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Contents Welcome to Beautiful Samoa: a destination filled with authentic Talofa - Travel Toolkit 4 experiences, a paradise Discover Samoa - Getting There 5 remarkably untouched. Family 7 Samoa’s beauty, people, culture, beaches and landscapes Activities 8 are repeatedly highlighted in surveys and testimonials from Romance 10 visitors. We invite you to come and take a look for yourself. 2016 is ‘Visit Samoa Year’ and Beautiful Samoa is the Map 12 overarching message that is driving this campaign. We have switched to a higher gear on the road to becoming MICE 14 a first class destination, and you will see new developments Accommodation 16 opening their doors to visitors as well as a focus on driving industry excellence and promoting customer care. Savai’i 20 This 24-page brochure has been curated by the team at ProMag Publishing to highlight some of the special experiences endemic to Samoa, and offer a wealth of information about the destination. We look forward to welcoming you to Beautiful Samoa.

Faafetai, A TRAVELinc Supplement Sonny Rivers Published by ProMag Publishing Ltd New Zealand Market Representative Written by Aleisha Moore Samoa Tourism Authority Advertising: Cherie Final Editor: Stu Freeman Graphics: Gary Covich Printing: Image Centre

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Visit Samoa Year celebrates Samoa becoming New Zealand is Samoa’s largest market and a first class destination. This encompasses new an increasing number of Kiwis visit Samoa for developments to host visitors, as well as existing a number of reasons. Whatever the purpose of hotels and attractions upgrading their offerings. travel, visitors can expect beautiful experiences Earlier this year, Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s backed up by a promise - that when holidaying Resort opened its doors. The second Sheraton in Samoa, they will: property (Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Hotel & • Participate in authentic culture Bungalows) is coming up and early next year, the • Experience untouched natural wonders brand new Taumeasina Island Resort will open. • Remember uncrowded pristine beaches. 2016 will also be about driving excellence in the Samoa remains remarkably untouched, industry and promoting visitor-care. Events will making it pristine in ways that must be seen to This means Beautiful Samoa: be held throughout the year, further adding to be believed. • Feels like a private getaway the experience. • Offers warm quality attention Surveys and testimonials from visitors have Beautiful Samoa • Is home to deserted pristine beaches repeatedly highlighted that Samoa is beautiful, Beautiful Samoa showcases what an authentic • Has picture perfect scenery it has beautiful people, culture, beaches and South Pacific getaway truly feels like. Beautiful Samoa echoes in every experience landscapes and it’s therefore fitting that the Samoa’s living culture offers a holiday - Beautiful adventures, nature, romance, people brand-message, Beautiful Samoa, speaks of how experience, and style of tourism unlike any other and culture. many visitors feel about Samoa. Pacific Island destination. Beautiful Samoa awaits!

CURRENCY or dress, rather than shorts or trousers. The Samoa currency is the Tala (dollar) and Sene (cent), and all major foreign currencies LANGUAGE are exchangeable in Samoa. Credit cards are The national language of Samoa is widely accepted in the major hotels, restaurants Samoan, although English is used for and stores. Travellers’ cheques are also widely business communications. English is widely accepted at major banks and hotels. Eftpos spoken, especially in , but it’s always machines are found throughout Upolu and helpful to know a few words of the local Savai’i in major hotels, resorts and supermarkets. language. Samoan language courses are available in New Zealand and Australia, and CLIMATE there are even smart phone apps offering an Samoa’s weather is warm and tropical all introduction to the Samoan language. year round, with two distinct seasons – the dry season running from May to October and the VISAS wet season from November to April. Samoa’s Visitors to Samoa are not required to climate is hot and humid with an average daily obtain an entry permit for stays of less than temperature of 29 degrees Celsius and ocean 60 days. Travellers must have a return or temperature in the low 20s. In the eastern and onward ticket and passports must be valid southeastern parts of Samoa, trade winds will for six months or more at the time of entry year-round bring cooling breezes late afternoon into the country. and early evening. MEDICAL Travel WHAT TO TAKE No vaccinations are required to enter Light summer clothing is appropriate all year Samoa, and the water in Samoa is generally round, and a light jacket is a good idea for cooler safe to drink, although travellers are advised toolkit evenings. Samoa has a strong cultural structure to purchase bottled water, which is widely and Christian faith, and tourists are asked not to available. There are no poisonous insects or wear bathing suits in Apia or in villages. The most animals in Samoa, although keeping some popular time of year to visit Samoa is during tropical strength mosquito repellent at hand Getting there the dry season, but if you visit during the wet is advisable. There are many medical clinics Air New Zealand and Virgin Samoa fly season, a light raincoat is definitely an essential in Apia should you require a doctor and the regularly between Auckland and Apia. item of clothing. If women attend church, they Tupua Tamasese Meaole II National Hospital Fiji Airways has services to Apia from Fiji. are recommended to wear a lavalava (sarong) is also located in Apia.

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Safe roads make self-driving a fantastic way to see the landscape, with many GETTING packages available that encompass Samoa’s fluctuating coastline and dynamic landscape. Hiring a car in Samoa is easy, with many rental car companies to choose from offering AROUND everything from sedans to 4WDs and even 12-seater vans to transport a group. Samoa’s brightly coloured buses are a fun and inexpensive way to explore the islands and get to know the locals. In Apia, the bus terminals are located next to the food market in Fugalei and also opposite the flea market at Savalalo. On Savai’i, the bus terminal is at the market in Salelologa. Guided tours are also a great option for gaining local knowledge and discovering hidden gems. Travel between the islands of Upolo and Savai’i is easy, with ferries departing every two hours and taking just over an hour. Experience Samoa’s beauty in many Polynesian Airlines also operates charter different ways with a multitude of flights between Fagalii (Upolu) and Maota (Savai’i). exploring options.

Your holiday starts the moment you step onboard Flying between Auckland and Apia 6 times weekly.

