Tuesday, April 13, 2010

A Samoan Sojourn

Milton Berle once said, “Laughter is an instant vacation…”, but for those who like to smile in the sweet surrender of pristine beaches, especially if surrounded by palm-fringed tropical gardens and facing the South Pacific Ocean, there is the hidden paradise called Samoa. A Samoan holiday can be as relaxing as you want it to be with each wonder unfolding at the pace you desire. From the sun-kissed beaches of Upolu to the wild experience of the Pacific life in Savai’I, Samoa has it all, and in good measure too.

The OLe Pupu-Pu'e National Park is one of the major attractions at Samoa offering the adventurous wild angle to one’s vacation along with picturesque views and exquisiteness in its own way. The OLe Pupu-Pu'e is probably the only national reserve which stretches from the highest peak of Samoa, Mt Fito, and lunges up to the volcanic tip of Mt Le Pu’e. Towards the south of the park is the rugged O Le Pupu Lava Coast and its entrance is near the Togitogiga recreation reserve, which lies just outside the park to the east.

One could head for an unparalleled hiking experience right opposite the O Le Pupu Lava Coast and also meander through the thick rainforest to the Pe'ape'a Cave. The Cave is actually a lava tube and is worth exploring for all, especially those with an inclination towards archeology. This adventure trail may seem lucrative but is equally dangerous due to mossy and rather slippery rocks.

Another archeological favourite is the island of Savai’I, probably one of the largest islands in Ploynesia remarkably nestled away from the hustle-bustle. It is known for Afu Aau falls, Pulemelei Mound and the Lava Field. Plunging into the refreshing waters under the Afu Aau falls or watching coconuts scrape the sky at Alofaaga Blowholes, in Savai’I there's no end to the fun unless you want it so.

Samoa also has promising literary roots and Upolu caters to those yearning to breathe in the literary surrounds of the charming Robert Louis Stevenson Museum. Upolu’s Palolo Deep Marine Reserve is another tourists’ favourite, where your eyes might take a while to adjust to the techno-coloured coral depths of the azure waters, but the resultant experience is rather soothing and mesmerizing... almost magical.

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IIPM Editorial, 2009


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