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How to pronounce
Upolu: oo-poh-loo
When to come
The driest and best overall visiting season is May to September.
When not to come
The core rainy season runs from November to March.
Western Samoa
has two major islands
They are:
Upolu
Savai'i
The first is more appealing to travelers.
Two Samoas
Geographically, the Samoan Islands comprise Western Samoa and American Samoa. The two are politically distinct and should not be confused with each other.
French Polynesia
French Polynesia - Intro
Bora Bora
Moorea
Nuku Hiva
Fatu Hiva
Ua Pou
Hawaii
Hawaii Volcanoes NP
Na Pali Coast
Waimea Canyon
Other Polynesian areas
Easter Island
Aitutaki Cook Islands
Upolu Western Samoa
Vava'u Tonga
More Polynesia pages
Polynesia wonder map
French Polynesia map & tips
Interesting facts and tidbits
Polynesia photo gallery
Gauguin painting gallery
World's Top 100 Wonders
World's Top 1000 Wonders
Site map
My credentials
About my website and criteria
Reader testimonials