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

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We took my sister to this Luau because this was her first visit to a Hawaiian Island not because we enjoyed our past experience at a Luau. The Smiths did a fantastic job! The setting, the food, the presentation were all wonderful. I would do this again. It truly felt like we were at the Smiths dinner table enjoying a meal with them.

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Posted on:	2009/06/26

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

smith tropical luau

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Not really what i had expected. I found it to be rather boring. Would have really liked to see more of the Men dances than there was. Didn't really care for all the other country style dances was really looking for more of a Hawaiian, Polnysian style luau. The fire dance was cool. Think kids would find this show rather boring. The plantation was really really pretty i would recommend that you tour that.

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Posted on:	2009/06/20

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

helicopter tour

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

The helicopter tour was probably our best activity the we choose to do. Very Very pretty and Awesome to see all the mountains and waterfalls. Really Cool tour. Would recommend.

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Posted on:	2009/06/20

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

Great airport greeting

Reviewed by: Ed G.

Your staff person greeted us at Lihue with a (surprise) lei for my wife, even after our flights were delayed and we didn't land until almost 11 pm. She was gracious, friendly, and personified aloha.

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Posted on:	2009/06/15

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

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Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches

Food was excellent and the show was anything but ordinary.

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Posted on:	2009/06/10

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

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Reviewed by: So Cal Beaches

The Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto was enjoyable. I recommend taking the last cruise and then going to the Smith Luau.

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Posted on:	2009/06/10

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

Great fun!

Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine

Very lush and beautiful grounds, plus the food and open bar. Yes, open bar! And the dancers are freakin' hot, both ladies and men!

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Posted on:	2009/06/02

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

Pretty good stuff

Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine

The boat is kind of boring, but also very scenic. The grotto does make it worthwhile. I suggest doing the Smiths luau right after this, they are right together, so why not!

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Posted on:	2009/06/02

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

Smith's Laua

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Better than expected, best laua I've been to. The gardens are beautiful, go early so you can spend some time walking around the beautiful location.

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Posted on:	2009/05/28

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Not what I expected, could have skipped it to spend more time at the Smith's laua.

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Posted on:	2009/05/28

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

Good time

Reviewed by: Good Time

We had a good time

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Posted on:	2009/05/22

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

Good time

Reviewed by: Vistor

We had a good time

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Posted on:	2009/05/22

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

Great Evening

Reviewed by: John Osheka

This was really a great experience. My wife and I got to enjoy the flavor of the Island in a relaxed island setting. The food and entertainment were great and the staff made every effort to make us feel welcome. A must do activity.

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Posted on:	2009/05/19

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

Unique Experience

Reviewed by: John Osheka

Great experience. Enabled us to see a unique part of the Island which we would have missed. Staff was great and made the experience very enjoyable.

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Posted on:	2009/05/18

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

The best!

Reviewed by: Daniel & Christine

This was by far the best activity we did on the island, and we did a lot of stuff! The EcoStar helicopter made it very quiet and smooth. No bumps or drops, so no nausea from my wife! The van ride to the copter was a rougher ride than the flight! Excellent all around!

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Posted on:	2009/05/15

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

Great Time! 5 STARS!

Reviewed by: Geoffrey Tucker

Transfer to Oahu was easy and the tour was very informational and delivered by an EXCELLENT tour guide! He was funny and full of facts facts facts!! Thanks for such a great time!

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Posted on:	2009/05/12

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

The Aloha's of Hawaii

Reviewed by: Aaron

I had myself and wife lei'd in Kauai when we got there, along with my sister in law when she arrived 4 days later. The greeters were great and lei's beautiful. My wife and sister-in-law actually keep theirs in the refrigerator, and brought them home at the end of the trip. The flowers amazingly still as beautiful as when we recieved them.

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Posted on:	2009/04/07

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

Awesome views

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Andy was our Pilot and he was quite informative. The views were spectacular. Would definitely do this again.

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Posted on:	2009/04/07

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

A very long night

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Arrived a bit before 4:30. Staff was quite rude that we were so early.
Also, everything was dragged out..far too long. Entertainment was too late for our granddaughter to enjoy as she fell asleep.

