Samoa doesn't usually make the bucket list — but maybe it should. Linda King from The Smart Travelista has visited almost every South Pacific island and says Samoa genuinely surprised her. We get into where to go, what it costs, and what to pack (mosquito repellent — trust us on this one).
WHAT WE COVER
- Why Samoa is worth your attention — untouched, warm, incredibly welcoming, and not overrun with tourists - How to get there: fly via Fiji with Fijian Airlines, about two hours from there - Top things to do: Lolo Manor Beach, Tusoa Ocean Trench (a cave swimming hole like a warm bath), Papapapaitai Falls, Togitogiga Waterfalls, Pula Cave Pool, and the Robert Louis Stevenson House - Accommodation for every budget — from $73 AUD a night at the budget end, beach fales for $100–150, up to $390 for luxury. (Yes, overwater bungalows for a fraction of Bora Bora prices.) - Five days is the sweet spot — enough to see everything without rushing - Best time to visit and what the weather is actually like - Is it a good solo female destination? - The one thing Linda wishes she'd known before she went - How to use points to fly there and why you should wait to exchange currency until you arrive
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