Sensational Samoa

The Samoan people and their Fa’a Samoa culture are captivating; their warmth, charisma, pride and yet chilled out manner ensures a welcoming and relaxed island pace. At Island Escapes, we have the knowledge and experience of Samoan life and landscape to tailor you the perfect island holiday, ensuring your experience will be one of intrigue and imagination.

Both major Samoan Islands of Upolo and Savai’i possess dramatic coastlines – sheer cliffs dropping to the blue Pacific below with long stretches of sparkling white sand beaches. Nestled along the coast are some of Samoa’s most beautiful resorts in the most picturesque of settings, offering the ideal place to retreat after a day of snorkelling, diving, surfing or fishing. The southern beaches offer more seclusion, perfect for a romantic getaways and surfing holidays.

Amongst all this natural beauty are the locals with their proud, strong cultural heritage that bring a vitality to laid back Samoa. Samoans love to perform for the visiting tourists, with both men and women having their own traditional dances. Traditional Fiafia shows feature the ‘Siva Afi’ – a fire knife dance where young men twirl large knives with burning flames at both ends around their necks, through their legs and under their arms to the rhythmic beat of wooden drums, and viewing this performance is a holiday highlight.