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

A very pleasant experience!

Reviewed by: Mary

This cruise is great for older people who are not able to walk very well - the staff is very friendly, the entertainment is fun and relaxing, the river is beautiful, and the walk to the Fern Grotto was very nice also. We did this before going to the luau at Smith's. It was a wonderful combination!

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Posted on:	2008/11/15

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

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Reviewed by: rom de guzman

THIS TRIP EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS.

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Posted on:	2008/10/30

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

Amazing Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Rich

This was an amazing Cruise down the Wialua River to the Fern Grotto. The staff was great and told of the history of the river and the grotto. The return trip included hawaiian music and hula lessons. I would really recommend this trip to everyone.

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Posted on:	2008/10/18

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

A great Luau experience

Reviewed by: Sandy

The entire event was fantastic. Grounds were beautiful and the staff was great! We really enjoyed the food and drinks. Would highly recommend.

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Posted on:	2008/10/17

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

Smiths Luau

Reviewed by: Jim and Sandi

This luau was the best we have been to. We had a wonderful time , the food was delicious and the entertainment was fabulous. We will definatly tell our friends and family about it!

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Posted on:	2008/10/03

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Wings Over Kauai

Reviewed by: Wayne

This was a great, affordable way to see the entire island. The service was more personal. We had the ride with just the two of us. It was terrific meeting Bruce and Ellen. They are a wonderful and interesting couple.

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Posted on:	2008/09/28

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

Great Luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We have attended other Luaus on Kauai, but this Luau exceeded all expectations. The grounds are beautiful, the food was great and the service was outstanding. There was plenty of food and drink (all you can eat/drink) and it was all delicious! The Smith family and their associates are warm, friendly and genuine. One note of caution to those with young children - the show does not begin until after dinner is over, so this could make for a long night for some little ones. My two sons (3 years and 4 months) did well and enjoyed the show, but were definitely getting a little tired toward the end. Overall, I would highly recommend this luau.

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Posted on:	2008/09/27

Small-Group Circle Island Airplane Tour with Window Seat - Air Ventures Kauai

Awesome Air Tour

Reviewed by: Jake House

This tour is by far the best way to see the Island. I recommend doing it the first day your on Kaui because the pilots tell you were to go and what to see. We had the owner as the pilot and he gave us terrific ideas and views of the Island. Will do this tour again.

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Posted on:	2008/07/12

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

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

Family Fun

Reviewed by: Quarnberg/Holdaway

We had a great time. The food was good, the gardens were amazing and the show was awesome. We would do it again no questions about it. The staff was great as well. Thanks for making are trip more amazing.

The Quarnbergs and The Holdaways

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Posted on:	2008/06/30

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

Great Family Experience

Reviewed by: Sherminator

Our family loves the Smith's Family Luau--the gardens are beautiful, the food is excellent & the Smith Family is so nice. This was our 2nd time at this luau & we enjoyed it as much as the 1st. I highly recommend doing the fern grotto cruise & then the luau right after. This was a wonderful family experience!!

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Posted on:	2008/06/27

Scenic Kauai Airplane Tour to Na Pali Coast, Waimea Canyon, and Jurassic Falls

Wings Over Kauai air Tour

Reviewed by: 49erbabe

We flew with Bruce a few years ago and had a wonderful flight. I was somewhat apprehensive since I have issuses with panic attacks, he was so kind and reassuring that it made the flight very comfortable. Kaui is such a beautiful island you get a different perspective from the air. We enjoyed Bruce's vast knowledge of Kauai from the air. He even let my husband do a little bit of the flying since he had his private piolts license. We highly recommend

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Posted on:	2008/06/10

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

Fern Grotto River Ride

Reviewed by: Barbara

We loved this tour. The ride up the river was informative and absolutely beautiful. Walking the Grotto was amazing. So many types of plants. You will be amazed. Be sure to walk through slowly. Look at every flower and in between leaves so you don't miss the giant bumble bees or the beautiful birds. Some people walked too quickly and missed these wonders of nature.

The ride back was pleasant with the staff playing music and dancing. They were great guides and great people. One of the guides walked slowly with us and told us all about the different plants and what the natives used these plants for. Super informative. I felt sorry for those who didn't take the time to listen to his wealth of knowledge.

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Posted on:	2008/05/22

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

Outstanding!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We incredibly enjoyed this Luau! I would recommend it to everyone. The train ride and walk through the garden set the scene for a beautiful evening.

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Posted on:	2008/05/19

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

Luau

Reviewed by: Mrs. Harless

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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Posted on:	2008/05/13

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

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

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

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

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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Posted on:	2008/03/20

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

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

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

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

Smith's Family Luau

Reviewed by: TheTexas Nicholas'

WHAT A TREAT!! We went to the Luau after visiting the Fern Grotto and had the perfect ending to a perfect day! We had a lei greeting then boarded the tram that took us along the winding path so we could see the beautiful gardens, lush tropical trees, lovely scenery. After walking around the grounds, we all gathered at the in-ground oven to view the digging up of the roasted Imu (pig). Then everyone went to the lovely dining area where we all enjoyed tropical drinks and the delicious feast. During dinner, Hawaiian entertainers performed traditional Hawaiian music, singing, and hulas. Children were invited onstage to learn the hulas so it was great fun to watch!! Following the feast, everyone went to the grand outdoor theater to witness the torch lighting and a spectacular Polynesian music production where each of the Islands presented dramatic traditional hulas and music. It is great family fun, not to be missed!!

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Posted on:	2008/02/19

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

Good Family Fun

Reviewed by: The Nicholas'

As first-timers to the Fern Grotto, my husband and I had a great time!The boat ride, hula instruction, music, and entertainment were typically Hawaiian, which is just what we wanted to experience! We took the 3:30 Fern Grotto trip so we could follow it up with the Smith's Family Luau (in the same location). The Luau cuisine was great followed by a spectacular music production professionally presented providing us with a greater understanding of the traditions and heritage of the Polynesian culture. WHAT A SHOW! We recommend BOTH of these for your family and friends. You will not be disappointed!!

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Posted on:	2008/02/19

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We enjoyed the cruise and the beautiful flowers and foliage but were disappointed at the actual "Grotto" since we couldn't see inside the cave. We weren't aware of this until we were at the site.

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Posted on:	2008/01/29

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Outstanding!

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Smith's Luau

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