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EXPERIENCE

Just a four hour flight Consisting of 10 islands of which only four are Must see sites within easy reach of Apia include inhabited, Samoa has been blessed with a ’s museum, Palolo from Auckland lay the pristine landscape that encompasses the heart Deep Marine Reserve, Piula Cave Pools and the crystal clear waters of Polynesian culture. Papase’ea Sliding Rocks. Fa’a Samoa – ‘the Samoan way’ – is a traditional For those more adventurous, the south side of and lush rainforests way of life, where family is everything and the island houses beach, named one that make up Samoa – unconditional love is woven through the cultural of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, fabric. It’s a guideline for every Samoan on how and To Sua Ocean Trench, a 30 metre deep crater the heart of Polynesia. to lead their lives, celebrating and embracing filled with sea water. The trench is surrounded traditional values, culture and visitors. by beautiful gardens and is a popular picnic spot Fa’a Samoa’s strong focus on welcoming visitors among Samoans. comes from the mutual respect shared between guests and locals alike, and with over 362 nu’u or Food of the islands villages in Samoa there are many opportunities In Samoa, food is a social event that brings for visitors to experience this culture first hand. family and friends together. Fresh seafood Samoans are recognised as proud, friendly, warm and tropical fruits and vegetables picked from and welcoming people, and live in harmony the plantations are staple delicacies on the with nature, ensuring the environment remains Samoan menu. pristine, unspoiled, safe and clean, and creating Palusami (young taro leaves baked in coconut a place where travellers can leave their busy, cream) and Okra (raw fish in coconut cream) are noisy modern lifestyles behind and experience favourite local dishes. ‘true paradise’ in Samoa. Hotels and resorts offer traditional Samoan food, usually at their Fia Fia nights that also display Upolu authentic Samoan entertainment including Upolu is the most populated of Samoa’s two singing and dancing. main islands and home to Faleolo International The colourful Maketi Fou (food market) in Apia is Airport (APW) and the harbour capital of Apia. also a fantastic place to sample local fare.

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Family

The Fa’a Samoa way ideal for families. Children up to the age of five stay free when sharing with adults, and child of life bodes well for friendly bedding is available with either single families, and the warm, or rollaway beds. Two out of the three pools at tropical climate makes the property are child friendly, and baby sitting services are available at an extra cost. it a great destination for a family adventure. SA’MOANA RESORT Offering a multitude of activities, Sa’Moana Resort is a great option for families. The resort and local activities, from fish feeding to board Many of the resorts on both Upolu and Savai’i is fully child friendly with child minding services games and face painting. Weaving, hair braiding, are family friendly and offer excellent services available 24 hours per day. Kids aged six and resort walks, Umu demonstrations, and Siva for children. under eat free from the kids’ menu, and the dancing lessons are also popular activities, and The local Samoan women are gentle and caring, resort offers kids’ deals on tours - including children are invited along to perform at the and are more than happy to help out with baby children aged seven to 11 years can participate beginning of the Fia Fia show on Friday nights. sitting and facilitate children’s activities. at a 50% discount and children aged six and The kids’ club is open 9am to 5pm, and baby There are a multitude of nature based activities under are free of charge. Sa’Moana Resort has sitting services are also available at an additional to keep families entertained, from rich coral a flat rate tariff per room, which includes adults cost after hours. reefs to wide open beaches and dense rainforest and children using existing bedding. There is an playgrounds. additional charge for a rollaway bed irrespective TANOA TUSITALA HOTEL Whether families are after a relaxing escape or of whether its for an adult or child. Tanoa Tusitala Hotel offers the ideal set up for an activity filled adventure, there is something families, with a children’s swimming pool and for everyone in Samoa. SHERATON SAMOA AGGIE playground, tennis courts, and play areas. Up GREY’S RESORT to two children under the age of 13 stay free at RETURN TO PARADISE RESORT Kids between four and 12 have complimentary the hotel using existing bedding when sharing a Return to Paradise Resort has a number of two access to the Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s room with parents. A kids’ club and babysitting bedroom and three bedroom villas that are Resort kids’ club. The club offers a range of fun services are also available.

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Adventure

With its sparkling lagoons swarming with marine life, rugged mountainous interiors, inland waterholes and waterfalls, and lush jungle trails, there is no shortage of activities in Samoa to keep even the most daring adventure seekers entertained.

A varying natural landscape provides ample opportunity for exploring, and there are many activities for those looking for soft adventure options. With over 900 species of fish and 200 varieties of coral making their home in the lagoons and reefs around the islands, there is never a dull moment for passionate snorkelers and divers. Samoa’s warm waters provide a playground for turtles, and swimming with turtle experiences are a special treat for marine wildlife enthusiasts. For fishing fanatics, Samoa has gained international acclaim for its deep sea fishing, with an international tournament held annually. Samoa’s surfing landscape is one of the best kept secrets of the South Pacific, with uncrowded waters and spectacular breaks beyond the reefs. The peaceful lagoons are also the perfect To Sua Trench, Upolu spot for those wanting to dabble in kite surfing.

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TO SUA OCEAN TRENCH is an iconic land formation consisting of two giant holes joined through an ancient lava tube cave. One of the 30 metre deep holes is filled with turquoise water and surrounded by lush garden and natural rock formations, and is a prime spot for swimming. A ladder accesses the hole, and the rolling tide brings in a variety of sea life for swimmers to experience. The site also offers blowholes, sea arches and rock pools to explore, and features day fales with cliff top views for relaxing and soaking up the sun.

PAPASE’EA SLIDING ROCKS are mother nature’s answer to a playground, with three natural water slides formed on large rocks that have been worn down by thousands of years of running water. Set in a tropical garden just 15 minutes from Apia, the site features cascading waterfalls and swimming holes that Samoa, easy to explore are fun for the whole family.

SAMOA ADVENTURE, BOAT LE PENINA GOLF COURSE Village offers visitors a taste of what’s to come TOURS & CHARTER is an 18 hole championship golf course, when they visit villages throughout Samoa. offers a range of excursions on board its 35 foot located between Faleolo International Airport Activities on display include a culture show; sailing catamaran, including sunset cruises, and Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort, traditional weaving, tattooing and carving lagoon snorkeling trips, island excursions to that meanders over 160 acres of island terrain demonstrations, as well as a traditional umu Manono and Savai’i islands, and deep sea and reef with views out over the ocean and the hills of (Samoan way of cooking) show every Thursday. fishing. The catamaran is also available for charter Faleolo. The par 72 golf course was designed by for families, groups, business events, romantic PGA professional Mike Franko, and also opens cruises, and surfing and diving excursions. up onto a coconut grove and a former banana is a serene landscape just 20 minutes boat ride The vessel is fully licensed and offers catering plantation. The course offers players of all skill off the coast of Upolu. There are no cars on the packages for all excursions. levels a challenging and enjoyable time. island, so a great option is to take a stroll along the main footpath that follows the coast and MANOA TOURS SAMOA CULTURAL VILLAGE weaves in and out of the many local villages. provides a variety of adventure tours offers an insider’s look into the rich culture and Locals are more than willing to showcase their incorporating all aspects of Samoa’s natural age old traditions of the Samoan people. Samoa customs and ways of living, and love to show scenery, specialising in surfing, snorkeling is a traditional Polynesian society with Fa’a off historic landmarks on the island including and hiking. Snorkeling tours take guests to a Samoa (the Samoan way) playing a vital role the Ancient Star Mound and the Grave range of different destinations on the south in village and community life. Samoa Cultural of 99 Stones. coast including Aganoa Black Sand Beach, The Aquarium, Coconuts Wall, and Nuusafe’e Island. Hiking excursions involve an exploration of Samoa’s lava cliffs as well as through the jungle to Lake Lanoto’o and Robert Louis Stevenson’s memorial site. Custom hikes are also available, as are surf and snorkel lessons.

ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON MUSEUM is a place of historic and cultural significance to Samoa. The museum pays homage to Robert Louis Stevenson, the author of many classic novels including , , and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Stevenson, originally from Scotland, was an adventurer at heart with a strong affinity for the sea, and chose to make Samoa his home in the late 1800s. To this day he remains one of Samoa’s most famous and loved ex-patriots, and his former home and grounds have been restored and preserved as a museum for locals and visitors to enjoy. Local fishing excursions

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Romance

Alofa is the Samoan word a Certificate of No Impediment to Get Married officiating minister, wedding cake, and his and for love, and there are (from their country of origin) must be supplied. hers massages can also be arranged. plenty of reasons to fall in love in Samoa. RETURN TO PARADISE RESORT SEABREEZE RESORT The ideal location for a picturesque island Seabreeze Resort offers numerous exclusive Secluded beaches, ceremony, Return to Paradise Resort offers tailor- wedding packages where the bridal party and private islands, cascading made wedding packages to suit any bride. The wedding guests have exclusive use of the resort waterfalls, lush tropical resort features over a kilometre of oceanfront and accommodation. Packages can include gardens – Samoa has an including private beaches, as well as several beach wedding set up with an aisle walkway; abundance of tropical platforms and venues for formal ceremonies. a conch shell welcome; an escort by traditional oases for couples seeking The property is able to host anything from warriors in Siapo (traditional dress); a touching the ultimate in romance. an intimate gathering of six guests to a large ceremony either religious or non-religious; and Whether it’s for some wedding party of up to 450. Packages can a celebration drum ceremony on arrival at the include a decorated floral arch, local warriors in wedding breakfast. Renewal of vows packages alone time, a honeymoon, traditional costume, toasting bubbly for after the are also available, and include Champagne vow renewal, or a dream ceremony, a local string band, and flame torches breakfast on the morning of the ceremony, a destination wedding, to be lit at sunset. A professional photographer, celebrant, romantic dinner for two with a private Samoa has a wealth of romance options. Day spas, long stretches of white sandy beach, soft adventure tours and secluded accommodation are perfect options for couples wanting to escape and unwind.

Tie the knot Marriages in Samoa are legally recognised worldwide. Those wishing to get married must fill out an application for a marriage license at least 14 days prior (but no more than three months in advance) to their wedding day with the Ministry of Justice in Apia. A photocopy of the couple’s passport, birth certificates, death certificates (of past spouses) The perfect destination to or a copy of the Decree Absolute if divorced, and relax and unwind together

10 travelinc samoa Romance waiter after the ceremony, a traditional string Romance band, floral lei, and complimentary upgrade to Samoan style the next room category (subject to availability on arrival). All packages are valid for a minimum of five nights stay.

SALETOGA SANDS RESORT & SPA An intimate chapel, a white sandy beachfront, and a 30 metre long jetty nestled on the water are some of the wedding venues at Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa. Tailor made packages can include wedding set up with a tropical arch, a bottle of sparkling wine for the bridal toast, flame torches lit for a sunset wedding, Samoan warriors in traditional costume to escort the bride, a secluded beachfront villas are also available for dream destination wedding. Ceremony venues Samoan village choir, and a romantic one hour marriage ceremonies. Packages include bridal include Lagoon Bay with views overlooking couple’s spa experience for the bride and groom. bouquets, a floral archway on the beach or pier the turquoise ocean with the island of Savai’i Special extras can include a traditional Samoan or decorations for a church/canoe wedding, as a backdrop, the tropical gardens surrounded canoe escort for the bride, a string band to meet and a village string band. A reception for up to by coconut palms and frangipani trees, Palm and greet with leis, a Samoan kava ceremony in a 50 guests can also be arranged, with a tropical Pier & Fale over looking the Pacific Ocean, and traditional open villa, pre wedding cocktails, and buffet spread, two-hour beverage package, two- Le Penina Club House Restaurant with views island drum and fire dancing entertainment. tier wedding cake, and after ceremony canapés. extending over the golf course to the ocean from a traditional fale venue. A hidden gem is SINALEI REEF RESORT SHERATON SAMOA AGGIE the Coral Chapel, a 100-year-old chapel made Romance is intrinsic to the spirit of Sinalei Reef GREY’S RESORT out of the island’s corals and located amongst Resort, and multiple packages are available Whether it’s barefoot in the sand, nestled lush tropical gardens. Sheraton Samoa Aggie to create the most magical occasion. Options amongst tropical gardens, or glammed up in Grey’s Resort also has a number of wedding range from a traditional church ceremony to a purpose built event venue, Sheraton Samoa menus to choose from to give any wedding a a sunset beach wedding, and intimate and Aggie Grey’s Resort has the location for any traditional Samoan taste.

