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	Northern Mariana Islands
		Blowholes on the northern coast are also worth a visit.
		Home to a zoo, a seabird sanctuary, a seawater park and botanical gardens, it is a perfect place to see the flora and fauna of the islands.
		Taga Stone Quarry is to be found here.
	www.southseas.co.uk /Mariana-Islands.htm (938 words)

	Savaii (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Eight kilometres away in Letolo Plantation is the Pulemelei stone pyramid, the largest remaining monument in Polynesia, as well as an idyllic waterfall and pool.
		Along the southwest coast are a series of spectacular blowholes just a short walk from Taga village.
		The Matavanu lava fields, formed when the volcano spewed and belched molten lava for nearly six years back in the early 1900s, is now an impressive moonscape, and a walk around the crater of the volcano is a must for archeological buffs.
	www.pacificislandtravel.com /samoa/about_destin/savaii.html (651 words)

	Alofaaga Blowholes Coastal Walk - Savaii
		The stunning Alofaaga Blowholes coastal walk is one of the best in Samoa and it's easily accessible The great thing is that you can walk for as long or as little as you like.
		From the blowholes, head west along the rocks - there is a small track by the edge of the coastal rainforest but rock hopping is always good fun.
		A good option is to stay at the Taga Blowholes Fales, about 10-minutes walk from the main viewing area which enables you to really explore the area in your own time.
	www.samoa.islands-holiday.com /blowholes.html (279 words)

	Samoa presented in Travelling section
		If you get sick of the beaches, the reefs, and the laid-back life of a beachcomber, the interior of Savai’i is just as interesting.
		The Tafua PeninsulaRainforest Preserve is one of the most beautiful and accessible stands of rainforest with, rugged stretches of lava coast studded with caves and lava blowholes.
		Olemoe Falls, also in the south, is a lovely jungle waterfall that plunges into the crystalline waters of a deep blue pool, which is marvellous for swimming and diving.
	www.newsfinder.org /site/comments/samoa (1122 words)

	Independent (Western) Samoa: GoNOMAD DESTINATION MINI GUIDE
		In southern Savai'i, a must-see is the Taga Blowholes.
		These are among the biggest ocean blowholes in the world and the sheer power and force of the water blasting through them is an awesome spectacle.
		Daring folk have been known to throw coconuts into the holes and watch them rocketing upwards with the force of a missile, but unless you’re sure of yourself, those sorts of stunts are best left to the locals.
	www.gonomad.com /destinations/0101/eglington_samoamineguide.html (5033 words)

	Soth Coast Savai'i
		In certain places the lava flow solidified in steep cliffs, where the giant ocean waves exhaust themselves with a mighty sigh through the cavities that are known as the Taga blowholes.
		If you throw a coconut into the hole at the right time it will be catapulted out and burst on the ground.
		The blowholes are a very impressing play of nature's primeval forces.
	www.webgallery.co.nz /samoa/page5e.htm (437 words)

	Samoa General Information: INFORMATION ON SAMOA
		For a good sightseeing tour of the island, it is advisable to take a rental car tour of Savai'i and visitors will get to see many attractions of the island at their own pace.
		Some hotels on Savai'i and tour operators also conduct organized tours around the island visiting the lava field at Saleaula village, turtle farm at Satoalepai, canopy walkway at Falealupo, Taga Blow Holes and many other attractions.
		There are also local buses that go to most villages on the island which is even more fun to travel on.
	www.sunvacationsfiji.com /06offer_det.asp?off=300 (1285 words)

	Line Up Surf Samoa
		Picture postcard, white sandy beaches, rugged mountains, virgin rainforest and plantations, sparkling waterfalls, lava fields and blowholes; there's something for everyone and a wide range of activities to enjoy.
		Upolu is home to Apia the business centre, most of the residents and the major hotels and resorts.
		Savai'i is a fascinating island, with many points of interest and the local people live life at an easy and gentle pace.
	www.lineup.com.au /travel/places/samoa/samoa.html (1308 words)

