Samoa Travel Guide and Holiday Information
Samoa is a gorgeous Polynesian country consisting of a group of islands 4000km from Brisbane. Samoa has a distinctive Polynesian culture with a population around 180,000 living in over 360 villages. Much of the attraction to Samoa is the brilliant weather all year round, making the beaches a popular destination. Other highlights of Samoa include: The Alofaaga Blowholes, situated near the village of Taga on the island of Savaii, and the Lalomanu Crater Walk, a now-extinct volcanic crater teaming with a large colony of flying foxes on the island of Upolu. For a truly spectacular visual experience, there is the Togitogiga Falls. A wonderful day trip, these waterfalls are a brilliant area for swimming and have toilets and change rooms onsite.
Samoa Hotels and Accommodation
The best places to stay are often the most simple, and the accommodation on Samoa is no exception. Samoa has a range of accommodation, catering to all travellers.
Budget Accommodation Samoa
Again for the smart traveller, Samoa offers plenty of enclosed budget accommodation. There are plenty of hostels, boutique hotels and discount hotels around the islands often with a spectacular outlook. For those interested in more traditional island accommodation, try the Fales. Fales are open huts with palm fronds for protection from bad weather. This is usually the cheapest accommodation and is a brilliant way to stay if youre after some traditional accommodation or are simply on a budget.
Luxury Accommodation Samoa
For a more luxurious holiday experience, Samoa also has several 5 star accommodation options. With hotels and resorts abundant on both of the main islands, you can be sure if you want a luxury holiday, Samoa will certainly provide.
Samoan Climate
Samoa has near perfect temperatures all year round, with minimum temperatures in the low 20s and maximum temperatures in the high 20s. As Samoa is found in a tropical region, the year is separated into two season, the wet (November to April) and Dry (May to October). Appropriate dress is light summer clothing, although it is strongly requested that tourist refrain from revealing clothing and nude bathing.
Nightlife in Samoa
Samoan culture has a strong focus on entertaining guests and a strong relationship with food. While on holiday in Samoa, you can guarantee that at some stage you will find yourself sitting down at a banquet or buffet, watching (and participating!) in traditional dance or venturing into the many lounges bars and restaurants that Samoa has to offer.
Visa Requirements for Samoa
Entry into Samoa is fairly reasonable, with travellers only needing a return ticket and a valid passport for visits less than 60 days. For periods over 60 days however, visitors must have an entry permit application to obtain one can be made to either a Samoan Consulate General, High Commission or Samoan Embassy.
Samoa: Getting There
Most major airlines and some discount airlines have regular flights to Samoa. As this is a popular tourist destination close to Australia, smart travellers can do their research and find plenty of cheap flights for their travel adventure to this Polynesian country.