Lalomanu Beach in Upolu, Samoa.

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Samoa

Serene but spirited, wild yet well-manicured, hushed but birthed by volcanic explosions; stunning Samoa is a paradisaical paradox. Despite its intense natural beauty – all iridescent seas, jade jungles and crystal waterfalls – this is a humble place, devoid of mega-resorts and flashy attractions, but with welcomes as warm as the island sun.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • To Sua ocean trench in Upolu, Samoa, South Pacific, Pacific

    To Sua Ocean Trench

    'Upolu

    This outrageously photogenic spot is a Samoan icon; skip it to your everlasting regret. Though the first thing you'll see upon entering the grounds is To…

  • Maketi fou (new market) scenE

    Maketi Fou

    Apia

    Abuzz with local merchants, shoppers, loiterers and men slamming it down over games of mu (Samoan checkers), this 24-hour market is a must-see shopping…

  • Alofaaga Blowholes

    Alofaaga Blowholes

    Savai'i

    These powerful blowholes are among the most spectacular on Earth, and well worth going out of your way for. Strong waves are pushed through a series of…

  • Papase’ea Sliding Rocks

    Papase’ea Sliding Rocks

    'Upolu

    Kids and adults have a brilliant time skimming down these natural slides – actually small waterfalls – into blessedly cool waterholes; you'll hear happy…

  • Samoa Cultural Village

    Samoa Cultural Village

    Apia

    Though this 'village' is open every weekday, it's the interactive sessions that are an absolute must. Knowledgable and extremely affable hosts take…

  • Pulemelei Mound

    Pulemelei Mound

    Savai'i

    Polynesia’s largest ancient structure is the intriguing, pyramidal Pulemelei Mound (sometimes called Tia Seu Ancient Mound). Constructed sometime between…

  • Sopoaga Falls in Samoa

    Sopo’aga Falls

    'Upolu

    The 54m-high Sopo’aga Falls empty themselves into an enormous gorge close to where the Main South Coast Rd meets Le Mafa Pass Rd. The well-signposted…

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