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

Sunset at Sataoa, Upolu island Samoa - Independant State of Samoa

Oct 2009: There's tough times in paradise now. The tsunami has done great damage and many souls has been lost.

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Talofa!

Samoa - The Cradle of Polynesia - is divided into two large islands, Upolu where the capitol Apia and the international airport is located and the largest but less populated Savaii. Between these islands lies the two small island Manono and the even smaller Apolima. To be able to experience at least the islands of Upolu and Savaii about two weeks is recomended, if you want to spend a few nights relaxing in a ocean front fale on a nice beach.

This must be paradise, unspoilt, no highrise hotels and no more visitors than that you get a to know the local poeple and the Samoan life.

I visited Samoa for a week in March 2001, which of course was not enough time to experience all that this small beatiful country has to offer, but better than not having been there at all. And a good reason to one day return.

Have a look at my travelogues for some of my precious memories.

Last visit to Independant State of Samoa: Mar 2001
Intro Updated Oct 2, 2009
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Reviews (20)

2rs, Loni and little Tourist - Independant State of Samoa

New friends under the stars Nightlife (1)

There are several nightclubs in Apia, but when you get out of town there's not much partying going on. In stead you... more travel advice

The Loni family - Independant State of Samoa

Meet the people Favorites (1)

Meet the friendliest and most hospitable people ever. If you are staying in one of the resorts make sure you get some... more travel advice

Getting around Upolu by bus Transportation (3)

For getting around the island of Upolu on a strict budget you can take one of the buses. They depart from the main... more travel advice

The waterfall near Sauniatu - Independant State of Samoa

The waterfall and woodcarvings near... Off The Beaten Path (1)

If you have a couple of hours you dont mind spending off the beaten path go to The waterfall near Sauniatu. To get there... more travel advice

Restaurants (3)
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Sports & Outdoors (2)
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Things to Do (3)
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Comments (15)

iandsmith May 21, 2007 at 4:40 AM Report Abuse

Quality tips, thanks for sharing.
Lunaina Apr 15, 2007 at 11:13 PM Report Abuse

Great tips... this is a place I really love to visit one day....
Jim_Eliason Apr 15, 2007 at 5:16 PM Report Abuse

very interesting page!
wcph Jul 27, 2005 at 6:08 PM Report Abuse

An interesting page - lots of wonderful pics.
FletteMette May 25, 2005 at 1:21 AM Report Abuse

Ooooh yes the Cooks were fantastic!! Men ser sannelig ikke verst ut på Samoa heller...:o) "Pacific dream disease", I surely can relate to that one! ~Mette~
eenelfje Jan 5, 2005 at 1:50 PM Report Abuse

Wow very nice page of Samoa. Love the pictures and detailed information. Cant wait to go there this year in June !
diver-x Nov 19, 2004 at 11:48 AM Report Abuse

Looks like an incredible trip! I hope to see it myself someday. Love the travelogues!
fassolia Jul 7, 2004 at 7:33 AM Report Abuse

You are lucky to have been there!Very nice page.
MarvintheMartian Apr 14, 2004 at 4:20 PM Report Abuse

Thanks for the birthday greetings! I'm back from Madrid now and catching up with people. Great set of pages on Samoa and the sunset picture is fantastic!
TropicGirl77 Apr 2, 2004 at 10:48 PM Report Abuse

Bjoern, I can see why you love Samoa so much! Great tips here ... and especially loved your travelogues! Aloha ~ V