Visit The South Pacific
Upolu is home to most of the population of Independent Samoa and the few roads are lined with fascinating villages, each of which is structured around a central malae, or green, so that the communal way of life is easy to observe. A drive over the Cross Island road reveals many more of the island’s gems: Villa Vailima, Robert Louis Stevenson’s former home; one of only seven Baha’i temples in the world; the Papapapaitai Falls and the O le Pupu-Pu’e National Park. The main South Coast road is also of interest, dotted with waterfalls, sink holes and natural swimming holes.
In this region
Apia is a bustling but laid-back port and a good place to base yourself for a day or so. Villa Vailima and the Baha’i Temple are only a short distance from the town...
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