Archive for the ‘Western Samoa’

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    Bask in the Glory of the Upolu Island travel Attractions
    Situated in the Samoa and formed due to a huge basaltic shield volcano rising from the sea bed of the Pacific, the Upolu island is an intrigue for all tourists and a place of interest for those who come to this land of Samoa. Around 75 kilometres long, and spanning over 434 square metres, this is second largest area in the Samoa Islands. Located to the east of the SAvai’i Island, it has its capital city Apia in the middle of the northern coast. The Falelo International Airport is found on the western part of the Upolu Island. Though the island does not have any history of any volcanic eruptions, the lava here is only a few thousand years old. The island is called Upolu after the first woman on the island. It is said that this first female on the island was called Upolu. In the year 1841, the United States Exploring Expedition  [...]
    Posted at May 18th, 2012
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    Western Samoa Fale Pleasures
    The experience of being in Western Samoa is something, that is beyond description and has to be experienced to be believed. Come here to this land of exciting escapades and beautiful travel pleasures. Come to the land of Fale which are Polynesian straw huts. Normally the ground plan for a Fale is oval in shape. With the large tree trunks, this has a roof made of leaves. There are strong winds here in the islands so the roof is shaped like the shell of a tortoise and gives the wind no chance to destroy it. The sides of the house are open at the sides. The surprising fact is that the sides are open even at night. The “walls” here are made of plaited mats and these are rolled up and let down only when there is a strong wind or when there is rain. The Tropical Islands here have the Samoan Fale which is a community centre  [...]
    Posted at February 24th, 2012
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    Western Samoa Pleasures
    Come to the land of the loveliest travel thrills and the most memorable tourist delights. The Western Samoa region is a place where you will not only get to watch the best scenic sights but also the most fascinating adventure sports activities. Come here and enjoy the pleasures of diving in the Samoa region. Also you have the richest islands with the best marine life and the most magnificent reefs as the main background. Here is where you would have the opportunity to see more than 900 fish species like the rays, the anemone, napoleon, barracuda, tuna, wrasse, snapper, grouper, angel fish, butterfly fish, giant clams, turtles, reef sharks and the morays. Come here and experience the pleasures of the 200 types of corals that are found here and also enjoy the feeling of swimming through the tunnels here that are waiting for you to  [...]
    Posted at February 3rd, 2012
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    Get Enchanted in Beautiful Samoa
    Samoa is a beautiful collection of ten islands. Each of these islands have their own specialties and things to looks at. The two main islands have volcanic mountain peaks and dense rainforest’s. The valleys lead to white sandy beaches. The forests are blooming with flowers and there are banyan trees all around. You can also find waterfalls that cut their way through the valley to finally reach the ocean. The coastline here is extra ordinary with cliffs that reach high into the sky and drop down directly into the ocean. The islands are essentially protected from the ocean because of the coral reef around them. The various islands that form the Samoan archipelago have scattered beaches and blue lagoons that add to the whole tropical scene in Samoa. The food here in Samoa is just delightful, the local Samoan men paddle their  [...]
    Posted at July 1st, 2010
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    Trips to Manono and Apolima islands in Samoa
    Manono island is situated in Apolima Strait between Upolu and Savai, the two main islands of Samoa, a small island nation located in Polynesian region in South pacific Ocean. It is 3.4 km off the westernmost point of Upolu, Lefatu Cape. Apolima is a neighbouring island to Manono. It is situated 2.4 km northwest off the fringing barrier of Upolu’s westernmost edge. The islet of Nu’ulopa is located close to these small islands. Both Manono and Apolima islands are part of the Aiga-i-le-Tai district. About Samoa: Independent State of Samoa comprises the western half of Samoan island chain in the South Pacific. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai’i. Apia, the capital is located in Upolu. Samoa has an area of 2,860 square kilometres and a population of 1,59,000. About Manono: Manono Island was known as Flat Island  [...]
    Posted at February 24th, 2010
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    At Apia, the Samoan capital
    Apia is the capital city of Samoa, a small nation island located in the Polynesia  region in South Pacific Ocean. Apia is also the largest city of Samoa and is situated on the central north coast of Upolu, the second largest island of Samoa. Apia is the only ‘city’ in Samoa and fall within Tuamasaga district. City of Apia has a population of about 37,000. The area of the city is 60 square kilometres. About Samoa: Independent State of Samoa is the western half of Samoan island chain in the South Pacific Ocean and was ruled by New Zealand until 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai’i. Apia, thw capital city is located in Upolu. Samoa has an area of 2,860 square kilometres and a population of 1,59,000. Nine of the volcanic islands of Samoa are forested while only four are inhabited. Samoa was admitted to the  [...]
    Posted at February 23rd, 2010
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    The fascinating tropical terrain of Savaii
    Savaii is the largest island of Samoa, a small island nation in Polynesia in South Pacific Ocean. It lies northwest of the island of Upolu across the Apolima Strait. Savaii is the largest island landmass (1708 square kilometres) in Polynesia outside Hawaii and New Zealand. Savaii is often referred to as ‘Salafai’, a classical Samoan term, by the inhabitants of Samoa. Savaii has a population of over 43,000 people (about a third of Samoa’s population). About Samoa: Independent State of Samoa is the western half of Samoan island chain in the South Pacific Ocean and was ruled by New Zealand until 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai’i. Samoa has an area of 2,860 square kilometres and a population of 1,59,000. Geogrpahy: Savaii has an active volcano in the form of Mt Matavanu, which last erupted in 1905 and  [...]
    Posted at February 22nd, 2010