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# Open or Closed Fales?? which is best? Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / Samoa
tinabrooks 12:14 UTC 08 Sep 2007 | I am clueless when it comes to Samoa and Fales - we are going to be in Samoa 28th Sept do you recommend an open or closed fale? do we have to bring any sheets? mosquito nets? i've heard it will be hot! Can someone please recommend a clean/safe Fale for us to stay in perferrably near the surf beach please - budget accommodation only. Should we book in advance or is it ok to just turn up? Thanks |
islandboi321 08:56 UTC 09 Sep 2007 | Open or closed fales... Most of them are both! They will have "blinds" that are adjustable to be moved up or down. Linen is usually always provided as are mosquito nets. Yes, it will be hot, so this is why you will find the outdoor style of living in a fale to be so comfortable in Samoa. There is nothing like sleeping with the ocean breeze blowing through! I am not a surfer so I can't give you any surfing information. | 1
mange 06:04 UTC 10 Sep 2007 | Satuiatua Beach Fales Aganoa Beach Fales run by Keith and Lanu Martin. best fales are 19 and 20 Both great surf spots on Savai'i. I'd phone ahead from Apia. Maybe one of the locals who look at this branch can give you more information. I haven't been there for 2 or 3 years. islandboi gave good advice but I would add to bring anti-mosquito stuff, Deet, especially for Aganoa savaiisurfaris@samoa.ws might work | 2