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DELUXE Pasefika Inn DELUXE BUDGET & BEACH FALES Tanoa Tusitala Hotel Samoa Marina Hotel 1 Aga Reef Resort 15 Airport Lodge Sebrina’s Lodge 2 Coconuts Beach Club, 16 Anita’s B&B Bungalows SUPERIOR Tatiana Motel - Resort & Spa 17 Dave Parker’s Eco-Lodge Amanaki Hotel 3 Le Vasa Resort 18 Eteline’s Homestay Hotel Elisa The Pacific Pearl 4 Return to Paradise 19 Faofao Beach Fales Hotel Millenia Vaea Hotel Resort & Spa 20 Litia Sini Beach Fales Insel Fehmarn Hotel 5 Wesley Motel Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa 21 Maninoa Surf Camp Le Alaimoana Hotel 6 Seabreeze Resort 22 Manusina Beach Fales 30 33 Turtle Sanctuary Le Manumea Hotel BUDGET 7 Sheraton Samoa Aggie 23 Riverside Bed & Breakfast Manase 35 Tatiana Apartments – Aniva’s Place Grey’s Resort P 24 Samoa Hideaway Beach Resort • P Apaula Heights Hennie’s Motel 8 Sinalei Resort & Spa Falealupo 25 38 49 42 48 50 45 Lava Fields Beach Fales 34 Livingstone • STANDARD SUPERIOR 26 Talanoa Fales 41 Falealupo 39 Asau Peapea Cave Rita’s Lodge Rainforest Amau Apartments 9 Orator Hotel 27 Taufua Beach Fales Canopy Walk 51• P Samoan Outrigger Hotel Cape Apia Central Hotel 10 Sa’Moana Resort 28 The Mangrove Garden Mulinuu Tatania Motel – Fugalei North Co Eden’s Edge Restaurant & Accommodation Mt Matavanu Treasure Garden Hotel STANDARD Enne’s Lodge 29 Virgin Cove ast Rd Beach Cottages 11 Greenridge Motel Galusina Village Resort Valentine’s Motel 12 OPENING SOON 43 Moanalisa Hotel Le Uaina Seaside Resort 13 Salani Surf Resort Sheraton Samoa Aggie 14 Samoa Holiday Homes Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows Savai’i 31 Taumeasina Island Resort (Apia) Lovers Leap Mt Silisili South 44 37 Towns/Villages Waterfall Pacific P Places of Interest Hiking 46 32 • P Beach View Points Ocean 47 South Coast Rd Salelologa Tapa Making Afu Aau Wharf Fishing Diving Demonstration Falls 36 P Snorkelling Swimming P 40 Strait Surfing P Petrol Alofaaga Mu Pagoa Aganoa Blowholes Waterfall Turtle Beach Tafua Passenger and Feeding Taga• • vehicle ferry Faleolo Airport Black Sand Beach P 7 P APIA Mulifanua Samoa Cultural 53 Wharf 15 Village • Palolo Deep National Manono 23 Marine Reserve Island 52 1418 3 9 11

SAVAI’I ACCOMMODATION MANONO ACCOMMODATION Rd Island P Papase’ea 26 Manono-uta Sliding Rocks Vailima Robert Louis Piula Cave Pool

• Cross DELUXE BUDGET & BEACH FALES BUDGET 17 Stevenson’s Museum P Bahaii Temple 12 30 40 52 HONOLULU Le Lagoto Resort Aganoa Beach Resort Sunset View Fales HAWAIIAN ISLANDS 31 Siufaga Beach Resort 41 Falealupo Beach Fales 53 The Sweet Escape Faleaseela Fagaloa Bay River Walk Upolu 42 Main South Le Mafa Pass Jane’s Beach Fales Rd SUPERIOR Coast d Papapaitai Falls Lookout Rd 43 Lauiula Beach Fales International Date Line 4 32 Jet Over Hotel P 44 Return to Le Rosalote Guest Fales 25 Cross Islan Richardson Paradise Beach Rd 33 Savaii Lagoon Resort 10 Togitogiga Waterfall 45 Regina Beach Fales PAPUA NEW GUINEA 29 28 2 21 8 Fuipisia Waterfall STANDARD 46 Salafai Backpackers Inn SAMOA • • Sopoaga 34 AMERICAN Auga Seaside 47 FIJI SAMOA Waterfall Satuiatua Beach Fales 13 6 1 19 22 27 20 16 Island 35 48 Coastal 24 5 Bayview Resort Tailua Beach Fales Walk Lalomanu• BRISBANE Beach 36 Lusia’s Lagoon Chalets 49 Tanu Beach Fales AUSTRALIA Nu’usafe’e To Sua Nuutele Island Giant Island 37 Savaiian Hotel 50 Vacations Beach Fales Swimming Hole 38 SYDNEY Nu’ulua Stevenson’s @ Manase 51 Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge International Date Line AUCKLAND Island 39 Vaisala Beach Hotel NEW ZEALAND

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DELUXE Pasefika Inn DELUXE BUDGET & BEACH FALES Tanoa Tusitala Hotel Samoa Marina Hotel 1 Aga Reef Resort 15 Airport Lodge Sebrina’s Lodge 2 Coconuts Beach Club, 16 Anita’s B&B Bungalows SUPERIOR Tatiana Motel - Resort & Spa 17 Dave Parker’s Eco-Lodge Amanaki Hotel Tanugamanono 3 Le Vasa Resort 18 Eteline’s Homestay Hotel Elisa The Pacific Pearl 4 Return to Paradise 19 Faofao Beach Fales Hotel Millenia Vaea Hotel Resort & Spa 20 Litia Sini Beach Fales Insel Fehmarn Hotel 5 Wesley Motel Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa 21 Maninoa Surf Camp Le Alaimoana Hotel 6 Seabreeze Resort 22 Manusina Beach Fales 30 33 Turtle Sanctuary Le Manumea Hotel BUDGET 7 Sheraton Samoa Aggie 23 Riverside Bed & Breakfast Manase 35 Tatiana Apartments – Aniva’s Place Grey’s Resort P 24 Samoa Hideaway Beach Resort • P Apaula Heights Hennie’s Motel 8 Sinalei Resort & Spa Falealupo Saleaula 25 38 49 42 48 50 45 Lava Fields Sataoa Beach Fales 34 Livingstone • STANDARD SUPERIOR 26 Talanoa Fales 41 Falealupo 39 Asau Peapea Cave Rita’s Lodge Rainforest Amau Apartments 9 Orator Hotel 27 Taufua Beach Fales Canopy Walk 51• P Samoan Outrigger Hotel Cape Apia Central Hotel 10 Sa’Moana Resort 28 The Mangrove Garden Mulinuu Tatania Motel – Fugalei North Co Eden’s Edge Restaurant & Accommodation Mt Matavanu Treasure Garden Hotel STANDARD Enne’s Lodge 29 Virgin Cove ast Rd Vaiala Beach Cottages 11 Greenridge Motel Galusina Village Resort Valentine’s Motel 12 OPENING SOON 43 Moanalisa Hotel Le Uaina Seaside Resort 13 Salani Surf Resort Sheraton Samoa Aggie 14 Samoa Holiday Homes Grey’s Hotel & Bungalows Savai’i 31 Taumeasina Island Resort (Apia) Lovers Leap Mt Silisili South 44 37 Towns/Villages Waterfall Pacific P Places of Interest Hiking 46 32 • P Beach View Points Ocean 47 South Coast Rd Salelologa Tapa Making Afu Aau Wharf Fishing Diving Demonstration Falls 36 P Snorkelling Swimming P 40 Apolima Strait Surfing P Petrol Alofaaga Mu Pagoa Aganoa Blowholes Waterfall Malua Turtle Beach Tafua Passenger and Feeding Taga• • vehicle ferry Faleolo Airport Black Sand Beach P 7 P APIA Mulifanua Samoa Cultural 53 Wharf 15 Village • Palolo Deep National Manono 23 Marine Reserve Island 52 1418 3 9 11

