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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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Samoan fruit bats hanging at rest

Did You Know?
Throughout the Pacific the main reason for the rarity of the two fruit bat species, or flying foxes, is that it is widely sought as a food and considered a delicacy. Sale or trade in fruit bats is now illegal in the U.S. and its territories.

Last Updated: December 22, 2011 at 19:12 MST