Experience Samoa

03/05/2022

Your Samoa destination specialist based right here in the beautiful Islands of Samoa.

Family holidays, romantic escapes, retreats and business travel management.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +6857762806

07/04/2022

We may have missed boarding the plane for 2022, but if you are thinking of a tropical escape in 2023 it’s never too early to chat.

As your travel specialist based in Samoa, I am here ready to assist. If you are interested in receiving regular updates and specials about properties and attractions in Samoa, either send me a Private Message or email me [email protected].

"Together we will rebuild Samoa’s tourism".

31/03/2022

30/03/2021

The boarders may be closed, but our welcome remains unendingly open

04/01/2021

Imagine waking to this...it's waiting fo you. 🏝☀️❤

A secluded piece of Samoa's western shore line (almost hate to share this beautiful spot). Close to the airport, water activities, and oozing with beauty and culture.

(no filter just Mother Nature's amazing beauty)

20/12/2020

LAVA Hotel opened earlier this year and is waiting to welcome you . Designed for the business and millennial traveler in mind.

LAVA Hotel is located in central Apia. Fantastic location for business retreats and conferences.

A unique point with LAVA Hotel as they offer accessible rooms, with fully accessible bathrooms. and room facilities.

13/12/2020

Tropical islands, crystal blue lagoons and people with smiles warmer than the tropical sun!

It has been a really soul finding time during the past year, and for myself who lives in the business challenge has extended a little longer when Samoa was also affected last year with measles.
The resilience of Samoa has seen us through another year, and for Samoa and many other Pacific Islands, we can’t wait to welcome you back to our shores when the time is right.

With so many articles in the media about different travel agents, and the challenges travelers have had, I am sure when international travel reopens travelers will look at their booking methods and travel packages a little differently.

Who doesn’t look for a great bargain when looking at a travel package, or with technology at our finger tips we all feel we can be our own travel agent, there is no need to engage with a travel broker or travel agency, we can book our trip at the click of a button. But what happens when something goes unplanned. That is every reason to pay that little bit more or to entrust in a travel specialist.

Samoa as a travel destination is still unknown to so many people, even to our closest neighbours. My business was created to offer clients a professional travel broker who lives on a tropical island, who could offer tips and suggestions and to be on Island as a point of contact when you are here experiencing Samoa.

For Samoa in particular, when the time is right, feel free to contact me for any travel questions you have. From family reunion options, to weddings, elopements and honeymoons to meetings or just a tropical holiday escape. As an inbound operator in Samoa, not only can I help with your flights and accommodation but I can help you plan and book your activities in Samoa.

Save my contact details and when you are ready send me an email or message. [email protected]

03/12/2020

Samoa is looking amazing with the many lights being put up. Thank you to the government and STA for this initiative, it really is lighting the spirits of Samoa.

Pictures from around Samoa to come....

The Inaugural Festival of Lights - Ua o’o mai lou Malamalama.

From Friday 11th December, Mulinuu to Matautu and throughout Samoa will be decked out in lights as we welcome in the Christmas Season.

Enjoy food stalls, lunchtime entertainment and Christmas Concerts on the 11th, 18th December and the Christmas parade on the 23rd December.

Special prizes will be given out for the best decorated Business, Home and Government Department.

For more information please contact 63507 or 63509.

03/12/2020

Talofa. Sharing the latest medical report on the two recorded cases of COVID-19 in Samoa. Both cases are in quarantine and both are historical cases.

FROM THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF HEALTH;
For the information of the Public:

1st Case 23 yr old Sailor from Italy.
The lab results from ESR NZ indicate that SAMOA’s first case was previously infected with covid19 disease and has been recovered. This statement is verified by a thorough assessment based on the results of further testing using blood, as well as the clinical observations.
Explanation of the positive PCR result from sample of right nostril and negative result from left nostril (test using the nasal swab): The PCR testing platform generally aims to detect or pick up the virus-remains (genetic material) present in a body site, but cannot tell us whether the remains are from a dead or a live virus. The different results from samples of the two nostrils can say that the virus-remains is not readily present in the nasopharynx or nose of this person as it was only picked up by the samples collected through the right nostril. If it was present in high amounts that are considered contagious/infectious, it would have been picked up by swabs collected through the left nostril as well.
Further clarifications: The analysis of the positive result by all PCR technologies in three different laboratories, shows that the virus-remains being picked up by these methods and hence instigated the positive result is only present in insignificant low amounts. This is consistent with having a negative result of all the samples from the left nostril, which can say that the virus-remains is either present in very low amounts, or no longer present at all. This analysis concludes that this is only a case of past infection that should not be considered infectious and is incapable of spreading. Therefore, the lab advises that if the case remains asymptomatic and clinically well after 10 days from first detection of the positive (18/11/20), the case should be considered non-infectious and be discharged from isolation.