SAVAI’I ACCOMMODATION MANONO ACCOMMODATION Rd Island P Papase’ea 26 Manono-uta Sliding Rocks Vailima Robert Louis Piula Cave Pool

• Cross DELUXE BUDGET & BEACH FALES BUDGET 17 Stevenson’s Museum P Bahaii Temple 12 30 40 52 HONOLULU Le Lagoto Resort Aganoa Beach Resort Sunset View Fales HAWAIIAN ISLANDS 31 Siufaga Beach Resort 41 Falealupo Beach Fales 53 The Sweet Escape Faleaseela Fagaloa Bay River Walk Upolu 42 Main South Le Mafa Pass Jane’s Beach Fales Rd SUPERIOR Coast d Papapaitai Falls Lookout Rd 43 Lauiula Beach Fales International Date Line 4 32 Jet Over Hotel P 44 Return to Le Rosalote Guest Fales 25 Cross Islan Richardson Paradise Beach Rd 33 Savaii Lagoon Resort 10 Togitogiga Waterfall 45 Regina Beach Fales PAPUA NEW GUINEA Salamumu 29 28 2 21 8 Fuipisia Waterfall STANDARD 46 Salafai Backpackers Inn SAMOA • Siumu• Sopoaga 34 AMERICAN Namua Auga Seaside 47 FIJI SAMOA Waterfall Satuiatua Beach Fales 13 6 1 19 22 27 20 16 Island 35 48 Coastal 24 5 Bayview Resort Tailua Beach Fales Walk Saleapaga Lalomanu• BRISBANE Beach 36 Lusia’s Lagoon Chalets 49 Tanu Beach Fales AUSTRALIA Nu’usafe’e To Sua Nuutele Island Giant Island 37 Savaiian Hotel 50 Vacations Beach Fales Swimming Hole 38 SYDNEY Nu’ulua Stevenson’s @ Manase 51 Va-i-Moana Seaside Lodge International Date Line AUCKLAND Island 39 Vaisala Beach Hotel NEW ZEALAND

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Meetings

Samoa’s rising to medium sized groups. two LED screens and more. Its VIP room can be profile as a new and partitioned to form break out rooms and is fully SAMOA CONFERENCE CENTRE air conditioned. The centre is well equipped for exciting destination is located in the heart of downtown Apia with international and regional meetings, with 13 for business events is easy access to all major restaurants, cafes and flagpoles in the plaza. Organisers making use seeing major growth hotels as well as the Apia harbour and marina. of the venue can also incorporate traditional It has two levels, with an elaborately designed Samoan cultural experiences as part of in infrastructure and reception located on the ground floor and the the programme. events facilities in the second floor dedicated to conference and event destination. space. Designed to seat approximately 450 SHERATON SAMOA AGGIE guests comfortably, the conference centre is GREY’S RESORT equipped with interpreter rooms and systems, offers a wide range of spaces and facilities for A number of resort properties are boasting new video conference facilities, PA sound system, conference and incentive groups. The beachfront and improved conference and event facilities, and the Samoa Conference Centre has hosted a number of high profile government meetings both regional and global recently. There are a number of large sporting events on the horizon for Samoa, including international swimming championships and triathlons, as well as large-scale music and cultural festivals. Samoa’s home away from home mantra offers the ideal climate for conference and event programmes, and a wealth of activities are available to make the most of delegates’ time in the Pacific. Authentic Samoan cultural experiences are a great option for creating memorable events, with traditional Samoan food and dance a great way to create a fun atmosphere and engage delegates. Aside from the Samoa Conference Centre, which was built in 2011, there are a number of Downtown Apia has facilities for properties in Samoa that have facilities for small conferences and meetings

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resort is ideally located just one kilometre from Meeting room at Sheraton Faleolo International Airport, and has expertise Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort in organising intimate gatherings for two to 10 guests and high profile conference and incentive groups with up to 120 delegates. The purpose built conference fale is able to host groups of up to 130 cocktail style and can be easily reconfigured into theatre or conference style. Other event venues onsite include amongst the gardens, poolside, down on the beach, in any of the restaurants and bars, as well as in one of the luxury suites.

TANOA TUSITALA HOTEL features three separate conference and meeting facilities. The conference centre is able to host up to 200 delegates and can be divided into three separate rooms for smaller meetings of up to 50 guests each. The conference centre also features its own secretariat room and verandah for morning and afternoon tea breaks. The conference fale, situated in the middle of the resort, is a self-contained venue able to host 30 classroom style or 50 for a cocktail function. The RETURN TO PARADISE RESORT Centre is a large open conference fale that fully air conditioned boardroom seats up to 20 has two conference facilities onsite able to can seat up to 500 theatre style. Both facilities guests and includes a flat screen television and host a wide range of group sizes. The Gary feature full sound and lighting systems with an outdoor area for refreshment breaks. Ofisa Bar Cooper Lounge is a fully air conditioned facility data projectors and screens, and conference day is another great option for groups, and is able to that is ideal for board meetings and smaller packages include welcome coffee, morning tea, host 25 theatre style with full air conditioning, a conferences. It seats 140 delegates theatre style lunch, afternoon tea, venue hire, and an end of flat screen television and AV equipment. and up to 100 guests banquet style. The Fetaui day cocktail hour.

Samoa ConferenCe Centre PUT YOUR FEET UP & RELAX

Air-conditioned & fan-cooled bungalows the perfect Full service restaurant & bar Fresh water pool venue to meet Free kayak usage | Transfers to & from Salelologa Wharf and experience Samoa’s newest meeting place!

the Samoa Conference Centre is ideally located in the heart of apia. It is within walking distance of all banks, government offices, restaurants and accommodations and is a stone throw away from the beautiful apia marina. Sale’aula, Savai’i n Phone (685) 54170 Mobile (685) 773 8575 find us on facebook n Email [email protected] Phone: +685 29759 www.bayviewresort.ws email: [email protected]

