Western
Samoa has proudly preserved an age-old culture and authentic
village lifestyles. It is here that Robert Louis Stevenson
spent his last years, finding solace in the tranquility
of this country, so richly steeped in tradition.
A fully independent state, (not to be confused with American
Samoa), Western Samoa consists of 9 islands, each richly
endowed with natural beauty.
The main islands are Savaii and Upolu. There are two others,
Apolima and Manono, and five uninhabited islets. The
Samoans cling proudly to their 2,000 year-old heritage,
and visitors are encouraged to learn about and participate
in their way of life.
| Getting there |
Air New Zealand is the only carrier with
direct service (non stop) from Los Angeles to Apia.
The flight takes about 10 hours. |
| LAX/APW |
TUE. Evening departure 10.15pm / Early morning arrival
05:40am+1(Wed) |
| AKL/APW |
Air New Zealand operate from New Zealand 6 times weekly
Polynesian Blue operate from New Zealand & Australia
4 times weekly |
| NAN/APW |
Air Pacific operate from Fiji twice weekly |
| Schedules are subject
to change |
Hawaiian Airlines
has one flight a week from Honolulu to Pago Pago, American
Samoa
"Samoa,
the Treasured Islands of the South Pacific Its culture
and its pristine beauty is treasured by the people who live
here and by those who visit and experience what this country
has to offer".