American Samoa - A paradise in the heart of Polynesia

American Samoa is entitled as the heart of Polynesia. It’s surrounding are naturally stunning, well-known for idyllic pristine beaches, electric-blue depth for surfing and snorkeling, as well as hiking opportunities. The tropical islands are home not just to coral reefs, but volcanic mountains and trees.

It comprises of a cluster of two coral atolls - Swains, and Rose Atoll- and five volcanic islands - Tutuila, Aunu'u, Ofu, Olosega, Tau - situated in the South Pacific Ocean. Countries like Wallis and Futuna are to its west, Samoa to its northwest, Niue Island to the south and Fiji to the southwest. Among all the islands, Rose Atoll is uninhabited and is a Marine National Monument. Pago Pago is the capital.

American Samoa belongs to the United States within the geographical region of Oceania with a total land area is 76.1 square miles or 197.1 square kilometers.

The paradise enjoys a tropical climate with just the wet and dry season and an average temperature about 81°- 83° Fahrenheit or 28° Celsius all through the year. Most tourists come to enjoy it’s dry and cool season from May to October as well as the festival month and the whale season. Samoans living abroad visit home from December to January which is a peak holiday period.

On your visit, do not miss the gorgeous Ofu beach, explore Aunu’u, on foot, Tutuila’s National Park of American Samoa, Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Nu’uuli Falls, Fagatogo Market and Turtle and Shark Site on the American Samoa map.

If you're in quest of a Polynesian that's authentic, adventurous, tranquil and devoid of tourists, American Samoa is the place. What you can't see on its map is its diverse terrain that’s palm-laden even confounding map buffs with similar looking islands of Fiji and Tahiti.