We made the decision to return to Samoa for our honeymoon. We were last here a few weeks after the 2009 tsunami. It was a sad time for Samoa, however our experience was one of the most memorable times in our lives, and that is why we chose to come back. The thing I remembered most about Samoa was the warmth, pride and genuine kindness of the Samoan people.
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Five years on, Samoa has more traffic lights, more cars on the road and new resorts, but the people are still the same, hospitable, warm, friendly, helpful and just a delight to be with. We arrived on the 5am flight from Brisbane and wandered into town early to see the fish market, every person we passed by said, “Hello”, “Talofa,” “ Welcome to Samoa”…it was a sign of the happy times to come….
We had no real plans when we arrived in Samoa other than a few nights booked at Amanaki, which was divine. We thought we would just follow our instincts and make up our honey moon as we went along! Can you imagine a honeymoon with no plans; it could have all gone terribly wrong, but it didn’t and right now I’m writing this article from my seaside bungalow at Sa’Moana.
Sa’Moana, “WOW what a find.” My husband was looking for surf and snorkelling and I was looking for comfortable accommodation. Sa’Moana is not just comfortable it’s pure luxury. The bed is soft, the sheets are exquisite, the décor is just the right shade of colour, and the outdoor bathroom is amazing! I’m pinching myself. I am having the honeymoon of a lifetime and it all happened by chance after meeting the owners at Monday’s Hash
Harriers! Thank you Kirsten and Daniel.
My husband and I love to eat, and this time we are searching for local Samoan traditional food. In Australia it’s become a national pastime to seek local producers and restaurants serving food sourced locally and in season. So far, I’ve had delicious fruit, tasty taro fritters and Masi Masi. I’m looking forward to my traditional UMU feast.
We hired a reliable and comfortable car from Seven Seas car hire, and drove around the Island. It’s difficult to express the beauty of this country, but what I know for sure is that Samoa is peaceful, clean and safe!
Faafetai tele
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