Apia Travel Guide

  The harbour. The white building is the...
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  • The harbour. The white building is the cathedral.
      The harbour. The white building is the...
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  • Every some seconds a bus drives past.
      Every some seconds a bus drives past.
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  • German past. Site where the flagpole was raised.
      German past. Site where the flagpole was...
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  • airnz flight to Apia
      airnz flight to Apia
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  • Central Apia Roundabout with local bus
      Central Apia Roundabout with local bus
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Pro

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  Samoan people are truely friendly and the country is beautiful. 


Con

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  traffic, heat 


In a nutshell

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  Paradise 

 

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Things to Do  

Vailima Brewery Tour

Vailima Brewery Tour, Apia

 ippel Says:  After a night out in Apia we woke up at Seipepa. Someone said there was a taxi outside waiting for us. Almost forgotten, the evening before we planned a trip to the brewery with other backpackers. Without having breakfast the taxi took us to the Vailima brewery for a brewery... 

Get a tattoo

Get a tattoo, Apia

 Tupee Says:  Tattoo artist Kapuleni assisted by his son Senato uses traditional methods to create Samoan style tattoos 

Bus Travel is Essential

Bus Travel is Essential, Apia

 ScottForster Says:  The one and really only way to get around Samoa is by bus. 

Hotels  

Sinalei Reef Resort

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Insel Fehmarn Hotel

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Hotels  

The Outrigger Hotel: Bang for Buck--very pleasant surprise!

The Outrigger Hotel: Bang for Buck--very pleasant surprise!, Apia

 JohnAndDanielle Says:  We were not sure what to expect from the accommodations in Samoa. We stayed here for the first 4 nights. It was one of our favorite places. VERY CLEAN-the staff does not stop cleaning!Friendly.helpful staff.Internet.pool.1 mile from downtown bussle but walkable. one block... 

The chiefs place(cant remember!!): Salapaga

The chiefs place(cant remember!!): Salapaga, Apia

 TheJJuice Says:  Good value in single rooms with mozzie net. It was a communal toilet when I was there, but that may have changed. Ita about 20 metres from a wicked beach, with white sand and fringed by bent coconut palms. There is a bar(very important) and meals area on a varandah looking... 

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Nightlife  

I Spy and The Coast Bar: Goodtimes in Cocoland

I Spy and The Coast Bar: Goodtimes in Cocoland, Apia

 xdalth Says:  The Coast and I Spy two of Apia's finest clubs, Its has a decent number of Locals and Tourists, the Music can range from PDiddy to Shania Twain through to Metallica with a reasonable amount of Contemporary Music from Islands all over the Pacific. Friday is the Big night,but... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS, Apia

 TheJJuice Says:  I've heard varying reports on the true HIV rate in Samoa. As one would anywhere, practice safe sex and be cautious of sterilisation procedures. I witnessed several places doing tattoos (thr traditional way) without even cleaning the tools. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Mount Vaea

Mount Vaea, Apia

 Maneaba Says:  When visiting the Apia area you might try taking a hike up to the top of Maunga Vaeawhich the final resting place of Tusitala which is a Samoan word for Storyteller also better known to us as the famed author Robert Louis Stevenson.Stevenson began his travels from his native... 

4WD track

4WD track, Apia

 bobiko Says:

rent a 4wd

rent a 4wd, Apia

 bobiko Says:  rent a 4wd to get you around the island. trere is a sealed road around and cross the island, but off this road you will find a true wild expirience.Don´t forget to drive 4wd track! It´s track trough the banana and coconut-palm trees with a stunning views and great spots. 

Favorites  

International airport

International airport, Apia

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Adjust to the pace

Adjust to the pace, Apia

 ScottForster Says:  Take extra time to explore Samoa. We spent three weeks in Samoa and probably felt like locals at the end. Dump the hire car and spend time travelling around the islands on the busses. They are an experience in themselves and worth the trip.The places you stop are wonderful... 

The Place

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The People

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 Apia, Western Samoa - I am currently living in Samoa as a volunteer. When I arrived, I couldn't get over the beauty of the island nor could I breathe when driving along the ocean. I've never seen water so blue, so clear.... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Am arriving on cruise ship in April at Apia Port. Is there much to do within walking distance of port eg beaches or alternatively... 

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A: Apia is really easy to explore on foot if you arrive by cruise ship - but the nice sandy beaches are impossible to reach without transportation. There are even... 

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Western Samoa- True Paradise

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 The 2000 Olympics were in Sydney and we felt it was a good time to get away from Australia and head for the Pacific Islands. We were looking for white sandy beaches, quite places to have a swim and... 

2

Apia, Western Samoa

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 I am currently living in Samoa as a volunteer. When I arrived, I couldn't get over the beauty of the island nor could I breathe when driving along the ocean. I've never seen water so blue, so clear.... 

3

Samoa!

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 My first time overseas.... The ideal place to travel if you are the type of person who dreams of tropical paradise. Expensive to get to, Samoa is well worth the trip. Friendly people and amazing... 

4

Beautiful Samoa

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 Well, Samoa is not in my list of countries to visit. But this year after returning from Perth I was coerced (just kidding) to go to Samoa. The short flight from Auckland was one good reason and having... 

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Weekend in Samoa

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 A very raw island full with a mix of legitamately very friendly people and over friendly small time harmless hustlers. Beautiful beaches,Strong Culture and Enjoyable nightlife. 

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