Samoa is the first country to see the dawn break and the islands of Samoa are fast becoming a popular wedding and honeymoon destination where early risers can be the first couple to get married on their wedding day.
Marriages in Samoa are legally recognised worldwide, with many of the hotels, resorts and tour operators offering wedding and honeymoon packages with in-house wedding coordinators. Application forms for a marriage license must be filed fourteen days prior to the wedding with the Justice Department in Apia and this can be done through your local wedding coordinator.
Samoa is not short of churches for those looking for a religious wedding and formal service. For those looking to tie the knot in a more informal manner, Samoa has many striking beauty spots and breathtaking back drops including cascading waterfalls, secluded beaches, uninhabited islands and sunset cruises.
Newlyweds looking to plan a honeymoon can choose to stay in a honeymoon suite at a number of resorts on the pristine Lalomanu Beach. The location is perfect for swimming and snorkeling due to the beaches rich coral lagoons and boasts one of the best views in Samoa with Nu’utele Island in the distance and spectacular sunsets. Highlights include exploring the protected marine reserve or taking a guided walk to an extinct volcano crater to witness the army of flying foxes.
There are many luxury hotels in Apia, Samoa’s capital, where newlyweds can pamper themselves with romantic couples’ spa treatments. Whilst in the capital, couples can explore the destination’s cultural heritage at the Museum of Samoa, the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and the Apia Fish Market.
Those who like a little more adventure should hire a car and explore the different islands at their own pace. Activities range from swimming with turtles to the rainforest canopy walkway along a hanging bridge on the island of Savaii, to the Falease’ela River Walk through Samoa’s pristine natural environment or a scenic inland drive along the Le Mafa Pass on the island of Upolu.
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Samoa’s Seabreeze Resort has recently been chosen as one of the winners in the following categories, Top 10 Hotels for Romance in the South Pacific and Top 25 Bargain Hotels in the South Pacific by TripAdvisor in its 2013 Travellers’ Choice® awards. This private resort provides the ideal romantic getaway for honeymooners and those seeking luxury and intimacy without blowing the budget.
