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Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Family Fun

My family really enjoyed this activity. We sat right beside the stage and it was wonderful. The bus ride was my sons favorite part. He did not want to go and I had to make him. Now ,if you ask him what his favorite thing he did while in Hawaii he will tell you the Luau at Paradise Cove. My family enjoyed the authintic dancing and singing. I printed our coupon/voucher off line and it all worked out great.

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Posted on:	2008/07/30

Island Breeze Luau at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel with Show, Dinner & Drinks Included

I had fun

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

It was my first time attending a luau. The dancers were awesome, and I def. loved the fire dancer. The quality of the foods was good. I'm pretty sure there are people who don't like certain foods, but hey, you are experience something different, right? I liked poi, though not too many people tried it. Overall, it was a great experience.

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Posted on:	2008/07/26

Drums of the Pacific Luau with Open Bar at Kaanapali Hyatt Regency Maui

Hurray!

Reviewed by: Jackson

Great food and a Great Show. We were afraid a Luau would be tacky but this one exceeded our expectations! We were pleasantly surprised by the level of talent of the dancers and recommend this tour to anyone coming to Maui!

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Posted on:	2008/07/25

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

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Reviewed by: fab5

Our family of 5 departed the plane coming from Las Vegas to Oahu. It was an exceptionally long flight due to delays. We were all tired and crabby so it was exciting to see our kids faces light up when they realized not everyone was getting a lei greeting but that our family was! A Hawaiian looking woman was standing with a sign with our name on it! She greeted each of us with a warm smile and "Aloha" and then walked with us to the baggage area chatting the whole time. Our whole family enjoyed it and every first time visitor should do it. I am glad that our greeter was from Hawaiian decent. Another family had a greeting and their greeter was definitely from the mainland. I would NOT have been happy if that had been us!

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Posted on:	2008/07/23

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Time

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a fantastic time. The bus ride was enjoyable. The entertainment was very organized and fun to watch and particpate in.

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Posted on:	2008/07/23

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We really had a great time at the center and learned a great deal. You really need to get a guide to get the most information on each village and so you don't end up going in circles or getting lost in the center. The guide keeps you on track and know when the shows are scheduled and the best places to sit. The food was exceptional. Our seats were in the sun and we wish we could have sat in the shade....that was our only complaint. The sun didn't stay up long and we soon forgot about it. Overall we had a really great time and would do it again!

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Posted on:	2008/07/22

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Great Time!

Reviewed by: BMcGinnis

Cousin Henry (our driver and guide) was fantastic! He made the trip. Very informative, and spoke from experience. Food was good, not amazing, but plentiful. Evening show took awhile to get interesting, but then look out! Fire show was incredible. Don't miss the demonstrations before the luau!! We thought the cost was a little pricy, but the experience was just wonderful.

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Posted on:	2008/07/22

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

first trip to Hawaii

Reviewed by: jan s

My husband was very much surprised to be met at the airport by a greeter with fresh lei's for us...the leis lasted very well...the greeter was very helpful in getting us to baggage claim and to the airport shuttle we had selected. Mahalo.

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Posted on:	2008/07/22

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

GREAT

Reviewed by: jOjOE

The activity was great. the greeter was welcoming and helped out a lot. I would recommend this to anyone.

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Posted on:	2008/07/21

Drums of the Pacific Luau with Open Bar at Kaanapali Hyatt Regency Maui

Nice Location, Nice Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

First of all the Hyatt Regency Maui is an amazingly beautiful property right on the water and the Luau location is lovely as well - Makes you feel like you are tucked away in a private beach cove. The food was great especially the Ulupalakua Beef and the Taro Dinner Rolls. Our server brought us drinks all night and we loved the vibrant costumes and the fire dancer at the end of the show.

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Posted on:	2008/07/21

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Wonderful Experience

Reviewed by: LeBlanc

I would recommend that anyone at any age range see a luau while visiting Hawaii. Paradise Cove was awesome. The entertainment was magnificant, the staff was very nice, my waiter was shy and asked for his picture not to be posted on the internet :) They feed you a lot of food. VIP is the way to gp because you stay seated, your food is served to you and for a hot afternoon you are under a cover with fans. You have a wonderful sunset view. Just GOOD LUCK if it rains!!

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Posted on:	2008/07/18

Premium Pearl Harbor Tour - USS Arizona, Battleship Missouri, Aviation Museum Control Tower & Lunch

Arizona, Missouri and Punchbowl

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The driver was great! He shared all kinds of information with us about both the USS Arizona and the USS Missouri as well as Pearl Harbor. He was also able to give detailed information about each historical location we passes as well as Punchbowl Cemetary. It was a great trip worth taking!!!