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Accommodation

Aga Reef Resort & Spa positioned for optimal sunrise and sunset views. categories from budget to superior as well as sea A mixture of island villas, waterfront villas, ocean Coconuts features five room categories including view, mountain view and a honeymoon suite. A view hotel rooms and a VIP villa round up Aga royal beach villas, coco suites, treehouse suites, swimming pool, gift shop, restaurant and bar, Reef Resort & Spa’s luxury accommodation one bedroom beach fales and over the water conference centre, medical clinic and internet offering. Each room and villa features air fales. Property amenities include a gift shop, café all feature on the property. conditioning, indoor and outdoor shower, restaurant and bar, swimming pool, spa, water television, fridge and tea and coffee making activities, Fiafia night, cultural activities, pizza Hotel Millenia facilities. Tropical continental buffet breakfast, oven, pool fale with kayaks and snorkeling gear, Centrally located five minutes walk to Apia and a 15-minute complimentary spa treatment and a yoga room. central, Hotel Millenia offers a convenient and are included in every room. The resort, located in affordable accommodation option for travellers. the south east of Upolu, sits on a private lagoon Hotel Elisa The property features a mixture of standard situated between the island and mainland, Located on the site of an old German homestead oceanfront, oceanfront, deluxe oceanfront, which is full of colourful fish and sea life that that became well known as the Beachcomber and deluxe oceanfront self-contained rooms. can be seen directly from the deck of each of the Bar, Hotel Elisa is a family owned property that Amenities include a swimming pool, conference villas as well as from the island bridge. radiates Samoa. The hotel has a variety of room centre, restaurant and bar, multi-purpose fale,

Amanaki Hotel Based in the heart of Apia Harbour, Amanaki Hotel offers 20 ocean view rooms divided into standard and deluxe categories. All rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, air conditioning, ensuite bathroom, television, and private balcony. The property features a swimming pool, restaurant, bar and laundry service.

Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa Coconuts Beach Club Resort & Spa offers Samoan-inspired accommodation, including traditional over the water fales. Situated on Upolu’s southern coast, the property is ideally Le Manumea Resort

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beauty spa, gift shop and airport transfers. Right on the water at adults’ only Seabreeze Resort Ifiele’Ele Plantation Ifiele’Ele Plantation is located 15 minutes drive from Faleolo Airport, offering private self- catering accommodation ideal for all types of travel. Room options include the villa and the studio room as well as a fale for those who wish to get closer to nature or experience part of Samoan culture. A traditional Samoan fale is also available with its own kitchen and bathroom facilities. Activities available onsite include a tennis court, nature walk, cultural activities, mountain bike riding, and a range of wet weather options. Meals can be provided by arrangement for those that prefer catered accommodation.

Insel Fehmarn Hotel Insel Fehmarn Hotel, renowned for its ‘home away from home’ atmosphere, tells the story of a Samoan family that travelled to Fehmarn Island off mainland Germany. The hotel offers 54 spacious air conditioned rooms including garden view, superior, executive, and field, island night and in-house guest car rental. houses 20 standard and self-contained rooms premier. Each room can be single or double with television, coffee and tea making facilities, configuration, and features a television, tea Le Alaimoana Hotel balcony, and ensuite facilities. All rooms have and coffee making facilities, kitchenette, Le Alaimoana translates to ‘on the way to the been furnished to reflect a modern Samoan style and balcony/terrace. The property features sea’, which is fitting for this property that ensures using Samoan kava hardwood, for example the a swimming pool, tennis court, conference guests will meet the sea whether they are leaving carved headboards depicting Samoan themes centre, free town shuttle, poolside bar, jogging or entering the hotel. The boutique establishment such as the auimatagi sail boats of ancient Samoa.

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Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa ~ Samoa Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa combines luxury and comfort with the natural splendour of the beautiful island of Upolu, Samoa. A white, sandy beach and breathtaking, tranquil blue waters provide the perfect setting for this stunning boutique retreat surrounded by exotic tropical owers and lush greenery. Guests can relax and rejuvenate in the beauty of Saletoga Sands Resort & Spa or explore some of Samoa’s best attractions, located nearby.

Matatufu, Upolu, Samoa T: (685) 41212 E: [email protected] W: www.saletogasands.com

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A choice of swimming pool tree top rooms, absolute beach front rooms, a or beach fun at Saletoga presidential suite and the Maeva honeymoon Sands Resort and Spa suite. All rooms have walk-in wardrobes and pure silk curtains and include air conditioning, fridge, tea and coffee, lounge chairs and a desk. Resort amenities include four swimming pools, natural mineral pools, spa, office and internet facilities, DVD library, petanque, volleyball, reef fishing, baby-sitting service, and sunset cocktails at Rock Pool bar. Return to Paradise is the hub of many authentic Samoan activities that are based around the surrounding villages, some of which include kayaking or snorkeling over a giant clam reserve, swimming with turtles, spear fishing, cultural village tours, and Paopao (traditional Samoan kayak) tours.

Saletoga Sands Resort and Spa Nestled in a sheltered bay on the south east coast of Upolu, Saletonga Sands Resort and Spa offers an ideal setting for both a relaxing Woven handicrafts and tapa, some of which are views out over Manono and Savai’i islands. The and activity packed holiday. Oceanview villas, for sale, round off the rooms. The hotel features resort is conveniently located near the airport beachfront villas, oceanview family villas and a a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, laundry service and Mulifanua Wharf, which has ferries to Savai’i Matai villa suite are all on offer. All villas feature and arranged tours. island and is a great option to take advantage air conditioning, private outdoor shower, of both islands. The property’s pool side lounge tea and coffee making facilities, fridge, and Le Manumea Hotel and games room offers welcoming Samoan complimentary water. Complimentary onsite Located at the base of Mount Vaea – the resting hospitality, and the ocean view restaurant and activities include beach volleyball, pool toys, place of the late Robert Louis Stevenson – and bar has been dubbed as one of the best places daily cultural activities programme, gym, non only 10 minutes from central Apia, is La Manumea to see sunsets on Upolu island. The resort faces motorised watersports including kayaks and Hotel. Each of the hotel’s 12 executive suites a private lagoon surrounded by coral reef, and snorkeling gear, kids activities programme and a command panoramic views of the Pacific horizon, a variety of activities are available including weekly Fiafia (live entertainment night). with air conditioning, indoor/outdoor bathroom, a private island escape by boat, sea kayaks, kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities, and snorkeling, game fishing, sunset cruise, and Sa’Moana Resort television. The property features a restaurant and island tours. All non-motorised activities are Sa’Moana Resort offers beach accommodation bar serving a range of European and Samoan complimentary for guests. for up to 26 guests in traditional bungalows dishes, a conference centre, swimming pool, and with Polynesian toned décor to complement laundry service. Airport transfers and arranged Return to Paradise Resort the timber features. The resort is centrally tours are also available. Located on the south coast at Lefaga, at the located with panoramic views over the south white sandy beach where the classic movie of shore coastline, and features a canopied front Le Vasa Resort the same name was filmed in 1953, is Return to deck ideal for dining and relaxing and a great Situated on half a mile of prime oceanfront, Le Paradise. The resort boasts 61 rooms in a variety place to rewind after a day of surfing or touring. Vasa is a secluded beachfront resort offering of room categories including ocean breeze Snorkeling, sea kayaking, football, volleyball, 13 waterfront one and two bedroom villas with rooms, two and three bedroom beach club villas, golf practice nets, table tennis and snooker are complimentary for guests. The resort’s restaurant has a strong focus on quality local produce with fresh local fish and vegetables on the menu. Property amenities include a salt water infinity edge swimming pool constructed in the natural depression of a lava rock formation, barbecue facilities, cocktail bar, Fiafia night and tour desk.

