Yes, you heard right. Samoa’s Minister of Tourism Misa Telefoni has just advised PacificEyeWitness.org that Sinalei Resort, owned by Joe Annandale and the late Tui Annandale who died in the tsunami trying to rescue children, has announced it will re-open for business on the 1st of November 2009.
The following message appears on their website at www.sinalei.ws
RESORT UPDATE 7/10/2009
The messages of support for Sinalei Reef Resort and Spa have been overwhelming an
d we are all so touched that you are thinking of us. It is expected that Sinalei Reef Resort & Spa in Samoa will reopen on 01 November 2009 with Garden View and Ocean View Fales being the only accommodation grades available.
Sinalei management will be in a position to update the website with firm details early next week but in the meantime if you wish to register a booking, Sinalei Reservations will accept those subject to reconfirmation from you once a final date announcement is made.
For further information please email: reservations@sinalei.ws
That’s three and a half weeks away. So for those who are booked for that period, Samoa will not disappoint. Enjoy Samoa.
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Delighted to hear your news. We spent a wonderful 5 days in July at Sinalei and our thoughts have been with all of you during this terrible time. especially Mr Annandale and family. Please pass our best wishes to the ladies at the spa and Fatu. We hope to return soon to Sinalei.