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

Luau

The luau food was excellent, best we experienced in the Islands. The program fell short of our expectations. We have seen better in other venues.

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Handicap Access

Reviewed by: Mrs. Harless

The trip was listed as a short, rugged walk, but is handicap accessible. I would have liked this information ahead of time, as walking on concrete is very painful for me, and I would have taken my scooter if I had known there was a paved walk way. I would like to go again sometime, when the ferns have recovered from the damage of the 2006 Hurricane. Cruise was informative, entertaining and fun!

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Posted on:	2008/05/12

Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach

Great

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time surfing in Kauai. The water was a bit colder than expected, but the thrill of surfing the wave makes you forget about the temperature. Mahalo!

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Posted on:	2008/05/10

Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Lovely!

Reviewed by: Heather

What a fantastic way to start our Hawaiian vacation! Our Lei Greeter gave us a very warm and friendly welcome to Kauai! It was well worth it, and I appreciated the last minute booking. Mahalo!

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Posted on:	2008/05/02

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Smith's River Cruise

Reviewed by: Linn A

Smith's River Cruise was well done. Unfortunately the Fern Grotto sust
ained damage which no longer allows people to go inside.

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Posted on:	2008/05/01

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Linn A.

Very well done! I was suprised by the gardens and the amount of people who attended. Good selection of food too!

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Posted on:	2008/04/27

3.5-Hour Na Pali Sunset Dinner Cruise with Open Bar on Holo Holo Catamaran

Fantastic Cruise

Reviewed by: Saadia and Phil

This was an awesome cruise. The captain gave us a great narrative of Na-Pali as we cruised and enjoyed the beautiful sights. The crew was very friendly and the service was excellent. As an added bonus we were able to spot quite a few whales which was an unexpected treat since it was the middle of April when most whales are on their way back to Alaska.
We had a perfect evening with minimal clouds which ended the cruise with a beauitful sunset. We also saw a dolphin as we were making our way back to the dock.
Aaron, one of the crew members also gave us alot of history on Kauai. I highly recommend this cruise!
Thanks Holo Holo Captain and crew for making our cruise such an unforgetable experience.

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We are so glad to have had you aboard and are beaming reading how much you enjoyed your adventure! Thank you so much for joining us and for letting us know what you thought of the experience! We hope to see you again soon! Mahalo and Aloha

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Posted on:	2008/04/23

Kauai Airport Lei Greeting Service at Lihue Airport - Hawaiian Floral Necklace

Great!

Reviewed by: Lisa

It was great to be greeted with a lei for my first time ever in Hawaii. The greeter was where she was supposed to be and was really friendly and helpful. The leis were beautiful and smelled wonderful! Would recommend to all. Thank you all so very much for the warm welcome.

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Posted on:	2008/04/20

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

Best of the Island

Reviewed by: Kauai Fan

The bus took us all over the island and we got to see everything up close. I was thankful I did not have to do any driving and could enjoy the scenery. Everything was so beautiful. I came away thinking Kauai was my favorite island. It was worth every penny I paid and I think the best of all the circle island tours. I took one Circle Island Tour on each island and Kauai was the best. The guide was very informative and I learned things about Kauai that I otherwise would not have known being out on my own. The only thing I would suggest is to plan on being really tired the next day, and just to relax the next day because you do and see so much that it tires you out.

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Posted on:	2008/04/19

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Worth It!

Reviewed by: Lisa

Was relaxing and fun at the same time. Guides very informative and easygoing. Tunnels extremely cool!
Would do again in a heartbeat! Thanks Guys

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Posted on:	2008/04/18

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

Worth It!

Reviewed by: Lisa

Great entertainment! Food was fabulous, show was very impressive. Would definitely go again. Love the DVD so I don't have trouble remembering the show. Beautifully kept grounds and lots of birds!!

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Posted on:	2008/04/17

Snuba Tours of Kauai | Small-Group Guided Beach SNUBA Diving Tour at Lawai Beach

Wonderful Experience!!