	Meaole's Beach Fales Samoa
		We are a ten minute walk to the famous Taga blowholes and the spectacular remote coastline that extends for 40 miles to the north-west.
		The easiest way to get to Taga is to take the Green Turtle Tour which stops at the blowholes every day.
		Simply purchase your travel pass which enables you to hop-on and hop-off the bus as many times as you like during your stay and take a scenic and educational tour en-route.
	www.samoa-hotels.com /meaole/Index.html (479 words)

	Savaii Accommodation & Travel Information, South Pacific Islands - Jasons Travel Channel
		The coast of Savaii is lined with traditional Samoan villages leading inland to volcanic craters, tropical rainforests, magnificent plantations and lava fields.
		Cooler season: Temperatures are cooled by south east trade winds from May to November.
		The entrance to these impressive blowholes is at the village of Taga.
	www.encounter.co.nz /000621,WS,SAVAII,SAVAII,SAVAII,PG,1,0.MEL (869 words)

	Linda and Steven Around the World: 06/01/2002 - 06/30/2002
		We spent a while exploring the ruined churches and tombs, which were the only buildings left standing.
		The next day we set off early to the blowholes at Taga.
		These are tunnels eroded in some lava fields, when the waves strike the lave, water is forced through the holes and up into the air.
	www.iisl.co.uk /rtw/progress/archive/2002_06_01_archive.html (4748 words)

	Ron Mertens's Trip to Samoa
		Although the best thing to do in Savaii is stay in Tanu beach, and do nothing, I did take some time to tour 'round the island.
		Taga blowholes - Amazing blowholes, and it's a beautiful place altogether.
		Angie & Judy try their luck at throwing coconuts at the blowholes.
	www.ronmertens.com /samoa/samoa2.html (763 words)

	Ken Chamberlain: Samoa Accommodation and Sights
		We organised time trials among ourselves, which was great fun.
		A trip to see the Taga Blowholes is worth a visit, especially if you take a supply of coconuts.
		If you throw the coconuts in at the right moment, they are blasted high in the sky above a jet of water.
	www.chamberlain.net.au /~ken/samoa/index.html (708 words)

	The Two Captains - Logbook - Volume 129 - American Samoa
		For this reason, and because time until the return ferry seemed to be slipping away from us, we by-passed several featured stops, a Canopy walk (like a small version of the ones we did in Costa Rica) and a tapa cloth weaving demonstration (this probably because it was Saturday.)
		However we did not miss the natural highlight of the tour: the Taga Blowholes.
		We’ve seen blowholes before, but none as spectacular as these.
	www.thetwocaptains.com /logbook/121-130/130.html (2923 words)

	Travel Info
		Visit the Canopy Walkway and Moso's footprint and ancient star mounds in Falealupo with another in Palauli.
		Other sights include Taga blowholes, Afu Afu waterfalls and numerous spring water bathing pools in every village available for the asking.
		There are many Beach Fales along the way for overnight stay with free parking.
	www.usp.ac.fj /pha/travel_info.html (648 words)

	South Pacific FAQ - Thorn Tree Forum - Lonely Planet
		Rota: a friendly, peaceful island where everyone waves holds intriguing natural wonders, such as the bird sanctuary or the taga stone quarry.
		Taga Blowholes, Savai'i: one of the world's largest and most impressive marine blowholes.
		Mapu'a 'a Blowholes, Tongat-apu: a 5 km stretch of geyser-like blowholes with fountains of sea-water up to 30 m high.
	thorntree.lonelyplanet.com /messagepost.cfm?postaction=reply&catid=20&threadid=726510&messid=6169021&STARTPAGE=1&parentid=0&from=1 (10260 words)

	Wackyfish - The Farewell Savai’i tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Sala and I spent the morning in the workshop of a friend of hers, Filemu making elei.
		In the afternoon we napped and in the evening we went down to the blowholes for a sun set.
		This morning I am headed back to town on the noon boat.
	www.wackyfish.net /archives/000429.htm (176 words)

