Just five minutes’ from Apia, Samoa’s capital, Taumeasina Island Resort is located on an exclusive island, connected to the Upolu by a causeway. With just 80 rooms and villas, plus stunning views of the mountains and Pacific Ocean, this is the perfect spot for your South Pacific holiday. Spend your days relaxing at the pool or on one of the island’s white-sand beaches. Kayak in the lagoon or grab a snorkel and discover Samoa’s underwater world. This resort is also ideally located for exploring Apia’s bustling food and flea markets, as well as Upolu’s famous To Sua Ocean Trench.

Every Saturday, prepare to be entertained at the famous Fia Fia show. It’s an incredible evening filled with traditional Polynesia dance, fire shows, singing and, of course, food. Kids and grown-ups alike will be mesmerised by the spectacular fire dancing performance – the knife-fire dance in particular will have you on the edge of your seat. For another authentic taste of island life, make sure you join one of the resort’s traditional Samoan cooking classes, where you can learn from the locals and whip up some truly delicious cuisine.

If staying on a Pacific island isn’t relaxing enough for you, go one step further and book a heavenly treatment at Fofo Spa and Sauna. This place has a strong focus on healing and wellbeing, and prides itself on using native ingredients which have treated islanders for generations. From massages to manicures, and reflexology to facials, there’s sure to be a treatment that appeals to you. The Tua’ula Samoan massage is one of our favourites. Nonu leaves and latu natural oils soothe the skin and release muscle tension, while the tropical moisturising wrap features a coconut sugar scrub and soothing honey.