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Posted on:	2008/07/18

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Relaxing, Beautiful, and Fun

Reviewed by: Krystle

First of all, I highly recommend the v.i.p box. I was kind of expecting an individual booth, but it’s actually an area under a shed seating about 30-40 people (8 people a table). Even though you’re sitting with other people, v.i.p beats getting up to stand in line for food. There would be a staff member serving you, also most important is the weather. A staff member I talked to mentioned that if it happens to rain, the only people that would be covered are people in v.i.p. If it does rain, there would be security guards blocking the v.i.p booth, if anyone with a standard seat tries to enter.

The activities are delightful, the gift shops are great, and I must have spent about 100-130 dollars just on souvenirs. The picture taken of us is beautiful. Going as a couple, 6 drink coupons each were plenty. When you enter you will receive a complimentary drink, so we actually had extra coupons by the end of the. The staffs are nice, helpful, and funny. It was a great luau………..

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Posted on:	2008/07/16

Inter-Island Trip Kauai to Oahu - Complete Pearl Harbor Day Tour with Airfare & Lunch Included

Pearl Harbor, USS Missouri, Oahu

Reviewed by: Debra Styers

We REALLY enjoyed our bus driver/tour guide, Ben. He was the best. He was very knowledgeable, funnv and enjoyable.

The whole day was wonderful, except for one thing......the 3 hour wait we had to get back to Kuaui.

That was VERY annoying because there is absolutely nothing at the airport to do for 3 hours. There are no stores to even buy anything at, so unless there was an earlier flight that you could get people on, I would not recommend the package to anyone for that reason alone.

When people are on vacation they don't want 3 hours of their vacation wasted waiting at an airport. You should really try to arrange the tour so everyone is back at the airport in time for the 5:45 pm flight back to Kuaui.

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Posted on:	2008/07/16

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Great luau! Relax! Eat! Drink! Take in the culture. A must for first-timers and even repeaters!

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Posted on:	2008/07/15

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a great way to be greeted on our first trip to Hawaii. I surprised my wife and we were both thrilled. A must for first-timers!

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Posted on:	2008/07/15

Oahu Island Guided Tour, Waimea Waterfall Swim & Dole Pineapple Farm

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Reviewed by: Karen

I totlally enjoyed this.

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Posted on:	2008/07/12

Best of Maui - Haleakala Crater, Iao Valley & Distillery Tour with Lunch

Amazing!!!

Reviewed by: Maui Lover

Haleakala Crater was just amazing! You don't feel like you are in a tropical paradise because it gets cold up there! It is very spiritual and peaceful there, and we can't believe ancient Hawaiians used to climb on foot. Next time, I'd love to hike the crater.

We loved the Iao Needle as well. It was beautiful. Thanks!

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Posted on:	2008/07/11

Kauai Helicopter Tour & Eco Adventure Flight from Lihue - Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Kauai Helicopter Tour

Reviewed by: Alice and John

It was just gorgeous. I was a little nervous because had never been in a helicopter before but the facilities, equipment and staff were so professional by the time we went up, all my fears were gone and I was able to enjoy every second of the trip.

Thank you.

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Premium Pearl Harbor Tour - USS Arizona, Battleship Missouri, Aviation Museum Control Tower & Lunch

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Reviewed by: John Keane

Don't miss the tour of the USS Missouri
The memorial symbolises the start of WW2 and the USS Missouri the end

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Posted on:	2008/07/11

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

McKinzie vacation 2008

Reviewed by: McKinzie Family

The lei's were beautiful and my girls loved them

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Posted on:	2008/07/10

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Fun Experience

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Paradise Cove Luau was a very fun experience and it is great for families since they have activities you can participate in. The food was very delicious, I however would not recommend paying the extra for the Deluxe package with table service and 6 standard drink coupons. Table service was very slow, people who did the buffett had food way before we did AND there were other things on the buffett that table service guests did not receive.

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Posted on:	2008/07/09

Smiths Family Garden Luau in Kauai - Authentic Hawaiian Dinner & Show

Smith Luau Extraordinary

Reviewed by: Brad McRee

The Smith Luau was an overall extraordinary experience and great value. The evening begins with a tram or walking tour of Smith's Tropical Paradise. The grounds include a wide variety of birds and fish, and labelled foliage. The luau was in a covered open-air pavillion, and preceded by giving thanks for the food and asking God's blessings. The luau was served buffet style, including fish, pork, chicken and beef dishes, and a wide variety of vegetables and desserts. While eating, we were serenaded by a live band, playing traditional Hawaiian music. Following the luau, we moved to a covered open-air amphitheater for a live show, including segments depicting the many cultures of the Hawaiian islands. The staff was genuinely courteous and kind. Overall, this was a thoroughly enjoyable experience, and is highly recommended.

