The islands of Samoa are emerging as a new destination travel the South Pacific between Hawaii and New Zealand. This "Heart of Polynesia" is politically divided into two distinct entities 80 miles away. The country Samoa is a former German colony, captured by New Zealand in 1914 and granted independence in 1962. Was changed in 1997 the name of Western Samoa to Samoa Samoa.American is the only U.S. territory south of Ecuador. Annexed to the United States for use as a naval base in 1900, the territory It has no military significance. Instead, Pago Pago currently hosts the StarKist and "Chicken of the" tuna canneries from the sea, making it the largest port of commercial fishing in the American Samoa flag.The environment is tropical, with green volcanic peaks plunging to brilliant coral reefs, a ecotourism paradise still untouched by mass tourism. The visitors often stay in beach houses called fale American Samoa (pronounced FAH-Lay) and adopt the Relaxed lifestyle premises. Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking, surfing, fishing, and hiking opportunities are nearby hand.Samoan culture is alive and strong, and local traditions can add another fascinating layer to your travel experience. Most Samoans are subsistence farmers living in small villages governed by chiefs (matai). The egalitarian ideals of communal society to remain faithful to the family and religion above all. Visitors can enjoy this culture to the weekly FIAFI "" Island Dance Night show held in the larger hotels and resorts. Buffets of authentic Samoan dishes are an essential part of these events.
Samoa's climate is sultry, alternately sunny and rainy, but always hot and humid. Cooling sea breezes and the beach the best place to be all year. Most pleasant months are from May to September Weatherwise, "Winter" in southern Ecuador. The rainy season lasts from November to April, hurricanes increasingly intense due to global warming sweep. Yet, you can get for long periods of sunny weather, even during the rains "season, and Samoa excellent Vailima beer (created by German brewer), better known at this time year.Most visitors spend their time in independent Samoa, which is considerably larger and less expensive than American Samoa. However, the beauty of the rugged landscape of Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa, should not be missed. In recent years, some of the most striking beauties of the territory have been incorporated into the National Park of American Samoa. There are trips large Tutuila and wonderful diving into the little visited Ofu culture Manua Samoa Group.Traditional is mainly based on oratory, and this is no accident that several literary legends originated here. Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last five years of his life in Samoa and is buried on a hilltop above Apia, the capital. His house is now a museum dedicated to the author. Somerset Maugham short story "Rain" About Sadie Thompson and the repressed missionary thrown together in a small hotel in Pago Pago, American Samoa, has been adapted by Hollywood several times. The original guesthouse still exists, now an upscale restaurant and inn. In "Tales of the South Pacific, James A. Michener based the prototype of his character Bloody Mary in a hotel name Apia Aggie Gray, whose family still operates the main stations in Samoa. Michener book was later made into the musical South Pacific. "Getting to Samoa, is easy, with direct flights from Hawaii and Los Angeles on Hawaiian Airlines, Polynesian Airlines, and Air New Zealand. The local passenger ferries and small folds frequently between the islands and travel by bus or rental car is not a challenge. Visas are not required by most visitors for entry to any of Samoa, although it does require a passport and a plane ticket in advance. For a selection of photos from the trip visit Samoa href = "http://www.pacific-pictures.com/"> http://www.pacific-pictures.com/. A collection of maps found in Samoa href = "http://www.mapsouthpacific.com/samoa/"> http://www.mapsouthpacific.com/samoa/
About the Author:
David Stanley is the author of Moon Handbooks South Pacific
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