Samoa
The under-the-radar island getaways that are only a short flight away
These South Pacific destinations allow you to avoid other tourists and live like a local – without breaking the bank.
- by Craig Tansley
Latest
King Charles sidesteps problems from past as he warns of bleak climate future
The King has warned climate change is imperilling “lives, livelihoods and human rights” across the Commonwealth in a speech to 50 world leaders.
- by David Crowe
Pacific leaders blame Australia for role in climate crisis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had barely touched down in Samoa when the Commonwealth summit faced a split over who should pay to cut emissions.
- by David Crowe
King and Queen gifted a whole pig on state visit to Samoa
Charles and Camilla were offered gifts including hand-woven fabric and a whole pig, wrapped and presented on a pallet carried by four chiefs in a spectacular welcome ceremony.
- by Hannah Furness
Slavery apology on agenda as King flies from one controversy to another
Lidia Thorpe’s protest was just the opening act on the royal tour, which is now moving to Samoa.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
King Charles III
The King loves Australia but his next stop’s the big one (and China will be watching)
In Samoa, assembled nations will decide the Commonwealth’s next secretary-general. It will be one of three Africans whose countries are beneficiaries of China’s largesse
- by George Brandis
Pacific in peril: UN urges Australia to block new coal and gas projects
The United Nations issued a global SOS on Tuesday, releasing new data showing global sea-level rises have doubled since the 1990s.
- by Bianca Hall
Insider intel: Traveller’s writers share their 22 top discoveries
Our roaming reporters check their notepads, sharing secret addresses and perennial favourites from their past year of travel.
- by Traveller team
This unspoiled paradise is a dream destination (with a catch)
With its natural beauty, colourful villages and photogenic locals, Samoa is the Instagrammable, Tik-Tok-ready unspoiled paradise dreams are made of, as long as you’re patient.
- by Julietta Jameson
The same day, twice: My real-life Groundhog Day in paradise
I experienced a real-life Groundhog Day by travelling between two similar islands that are close together, but nearly 24 hours apart.
- by Brian Johnston
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Bravo to this Virgin crew. Boo to the same old food
The crew starts things off well by reorganising seating to give passengers some extra room.
- by Julietta Jameson
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