We also advise that regardless of the test result, individuals should continue to follow Public Health guidelines including social distancing and wearing masks in public places, to reduce the risk of transmission and infection.
Overall and after a careful analysis of both molecular and serological test results, this case most likely had a historic infection with residual excretion of RNA (i.e. dead virus) as seen in many covid19 patients and his intermittent viral RNA excretion may carry on for months after the original infection (ref: peer-reviewed studies). This case is noted to have had a previous Covid 19 positive result in June 2020 in Italy .

Besides considering that the host is asymptomatic and does not fit the clinical criteria of being a firm covid19 case, the infectivity status of the host based on clinical assessment + analysis of lab results (positive with very low viral load [Ct values = 34, 37] and negative on collections from the left nostril), is considered very low. Moreover, laboratory test results should always be considered in the context of clinical observations and epidemiological data in making patient management decisions. Table 2 shows the blood sample results. His serology shows a strong positive.

Therefore, the case has evidence of low-level RNA excretion which, with his high antibody titre, would better fit with a historic infection with intermittent RNA excretion than a recent infection

2nd Case : 70 yr old Samoan male
The lab results from ESR NZ indicate that the second case was previously infected with covid19 disease, but has fully recovered. This statement is verified by a thorough assessment based on the results of further testing using blood, as well as the clinical observations.

Explanation of the positive PCR result from Samoa and Negative PCR result from ESR NZ (test using the nasal swab): The PCR testing platform generally aims to detect or pick up the virus-remains (genetic material) present in a body site, but cannot tell us whether the remains are from a dead or a live virus. The dissimilar results from the two labs can only say that the technologies used can detect the virus-remains at different extents or levels. This usually occurs in situations where the virus-remains is present in very low amounts that will make it hard for some PCR machines to pick up. That said, the machine (GeneXpert) used by most Pacific island countries including Samoa is able to pick up the virus even if a very low amount is present in a site (nasopharynx/nose in this case). This also tells us that the machine we use is very reliable in the sense that we should never miss a positive case.

Further clarifications: The analysis of the positive result by GeneXpert shows that the virus-remains being picked up by this method and hence instigated the positive result is only present in very low amounts. This is consistent with having a negative result of the same sample when tested at ESR NZ, as very low amounts can either be detected or undetectable depending on how different PCR machines work. This is also backed by obtaining negative results (GeneXpert) from two other samples collected on the same night, which were also tested negative at ESR lab, which can say that the virus-remains is either present in very low amounts, or no longer present at all. This analysis concludes that this is only a case of past infection that should not be considered infectious and is incapable of spreading.

Therefore, depending on the clinical picture,if the case remains asymptomatic and clinically well after ten days from first detection of the positive (26/11/20), the case should be considered non-infectious and can be discharged from isolation.It is also advisable that regardless of the test results, individuals should continue to follow Public Health guidelines including social distancing and wearing masks in public places for general precautions.

Leausa Samau Dr Take Naseri.
DG/CEO MoH

04/01/2020

Fale hopping👣, luxury resorts, to options inbetween. 🏖 Cultural experiences, fishing🚤, diving, golf trips, private tours......

Contact us to create your holiday experience in Samoa.

We can assist with building full itinerary's for sporting groups, family reunions, business conferences or events, or an individual traveller looking to connect with someone on Island.

For the business📱 traveller we will ensure you stay connected.

Contact us, we are here to help 😎

Email [email protected]
Or message us

06/12/2019

SAMOA, she draws people to her shores!

We are so blessed to live in such a beautiful paradise! We know how amazing Samoa is. Many of us first came as visitors to her shores, travelling with people who call or had called Samoa home. And for many of us......we now call Samoa home!

I would like to invite you to with me.

If you are looking for a destination for a reunion, conference or event let me help you design and build the entire itinerary. You will only have to deal with one person, me!

If you live in Samoa and have a group of friends or family travelling to Samoa for a sporting reunion, business event etc, I am here to meet with you to help plan and deliver this event.

As an IATA registered agent, I can even help with flights and of course accommodation for all budgets, activities, meal requirements, travel requirements, coordination of RVSP's... so many ways to help and support you.

But most importantly I am here on the beautiful Island of Samoa to ensure your guests or clients have an amazing Samoan experience

Let's chat!

Email: [email protected]
or you can call me Samoa +685 7762806 or if you are outside of Samoa please feel free to call me on +64 4 9097281

(Of course I had to put the picture of my Marlin catch....come fishing in Samoa!

11/11/2019

Experience Samoa.....

Contact Karleen, [email protected]

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