Lonely Planet Samoan Islands & Tonga (Multi Country Guide) [Paperback]

Paul Smitz (Author)

Book Description

Series: Multi Country Guide | Publication Date: July 1, 2006

Talofa and malo e lelei! Basking in the waters of the South Pacific, the Tongan and Samoan islands offer adventures aplenty and a chance to avoid the sun-seeking hordes. Swim with whales off Vava’u or discover the ruins of Ta’u. Luxuriate in swish resorts or kick back in beachside huts. Tap into Apia’s buzzing café scene or Nuku’alofa’s kava ceremonies. Whatever your island scene, take this bestselling guide along!

A Triple Treat of Polynesian destinations: the kingdom of Tonga, the independent nation of Samoa, and the territory of American Samoa

Eliminate The Guesswork – whatever your accommodation choice, make your decision based on honest, opinionated reviews

Learn The Local Lore with expert culture, history and other background chapters written by authors who have actually lived here

Get Active – or not: everything you need to know about snorkelling, diving, sailing, hiking and more

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...for the adventurous traveler who wants to live like a native.' --Real Simple Magazine, June 2005

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 5 edition (July 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741045231
• ISBN-13: 978-1741045239
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,054,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Travel > Australia & South Pacific > South Pacific

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Still going there!, June 30, 2007

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M. Buisman "Martijn Buisman" (Amsterdam, NL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Samoan Islands (Lonely Planet Samoan Islands & Tonga) (Paperback)

Sometimes when you read a book like this your desire to go to a place lessens. But not with this one. I am definitely going to Samoa! Get the feeling it will help me there.

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive travel guide, February 23, 2009

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Samoan Islands & Tonga (Multi Country Guide) (Paperback)

This book provides excellent cultural information and insights in addition to the standard travel guide material. I found it to be a great reference for use in American and Western Samoa. It had just the right amount of detail in a format that was easily accessible.

4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet's Samoan Islands & Tonga, January 9, 2007

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Joanie Bartels (Auckland, NZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lonely Planet Samoan Islands & Tonga (Multi Country Guide) (Paperback)

We found this book to be very helpful and especially appreciated the Conversation/ Essentials in the rear of the book.
We only visited 'Upolu, and the guide gave us important insights about the Samoan culture and etiquette which served us well.
We stayed at Sinalei Reef Resort which we would highly recommend if you are traveling without children, and the restaurant at Coconut's Beach Club was excellent.
This guide is a must if you're going to Samoa and really want to enjoy it to it's fullest.