	The World's Most Exotic Islands South Paciifc VHS Atlas Media Corp. Goldhil V
		In a village run by chiefs you will expierence hot stone stove cooking and a Siva dance.
		At the Taga Blowholes, village boys toss coconuts into the geysers while caution is exercised at the terrifying rock slides of Papasea's.
		There is also a fiafia, complete with fire dance.
	www.travelvideostore.com /product_info.php?cPath=150_479&products_id=1609 (400 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Samoa at Epinions.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Driving off the ferry we're greeted by a 'bobby' in lavalava who's pulling over all the Palagi (foreigners) checking their drivers licences - make sure you get your local licence in Apia as it's an instant fine otherwise.
		We choose to head clock wise around the island and head for the Blowholes at Taga.
		There's a break in the reef here and the sea's full fury hits the coast with a vengeance sending up spouts of water a hundred feet into the air with a sound akin to one of the Apollo missions.
	www.epinions.com /trvl-review-6676-AC433C0-39E27778-prod1 (1167 words)

	7 day Legendary Ecotour
		On Sunday, you'll have the opportunity to attend a church service, where the village choir will astound you with its resounding three-part harmonies, followed by a sumptuous traditional Sunday brunch or toanai.
		You may also enjoy decorating your own tapa cloth and visiting the Taga Blowholes where the surf "explodes" through small openings in the coastal rock.
		Before leaving Savai'i, take a hike on Mt. Tafua crater and see rare forest pigeons and flying foxes.
	fathomtravel.com /Samoa/Eco_Tours/7daylegendary.htm (619 words)

	Savaiitours1P (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
		Rugged volcanoes, dense rainforest and vast lavafields allow population only near the coast.
		Nevertheless - Savaii is full of attractions to the visitor, bearing remnants of ancient settlements, sites of popular Samoan tales and legends, beautiful beaches and natural wonders like the famous Alofaaga Blowholes on its southern coast.
		Take the plane for an unforgettable trip to beautiful Savaii.
	www.oceania-travel.ws /Savaiitours1P.html (182 words)

	Destination Weddings in Samoa
		Here you will discover some traditional Samoan crafts such as coconut shell jewelry.
		Savai'i Island is highly recommended for its incredible Taga Blowholes, jungle waterfall, rainforest preserve and haunting moonscape of lava fields.
		Add to this superb beaches and friendly, easygoing local people - celebrating your wedding in Samoa will be an experience to remember forever.
	www.world-weddings.com /wedding_locations/oceania/samoa.html (312 words)

	Samoa Travel Guide, South Pacific Islands
		The bus rides from Apia to Aleipata and Lepa are also superb introductions to this exotic environment.
		Samoa's most unforgettable sights draw their beauty from their natural surroundings, from the tomb of Robert Louis Stevenson on Mt. Vaea, to the Piula Cave Pool, the waterfall and pyramid at Savaii's Letolo Plantation, and the nearby Taga blowholes.
		O Le Pupu-Pue National Park on Upolu's south side is Samoa's largest.
	www.southpacific.org /text/upolu.html (1589 words)

	Samoa : Regions in Brief \| Frommers.com
		A steep and often muddy track leads down to the waterfall, but it's worth the effort to see it.
		From the mound, the south-coast road continues to Gautavai Waterfall, a lovely fl-sand beach at Nu'u, and the geyserlike Taga Blowholes on the island's southernmost point.
		Like Upolu, Savai'i has scores of beach fales.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/samoa/3037010043.html (1583 words)

	Whats wrong with yur server? - Indigo Rose Software Forums
		Now I'll be faced with an irresistable urge to conduct business while vacationing in Pago Pago this fall.
		I should just avoid that short boat hop I was planning on taking to the Taga Blowholes, where the proximity to the IR offices will just be too much.
		IR is actually headquartered in the Great White North you say?
	www.indigorose.com /forums/showthread.php?p=71 (326 words)

	Map of Savaii Island, Samoa, South Pacific Islands
		Just west of Maota is the Pulemelei Stone Pyramid, Polynesia's largest archaeological monument.
		Other notable sights of Savaii include the Taga blowholes, the somewhat overrated Rain Forest Canopy Walkway near Falealupo, several lava tubes off the north coast highway, and the beaches of Satuiatua, Manase, and Lano.
		Savaii Island doesn't have any large resort hotels, but there are clusters of inexpensive family-run beach resorts at Satuiatua, Faga, and especially Manase.
	www.mapsouthpacific.com /samoa/savaii-map.html (226 words)

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