SAMOA AND TONGA

September '09 tsunami: Despite the disaster there is no reason to delay traveling to the area, and the vast majority of places listed in this guidebook remain open for business. For up-to-the-minute travel advice, we recommend you check our Samoa tsunami update page. Any trip to tropical Samoa and Tonga will be a delight, but with a Lonely Planet guide tucked into your bag you'll be a jump ahead of the rest. Know immediately where to find Apia's fanciest dancers, Tutuila's loveliest waterfalls or how to get a meal and a beer in Nuku'alofa on a sleepy Sunday afternoon.The only guide on the market that covers Samoa, American Samoa and TongaHonest assessment of resorts. Read this book before you book!Advice on what to pack, must-see sights and local festivalsSwim, surf & dive calm lagoons, thrilling waves, great dive sitesSuggested itineraries to get your trip planning started24 detailed and easy to use maps