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American Samoa tourist information with details about travel to and around the islands. Where to stay and what to see is made easier with insider tips and hand-selected American Samoa links, by dedicated editors and visitors to TravelNotes.org - The Online Guide to Travel.

American Samoa

Six Polynesian islands, 14° below the Equator, comprise the southern-most territory of the United States.

The Samoan village leaders and the U.S. Congress have set aside the finest samples of the islands' land and seascapes as a national park.

American (Amerika) Samoa:
With an Internet presence since 1995, the Samoa Gallery is an appreciation of fa'a Samoa - the Samoan way.

American Samoa Office of Tourism:
Plan a trip to American Samoa today and immerse yourself in an untouched island paradise.

Polynesian Airlines:
The Airline of Samoa has daily scheduled flights between American Samoa and Western Samoa, with connections from Western Samoa to Hawaii, Los Angeles, Tonga, Fiji, and New Zealand.

Samoan Culture:
Fa'asamoa has kept Samoans strongly nationalistic, and suspicious to changes that might threaten the traditional structure of their way of life.

Samoan Government:
The official webpage of the American Samoa government.

Samoa News Online:
American Samoa's daily newspaper.

Samoan Language:
American Samoans have a rich language that remains the main language of the people. English is the second language -- spoken by all the islanders.

Samoan Weddings:
Samoan weddings are generally a huge social event. Following the wedding service, a reception is usually held outdoors, because there's a lack of large enough facilities in most areas.

Accommodation in American Samoa

Accommodation in American Samoa:
Unlike many island resort locations in the South Pacific, American Samoa has striven to manage its resources and maintain its scenic beauty in the most pristine condition possible. As zoning is very strictly enforced tall, high-rise hotels and condominium buildings are not allowed to be built on the waterfront.

Hotels in American Samoa:
Find hotels in American Samoa with special online rates.

Tutuila Island

Tutuila is the largest and most populated island, with a rugged coast and few secluded beaches.

The mountain backdrop is steep and covered in tropical rain forest.

Tutuila Travel Guide:
Pago Pago airport is situated on the south coast of Tutuila Island, about 25-minutes drive from Pago Town.

Pago Pago

Pago Pago was the setting for Somerset Maughan's short story, Rain.

National Park of American Samoa:
Located in Pago Pago, the two rain forest preserves and coral reef are home to unique tropical animals including the Flying Fox, Pacific Boa, sea turtles, and an array of birds and fish.

Pago Pago Travel Guide:
A collapsed volcanic crater makes an ideal deep-sea harbour for the capital of American Samoa.

Pago Pago Weather:
View a graphical weather forecast for the week ahead in Pago Pago.

Manua Islands

The Manu'a Group of islands lie about 100km east of Tutuila.

Ta'u, half National Park and spiritual centre of Polynesia, is the largest of the three islands (and furthest from Tutuila Island) but many travellers prefer the smaller islands of Ofu (wonderful sandy beach) and Olosega; which are conveniently connected by bridge.

Western Samoa

Western Samoa @ Travel Notes:
Western Samoa consists of two large islands, Savai'i and Upolu, and seven smaller islands.