"Samoa - Cradle of Polynesia" Top 5 Page for this destination Independant State of Samoa by FelixB

Independant State of Samoa Travel Guide: 171 reviews and 336 photos

"Palagi, Palagi" - Independant State of Samoa

I spent 1 week on Upolu, Samoa's main island, during my school holidays. Back then I was going to school in New Zealand, so travelling around the Pacific islands wasn't expensive. I went there with two friends from school and stayed at Aggie Grey's Hotel. The people were very friendly, and one guy (Peter - works at the bar at Aggie's; say hello to him if you happen to be around) showed us around Samoa. It was quite cool, especially swimming under waterfalls in the lush jungles of Upolu.

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Where are the beaches??

Return To Paradise, Lefaga

If you are staying in Apia you'll probably ask: Where are the beaches??? You will have to travel to get to a beach.
My friends and I rented a car and went to the south coast, where the best beaches can be found. Beaches for swimming are at the south-east coast, whereas the most famous one, The "Return To Paradise"-Beach is more for snorkeling and relaxing. It is located at the south-west coast.

Waterfalls

Falefa Falls, near Lalomauga

When looking on a map you will see that there are lots of waterfalls in Samoa. I went to about 5 and they were all unique. You will find high ones, leveled, waterfalls were water falls directly into the Pacific ocean. They all are amazing!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Cheap and beautiful
Cons:Beaches are far away from Apia, the place with most accomodation.
In a nutshell:Off the tourist path - with nice people and beautiful scenery.

Last visit to Independant State of Samoa: Apr 2004
Intro Updated Feb 4, 2005
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Comments (16)

Jim_Eliason May 21, 2012 at 8:35 PM Report Abuse

Nice page!
ettiewyn Aug 11, 2011 at 12:35 AM Report Abuse

Very good page on this beautiful place - thank you! The waterfalls look so nice and remind me of Australia.
iandsmith May 28, 2007 at 8:17 PM Report Abuse

Quality stuff, thanks for sharing.
biggie1204 Jan 9, 2007 at 4:08 PM Report Abuse

This beach is an absolute beauty, it is seriously a must for tourists that go over to Samoa!!! Wish NZ had beaches like they do in Samoa....
wcph Jul 27, 2005 at 5:58 PM Report Abuse

An excellent page and beautiful photos too.
Cristian_Uluru Apr 13, 2005 at 4:04 AM Report Abuse

Wow, what beautiful pics!!!! I'd like to go there one day!! Thanks for yout nice comment!! Ciao
Trekki Apr 10, 2005 at 6:02 AM Report Abuse

Great - these waterfalls must be fantastic to explore :-) Wonderful pictures and tips !!!
Burtty Feb 15, 2005 at 8:32 AM Report Abuse

It looked like a trip to the paridise!
imstress Feb 4, 2005 at 4:29 PM Report Abuse

Samoa is beautiful. thanks for droping by in Singapore.
eenelfje Jan 5, 2005 at 1:33 PM Report Abuse

Wonderfull page of Samoa !! I will travel to Samoa this June. Cant wait !!