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RE: Samoan Holiday

by tch7 19 April 2012

There's basically no tourism industry in American Samoa, which really makes it better. I only had 3 days in American Samoa, where I stayed…
RE: 1 week in Samoa

by Calumet 20 January 2012

you'll have to pay for the 20 minute hop over to Tutuila but its worth it. http://amsamoa-busycorner.blogspot.com/ JW
RE: Samoa and American Samoa for double New Year's Eve 2012

by wksamoa 23 December 2011

What about [here|http://www.samoa.travel/Events/87/Samoa%20International%20Date%20Line%20Change] and [here|http://www.samoaobserver.ws/index…
Re: Samoa and Tonga - Recommendations from recent travelers re: 6 week trip?

by Calumet 05 August 2011

The great thing about Tutuila is that all the activities are compacted on a single island; rainforest hiking, coral reef snorkeling, birding…
Re: arriving at night to Samoa

by Calumet 28 July 2011

I made this exact same trip several years ago. Although I arrived from Tutuila at night, everything is the same. My suggestion; wait…
Re: A lot of rain in Samoa in late March?

by Calumet 07 July 2011

March is still hurricane season. Which means, ironically, less rain. Here's the funny thing, if you are on the north shore of an island,…
RE: Samoa and Tonga - Recommendations from recent travelers re: 6 week trip?

by tch7 11 June 2011

Two weeks is plenty for seeing the two main islands of Upolu and Savaii in Samoa (ie. 1 week each). The nicest beach is around Lalomanu…
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Most of the replies I've read here seem agonizingly out of date.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: Ofu Air Travel

by Calumet 22 May 2011

Nope! The small airport was considered too dangerous. Flights now depart Tutuila at 11:00AM to Tau. There is intermittent boat service…
Re: Where to go?

by Calumet 25 April 2011

If you plan to visit anywhere in Polynesia this should help If you are coming to the Samoan Archipelago Polyblue, Air New Zealand are…
Re: Where to go?

by Calumet 25 April 2011

If you plan to visit anywhere in Polynesia this should help http://amsamoa-busycorner.blogspot.com/ If you are coming to the Samoan…
Re: Pacific Islands ideas

by Calumet 04 March 2011

where ever you decide to go in Polynesia your trip will be more adventurous and educational with the help of this blog. http://amsamoa-bu…
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: One week--South Pacific--where would you go? Traveler seeks advice

by busycorner 20 February 2011

In American Samoa on Tutuila (Pago Pago) $ 35 a night Scanlan's Hotel in town (shared bath) Clean, safe $ 10 a day for 3 meals: many…
RE: One week--South Pacific--where would you go? Traveler seeks advice

by tch7 13 February 2011

American Samoa is at the top of my list for places I'd like to return to. I didn't have time/money to see Ta'u and Ofu, but Tutuila &…
RE: One week--South Pacific--where would you go? Traveler seeks advice

by miketelemark 13 February 2011

A few details regarding MY recommendation for American Samoa (I can't speak for JW): My primary recommendation is is to visit Ofu island,…
Re: One week--South Pacific--where would you go? Traveler seeks advice

by miketelemark 13 February 2011

If you aren't looking for a party scene, I agree with the recommendation for American Samoa. Ta'u and Ofu Island are stunning. be sure…
Re: One week in the Pacific - where to go?

by Calumet 06 January 2011

You might enjoy this. http://amsamoa-busycorner.blogspot.com/ From Tutuila, American Samoa. BC
Re: Samoa- Getting there by boat..?

by Calumet 02 January 2011

If you mean by "Samoa" the "Independent State of Samoa" and the islands of Upolu (where Apia is located) and Savaii your chances are slim.…
RE: Samoa- Getting there by boat..?

by tch7 02 January 2011

+"You're mad."+ This. If you take the ferry from Upolu to Savaii, or the ferry from Upolu to Tutuila (American Samoa), that'll be plenty…
RE: Traveling the Pacific Islands

by miketelemark 13 December 2010

Your idea of splitting the travel into three trips makes mores sense to me. The routes look OK, although I would make sure that Inter…
Re: West Samoa spending 4 days in Feb

by busycorner 30 November 2010

How much do you want to spend? If you are "going native" try the trip out to Manono. Native luxury would place you at Sinalei, Aggies…
Re: 16 days in the South pacific

by busycorner 25 November 2010

My wife and I spent our 25th anniversary on Upolu in the Samoas. Our best bet was the island of Tutuila which is 80 kilometers to the…
Re: some pics of Tahiti, Fiji and Samoa

by busycorner 10 November 2010

Why no pics from Tutuila? Its the most scenic of all the Samoan islands.. From Pago Pago, JW