Rebuilding Samoa | Salani Surf Resort

When the tsunami struck Samoa in 2009, Salani Surf Resort was essentially wiped off the face of the earth. Owners Chris and Shannon Donato returned to Samoa to rebuild the resort, and now it is better than ever. Visit www.salanisurfresort.com to get more info and book your stay at one of the best surf locations in the world.
Surf photos courtesy Shannon Donato at Salani Surf Resort.
Sweet Lullaby mix by Afro Moses. www.afromosesworld.com
Production vehicle courtesy Samoana Rentals. www.samoana.ws

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  • @2011ladyinred
    @2011ladyinred12 жыл бұрын

    There's no place like home in Samoa. I'm from the villiage of Tula'ele, Faleata and I'm proud to be a samoan. You guys did a great job rebuilding another part of our tourist attractions. May God blessed you Chris and Shannon Donato for rebuilding another part of our island.

  • @tuisela6040
    @tuisela604012 жыл бұрын

    BRAVO TO BOTH OF YOU...FOR YOUR FAITH POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND DETERMINATION TO MOVE FORWARD....REBUILD....GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND THE NEW SALANI...LIKES THE BATHROOM IT GIVES A FEELING THAT YOU'RE HAVING AN OUTDOOR SHOWER UNDER THE STARS...

  • @takoman01
    @takoman0111 жыл бұрын

    Good Job on the Rebuild.

  • @TheFaipopo
    @TheFaipopo12 жыл бұрын

    mate am from samoa living in australia, used to wok at Sinalei resort and took alot of surfers out for surf, now i surf living on da gold coast an cant wait to come bak home for surf,, all em surfs spot i know,,congrats for da rebuilding and hope will remain solid for years to come,,definitely will visit yur place ,

  • @islandboy92804
    @islandboy9280412 жыл бұрын

    Well, nice to see this place rebuilt again, I went after tsunami, all this beautiful place gone. Now thanks for the up date, I live in South California, left my home place 1981 and I swim this big river when I was a little boy unti I was 18 years and left this Mulivaifagatoloa river for a long time. I live right there at the end of the river ,where this place, family Fuimaono Rimoni....

  • @tehani99
    @tehani9912 жыл бұрын

    we need to push for tourist to recognize how beautiful Samoa is...its good for the economy and good for the future of Samoa..We don't have any solid resources to compete with the world but we do have the beauty of the Islands and its natural resources. Nicely done guys! Im in WA seattle and very much missing the islands

  • @POKATRAY
    @POKATRAY12 жыл бұрын

    Good Job Chris and New wife Shannon! Kevin ( I came a couple years before tsunami) and Chris... you took me and my Oside,CA Buds Marlin Catching. Anyway I was devestated to hear of the ruin but oh so happy to hear there were no casualties close. So the new place looks great and I cant wait to visit again. My home is still decorated with photos from that trip! You guys were great then and it looks as though things have only gotten better. Thanks for keeping the stoke alive! Kevin in Cali

  • @mvaigafaf
    @mvaigafaf10 жыл бұрын

    beautiful couple, thanks for sharing !!!

  • @kingdeez
    @kingdeez12 жыл бұрын

    Seeeki a Samoa! da rebuild is beautiful...samoa is beautiful! no place like it...thnx for sharing...

  • @ONETRYHIL
    @ONETRYHIL12 жыл бұрын

    Samoa is a very nice place So your next holiday Samoa is the place for you

  • @normamatautia5705
    @normamatautia570511 жыл бұрын

    gud job 4 both of uz,u really make a deferent 2 salani,my dad frm there,n 2 hear about salani resort make me wanna visit Salani next time im visiting Samoa,Congratulations u make us all proud,

  • @1264bells
    @1264bells12 жыл бұрын

    great job guys, what a team, we have visited samoa 6 times and had seen theold salani, and then popped in for a sneak peak in sept 11, it looks awesome! what a achievement !! yes love the bathrooms!!!

  • @king08xn
    @king08xn12 жыл бұрын

    Nice job guys. Keep up the great work. Beautiful Samoa

  • @erinminja3920
    @erinminja392012 жыл бұрын

    yay i cant wait to go back to samoa.

  • @manuhamoa
    @manuhamoa12 жыл бұрын

    Malo Lava, place looks great

  • @erinminja3920
    @erinminja392012 жыл бұрын

    yay i cant wait to go back to samoa. hi aunty talila love you miss you heaps.

  • @romeo9281
    @romeo928110 жыл бұрын

    OOH IM FROM AROND DEA VAIALA/MOTAA ...MANONI AMANU FAMS ... DAT ASIDE AWESOME WORK

  • @SaMoaSix8Five
    @SaMoaSix8Five12 жыл бұрын

    Great work in rebuilding Salani Surf Resort. Your wife is beautiful too!!

  • @ThePULIGI
    @ThePULIGI12 жыл бұрын

    Wow, nice job..I'll definately visit you resort one day

  • @juniorlopesi6017
    @juniorlopesi601710 жыл бұрын

    Her smile is priceless

  • @niabrett9777
    @niabrett977712 жыл бұрын

    hope to visit and surf your waves someday.. I've been in the area but I have never seen this resort. Nice stuff :)

  • @risatisone123
    @risatisone12312 жыл бұрын

    wow! just saw my Uncle on the last part, good on you Stau!. awesome Resort. will try it out when i'll be back on the island.

  • @84alega
    @84alega11 жыл бұрын

    I'm coming to Salani..

  • @Sam0anKnight07
    @Sam0anKnight0712 жыл бұрын

    malo lava le onosai Salani Reef Resort...cheers

  • @sol77jar
    @sol77jar12 жыл бұрын

    My beautiful village!!!!! Uncle Pusa and the boys hahaha Camera lovers alrite. hope all goes well for the future. What about the freash water "VAI" next to the resort? Still there?

  • @NeedlessRufus
    @NeedlessRufus12 жыл бұрын

    Sole, Chris! You da MAN! Hooked yoself one of those Polynesian models that always adorn the postcards from the Pacific! (That's you, Shannon!) Very 'prettyful' but I bet a handful at times for Chris and anyone around that doesn't obey the rules! Lol. Chris, try 'Sahh - more'; not s'moa, like most people say it. You're more Sa than me now, so pronounce correctly; it's important. BEAUTIFUL looking place, and we might check you out during the Independance celebrations when we visit this year.

  • @romeo9281
    @romeo928110 жыл бұрын

    CAN SOMEONE COME DEA IF THEY CAN T SURF OR SWIM LOL NICE PLACE

  • @WASHDistribution

    @WASHDistribution

    9 жыл бұрын

    JULIET MINISITA Yeah there is plenty to see and do around the area other than surfing

  • @juniorlopesi6017
    @juniorlopesi601710 жыл бұрын

    Her smile is priceless