Seabreeze Resort Seabreeze Resort, located on the south east coast of Upolu, is an adults’ only resort encapsulating boutique luxury. Hidden amongst coconut palms and natural rock formations lies ocean view villas with feature lava rock bathrooms, beachfront villas with Tanoa Tusitala Hotel cantilevered decks, and a honeymoon point

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Return to Paradise

Deluxe ocean view twin room at Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Reort house situated on a rock buttress with unsurpassed views and water on swimming pool. The property also features a conference centre, beauty three sides. All rooms include air conditioning, tea and coffee making spa, Fia Fia night and gift shop. facilities, a balcony/terrace, and a hammock. The resort features an infinity swimming pool with a pool bar, a waterfront restaurant and bar Tanoa Tusitala Hotel with stretching ocean views, snorkel and kayak gear, cultural activities, Tanoa Tusitala Hotel is set in six acres of tropical gardens just metres from massage services, and complimentary water. Apia’s waterfront and a few minutes walk from the central business district. The hotel reflects key elements of Samoan architecture and culture, with Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort a central courtyard dominated by hand-tied fales that house the lobby, Located on the west coast of Upolu near the Faleolo International restaurant and bar. A swimming pool and children’s swimming pool, tennis Airport, Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s Resort offers world-class facilities court, conference centre, kids’ club, beauty spa and kids’ playground are at a convenient beachfront location. All guest rooms and suites have all available. been designed to optimise the sound of the ocean in the morning. An array of restaurants and bars present a melting pot of traditional Samoan entertainment options offering both local and international cuisine. The resort also features a swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty spa, tennis courts, golf course, water activities, kids’ club, conference centre, and hosts a regular Fia Fia cultural night. LeLe ManumeaManumea

Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa A selection of 29 villas ranging from garden view to absolute beach front ResortResort SamoaSamoa round up Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa’s boutique accommodation on the south coast of Upolu. The resort prides itself on its luxury offering with a Le Manumea Resort is a sprinkle of traditional Samoan flair, with chic and laid back décor allowing tastefully designed resort with guests to indulge in a rejuvenating Samoan holiday. Sporting activities 12 Executive Suites, each available include tennis courts, a golf course, water activities and a designed and decorated to portray a touch of Samoan culture in the modern styled Beachfront at Return to Paradise unit. Fully air conditioned with a ceiling fan or better still open the louvers and enjoy the constant pacific breeze. At Le Manumea we are about giving you the best comforts and making you feel at home after a day spent on our beautiful lush island. We also specialise in weddings and private functions- so let us organise that special day for you.

Contact us: www.manumearesort.com [email protected]

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Savai’i

Samoa’s largest rich, unspoilt marine life and breathtaking a roaring jet of water hundreds of feet up into waterfalls, to caves, blowholes, and rainforests the air. A particularly interesting phenomenon island is only an teeming with wildlife. to watch is when locals throw coconuts into the Probably the most dramatic geological feature is holes and watch as they are blasted into the air hour’s ferry ride the Saleaula lava fields, where Mount Matavanu with the force of the water. Also near this site is Pa from the main erupted from 1905 to 1922, leaving 50 square Sopo’ia Cave, believed to be an ancient pathway kilometres of wrinkly lava tongues in its wake. where Samoan ancestors’ spirits traveled to island of Upolu, reach the Devil’s Haden at Cape Mulinu’u – the but it could be a ISLAND HIGHLIGHTS final meeting place before they enter the spirit world known to Samoans as Pulotu. world away. Diving Savai’i is a diving mecca filled with a variety of Canopy Walkway underwater inhabitants including green turtles, Nestled 40 metres above the ground amongst eagle rays, clown fish families, a wide variety of giant banyan trees in the tropical Falealupo colourful reef fish and much more. There are also Rainforest Reserve northwest of Savai’i is the more than 200 varieties of coral, as well as many treetop canopy walkway. Brave visitors climb rock formations, canyons and tunnels to swim a hanging bridge crossing a 30-metre gap through and explore. The shipwreck Juno is an between two big tropical trees for a special easy dive only five minutes’ boat ride from shore. view of the island’s natural surroundings. The vessel is a three mast missionary sailing ship Visitors to the canopy walkway can also have a that sunk in Lelepa Bay in 1881. The iron wreck look at Moso’s Footprint, an unusually shaped is full of corals, and it is not uncommon to see crack in the lava that, according to historic trumpet fish, turtles, parrotfish, yellow snapper belief, is the site of where the giant Moso put and more. Juno is an easy dive with a maximum his right foot as he stepped across the Pacific depth of 25 metres. Outside the lagoon there are Ocean to other islands. Locals in Upolu consider Savai’i the ‘untouched many areas still to be explored, including lava Pacific island’, and even though it’s close fields, Safotu Bay, and scattered pinnacles in the Swimming with turtles in proximity to the main island, tourism is open sea. Dive Savai’i offers PADI dive courses for Many tours of Savai’i will stop in the village of relatively under developed. beginners to professionals and has daily diving Sato’alepai, where guests can paddle with half Savai’i has one paved road encircling it, making trips with certified dive masters. a dozen green turtles at a wetlands sanctuary. it easy to explore the gentle, traditional way The most enjoyable way to encounter turtles of life and pristine scenery that the island is Alofa’aga Blowholes however is in their natural habitat, and there are known for. Set in the village of Taga on the south west coast many coral-adorned spots just off the coast that The big island – as the locals refer to it – is a of Savai’i are the Alofaaga Blowholes, showing turtles like to inhabit during feeding time in the scenic treasure trove, offering everything from off wave power in its purest form as they propel early morning and early evening.

