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# Two best places Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Samoa
reganspearing 06:34 UTC 02 May 2007 | Hi there, My girlfriend and I arrive in Samoa in about a week for 8 days... Basically we are going to stay in two places... but the question is, which two? Cheers R |
islandboi321 10:08 UTC 02 May 2007 | This is a terribly open-ended question. Please tell us what you want in terms of budget, accommodation, activity wants etc. I have no idea where to go with this one. | 1
reganspearing 07:14 UTC 03 May 2007 | Completely agree... that's what I told my girlfriend. OK, I want to spend some time on a decent beach... (thinking southeast, so we can go diving too)... As for the other... maybe it's good to see Savaii... pretty keen to see the sights around there. We're on a pretty strict budget after 5 months travelling!!! Is it easy to get around by buses? We dont have the money to hire a car. | 2
islandboi321 08:19 UTC 03 May 2007 | Great... Thanks for clarifying. 1. Beach... Lalomanu beach (southwest Upolu) Good beach, good accomodation (Taufua Beach fales or Litia Sini Beach Fale). There is a dive operation at Taufua. 3. Go to Tanu Beach Fale on Savaii. Okay beach here. This is a busy backpackers and there should be opportunity here to do an island tour. 4. Buses are good and very cheap. I think Taufua, Tanu's and Litia Sini all have website..... Consult our friend Google. Good luck | 3
allisong1982 00:40 UTC 08 May 2007 | I recommend Taufua Beach Fales, great ppl and food, for a great beach. Definitely do an island tour of Savai'i. You can do it in a day if you want to. | 4
lagerwolf 15:02 UTC 07 Nov 2007 | falealupo beach fales are waaaay nicer that those at tanus. | 5