Are you ready to submerse yourself in Samoa, it’s scenery, its people and its culture ...
Packing List:
* Clothes for warm weather, beach towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, and snorkel masks if you have them.
* Modest clothes & swimwear if spending time in villages or local swimming spots. Locals often swim in their clothes. Resorts are different and more accepting.
* Plenty of space on your device for lots of photos!
Return Packing list:
A big smile filled with unique experiences, warm stories to share and a relaxed you …
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General Island:
* Samoa is mainly a cash society, $WST. Exchange currency inside or outside the airport when you arrive and ask for some small notes!
* ATMs are mainly based in the Apia area, at the airport, and a couple of locations out of town.
* VODAFONE is best for signal at Fialupe Beach House (although it is still patchy). Purchase a SIM and your desired credit amount to load onto the SIM. Credit can be coverted into a package/data. Village shops all over the Island sell phone credit if you need to top up.
* Village shops are located everywhere you go. Cool drinks, snacks, phone/data top up.
* Dress code: Modest dress is required especially when in villages and local swimming spots.
* Filtered / bottled water is recommended for drinking. Tap water is ok for brushing your teeth.
* If you have an early arrival or departure, any accommodation you choose to stay at on Upolu is accessible for early flights. The airport is located 45min out of the main town of Apia.
*Things here are on Island time! When driving you will follow cars driving as if they have all day, because they do have all day!
Fialupe Beach House:
* We have a filtered drinking water tap installed in the kitchen. Tap water is fine for brushing your teeth.
* Please bring your own Beach Towels. Beach towels are not provided (only bath towels are provided).
* Snorkeling gear is highly recommended. We have a few sets to share. Replacement fee incurred if lost.
* Insect repellent is recommended as Samoa is tropical. Some days we have mosquito’s and some days we don’t.
* Laundry service is available, collected & returned to the Beach House. Fee charged.
* Housekeeping – options available if you would like a light clean during your stay.
* Non Smoking – Only outside smoking is permitted away from the buildings. No littering.
* Vodafone has the best Wifi & phone signal for Fialupe Beach House.
* Power is 240 vault
We can be available as much or as little as you like during your stay with us … If you have any questions, big or small , while planing your holiday we are happy to help