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Afu Aau Waterfall Also known as Olemoe Falls, this is a great place to get off the beaten track and dive off the rocks into a sparkling freshwater swimming hole. Access is on a dirt road that is maintained Outdoor by the local village, with a ten minute walk from the car park to the pool and waterfall. The pool is quite deep, and eventually flows Samoa into three other smaller falls for an enchanting waterfall experience. Outdoor Samoa offers The start of an escorted trip with Mount Matavanu crater adventure tour options a diverse group from Wellington Visitors can now enjoy a four wheel drive on Savai’i incorporating and Blenheim at Lusia’s Lagoon, Salelologa, Savai’i experience up to the top of Mount Matavanu – cycling, swimming, camping, once a roaring, exploding volcano that erupted kayaking, snorkeling and uninhabited islands surrounding the from 1905 to 1911 destroying many villages beach holidaying rich in new mainland can also be incorporated into any with its lava flow. The top of the mountain cultural experiences. programme and can be tailored to suit the offers panoramic views of the surrounding interests, experience and fitness of any group. countryside and into the crater. Fully guided Savai’i cycle tours depart regularly Experienced riders are welcome to freedom from New Zealand with varying tour lengths, ride, with a loose guide from Outdoor Samoa Saleaula Lava Field and highlights include snorkeling in coral on the best places to stay and must visit sites One of the most popular visitor sites, Saleaula gardens, swimming stops every day at idyllic and locations along the way. Lava Field offers a glimpse into the past beaches, traditional Fiafia experiences with Outdoor Samoa also has a number of with evidence of the destructive volcanic fire dancing and an umu feast, and exploring day adventure packages based on Upolu eruption in the early 1900s. Five villages were lava caves, blowholes and lava fields. including a coastal village ride to Le Faga buried under this wide barren lava flow, and Non-riders can travel with the group in the Bay and the giant clams, kayaking to the half buried churches, a virgin grave and tree support van and accommodation is in a mix traditional island of Manono and mountain imprinted lava mounds can still be found of fales and motels. biking off the coastal road exploring villages when walking over the geological expanse of Kayaking tours to some of the more beautiful and forest trails. lava rocks.

Experience the hospitality of Savaii, Samoa

Talofa, Malo Lava, Welcome to Savaii Lagoon Resort Our hotel has been in operation on • Stunningly beautiful beach sheltered by a coral lagoon the island of Savaii for over 20yrs. We • Resort caters for romantic holidays or family get togethers provide- a range of comfortable self • All accommodations have some cooking facilties contained accommodation to suite • Fishing charters to suit all levels of experience all budgets (backpacker fanned to • Glass bottom boat. Airconditioned self contained rooms) • Excellent snorkeling off the beach • Consistent surfing swells from November to March • Popular onsite Restaurant and bar Reservations [email protected] • Tours of Savaii with “Savaiian Tours” Ph +6494259710 www.savaiilagoon.co.nz • Transfers to and from wharf to all resorts on Savaii • Located 10 mins drive from Salelologa ferry terminal and town

Ph (0685) 51296 E [email protected] www.savaiianhotel.com

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for swimming and snorkeling for all ages. Both beachfront and garden view bungalows are available, and each room includes an enclosed outdoor bathroom and minimal cooking facilities. Daily tropical breakfast is included in the room rate as well as non-motorised watercraft including kayaks and dinghies. Savai’i Lagoon Resort has its own glass bottom boat for daily excursions and also operates its own fishing charters and PADI dive courses.

STEVENSON’S AT MANASE WHERE Located on the north coast of Savai’i, Stevenson’s at Manase has a range of beachfront accommodation available from open fales through to deluxe suites. The property features TO STAY two dining outlets and two bars with a range of inhouse activities and features available for guests. Weekly cultural entertainment is on offer as well as a range of tours for those who choose BAYVIEW RESORT suites feature a large bathroom, lounge area, to enjoy a more active holiday. Stevenson’s at Located on the waterfront edge of Saleaula Bay kitchenette, and complimentary tea and coffee; Manase was built in 1994 and originally consisted surrounded by the dramatic lava formations of and mall rooms and family rooms come with of basic fales and tents on the beach. Over the the 1905 – 1911 Mount Matavanu volcanic flow, is balconies, complimentary tea and coffee and years the property has blossomed to include Bayview Resort. Built for comfort and privacy, the spacious bathrooms. The hotel offers gym access a more comfortable level of accommodation resort offers five air conditioned units as well as to all guests. with the introduction of air conditioned beach five fan-cooled units each with ensuite bathrooms. villas and a variety of luxury suites. A number A full-service restaurant and bar serves breakfast, LE LAGOTO RESORT AND SPA of wedding and conference packages are lunch and dinner daily, and those staying on the A boutique resort with just 10 bungalow rooms also available. weekend can take advantage of the To’ona’i buffet and two family rooms, Le Lagoto Resort and on Sundays that features seafood, roast pig and Spa is located on a secluded white sand beach THE SAVAIIAN HOTEL other local traditional treats. Resort guests are fringed by coconut palms and crystal clear water. Sprawled across three acres of lawn right on the given complimentary use of snorkeling gear, The resort offers all the modern conveniences oceanfront, The Savai’ian Hotel is a small but kayaks, local canoes, and fishing rods and reels. of a large resort, including a swimming pool, spacious family owned property that was one of restaurant, bar, laundry service, beauty spa, car the first hotels to be built on the island of Savai’i. JET OVER HOTEL rental and tour desk. Weekly Fiafia nights and The hotel offers six self-contained units each with Conveniently located just five minutes from the barbecue nights are hosted, and many water a double and single bed, television, an ensuite Salelologa Wharf, Jet Over Hotel touts itself as activities are available. All bungalows are either bathroom and a private patio with most rooms the ‘gateway to Savai’i’, and has a wide range of beachfront or ocean view, and have uninterrupted featuring views out over the ocean to neighouring rooms and activities on offer for every traveler. views of the ocean. islands. Traditional Samoan styled fales built in The property features an ocean view lounge the shape of a conventional Samoan house are room – Keri’s Lounge – where guests can meet SAVAII LAGOON RESORT also available and are fully screened with ceiling friends, watch TV, or relax in the cool ocean Savai’i Lagoon Resort is a small, intimate fans and an ensuite bathroom. The hotel also breeze. Aunty Helen’s Restaurant offers the best property that is great for families and couples houses a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, local cuisine, and the hotel pool is a great location that just want to relax. A lagoon shelters the conference centre, open fale with hammocks, and for a morning swim as the sun comes up. Lounge resort’s beach, creating clear and safe waters water activities.

Savaii Lagoon Resort The Savaiian Hotel

22 travelinc samoa Samoa’S lateSt luxury beachfront accommodation located on the iSland’S moSt beautiful beach.

enjoy beautiful lagoons, sparkling white sandy beaches and a colourful coral reef filled with dazzling marine life mere minutes away from your room. located 30 minutes from international airport.

Return to Paradise Resort & Spa Proudly represented by hogan and associates 00685 350 55 [email protected] www.returntoparadiseresort.com All rates include Breakfast!