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| Where can you find tranquillity, peace, utter beauty | | | | If you don't feel like spending all of your time lazing |
| and total relaxation? In Samoa - a remarkable South | | | | on the beach or by a sparkling lagoon there are |
| Pacific paradise. Each of the ten islands that form | | | | plenty of activities for you to enjoy. Immerse |
| Samoa offers its own individual specialties for visitors | | | | yourself in the traditional Samoan culture - heritage, |
| - lush rainforests, cascading waterfalls, rugged | | | | food, craft and dance are all here. The men of |
| mountains, azure lagoons, deep valleys and crystal | | | | Samoa will entertain you with their lively slap dance, |
| clear waters glistening on the islands' soft sandy | | | | or fa'ataupati. One of the most beautiful dances you |
| beaches. Some of these islands are bustling with | | | | will ever see is surely the Samoan siva, where a |
| locals going about their everyday lives in this island | | | | young maiden tells her story through her graceful |
| paradise, while other islands are inhabited only by the | | | | movements. In stark contrast, the fire knife dance, |
| amazing wildlife that abounds here. | | | | or siva afi, is a dynamic dance performed by the |
| Scattered around the inhabited islands are numerous | | | | young men of the islands as they rapidly twirl flaming |
| villages, called nu'u by the locals. | | | | knives around themselves. |
| These villages are usually laid out with the homes and | | | | The best way to discover some of the most unique |
| other buildings on the outskirts, surrounding a | | | | parts of the Samoan islands is by taking an organised |
| common area or malae in the centre. | | | | tour as some of the most stunning sights are remote |
| There are numerous comfortable accommodation | | | | and may be closed on certain days. One such place |
| options for your luxury tour, but if you want to stay | | | | where a tour is recommended is the Piula Cave Pool. |
| at one of the most exclusive luxury resorts of | | | | This refreshing cave pool is situated underneath an |
| Samoa then Aggie Grey's Lagoon Beach Resort and | | | | historic Methodist Church. With a small entrance under |
| Spa is just what you're looking for. | | | | the water, it is the place where two caves connect. |
| Aggie Grey's is renowned for its high quality. Secluded | | | | Other activities for you to enjoy include superb game |
| amongst 50 acres of tropical gardens, this resort is | | | | fishing, diving, surfing and snorkelling. You can even |
| exquisite. Imagine sipping cocktails while lounging by | | | | swim with turtles! The spectacular reefs surrounding |
| the resort's private lagoon, under the tall palm trees | | | | these islands are home to an assortment of colourful |
| swaying gently in the island breeze, the smell of the | | | | fish. It's also worthwhile visiting Vailima where you |
| fresh sea air wafting by. Your stay at Aggie Grey's | | | | can see the carefully restored homestead where |
| comes complete with use of the 18 Hole | | | | Robert Louis Stevenson lived with his family in the |
| Championship Golf course. | | | | years before he died. After all this activity, head to |
| Another luxury hotel in Samoa is the Sinalei Reef | | | | one of the relaxing Samoan spas for some pure |
| Resort and Spa. This beachfront resort is nestled | | | | indulgence! |
| amongst the lush tropical forests of Samoa and | | | | Your luxury holiday in Samoa is completed by a vast |
| offers fine dining, bars and sporting facilities to make | | | | array of tasty delicacies. Food lovers can indulge in |
| your vacation complete. | | | | the freshest seafood - crayfish, tuna, snapper and |
| As the names of these two resorts imply, you can | | | | other seafoods are caught fresh daily. These are |
| fully expect to be pampered here, treated with the | | | | complemented by fresh tropical fruits, vegetables |
| warmth and care that Samoans love to bestow upon | | | | and coconuts that are grown on the islands. |
| their guests. If you are enjoying a luxury honeymoon | | | | Whether you stay for a week or a month, you are |
| in Samoa, you can expect to receive special attention | | | | sure to have very special memories of your luxury |
| to ensure that your honeymoon is without doubt a | | | | holiday in Samoa. |