Samoa is blessed with an abundance of gorgeous waterfalls, each with their own distinctive charm.

Fish, fish and more fish. A few turtles, the odd shark, a couple of eels and lots of coral. Both Upolu and Savai'i have fabulous dive spots, sporting around 900 fish species, including spinner dolphins, stingrays and whales.

For an animal encounter with a unique twist, head to the wetland sanctuary at Savaii’s Satoalepai village and swim with green turtles.

Samoa is made up of ten islands, of which Upolu is the most populated. Upolu is where you'll find the capital Apia, Faleolo International Airport and much more.

Take a step back in time. Manono Island is one of the best places to sample the simple pleasures of Samoan life, mingle with the locals and learn how they plant, fish, weave and spend their free time.

Both Savai'i and Upolu are dotted with surf breaks and get good swells year round – northern swells from November through April, and southern swells in from May to October.