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Talofa! Thinking about coming to Coconuts? We sure hope so! Here
are a few things that previous guests have suggested
I tell you about. Please let me know if you have some other
suggestions to make. …Tautai
There is only one airport now on Upolu, Faleolo
International Airport, which is 25 miles, or approximately a
45-minute drive, from Coconuts. It is also 35 minutes from Apia, so
we're really not that much further away than everyone else (though
our spot on the south coast is a lot nicer!). The small airport in
the town of Apia was called Fagali'i International Airport and used
to service flights from Savaii and small planes flying to American
Samoa but it was shut down several years ago.
Although many of the older people in the
villages do not speak very much English, most people in the town of
Apia and most young Samoans everywhere do speak English. The English
language is taught in the schools and is considered a second
National language - and the official language of commerce. Most of
our 100 employees at Coconuts also speak English, so don't worry if
you don't speak Samoan.
At Coconuts (but not generally throughout the
island) we have both 110 Volt and 240 Volt power available in all of
the guest rooms, together with the standard outlets that are found
in The United states and New Zealand. We also have a variety of
electrical adapters available in the Gift Shop for our guests from
other countries.
Pack light for your stay. It is not necessary
to bring hairdryers, as they are available in all of the rooms. Same
for umbrellas - in the odd chance that you need one. Cell phones
will probably not work at the resort, so why bring one? Dress is
really casual, even at dinner. But, if you like to dress-up for
dinner, then go ahead - have fun! Do bring an old pair of shoes,
reef booties or Teva's for reef walking - it is OK to do it in
certain places in front of our resort - and a small flashlight. They
could both come in handy.
All of the water at Coconuts is
purified. When we say ALL, we mean ALL. That includes the
restaurant, public bathrooms, pool shower, and all of the rooms.
And, in all of the sinks, bath tubs,
showers, ice-cubes, and even the toilets!
We look forward to seeing you in
Paradise!
Tautai, Jennifer, Ned and all the
other Nuts
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