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New New Destination: From the Island of Samoa

February 7, 2006 at 9:56 AM | by markj | 1 Comment


Just this side of the International Date line you will find the little known and lesser visited American Samoa.

What To Do?: American Samoa has been much maligned, due to 1960s colonialism.  This little island can appear littered, dirty, and Americanised one minute, and feel as beautiful and secluded as the Lost the next. To experience the latter, head to the National Park of American Samoa to take in natural beauty, or Ofu Beach to do some private snorkeling.  

Getting There: Los Angeles :: Apia Samoa :: Pago Pago via Air New Zealand (or via Honolulu). Flight time 11hr 45min.

Where To Stay: Club Santana Don't go looking for five star luxury in Samoa, instead, kick back with a cold Vailima and take in the surf at the Salani Surf Resort.

Bonus Tip: In Samoa, there is a "socially acceptable" group of men who dress and act like women, so much so, that it cam be difficult to identify the true sex of these folks.  These people are called fafafine.

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·   American Samoa Information [TripAdvisor]

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  1. avacadoazzurro

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    Agreed

    The golfing is very underrated there.  Three words: green, green and more green.  
    Also, the beer, Vailima, is some of the most delicious beer in the world.
    March 20, 2006 at 2:46 PM
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