The fale began to change in the 20 th century as Western influences took hold. Its form became square, with solid walls enclosing the structure and corrugated iron replacing roofs of thatched leaves.

Nature has been good to the villagers of saluafata. tropical forest heavy with breadfruit, coconuts and bananas surrounds their brightly colored homes, many built in Samoa’s traditional fale ...

In fact all the big hotels in Samoa are owned by families; even Aggie Grey’s in Apia harbour was started by a family. Beach fales are for everyone, you can book them online and they’re everywhere.

APIA, Samoa (PINA Nius) -- Beach fale owners are hearing the merits of belonging to the Samoa Hotel Association - and signing up. Samoa Hotel Association executives visited properties in Savaii and ...

The Fale’ula o Samoa is a delegation of 30 plus chiefs and orators from Samoa who conducted a two day workshop discussions about changing cultural practices in the Samoan community.

In fact all the big hotels in Samoa are owned by families; even Aggie Grey’s in Apia harbour was started by a family. Beach fales are for everyone, you can book them online and they’re everywhere.