For more information, contact
Ms Matatamalii Sonja Hunter
Samoa Tourism Authority
Phone: 685 63501
Fax: 685 20886
hunter@visitsamoa.ws
Samoa – The Treasured Islands of the South Pacific!
Live your dreams…discover the lush tropical island paradise of Samoa,
experience it’s strong living culture and enjoy the hospitality of it’s people…it is
Polynesia at it’s purest!
Volcanic in origin, Samoa offers a fascinating diversity of spectacular landscapes.
Inland there are volcanic craters, crater lakes, gorges and waterfalls plummeting
from high mountains down to breathtaking valleys below. The coastline is
beautiful as it is varied. Precipitous lava flow cliffs, roaring blowholes, wave
eroded arches, freshwater pools, spectacular bays, coves and serene sandy
beaches watching lazily over offshore fringing reefs and lagoons are some of the
natural splendours found in the islands.
Unique in its people and culture, simply sets it apart from the rest of the world.
Samoa is the only island country in the South Pacific who has a matai system
and that matai system is very much alive today. Samoa is also documented as
the birthplace of all South Pacific island cultures.
Famous Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson also known as Tusitala or Teller
of Tales lived the last five years of his life in Samoa. Upon arrival on this tiny
island the famous writer immediately fell in-love with it and chose Samoa to be
his home. Robert Louis Stevenson’s last wish was to be buried on the top of
Mount Vaea overlooking the Apia Township. His villa is now the National
Museum in the village of Vailima on the island of Upolu.
Samoa offers a diverse range of luxury hotels and resorts, budget
accommodations down to the most basic beach fales. Polynesian Blue being the
national carrier operates flights (four times weekly) via Auckland. The five star
alliances Air New Zealand has a direct flight from Los Angeles to Apia once a
week and also flights via Auckland. Air Pacific has flights twice a week via Fiji.
Live your dreams and discover the treasures of Samoa at your pace!