American Samoa
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American Samoa Overview
Contrary to the popular belief, American Samoa is not actually a part of the United States of America. It is a name given to a group of 7 South Pacific Islands of which Tutulia takes the cake; tourism as well as size wise. There are volcanic beaches here and pristine white sands that sprinkle tranquillity and purity to the moving blue ocean. The reefs and rainforests here are definitely a traveller’s delight and there are hundreds of reasons to quickly weave your American Samoa Travel guide.
Like many other countries, US citizens in possession of a valid passport and a ticket can visit American Samoa without going through any hassles of the visa. Citizens of UK, Australia, New Zealand and a couple of other European countries receive a free visa for a month on arrival. Other nationals need to go through the procedure of applying for the visa which is about 30-40 USD and you can get all the information on the official website.
The best time to visit American Samoa is from May- September. Apart from this the months of March and April or even October and November make up for a decent time to travel. May- September is the dry season and the best season to avoid natural calamities. October in particular is an amazing time to visit because of the whale season and also the festive vibe that goes on around the entire place.
There is so much to do and so many things to do in American Samoa. Some of the places that should definitely find a place in your American Samoa travel guide are Pago Pago for snorkelling, scuba diving and the amazing art culture. The best place to travel here is the National Park of American Samoa. There are plenty of rainforest, reefs, coral reefs and parks to explore here. As mentioned before Tutulia should definitely be included in your itinerary. Apart from this you can definitely include Fagatogo, Tafuna, Leone and Vaitogi in your Samoa travel guide.
If you are thinking of how to reach American Samoa, then here are your options. You can get in by flight but you need to find a flight that goes to Pago Pago as it is the only international airport here. The only other way to get in is through the island of Tutulia. You can also get around American Samoa through planes that connect the local islands, by bus, boats or the best way is to opt for one of the car rental services and explore the beautiful island to your heart’s content.
Considering Samoa is not a big hit with back packers, the hostel culture here is negligible. Even though, you will find cheap hotels that start from 30 USD, but that is somewhere around the minimum budget that you will need to pay to get a decent stay. There is quite a lot of sea food cooked here and in the traditional ways. Some of the dishes that you definitely have to try out are coconut fish, shellfish, breadfruit, taro, pork and chicken. The best part about the Samoan food is the way it is presented. More often than not, it is wrapped in banana leaves or plaited in coconut fronds before it is cooked.