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Samoa Traveler Advice
| Female Traveler (2) | Itineraries (1) | Shopping (1) |
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Respect Sundays at Samoa (Warnings)
Do not walk through the villages on Sundays since it's disrespectful for the locals. The Samoans are quite religious and they highly respect Sunday as a holy day for religious rites so be careful. ...Read full tip...
Shops closed at Sundays (Shopping)
Most shops and bars are closed every Sunday at Samoa since Samoans reserve Sundays for religious rites. So if you want to have a great time, do it on a Saturday or a weeknight. . Read full tip...
It's taboo to go skinny-dipping in Samoa (Female Traveler)
If you are a female, do not go to the beach half-naked. Swimming in the beaches naked is a major taboo for Samoans!. Read full tip...
ATMs in Samoa (Warnings)
Local banks in Samoa are equipped with ATMs, especially in the main towns. Note that they don't operate 24/7 and they tend to run out of money once the weekend starts. You may want to stock...Read full tip...
Love your lavalava (Female Traveler)
Women-travelers in Samoa are advised to sport a lavalava (a sort of sarong) when going around the country. This is a social convention, and it can prevent unwanted attention from coming...Read full tip...
Taxis in Samoa (Transportation)
Riding cabs in Samoa is a relatively cheap way to go around the country. You don't have to worry too much about getting ripped off as the taxis are watched over by the government. As they...Read full tip...
snorkeling with sharks and turtles in Vaiala Beach (Itineraries)
Palolo Deep Marine Reserve's Vaiala Beach is Apia's only beach where you can snorkel to see occasional turtles and black-tip reef sharks. You have to swim further from the beach, though, (about a quarter...Read full tip...