Introducing Manu'a Islands
Anchored about 100km to the east of Tutuila are three of the most remote and beautiful islands you could hope to encounter in the Pacific. Ofu, Olosega and Ta'u may be separate islands, but their environments all share the same marvellous characteristics: enormous cliffs sheltering sea-bird colonies; expired volcanic cones; undisturbed beaches that flow into lagoons stocked with a brilliant array of coral; and a sense of timelessness that makes watches completely redundant. The Manu'a Islands make the laid-back environs of Tutuila seem just about chaotic by comparison, so when you visit, pack plenty of extra reading material and a willingness to fall asleep in the middle of the day.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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Re: Samoa and Tonga - Recommendations from recent travelers re: 6 week trip?
by Calumet 10 June 2011
I'm not an expert on Tonga but as you have discovered she has many islands, each with its own charms and activities. Same with Samoa.…
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Re: Samoa - a generational change
by Calumet 07 June 2011
Most of the replies I've read here seem agonizingly out of date. try searching #samoa on twitter to get a feel of how kids respond thes…
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RE: organizing trip to tonga and samoa
by wksamoa 06 April 2011
In Samoa you might consider going to Manono Island (Independent Samoa) or to the Manu'a Islands, especially Ofu, in American Samoa. Both…
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