Reviewed by: Anita, Alaska
Thank you all for the wonderful luau...the master of ceremonies graciously made us feel welcome...Not only an enjoyable evening, but educational as well.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Meeting Planner, Toronto, Ontario
The quality of entertainment at the luau was superb. I have attended a number of luaus on different islands, and I will honestly say that the Island Breeze Luau will be recommended with the highest praise...Very complete, well produced and effeciently conducted - reflects spirit and atmosphere of Hawaii.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Make-A-Wish, Hawaii
Thank you Island Breeze for making the dreams of wish children come true. Your luau is always a highlight of their trip.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/11/30 |
Reviewed by: Ali Rohfeld, Travel Specialist
Overall, I still think this is the best luau I've been to so far.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/11/30 |
Reviewed by: 週末サーファー
It was my first time on the Big Island of Hawaii. As expected, it was a lava island, and I was surprised by the differences from Oahu. Since I stayed at the King Kamehameha Hotel, the Island Breeze Luau was conveniently held right in the backyard by the beach. Upon entering, I was presented with a shell lei by a Hawaiian beauty for a commemorative photo. People here are even more laid-back than on Oahu. When I was shown to my seat and looked back, there was the Pacific Ocean! Watching the waves crash against the lava rocks, I understood why King Kamehameha chose the Big Island as his home. I also got to see the imu ceremony (the ritual of taking out a pig that has been steamed for hours in an underground oven), and just as I was enjoying some drinks, we were served a royal feast buffet-style. The banquet, with the cool Kona breeze blowing, felt just like being with King Kamehameha himself. After we finished eating, the Polynesian show began. First, I was dazzled by the Tahitian fast hip-shaking dance, then overwhelmed by the Maori war dance, and finally enchanted by the beauty of the Hawaiian hula. It was an hour that flew by in no time. The finale was, without a doubt, the Samoan fire knife dance. They performed tricks that looked incredibly hot, exciting the audience. Throughout the show, friendly locals brought us drinks, and I was very satisfied. I believe it's a show that anyone, whether families, couples, or friends, can enjoy with peace of mind. If you have the chance to go to the Big Island, I highly recommend it!
初めてのハワイ島でした。さすがに聞いていた通りの溶岩島で、オアフ島との違いにびっくり。キングカメハメハホテルでの宿泊でしたので、アイランドブリーズルアウはすぐ裏庭のビーチサイドの敷地で行われ便利でした。 入場と同時にハワイアン美女に貝殻のレイをプレゼントされ記念撮影。 オアフ島よりさらに人々はゆったりとしています。 席に案内され、後ろを見たらもうそこは太平洋! 溶岩でできた岩にぶつかる波を見ながら、カメハメハ王がハワイ島を住居に選んだ理由も納得。 見たかったイムの儀式(地下のオーブンで長時間蒸された豚を取り出す儀式)も見れ、いい感じでお酒も回って来たところでバイキングスタイルの王族のごちそうを頂きました。コナの涼しい風に吹かれながらの宴会はまるでカメハメハ王そのもの。食べ終わった処でポリネシアンショーが始まりました。 まずはタヒチアンの超高速腰振りダンスに目を回し、マオリ族の戦いの踊りに圧倒され、ハワイアンのフーラの美しさに陶酔し、あっという間の一時間でした。最後は何と言ってもサモアンのファイヤーナイフダンスのフィナーレ。見ててどう見ても熱いだろうというトリックを次々に披露し、観客を熱狂させました。 ショーの間もフレンドリーなローカルが飲み物を運んでくれて、大満足。 家族、カップル、友達に限らずどんな方でも安心して楽しめるショーだと思います。 ハワイ島に行く機会があれば、ぜひお勧めです!
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2005/11/26 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
This was my first time participating, and I was able to experience the cheerful and warm nature of the locals, as well as the beautiful underwater scenery of Hawaii Island up close. Additionally, the fact that there were few Japanese people added to the appeal. For those who are not good at English, I think they can still feel what others are saying through their intuition. Unlike tours aimed at Japanese people, the buffet-style snacks on the boat felt quite affordable.
