Vailima
Vailima is a village and suburb of Apia, the capital of Samoa, on the island of Upolu. It lies on the southern slopes of Mount Vaea, overlooking Apia’s harbour. The area is known for its scenic gardens and colonial-era architecture, with easy access to central Apia.
From 1890 to 1894, the Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson lived at the hillside estate known as
The villa and its grounds later became the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, dedicated to preserving his life
Nearby, on Mount Vaea, is Stevenson’s grave, which has become a prominent landmark visible from Apia and
Today, Vailima is regarded as a heritage site that combines a historic residence, a museum, and landscaped