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Travel Today Destinational Feature Published by Tabs on Travel Ltd Samoa’s growing attraction to Kiwis ............................... p2 Getting around in Samoa; staying in fales ...................... p3 Exploring Savaii: Lava and locals .................................... p4 Getting out on Upolu; Samoan delicacies ...................... p5 Sporting, cultural events boost Samoa’s appeal ............ p6 TRAVEL TODAY FEATURE Teuila Festival brings plenty of entertainment ................. p7 Star-spotting at Samoa’s first Raggamuffin ..................... p8 Travel Today Destinational Feature Published by Tabs on Travel Ltd © Copyright Samoan Sundays Travel Today Feature P2 Growing Kiwi Appeal Life comes to a halt on Sun in Samoa, but not before everyone Samoa Air Back has been to church, and visitors The growth in demand for Samoa are welcome to join in at one of saw the re-launch of domestic air the many churches on the islands. services in Jun. Samoa Air operates Most resorts will arrange to take a fleet of BN2A Islanders and offers guests to a nearby church on a Sun five daily return services between morning. The service is mainly in Upolu and Savaii. The carrier is also Samoan (although our priest ad- about to launch direct services from dressed us a few times in English), Savaii to Pago Pago in American Sa- but you don’t have to understand moa, and offers charter services. the language to appreciate the Kiwis’ love of Samoa is growing and grave of one of the world’s most fa- worshippers’ beautiful white out- in Samoa, it’s impossible to wander mous authors. fits, singing or performances by around a resort without hearing the tiny children. If clients attend that unmistakeable Kiwi twang. Growing Attraction a service they need to have their Samoa’s white sand beaches, blue New Zealand travel to Samoa has shoulders and knees covered, and water and year-round average tem- been up each month this year, thanks if their outfit is white, even better. perature of 29C mean it’s a popular in part to the country celebrating the Afterwards everyone spends the fly and flop holiday destination, and 50th anniversary of its independence, afternoon eating and napping— it certainly has the resorts to cater to and in the year to Jul the number of definitely a good time to do like Kiwis looking for a relaxing holiday in departures were up by 4.7% to 45,220. the locals do. the sun. However clients who are will- This was the biggest increase by per- ing to be a little adventurous are going centage in the Pacific, and in Jul Samoa Fia Fia Nights to get the most out of Samoa—and it was one of the only countries to see an Most resorts in Samoa will hold has seen an increase in independent increase of Kiwi visitor numbers. Fia Fia nights one night a week, travellers who are looking to explore. Year-to-date, the numbers are even up where locals and staff members Hidden in the lush green tropics are on pre-tsunami figures, and in Samoa will perform traditional music, watering holes, natural waterslides itself there is little evidence of the dancing, and spectacular fireknife made of rock, beautiful waterfalls, devastating wave other than a modern dancing. Clients should expect to walkways among the treetops, caves, new flair at rebuilt properties and at- get involved! lava tubes, volcanic fields and the tractions. Travel Today Feature P3 Self Driving Samoa Self-drive is a great way to explore 40kph speed limit in town and 56kph Overwater Fales Back Samoa—the colourful houses and out of town, as they are used as walk- Coconuts Beach Resort and Spa has beautiful vegetation provide plen- ways by animals and people. Petrol started rebuilding the overwater fales ty to look at and it’s difficult to get costs about the same, or slightly less, which were destroyed in the 2009 lost with one main road around as it does in New Zealand. tsunami, and the resort hopes to have Upolu and Savaii, and a few that Drivers need to get their license them completed for the New Year. cross Upolu. validated (WST12) with many rental Coconuts was the only property It takes around two to three hours to agencies able to do this. The Fale Experience on Upolu’s South Coast to offer the drive around Upolu, the most popu- For those after a true local experi- For those happy to experience a popular overwater fales. lated island and home to capital Apia, ence, there are brightly coloured more traditional (and cheaper) Six ‘bigger and better’ fales have and three to four hours to cicrum- buses which are an experience in stay, Samoa’s beach fales are ideal. been designed, building work is navigate Savaii, the largest island. themselves. There