今回始めての参加でしたが、現地人の陽気さと暖かさ、ハワイ島の
綺麗な海中を身近に拝見できます。また、日本人が少ないのも魅力です。
英語が全くだめな人は相手の言っている事をフィーリングで感じれるか
と思います。
日本人相手のツアーと違い、船上のビュッフェスタイルの軽食など
割安感がありました。
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2005/02/03 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Aside from our family of five, everyone else was from abroad. It was great to choose a tour with very few Japanese people. We were able to communicate in simple English with an elderly couple from America, honeymooning couples, the captain, and the crew, and the kids seemed to enjoy it too. Although not much Japanese was spoken, they provided explanations in Japanese for snorkeling precautions. The lunch sandwiches were delicious and very American. Since the age limit for children was up to 17 years old, my sons, who are 15 and 17 and quite big, could also enjoy it at a lower price. I didn't swim, but there was plenty of shade, so I wasn't troubled. The timing was just right, allowing us to enjoy our favorite activities in the afternoon as well. If I have the chance to go again, I will participate.
私たち家族5人以外は全員 外国の方です。あまり日本人のいないツアーを選んだのでとてもよかったです。アメリカからこられた老夫婦や ハネムーンのカップル キャプテン クルーと楽しく片言の英語でコミュニケーションができ 子ども達も楽しんだようです。あまり日本語は通じませんが シュノーケリングの注意事項は日本語の説明をくれます。ランチのサンドイッチも アメリカ的でおいしく頂きました。子ども年齢の適応が17歳まででしたので 15歳、17歳の大きな体の息子たちも安く楽しめましす。私は泳がなかったのですが 日陰もちゃんとあり 困りませんでした。時間が丁度良く 午後からも自分の好きなことが楽しめます。また行くことがあったら参加します。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2004/09/05 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
We boarded the Body Glove boat from the Kailua Pier in Kona. Looking around, I noticed there were no Japanese people. Aside from our family of five and a family that seemed to be from the Middle East, almost everyone else was white. I tried to communicate with the white family sitting next to us and an elderly couple, but I could only catch fragmented words I learned long ago. From what I gathered, the husband had been to Osaka for business. They were on a trip from the mainland U.S. to Hawaii on a ship anchored offshore. I reflected that I need to take English conversation classes when I return home.
Before long, we arrived at our destination, Pawai Bay. We were lent masks and fins and entered the water. Floating on the surface and peering down, I saw a variety of beautiful fish and some delicious-looking sea urchins. It was amazing, and after drifting for a while, I returned to the boat and devoured a sandwich filled with ham and salad, feeling very satisfied.
It was my first time snorkeling, and it was an experience that I could easily get addicted to. By the way, I really want that stick-like float!
コナのカイルア桟橋からボデイ・グローブ号に乗船。周りを見渡すが,日本人がいない。
われわれ家族5人と中近東の方らしい家族以外は,ほとんどが白人。隣に座った白人の家族や老夫婦とコミュニケーションを図ろうとするが,とぎれとぎれに昔習った単語が聞き取れるだけ,推測するところ,ご主人はビジネスで大阪に来たことがあるとのこと。沖合いに停泊中の船でアメリカ本土からハワイに観光に来たとのこと。帰国したら英会話を習わなければと反省。
そうこうするうちに,目的地のパヴァイベイに到着。マスクと足ひれを貸してもらって,海中へ。フロートに身を任せて,海中を覗き込むと,色とりどりのきれいな魚,魚,魚,それにおいしそうなウニ。これはすごいとしばらく海面を漂って後,船に戻ってハム,サラダを一杯はさんだサンドウィッチをほおばり,大満足。
はじめてのシュノーケリングでしたが,やみつきになりそうな体験でした。それにしても,あの棒状のフロート,欲しい。
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2004/08/30 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
Since I went a bit out of season, there were relatively few guests participating, and I was able to relax comfortably on the boat. The boat was also clean, and having a shower was a nice touch. The sea was calm that day, and I could spend the whole day snorkeling and just lounging on the boat, allowing me to forget the hectic life in Japan and unwind.
少し時期はずれに行ったので参加してるお客さんも割と少なく船の中快適に寛げました。船もきれいでシャワーもついてるのがありがたかったです。この日は海が穏やかで一日中シュノーケリングと船の上でボーっとすごせて日ごろのせわしない日本の生活を忘れてのんびりできました。
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| Posted on: | 2004/06/13 |
Reviewed by: YONE
I'm glad there weren't many Japanese people around. Oahu is full of Japanese tourists, but it seems there aren't many here. It was my first time on a submarine, and it felt a bit like a man's romance, which was nice. I was quite nervous when we were diving. The sea was calm that day, and I was moved by the various sea creatures I could see underwater.
ほとんど日本人がいなくてよかったです。オアフ島は日本人だらけだけどここまでくるとあまり日本人は
いないようですね。潜水艦って初めてだったんですが、なんかちょっと男のロマンぽくて良かったです。
潜水していくときははどきどきしました。この日は海も穏やかで海中のいろんな生き物が見れて感動
しました。
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2004/06/04 |
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