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      • The village is most known as the location of the last residence of Robert Louis Stevenson, named "Villa Vailima", which is now the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum.
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  2. Vailima Samoa is a small island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two main islands, Savai'i and Upolu, and is home to a population of around 200,000 people. The island nation is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich culture, and vibrant history.

  3. Enjoy a stroll through the Vailima Botanical Gardens, visit the Information Centre and learn about the biodiversity of the Reserve and cool off in the freshwater pool and waterfall of the Loimata o Apaula stream where Robert Louis Stevenson once used to swim.

  4. Vailima is the name of a village on the island of Upolu, about four miles south of Apia, the capital of Samoa, the island nation in the Pacific Ocean. The population is 769. Vailima is part of the electoral political district Tuamasaga. Origins. The name Vailima means "water in the hand", according to an old Samoan tale.

  5. After visiting a number of islands for extended stays, where Stevenson found a great interest in immersing himself in the local lifestyle, they reached Samoa in 1889 for a six-week stay. After a stint in Sydney, he returned to Samoa and set up life in the Vailima house in what is today the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum.

  6. Vailima Village in Nu'uuli, Samoa is a small, picturesque community nestled in a lush rainforest. From its breathtaking views of the ocean to its vibrant culture, Vailima Village is a must-see destination for travelers looking to experience the best of Samoa.

  7. Mar 19, 2013 · Vailima, Samoa: Robert Louis Stevenson's Final Home and Resting Place - HubPages. Karen Hellier. Updated: Apr 18, 2018. Robert Louis Stevenson portrait that hangs in his Samoan home of Vailima. Photo by Karen Hellier. Robert Louis Stevenson was an author born in Scotland in 1850.

  8. Sep 29, 2010 · A Pilgrimage to Vailima. Travel Stories: An hour into her quest to visit Robert Louis Stevenson in Samoa, Catherine Watson ran out of water and lost the trail. What would persistence bring? 10.06.10 | 11:28 AM ET. Photo of Villa Vailima by Catherine Watson.

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