Samoa is the first place that has really got me thinking about spending some time in this region. While I was in the Navy, I met a young Samoan man who raved about his home. He was one the most genuine people I have ever encountered and that experience makes me believe what I have read about the Samoan people. They have even branded their way of life – Fa’a Samoa.
The official Samoan Tourism web site is a good place to start. This site has a good description of the largest Samoan Island – Savaii.
Based on numerous reviews the Savaii Lagoon Beach Resort looks like a nice price to stay for about $100 per night. Of course that’s a little more than we’d like to spend, but when I find a place like this it helps put my mind at ease that there would be a somewhat reasonably place for us to stay.
Let’s be clear that I am talking about Samoa, not American Samoa. Not that have anything against American Samoa, but we’re looking for a more authentic Polynesian experience and American Samoa is well, just too Americanized from what I have read.
