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Turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, coconut groves and sunset strolls \u2013\u00a0Samoa<\/a>\u00a0is known as a land of perfect blue skies, balmy nights and lazy days.<\/p>\n

For many travellers, the best thing they experience on a trip to Samoa is an icy cold mojito while the sun goes down. This is such a shame, for Samoa holds many secrets; her spirit is wild and her soil begs to be explored. You can only truly discover her breathtaking beauty by getting off the beaten tourist path.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to lounge around the pool all day, and you\u2019re keen for a cultural adventure, I have the perfect itinerary for you.<\/p>\n

Get off the main island<\/h2>\n

Some travellers are so focused on choosing their resort \u2013 the one with the biggest pool, best bar and most luxurious spa \u2013 that they overlook the island of Savaii. This is a shame because the lush, tropical haven puts all those picture perfect postcards to shame.<\/p>\n

My love for Savaii started as soon as we got off the ferry, which is only a short 45 minute ride from the main island of Upolu. Driving along the sleepy coastal road lined with tall coconut trees, I couldn\u2019t help but exclaim \u2018wow this is amazing\u2019. Chi Chi, our local guide looked at me very strangely, responding with a confused \u2018the bush?\u2019, and we all laughed. I guess after a while you get used to the beauty of a place. For me it was all new, and much more than just bush. It was paradise.<\/p>\n

Play<\/h2>\n

Savaii is fringed with white sandy beaches, calm turquoise lagoons and colourful seaside villages. The stunning volcanic interior brims with lush green coconut groves, fresh water swimming holes and gorgeous waterfalls. You can spend days here meandering through nature, ducking under vines, rock-hopping across streams and clambering up slopes. Within the first few hours of exploring Savaii\u2019s natural beauty, I quickly discovered that the island was one giant playground.<\/p>\n

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