";s:4:"text";s:6632:" We hope you'll join the conversation by posting to an open topic or starting a new one.To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of Just wanting feedback from people that have traveled to both Islands, the purpose of the trip is a week away with my with, without the kids.
I've just finished 4 years studying and working full time so although I'd like a relaxing holiday, a holiday in the US is also attractive as neither of us have been there before. Any advice you could give would be great. Although we had a fabulous time in the islands of the pacific but Samoa was the place we had more fun and more to see. Get a summary of the Tonga vs Samoa, IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2019 27 Jul, 2019 rugby match.
Samoans and Tongans are very respectful to there people and other people that aren't there culture. Thank you.I have spent a lot of time in both Samoa and California over the years and as you say they are both very different, you need to make a list of your priorities to help you make the right choice.Samoa is a manageable size, California is huge with so much to see but transport is not easy unless you have a Then there is prices - you can get some not bad deals mid range hotels in California and restaurant prices are cheap, Samoa fales are of course really cheap if you like camping type accommodation ( and two meals are included) but the food can be expensive at better hotels and resorts. Diving and snorkeling? Hanging out on the beach? Beaches are great both places but there are more in a smaller area in Samoa ( but there is a small fee if you aren't staying on the beach you want to visit)....shopping is obviously better in California ....I prefer to have plenty of time when in California, buy a Clinkie05, it's best to start your own thread so that the responses to your post don't hijack the OP's post. If it's surfing, go to Samoa.
A week would be about right for each of these smaller chunks of California.Samoa is a wonderful cultural immersion experience and a week can be a good time frame. Samoa gets more visitors and has a wider and more established range of tourist accommodations, but you can also find a good range of accommodations choices in Tonga.Both offer plenty of opportunity to learn much about their culture, and that's one of the most attractive things about them.Deciding between them will involve doing more research, and getting a feel for which place lines up better with what your interests are. . Split the time between Neither is "better" than the other - they're just really different.Tripadvisor staff removed this post because it did not meet Tripadvisor's forum posting guidelines with prohibiting self-promotional advertising or solicitation.We ask all of our members to keep their forum messages free of self-promoting advertisements or solicitation of any kind - members affiliated with any tourism-related business should not include commercial contact information or URLs in their forum messages.To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.Well, I am from California.. Samoa is probably not to be compared to California but Samoa is a dream-vacation for people from Cali,This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. Essentially, you would do best to pick one smaller part of California and spend your week exploring that area, For example: all that the city has to offer, over the Golden Gate to Marin to see the redwoods and the gorgeous coast, maybe a day in Napa Valley.another fabulous coastline, wineries in Anderson Valley, Ukiah, Redwood Valley, lots of great hiking & redwood forestsBeautiful beaches, funky seaside towns & upscale enclaves, great wineriesCentral Coast, Los Angeles . Samoa gets more visitors and has a wider and more established range of tourist accommodations, but you can also find a good range of accommodations choices in Tonga.
Samoa would have an edge for that one.Tonga is generally harder to get to, depending on where you live.I visit both frequently, and wouldn't want to have to choose!Sorry if I am a bit late, just return from the pacific with my friends. Understand completely that California is a lot bigger but would appreciate your advice. . What Island is best and where to stay?Well, firstly, these are not two "islands," there are two island nations, each of which have a number of islands - Samoa has two main islands and another smaller one that can be visited, while I mention this because the various islands within each country will offer a very different travel experience.Samoa and Tonga are both wonderful destinations. Samoans and Tongans are both Polynesians but there are many differences between the two groups. Most Samoans and Tongans speak English.
We landed in New Zealand and enjoyed our visit, we drove from Wellington with a stop in Nelson, Napier, Taupo and then Hello, your post re Samoa is very helpful and this may seem like a strange question, however my husband and I who are in Australia are deciding between a week's holiday in either Samoa or California. The Samoan flag display the White stars of …
Samoans and Tongans are very respectful to there people and other people that aren't there culture.The Samoan flag display the White stars of the southern cross they blue is said to represent freedom, the red is represented for courage.The Samoan culture most of the activities they do are done together.There are 3 main parts in the Samoan culture that is faith, family and music.The traditional living fale (house) have no walls and up to 20 people may sleep on the ground in the same house.During the day the fale is used for chatting and relaxing.Elders in the family are greatly respected and they hold the highest status.There was a problem submitting your report.