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National Park of American Samoa
Home Stay Hosts
 
Samoan family at their dining room.
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A Samoan family is a host for visitors staying at their residence in the Home Stay program.
 
 
Each host has set the fee for accommodations and cultural activities for your Home Stay visit. The cost per accommodation varies with the type of accommodation, activities, and the village you will be staying in. Do not expect it, but don't be surprised if the family gives you a gift while you are at their home as a gesture of Samoan hospitality and generosity towards visitors. It is customary to accept the gift. You too may want to participate in this age-old Samoan tradition of gift giving. Consider giving a personal belonging or unopened store-bought food.
 Samoan family in Vatia, Tutuila
Home Stay Program
Several Samoans offer home stay programs with their families.
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 Samoan woman showing visitor how to weave the laufala mat.
Home Stay Activities
Samoan woman demonstrating weaving.
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A homestay house at Fiti'uta village.
The Details.
There are several homes to rent from the Homestay Program.
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 Samoan chief at meeting in the village fale.
Samoan customs.
Many Samoan activities require Samoan etiquette.
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Diverse species of lobe corals in crystal clear Pacific waters  

Did You Know?
Coral reefs in American Samoa and Guam (with more than 200 coral species and 890 species of fish) have the greatest coral biodiversity of any United States park.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:22 EST