Step back in time to an era of romance in the South Seas. Robert Louis Stevenson spent the last four years of his short life building his dream house 4 km inland from Apia Harbour in the tropical rainforest of Vailima. His house and many of his books and letters have been preserved with the museum highlight being the smoking room which oozes charm and colonial character.

The landscaped grounds make a pleasant stroll and for those prepared for the steep 20-minute hike up Mt. Vaea, there are great views of the rainforest towards the coast. Two lonely graves can be found at the summit - those of Stevenson and his wife Fanny.

The clapboard houses of downtown Apia and the historical monuments along Mulinuu Peninsula combine to make this a great historical walking tour where much about Samoa can be learned.


Our top 10 things to do in Samoa

1) - Stay in a Traditional Beach Fale,
explore secluded locations in the real samoa

2) - Robert Louis Stevenson - Historical Apia Town
Robert Louis Steveson house, museum and grave

3) - Saanapu to Return to Paradise Beach Walk, Upolu
stroll for miles along secluded beaches and rock pools

4) - Circle Island Sightseeing Tours, Upolu & Savaii,
tropical waterfalls to golden beaches

5) - Visit American Samoa,
explore the National Parks and wild coastline of Tutuila Island

6) - Fire Dancing,
traditional dancing, fire dancing and feast

7) - The Art of Tatoo - A Samoan Tradition
watch a master tatooist in action - or get one yourself!

8) - Falealopu Rainforest Reserve, Savaii,
canopy walk, sea arches, sacred rainforest;

9) - Swim with Turtles at Satoalepai, Savaii,
lava flow, rainforest, waterfall and turtles

10) - Woodcarvers of Uafato Forest Reserve, Upolu
experience fa'a samoa, village life and traditional handicrafts


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