Upolu Thorntree forum

Upolu forum

Create a new thread

1
2
3
4
5
...
13
Next

Showing 1-25 of 302 results

Recent posts

RE: KAVA!

by happywimmy 26 May 2012

Hi all! I tried Kava in Samoa (at a food market in Upolu Island, Samoa) it costs only 1 Samoan Tala and it was quite a unique experience!…
RE: looking for spearfishing information in samoa

by srkhell 25 May 2012

Hi There, I live on Upolu & will be happy to show you some spots. I spear mostly from shore but there are also some great offshore reefs…
RE: Tatiana Motel FUGALEI - Upolu

by pammorton 08 May 2012

Alex, I know the guys that Hideaway's website if you need to reach them.
Re: Samoa with adolescent boys

by wksamoa 29 April 2012

I met a lot of travelers with teenaged kids here in Samoa and they usually liked it very much. "They don't take kids" can only refer to…
RE: Samoan Holiday

by nabanga 23 April 2012

In Samoa, you could stay in 4-5 places over 2 weeks. Definitely some of the places Tch mentions - -Stay in some Fales in Aleipata for…
RE: 3 weeks in July - Samoa OR Tonga?

by nabanga 23 April 2012

I agree Tonga wins it - I lived in Samoa for almost 4 years and although there are some great beaches on Upolu and Savai'i, you really…
RE: Samoan Holiday

by tch7 18 April 2012

Nothing wrong with September. Highlights for me were: Upolu: To Sua Ocean Trench Papaseea Sliding Rocks Lalomanu & Saleapaga Beach (be…
Review of Lalomanu

by Kerryc1966 04 April 2012

We have just returned from a wonderful relaxing week in Lalomanu. This was our first trip back since the rebuild after the 2009 Tsunami,…
RE: 1 week in Samoa

by wksamoa 22 March 2012

Nonstop driving time around both islands is 4 hours each. So even with sightseeing and meal stops you can go and see every island in one…
1 week in Samoa

by gedstar 22 March 2012

Hi Guys hoping for some advice. Have 7 days in Samoa end of April 2012 and wanting to know if you think its possible to have a bit of…
RE: Tatiana Motel FUGALEI - Upolu

by Alex_Carioca 05 February 2012

Are you asking about the hotel? If that's the case, then here is my review on TA: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g312868-d…
RE: Solitude in Samoa

by galenclaire 01 February 2012

Check out Sina PJs beach fale is you want a basic fale place to stay without many (or any) people around. Still can walk the beach (20…
RE: Surfing in Samoa

by galenclaire 01 February 2012

for surfing on Upolu, Samoa must check out the guides with Manoa Tours based at the Coconuts Beach club, they also service Sinalei and…
RE: Samoa - accesible for non-backpack travellers? F.e. familly with kids?

by galenclaire 01 February 2012

Best tour operator on Upolu hands down is Manoa Tours, send them an email with what you want, manaotours@gmail.com or their website is…
Re: 1 week in Samoa

by galenclaire 01 February 2012

There are lots of different beach fale type places to stay on Upolu, Samoa. One of the best ones (with the nicest family!) is called…
RE: Tatiana Motel FUGALEI - Upolu

by pammorton 31 January 2012

Is it really as ghetto as people online make it sound?
Re: Car hire Samoa

by pmitcalfe 30 January 2012

I've been driving around Samoa for the last three weeks and have not even had the hint of a problem, least of all any sign of hostility.…
Re: 1 week in Samoa

by pmitcalfe 30 January 2012

Really depends what you're after. The only late nights you will find will be in Apia (assuming you mean Western Samoa). You can base…
Re: Survivor

by lagoon 24 January 2012

Moturakau = islet of wood is perhaps the name that H200h is referring to on Aitutaki, where one of the Survivor camps was located. Rapota…
RE: Car hire Samoa

by MarkJoy 20 January 2012

It's been just over a year since we were there. Hired an RAV from Samoana. Good company to deal with, good rates, license issued at the…
RE: Car hire Samoa

by tch7 15 January 2012

Don't know about Avis, but I rented with Samoana and they were able to issue a license directly to me, and I could take the car on the…
Re: Samoa - accesible for non-backpack travellers? F.e. familly with kids?

by Lieblingsbibi 21 December 2011

We've been to Samoa in 2008 and 2010. In 2010 we married there. Love the place and the people - what I can't say about Fiji. I booked…
Samoa - accesible for non-backpack travellers? F.e. familly with kids?

by ondrejfabian 20 November 2011

Hi, I'm planning to visit Samoa in June 2012 and I need to ask You some questions. I'm typical backpack traveller and I travelled a few…
RE: Tatiana Motel FUGALEI - Upolu

by Alex_Carioca 15 November 2011

Oh, and also have been trying to get in touch with these guys: taumesina.hideaway@gmail.com. Mailed, left message on tripadvisor and Facebo…
RE: Tatiana Motel FUGALEI - Upolu

by Alex_Carioca 15 November 2011

Hey John, thanks. If it was during the day, I would just try my luck, but at midnight... The last thing I want to do is staying up the…