Lonely PlanetSep 22, 202615 Things to Know Before Visiting SamoaSamoa is about as close as you can get to the concept of paradise. Plan your visit with these tips on health, safety and etiquette.6 things in this storySavaiʻiNeighborhoodquieter, more traditional islandApiaNeighborhoodbustling capital on Upolu islandʻUpoluNeighborhoodmost populated island with international airportbeach faleHoteltraditional thatched hut by the seaElsewhereTo Sua Ocean TrenchSightʻUpolu, Samoaiconic 30m-deep sinkhole, unique swimming holeLalomanu BeachSightʻUpolu, Samoaone of the country's best beachesRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →