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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.…
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Most of the replies I've read here seem agonizingly out of date.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…
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…
Re: best for a month on a budget

by Calumet 25 February 2011

Here on Tutuila and the Manua Islands in American Samoa we have home stays with families that will feed and house you for much less than…
Re: Tonga, Somoa or Rarotonga - which is the best?

by miketelemark 19 August 2010

You can't go wrong in the Solomon Islands. Tons of adventures waiting for you there with a truly exotic atmosphere. I felt quite safe…
Re: Best Snorkelling

by Calumet 11 August 2010

You might consider Tutuila or Manu'a. Doug Fenner at Marine and Wildlife Resources maps out the coral and fish species at Fagaalu beach…
RE: The more I read the more confused I become, can you help me??

by wksamoa 30 January 2010

Regarding Samoa it is true that those who were hit by the Tsunami were hit hard. However 99.5% of the islands' area was not hit at all…
Re: New Regional Flight

by wksamoa 02 August 2009

Polynesian Airlines used a Dash8, similar in size to the plane Inter Island Air is planning to take. Around 30 seats, mostly empty. And…
Re: samoa review

by inelegy 19 July 2009

Sad but true, Pago, though I maintain that the cultural decay and drug problems are *significantly less* pronounced out in Manu'a when…
samoa review

by bern6900 13 July 2009

This forum was one of the few resources I found to plan my Samoa - US Samoa trip, so I thought of posting my experience on the islands…
RE: flight to ofu

by inelegy 01 April 2009

The MV Sili is the supply vessel (they take on passengers too) that runs from Pago to Manu'a. Contact at 684-633-4701. They typically…
Re: regional airlines from Samoa - any left?

by inelegy 20 December 2008

Fly to the Manu'a Islands! They are a 25 minute flight out of Pago Pago and there are at least 5 flights a week. More flights are schedule…
RE: regional airlines from Samoa - any left?

by Raro 20 December 2008

If you do head to Am. Samoa, check out those offshore (an hour or so flight) in I think the Manua group(??) A poster here handles their…
RE: Samoa Jan 2-12 2009 - anyone there?

by inelegy 27 October 2008

I'll be on Ofu in the Manu'a islands December 26 through January 8. You're welcomed to come over and hang out. It's much quieter in…
RE: where to go?

by inelegy 20 October 2008

What are the chances you could volunteer some of your time and go to Manu'a (Ofu, Olosega, and Ta'u islands) in American Samoa? They…
Re: Samoa - Fiji - Tonga - Cook --> Who's been there?

by inelegy 02 October 2008

+hardnosethehighway: "I OTOH look @ rainstorms as a chance to wash the mud off (!)"+ In the past I've used torrential Samoan rainstorms…
RE: Spontaneous Island Hopping: Fact or Fiction?

by inelegy 01 October 2008

silvanocat: +"There are also weekly (?) boats to beautiful Ofu island. I've heard the crossing is rough. You can camp at the Lodge. You…
RE: Samoa - Fiji - Tonga - Cook --> Who's been there?

by inelegy 01 October 2008

I've just booked my 15th trip (since 1999) to Ofu & Olosega islands in the Manu'a group in American Samoa. Needless to say, I kind of…
RE: Sunrise over the Manu'a Islands

by Pago 18 July 2008

Tell me about it...I had to walk the last 5 of my 6 years, 4 blocks from my apt., to the studio with Rainmaker Mt. and Pago Harbor on…
RE: Sunrise over the Manu'a Islands

by inelegy 18 July 2008

You've got that right, islandboi321. Morning in the islands is something to be experienced and appreciated. For this video I was up…
RE: Sunrise over the Manu'a Islands

by islandboi321 18 July 2008

Stunning... Thanks. My favourite time of day in Samoa is getting up at dawn, walking down to the beach... The air is warm, humid but…
Ferry from Tokyo to Okinawa

by Manuajule 30 November 2007

Hey everybody, I'm planning a trip to Japan in March 2008. At first I would like to stay a couple of days in Tokyo and after that would…
Why?

by inelegy 07 November 2007

A silly post, if ever there was one, Rhubard_pie.

People are allowed to dream, and dreams can be unrealistic. The first time I…
Going to Samoa/Tonga!

by inelegy 28 October 2007

I'll be on Ofu in Manu'a from December 24 to January 6th.
NEW YEARS in the Pacific

by inelegy 27 September 2007

I'd say come to Ofu Island in Manu'a, American Samoa.…