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Upolu (pronounced oo-poh-loo) is the scenic jewel of the Samoan Islands. It has jagged volcanic mountain peaks and a beautiful coral-reef lined coastline.
There are two politically distinct Samoas: American Samoa and Western Samoa.
Western Samoa, in turn, has two major islands:
The latter is more appealing to travelers.
The driest and best overall visiting season is May to September. The core rainy season runs from November to March.

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