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Posted on:	2008/07/08

Oahu Lei Greeting Service at Honolulu Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace & More

A Nice Welcome to Honolulu

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Thank you to the lovely young lady who held up the sign with our name on it, as we got off of our airplane! She had a nice big smile, and she greeted us with warm hospitality and friendliness. She offered to take our picture, and she kindly asked if she could answer any questions for us. She was a sweet first impression for our visit. Thank you!

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Posted on:	2008/07/08

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Not for single people.

Reviewed by: Scott Perkins

Two things were very prominent on this excursion.

1) It seemed very focussed on couples. Lots of references for people celebrating engagements, weddings & anniversaries. There was also a special song played so couples could dance together.

2) There were too many add-ons where it seemed really obvious they were trying to get more money out of you ($15 to have your picture taken with some tropical birds for example and also the bar staff trying to talk you into getting the drinks that your free coupon doesn't quite cover). Some of the extra activites were pretty lame and the staff didn't really seemed interested in even pretending to be enthused about being there.

The actual show was pretty good, although it didn't really go on that long. I was at a VIP table and the waiter hovered around and couldn't take your plate so as to start the next course quick enough. No offer of if you would like some more or not despite the fact it was "all you can eat".

I really felt like a bit o

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Posted on:	2008/07/06

Premium Pearl Harbor Tour - USS Arizona, Battleship Missouri, Aviation Museum Control Tower & Lunch

A tough one to judge.

Reviewed by: Scott Perkins

After all, this tour is primarily based around a trip to a cemetary. There really isn't that much to see of the Arizona itself, just some shadows underwater really. As I mentioned though, this is a little different to your average tourism spot, no "ooooh's and ahhhh's for the spectacular at the Arizona Monument.

The battleship Missouri is quite impressive though, the tour around the boat itself is quite interesting and is very much worth a look.

The city and punchbowl tour really isn't much at all. You basically drive in and out through the city, that's the tour pretty much. The Punchbowl Cemetary is a three minute detour and probably really isn't woth the bother for what you see there.

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Posted on:	2008/07/06

Polynesian Cultural Center Tour Ticket - Full Day Admission, Dinner & Show

Great Show

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

I would definately recommend the twilight package. Some of the villages are closed and there is not enough time to do EVERYTHING there is to do, but I could not see staying there all day. The best part is the Horizon's night show; this is FANTASTIC and definately worth it. I feel that the cost is a little high, but it's vacation and this an experience you won't get elsewhere.

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Posted on:	2008/07/06

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Great Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was the second luau that I've attended...it was very good and comparable to the first...the events going on in addition to the luau were an added bonus. Highly recommend upgrading it as we did, we were served our food instead of standing in line, we received a photo that they took at the beginning and the drinks were top of the line. We had front row seating! Made it SO much better for taking photos and viewing the performers! SO glad we upgraded it...worth the extra money :)

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Posted on:	2008/07/05

Paradise Cove Luau on the Beach at Ko Olina Resort

Loved the Luau!

Reviewed by: M & B

Several years ago, I went to a Hawaiian Luau...we ate dinner and watched a show...it was alright. PARADISE COVE LUAU was so much more! I loved it! Before dinner, there were several activities we could enjoy, as we drank our "welcome drink" or used our coupons to have some additional pre-dinner drinks. Activities included: canoe rides, spear-throwing, tatooing, flowered headband/bracelet making, poi practice, and dance lessons. The beach and sunset was beautiful. Negatives: Dinner was okay...my boyfriend liked it, but I'm a little more picky... Some (most) of the drinks required more than just a drink coupon (ie. "one coupon plus $3)...kind of misleading.
Overall, I totally recommend this Luau experience!

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Posted on:	2008/07/02

Polynesian Cultural Center Admission Ticket with 6 Island Villages & Canoe Ride

Polynesian Cultural Center

Reviewed by: M & B

Great place to visit! I recommend mapping out your desitnations, so that you don't miss anything...we saw just about everything in the 5 hours we were there (didn't do the night dinner/ show...felt it would be too exhausting after a whole day of show-watching at the center.) Get there early! Enjoy! P.S. If you drive, there are some scenic spots and great beaches in the area.

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Posted on:	2008/07/02

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