Four km off the west coast of Upolu is the small sheltered island of Manono. This tranquil little haven has just four fishing villages, with most houses being traditional fales. The beauty of Manono is there are no cars and no barking dogs at night - just the stars and the lapping waves.
It takes a leisurely two hours to walk around the coastal track, passing several palm fringed beaches with good snorkelling. Inland trails lead to several interesting archaeological sites including an ancient star mound on top of Mt. Tulimanuiva, the highest point at 110m. However, the islands greatest attraction is its simple lifestyle and the opportunity to interact with the locals and learn about their life of planting, weaving, fishing and relaxing.
The only place to stay is at Vaotuua Beach Fales on a small secluded beach facing Upolu. These fales are the most elegant of all the budget beach fales in Samoa with a private verandah and steps down into the turquoise lagoon. At high tide, you can hear the waves gently splashing beneath you.
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Our top 10 things to do in Samoa
1) - Stay in a Traditional Beach Fale,
explore secluded locations in the real samoa
2) - Circle Island Tour, Upolu & Savaii,
tropical waterfalls to golden beaches
3) - Woodcarvers of Uafato Forest Reserve, Upolu
experience fa'a samoa, village life and traditional handicrafts
4) - Alofaaga Blowholes and Coastal Walk, Savaii,
lava flow, black sand beach, craters and blowholes
5) - Saanapu to Return to Paradise Beach Walk, Upolu
stroll for miles along secluded beaches and rock pools
6) - Visit Manono Island,
traditional fishing villages, archaeological sites;
7) - Falealopu Rainforest Preserve, Savaii,
canopy walk, sea arches, sacred rainforest;
8) - Swim with Turtles at Satoalepai, Savai'i,
lava flow, rainforest, waterfall and turtles
9) - Fia Fia night,
traditional dancing, fire dancing and feast
10) - Visit American Samoa,
organised overnight trips
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