are no bus stops— They are a platform on stilts with well underway. However, the prop- There are plenty of car rental places, travellers hail a bus when they see it, a thatched roof, woven blinds that erty is promising that the building and the roads are in pretty good con- ask the driver if they’re on the right can be pulled down to enclose it, a process will have little impact on its dition. They are quite narrow though one, let them know where they want mattress on the floor and little else. resort guests. and it’s a good idea to stick to the to go and then pay the fare (anything The (usually beachfront) fales are from WST1 to WST7) when they are open to let the breeze in, and they Teuila Festival Begins dropped off. definitely inspire afternoon naps. On Mon, the annual Teuila Festival On Savaii, the terminal is at the mar- Wholesalers have noted increased kicked off in Samoa with a speech ket in Salelologa, and on Upolu it’s demand for the fales, which usu- from the Prime Minister and sev- next to the food market in Fugalei. ally costs $30-$50pp pn, including eral song and dance performances. breakfast and dinner. Held on the first week of Sep every Roadside Snacks “There’s certainly a growing inter- year, the festival was created to keep Clients exploring the destination, est in the traditional fale-style of Samoa’s traditions alive, includ- especially those self-driving, should accommodation,” says GO Holi- ing art, music and tattooing. The keep some change on them to buy days’ Wayne Deed. celebrations traditionally close with produce at roadside stalls along the Bedding is included but clients Miss Samoa but this year will finish way. Villagers sell their excess pro- will usually need their own towel. with Ragamuffin—keep an eye on duce, such as coconuts, pawpaw and Bathrooms are shared, and every- upcoming issues of Travel Today to pineapple, very cheaply and it’s guar- one dines together on traditional catch the action. anteed to be fresh. The stalls are often Samoan food at mealtimes. manned by children. E/ART JO: 7001 On Yer Bike Travel Today Feature P4 Discovering Savaii Cycling around Savaii is becoming an increasingly popular option, especially There are several stories around with older couples, says local resident why the lava which destroyed five Warren Jopling. Clients can hire a bike villages on Savaii, Samoa’s largest in Upolu and bring it over, or rent one island, failed to damage the grave in Savaii. It takes seven to 11 days to of a pure virgin nun—and like cycle around the island with plenty of any, the local legend is the best. stops to see everything. The last eruption on the volcanic island (home to over 400 volcanic cones) lasted from 1905 to 1911, and left a unique field of solidified lava, the likes of which can only be found in a few places in the world. At the only village to be rebuilt, Sa- leaula, visitors can pay WST5 to visit the Virgin’s Grave, where the lava has Island’s Hidden Charm crumbled to reveal her final resting Savaii is one of the largest islands place, then throw in a flower and in the Pacific, after New Zealand make a wish. the lava crust is thin), and up Tafua Blowholes and Hawaii, but is sparsely popu- They can also visit the church which where they can view a volcanic crater Samoa’s blowholes are a must see. lated. Clients travelling the isle will was abandoned after being filled (and try to spot rare flying foxes). A strong swell and no wind are the still find villages to call at and spot with the lava, although its impressive Most hotels offer day tours or clients perfect conditions for checking out locals working, resting, weaving structure still stands. could book with Jopling, who is full the famous Alofaaga Blowholes or playing sports like volleyball or Our guide, an older Aussie gentleman of interesting facts about how and (WST5 entry)—and on a good cricket. It pays to keep a lavalava named Warren Jopling with a passion why the lava has formed the way it day, coconuts thrown into the holes handy to cover up with in villag- for geology, has a scientific reason for has. Jopling, who moved to Samoa by a local lady can shoot 70m back es, and even if they’re shy of ap- why the virgin’s grave is uncovered, nearly 30 years ago, takes the tours into the air. On a calm day and at proaching adults, the children are but we’ll stick to the romantic legend. as a retirement hobby and relies on the right time of year, humpback always keen to meet visitors (and The island’s volcanic legacy is also word of mouth for customers (ph whales can also be spotted off- won’t expect anything in return evident in lava fields along the north +685 750 6448).
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