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to spend the last few years of his life in Samoa: with its lush rainforest
blanketing volcanic peaks, its sparkling white beaches, stunning waterfalls
and warm, welcoming locals, this destination truly is a visitor’s Treasure
Island. Actually, to be strictly accurate, Samoa is not one but 10 islands, two
large ones and eight islets, each offering amazingly distinct environments
for visitors to explore.
This Pacific paradise has avoided the negative impacts of rampant tourism
that have tarnished some destinations. Samoa remains unspoilt and there
are endless kilometres of deserted beaches, enough to ensure you can find
your own private tropical heaven. And just as the countryside and beaches
have remained largely untouched by time, the same is true of the Samoan
way of life. The country boasts a Pacific culture stretching back 3000 years
and it’s based around a traditional life centred on the family and respect for
elders. Communities are headed by chiefs, known as matai, and Samoans
are predominantly Christians – there are more churches here than in the
whole of Rome.