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Posted on:	2009/04/07

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

Fern Grotto

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Fern Grotto was absolutely beautiful.

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Posted on:	2009/04/07

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Reviewed by: don

Very informative, interesting and enjoyable. Would recommend to everyone

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Posted on:	2009/03/22

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

Blue Hawaiian Helicopter

Reviewed by: Susan

I am afraid of heights and I was really afraid that I would have to close my eyes, like when I go to some of the i-max theaters. This was so great, it was peaceful and calm. I loved every minute of it and wished that it had lasted longer and my eyes never closed. I think that it is a great way to see the coast line, but also the mountains and the poi fields in Hanalei. I would do it again.

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Posted on:	2009/02/27

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

Everyone Had A Great Time

Reviewed by: H Baxter

We highly recommend this luau - the whole family from age 7 to age 75 enjoyed it. The food was awesome, the gardens were beautiful and the dancing was amazing. I love that this is a family run business, and you can tell that they all really invest their time and care into every detail. Even grandpa Smith was out in the food line making sure the buffet was tidy and fresh. I was really impressed by the quality of the dancers! Some might say, though, that this is a bit on the "schmaltzy" side - it might not have the cosmopolitan feel of some of the other luaus, I certainly wouldn't say it was a romantic or upscale sort of thing - but I liked the old-time feel of it. Also, don't rush to get there, we arrived at the very beginning and took the tram ride through the gardens - then waited about an hour for the entertainment and refreshments to start.

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Posted on:	2009/02/24

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

A lovely way to see the river

Reviewed by: HBaxter

We enjoyed this lazy trip down the river and learned a lot about the river on the way from the captain. The fern grotto was beautiful, though not quite as lush as it had once been (so don't expect it to look like the postcards you see! I guess the hurricanes did some damage). The entertainment at the grotto was also lovely - hearing the traditional Hawaiian wedding song (in Hawaiian) with beautiful harmonies was enchanting. I also love that this is a family run business, putting money back into the traditions of Hawaii and the families that reside there. We took our seven year old boy and nine year old girl, and grandma, and everyone enjoyed the trip.

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Posted on:	2009/02/22

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

friendliness

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

the girl was very friendly, my daughter's flight was late but she was willing to wait.

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Posted on:	2009/02/19

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

Fern Grotto Trip

Reviewed by: Betty Kaszula

This is the first time we took the boat trip up the river. I was impressed with the family involvement in every aspect of the luau and boat tour. They are very gracious people and must answer the same questions thousands of times yet they show an interest each time to make everyone feel special and not like some

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Posted on:	2009/02/14

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

Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto Tour

Reviewed by: Betty Kaszula

The Smith's Luau is the best on Kauai. They have lovely grounds to tour, the emu ceremony is great. We have been to this before and I would recommend it to everyone. The tour up the river to the Fern Grotto was great. The people running these tours are well versed in the history and knowledge they share with guests. They make everyone feel special!

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Posted on:	2009/02/14

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

Absolutely the BEST Luau anywhere!

Reviewed by: Perscon

I've lived in Hawaii and returned for many occasions, and Smith's Luau is absolutely the BEST Luau on any island at any price! The setting is absolutely gorgeous, the staff was very friendly and outgoing, the food was absolutely the best and there was plenty of it! Open mai-tai bar was a great value, dinner entertainment was fun but not overwhelming and the show afterward was a great Luau value. The thing that impressed me the most was Mr Smith, the owner, was available, visible and active in every part of the evening, from un-earthing the pig to singing and entertaining at dinner. I would HIGHLY recommend this event for anyone who visits Kauai - you WON'T be disappointed!

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Posted on:	2009/02/10

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We had a great time.This is worth the money.

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Enjoyed very much.If you have never done it you should.

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smith tropical luau

helicopter tour

Great airport greeting

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Great fun!

Pretty good stuff

Smith's Laua

Fern Grotto

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Great Evening

Unique Experience

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Great Time! 5 STARS!

The Aloha's of Hawaii

Awesome views

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Blue Hawaiian Helicopter

Everyone Had A Great Time

A lovely way to see the river

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Smith's Luau & Fern Grotto Tour

Absolutely the BEST Luau anywhere!

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