Reviewed by: Lisa

Kevin was a fantastic teacher! Having never even snorkled before, it didn't take long to get comfortable in the water. Was so exhilerated after, am planning on getting scuba certified for my next trip. Smoothly run & very well explained. Loved the video and am recommending this activity to everyone.
Thanks a lot Kevin, will see you next year. Mahalo!!

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Posted on:	2008/04/17

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

Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We enjoyed our experience at the luau. The food was very good and they were very experienced at moving a big crowd through efficiently. It was great having the Hawaiian music during dinner. The show was pretty good. We did enjoy it, but it doesn't quite compare to the show at the Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu, which is the best. This one was good, and it tried to have different islands represented, but the numbers were all very similar to each other. Loved the fire and volcano and the dragon. It was an enjoyable evening for our family.

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Posted on:	2008/04/02

Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fern Grotto Boat Ride

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Our family enjoyed this short boat ride to the Fern Grotto. The Grotto itself has changed since our last trip to Kaua'i. Sit on the left side of the boat while it is at the dock (which will then be the right side going up the river). That way you can see most of the sights the guide points out on the way to the Fern Grotto. It was informative, especially for first timers. Next trip, we will probably kayak up to the Grotto.

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Posted on:	2008/04/02

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

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Reviewed by: Alan Shapiro

We enjoyed the food and the entertainment. The grounds and the birds were wonderful. Worth the money for this experience.

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Posted on:	2008/03/30

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

Awesome time...

Reviewed by: The Desio's

We had a great time on this tour. It is a 2.5 mile kayak and about a 2 mile hike to a spectacular waterfall. We went in March with our 9 yr old son. These are two person kayaks that you cannot have children in the middle. I ended up pairing up with another mom who came with her family. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to tell us all about the trees and plants around us and other things along the way. We hiked to the waterfall where we had lunch and able to swim under the waterfall. This is definitely something to try.

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Posted on:	2008/03/28

Kipu Ranch ATV Tour – Scenic Ride Through Jurassic Park Film Locations

The Best ATV Tour!

Reviewed by: The Desio's

This was an amazing experience. We went in March with our 9 yr old son. My husband got a 4-wheeler and we got the Rhino. The guides were great, making sure everyone was safe before we got going. If someone was unable to operate safely, they would end up riding with the guides. Everyone in our group was respectful and followed the rules so we were able to get extra riding time. The stops were great, my son loved using the rope swing to jump into the river. The lunch spot was great, there was a kitten and small boars that would eat the left overs. The second waterfall was great, a little cold but worth getting in. We were able to see amazing scenery, the views were spectacular. We took some amazing pictures. This is a tour that you must experience. When we return we will definitely be doing this again. THANK YOU for an amazing experience that we will never forget.

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Posted on:	2008/03/28

Kipu Safari Adventure - Zipline, Hike, Kayak & Waterfall Swim with Lunch

Kipu Falls with Lauren and Nate

Reviewed by: C2O

My friends and I can't say enough good things about the staff at Outfitters Kauai. We had a blast with the staff during our kayaking, hiking, swimming, rope-swinging, truck riding. Everyone, from Rachel to Lauren to Nate were all very pleasant, humorous and overall good people. This excursion is absolutely recommended for anyone and everyone looking for an overall great time. This is absolutely the first thing that we will be looking forward to on our next visit to Kauai.

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Posted on:	2008/03/27

Introductory Two-Tank Kauai Scuba Diving Boat Tour (from Poipu)

Seasport Divers

Reviewed by: Cathy

Incredible staff- Brownie was fantastic as well as all of the others. Helpful, knowledgeable, and fun to spend a day with. Instuctions are clear and concise, not much to worry about. All of the divers were thrilled and excited as they boarded the boat. I would recommend this company for all of your Kauai Diving!

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Posted on:	2008/03/20

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Cathy

Wow, the food, the staff, the grounds, the dancing - it was all great! It was well organized and the tour around the gardens was informative. The dancers were spectacular and the food was wonderful! I would highly recommend that you don't miss out on this luau!

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Smith’s Fern Grotto River Cruise with Live Hawaiian Music & Hula

Fern Grotto- boat ride

Reviewed by: Cathy

It was a relaxing and enjoyable trip down the river to the Fern Grotto. The staff was fun and we enjoyed learning to Hula. It was a good value!

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Posted on:	2008/03/20

Kauai Surf School - Surfing Lessons at Poipu Beach

Surf lesson

Reviewed by: Cathy

Who can go to Hawaii without learning to surf?
It was hard work but a lot of fun, practise makes perfect. Our instructors were knowledgeable and fun!

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Posted on:	2008/03/20

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Backcountry Mountain Tubing

Reviewed by: Cathy

This company out does themselves in service and their staff are the best! We had so much fun with T (our guide) he was knowledgeable and very personable- he made the day fly by!
The lunch and swimming hole area were great! I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for something unique to do!

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Kauai Backcountry Treetop Canopy Zipline & Swimming Adventure with Lunch

Backcountry Zipline

Reviewed by: Cathy

This was a fantastic experience! The staff is knowledgeable and fun to spend time with, they were clear and concise on the instructions and made the day enjoyable. The lunch and swim at the end of the course was great!
I would recommend this company to anyone who wants to have a great time!

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Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

Can't wait to do it again!!!

Reviewed by: Katie

My husband and I did this on our Honeymoon in October 2005. We loved every moment of it!!! We just recently purchased a timeshare in Kauai and are planning our next trip back and this is at th top of our list of things to do!!!
Tip: Make sure to bring an underwater camera to capture all of your wonderful memories!!!

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

Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a great luau -- more than we had hoped for, considering we thought the luau we attended on Maui was going to be best out there (it turned out to be a tie). The Smith family certainly knows how to treat its guests. Not only did you get a wonderful tram ride around the estate (to check out the beautiful peacocks and lush landscape), you got a great meal followed by a wonderful show. We were very impressed.

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Posted on:	2008/03/17

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

Good end of the day entertainment

Reviewed by: Sue

we spent the day kayaking the Wailua River and this was the perfect cap on a perfect day. The gardens are lovely, the luau food I assume is typical for luau food, which isn't exactly to mainland tastes, but we didn't really go for the food anyway. It was delightfully entertaining, with lovely dancing. It was my first luau so I don't have much to compare it to, but had heard about this one, so we tried it. I would recommend it to anyone, it is a good value for the moneye.

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Posted on:	2008/03/12

Wailua River Kayak & Secret Falls Hike - Guided Kauai Adventure

peaceful adventure

Reviewed by: Britt

Kayaking ride was just the right distance and hike was just perfect distance. Waterfall area was beautiful.

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Posted on:	2008/03/10

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

Kamika Smith

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The Luau at Smith's Tropical Paradise was very nice. I was impressed with the multitude of talents on display by the staff, such as Kamika Smith managing, cracking jokes, singing, and even serving coffee - he seemed to be everywhere. My wife, her mother and I really enjoyed the food, music and show. It was a very pleasant evening.

The one thing I would say had room for improvement was the mai tai punch - it was 1 or 2 % abv at most, 4 or 5 % abv would have been better.

We would be happy to return next time we are on Kauai. Overall our trip was a lot of fun and very relaxing - just what we needed.

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Posted on:	2008/03/02

Kauai Mountain Tubing Adventure – Float Through Jungle Tunnels & Canals

5-star!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We took this tour on our honeymoon in Kauai, and we are so glad that we did. Not only it was fun but also very historical and educational. What a great way to learn and view the island that you do not see in a guidebook! We will come back with our kids (hopefully) in the future! Thank you for everything!

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Posted on:	2008/02/27

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Luau

Handicap Access

Great

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Smith's River Cruise

Smith's Luau

Fantastic Cruise

Great!

Best of the Island

Worth It!

Worth It!

Wonderful Experience!!

Smith Family Luau

Fern Grotto Boat Ride

Untitled

Awesome time...

The Best ATV Tour!

Kipu Falls with Lauren and Nate

Seasport Divers

Smith's Luau

Fern Grotto- boat ride

Surf lesson

Backcountry Mountain Tubing

Backcountry Zipline

Can't wait to do it again!!!

Smith Family Luau

Good end of the day entertainment

peaceful adventure

Kamika Smith

5-star!

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