have accessible rooms; confirm with the hotel.
- Toilets:
- Accessible toilets in malls and larger hotels; check on the day.
Medicines and health on the ground
- Travel insurance · before flying: US-level hospital bills and possible medical evacuation to Hawaii or Asia; check typhoon delay cover.
- Heat and UV:
- Shade, water and reef-safe sunscreen; avoid midday exertion.
- Dengue:
- Present in the region: use repellent, especially at dawn and dusk.
- Reef cuts and urchins:
- Wear reef shoes; clean cuts and see a clinic if they redden.
- Water and food:
- Tap water is treated; ask after a typhoon.
- Medical care:
- Guam Memorial Hospital in Tamuning and private clinics; bring insurance.
More: how much medicine to pack, medicine times across time zones.
Ask your insurer
Age limits and prices differ by policy and the guides do not hold them, so put these to the insurer before you buy.
- What is the oldest age the policy covers, at purchase and on the last day of the trip?
- Does the price or the cover change after a certain age?
- Are existing conditions covered, and what must be declared?
- Does the cover include medical evacuation and trip interruption?
Not medical advice. This page does not know anyone’s health. Ask a doctor before the trip, and carry a list of medicines and conditions.