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15 Things to Know Before Visiting Samoa
Samoa is about as close as you can get to the concept of paradise. Plan your visit with these tips on health, safety and etiquette.
traditional thatched hut by the sea

“A beach fale is a simple thatched hut in the architecture of Samoa. Beach fales are also common in other parts of Polynesia. They have become popular in tourism as a low budget accommodation situated by the coast, built with a few posts, no walls and a thatched roof with a round or oval shape.”