You can travel American Samoa, if you love exploring new exotic lands. American Samoa is one of the most exotic places to travel and one of the great travel destinations among the pacific sites.
American Samoa is a group of seven islands, located in the South Pacific Ocean that lies about half-a-way between Hawaii and New Zealand and about 100 km east of the island country of Samoa, which is part of the same archipelago.
American Samoa is a territory of the United States of America. While American Samoa is part of the United States, but Western Samoa is an independent country. Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa The volcanic island of Tutuila is the largest of all the seven islands comprising American Samoa. One of the largest natural harbors in the South Pacific is Pago Pago Harbor, a collapsed volcanic caldera. It divides the island in two parts.
It’s a wonderful travel destination that attracts travelers with its striking beaches and the beautiful scenery. The place has a traditional and friendly and genuine culture. It’s a delightful place especially for the travelers who are tired of the commercials aspects of the Fiji, Tahiti and Cook Islands. American Samoa is the right place to experience off the beaten travel, without any crowds.
Some of the major places (islands) to travel in America Samoa are Tutuila, Ofu, Olosega, Ta'u, Rose Island, and Swains Island. Ofu is known for its stunning beaches and high peaks dropping dramatically to sparkling white sand beaches. Pago Pago, pronounced "Pongo Pongo", is fantastic city, located approximately 16 miles from the Tafuna International Airport. Other destinations include Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary and National Park of American Samoa.
The best time to travel to American Samoa is the dry season i.e. from May to October. During this season, the risk of hurricanes is minimum, and furthermore most of the significant festivals are held during this season. Attracting bulks of tourists every year, American Samoa is best in every aspect of travel. You can enjoy a lot of water sports adventure here, which is why it is favorite place for water sports enthusiasts.
Posted in
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/04/2008 - 05:50.