There are not one, but two pools at Aga Reef Resort – plus a sheltered rock pool which gives you plenty of places to choose to relax. And, since this place has a small number of rooms and villas, the pools will never feel busy, so you can truly enjoy some peace and quiet. The infinity pool is right by the restaurant and bar, while the island pool and rock pool can be found on Meti’s Island, accessible via the bridge. And you can unwind further with a traditional Samoan ‘Fofo’ – a therapeutic form of massage with coconut oil – at the hotel spa.

On your holiday, you can really immerse yourself in the Samoan culture, thanks to the resort’s Fia Fia nights. Enjoy a sumptuous buffet dinner and try food cooked in an ‘umu’ – a pit of hot rocks, where food is placed and covered with banana leaves to bake. The evening will also be filled with song and dance, to give you a real feel for the islands’ festivities. On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Aga Reef Resort also offers cultural demonstrations where you can learn about basket weaving, how to open a coconut, and hear stories about Samoan myths and legends.  

After a few days of relaxation, it’s time to head out on the water and discover the marine life. Hop in one of the resort’s kayaks and explore the lagoon and nearby coastline, where you might even be lucky enough to spot the two resident turtles. If you don a snorkel, you’ll find a plethora of fish and coral right on your doorstep, within the sheltered tropical aquarium that is Lupe’s Lagoon. You can also hire bikes and cycle the picturesque three-kilometre trip to Lalomanu Beach – why not take a picnic and make a day of it? Or, if cycling isn’t your thing, simply catch the shuttle bus to the beach.