A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Samoa is a Pacific island nation of two main islands, Upolu and Savai'i, where traditional village life is still at the heart of daily life. It scores 9 out of 10 for beaches and nature, and 8 for culture, romance, families and safety, so it suits travellers who want more than a resort.
The best time to visit Samoa is May to October, the dry season, with sunny days and lower humidity. July and August are busiest. November to April is hotter and wetter, with a chance of cyclones.
Swim in the To Sua Ocean Trench, sleep in a beach fale at Lalomanu, and see the blowholes and lava fields on Savai'i, a ferry ride from Upolu. In Apia, the capital, visit the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and the fish market.
Samoa suits couples, families and travellers looking for culture and quiet beaches.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney