Lonely Planet Samoan Islands (Lonely Planet Samoan Islands & Tonga) [Paperback]

Michelle Bennett (Author)

Book Description

Series: Lonely Planet Samoan Islands & Tonga | Publication Date: March 2003

-- explores traditional Samoan culture including burials, ceremonies and the fa'afafine
-- covers independent Samoa (previously known as Western Samoa) and American Samoa
-- well-researched inter-island travel information

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

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 4th edition (March 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 186450367X
• ISBN-13: 978-1864503678
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,204,955 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #58 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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Joe Pacific (Hawaii) - See all my reviews

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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.

3 of 8 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.