In the first week of May 2011, the islands of Samoa become the capital of the piscatorial event calendar as the 2011 Samoa International Game Fishing Tournament kicks off. Samoa will host a plethora of boats and over one hundred anglers from many different countries all competing for winning positions at the event which is one of the highlights of Samoa’s calendar year and a fascinating spectacle for visitors.
Passionate anglers will find plenty to rock their boat in Samoa including black and blue marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, giant trevally and masi masi. Visitors can join one of the professional fishing operators and charters based in Apia and head to sea for a few hours, or opt for an adventurous charter to a secluded destination or off the coast of one of Samoa’s ten islands for the day or even live aboard for a few nights to appreciate the views inland of Samoa’s stunning coastline and diverse terrain from the open water.
2011 offers a fantastic opportunity to explore Samoa, sure to impress even the most seasoned traveller. From swathes of tropical beaches on the South coast of Upolu to exhilarating volcano treks on the island of Savai’i, Samoa has something to offer for every visitor. The islands of Samoa are the perfect antidote to an adventure filled journey, make Samoa your choice of destination for the perfect honeymoon, family trip of a lifetime, or the pinnacle of a journey down under!
Updates from the Samoan Tourism Authority in the UK & Europe
Monday 21 March 2011
Wednesday 2 February 2011
Whichever way you go around the world, to Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, LA or Hawaii Stop off in Samoa the Treasured Islands of the South Pacific
You don't need great reasons to visit the sensational Islands of Samoa such as the Teuila Festival, the Samoa Blues & Jazz Festival, Rugby World Cup or a Honeymoon or Anniversary - Samoa is a reason in itself.
The islands of Samoa are an idyllic twin centre option for any trip to New Zealand or Australia. Major events down under such as the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September offer the ideal opportunity to explore the South Pacific. Alternatively, the contrasting Far East is an accessible alternative too.
Auckland is an ideal stopover en route to Samoa. Spend a few nights enjoying the thriving city before immersing yourself in the most authentic Polynesian culture and warmest welcome in the South Pacific on the treasured islands of Samoa. Air New Zealand fly daily from Auckland to Samoa, with a flight time of just over four hours.
Sydney is also an easy twin centre with Samoa, Polynesian Blue operates three flights a week to Falealupo Airport (30 minutes from Apia, the thriving capital of Samoa).
Twinning the Far East with Samoa is easier than ever, with Air Pacific adding increasing capacity from Hong Kong to the South Pacific by adding a third weekly flight. The service operates to Nadi on Mondays, connecting with Cathay Pacific’s Heathrow-Hong Kong service under a code-share. Depart Hong Kong at 15.50 arriving into Fiji for an overnight stop and a flight from Nadi to Apia the following evening.
The islands of Hawaii are also a multicentre option with weekly flights every Friday departing from Honolulu for Samoa.
Think the perfect honeymoon, family trip of a lifetime, round the world trip, or the pinnacle of a trip down under for swell chasing surf addicts! LA, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Sydney, Auckland and neighbouring Pacific islands are all gateways to experiencing an authentic Polynesian gem. The islands of Samoa are the perfect antidote to an adventure filled journey across the world.
The islands of Samoa are an idyllic twin centre option for any trip to New Zealand or Australia. Major events down under such as the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand in September offer the ideal opportunity to explore the South Pacific. Alternatively, the contrasting Far East is an accessible alternative too.
Auckland is an ideal stopover en route to Samoa. Spend a few nights enjoying the thriving city before immersing yourself in the most authentic Polynesian culture and warmest welcome in the South Pacific on the treasured islands of Samoa. Air New Zealand fly daily from Auckland to Samoa, with a flight time of just over four hours.
Sydney is also an easy twin centre with Samoa, Polynesian Blue operates three flights a week to Falealupo Airport (30 minutes from Apia, the thriving capital of Samoa).
Twinning the Far East with Samoa is easier than ever, with Air Pacific adding increasing capacity from Hong Kong to the South Pacific by adding a third weekly flight. The service operates to Nadi on Mondays, connecting with Cathay Pacific’s Heathrow-Hong Kong service under a code-share. Depart Hong Kong at 15.50 arriving into Fiji for an overnight stop and a flight from Nadi to Apia the following evening.
The islands of Hawaii are also a multicentre option with weekly flights every Friday departing from Honolulu for Samoa.
Think the perfect honeymoon, family trip of a lifetime, round the world trip, or the pinnacle of a trip down under for swell chasing surf addicts! LA, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Sydney, Auckland and neighbouring Pacific islands are all gateways to experiencing an authentic Polynesian gem. The islands of Samoa are the perfect antidote to an adventure filled journey across the world.
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