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

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Reviewed by: Marilyn

This was my second trip and I loved it as much the second time as I did the first. I will highly recommend it to anyone who is coming to Kauai.

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

The BEST LUAU we've ever been...

Reviewed by: Chris & Wan

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this event - it wasn't only a Luau, but you learned of the culture, flora, and food. The food was OUTSTANDING! The hosts gave a thorough description of the foods, and how to eat them. The pig was very juicy, and salted to perfection. And even though the Poi was bland (as it should be), it had a distinctive and very interesting taste that perked our senses. The free mai-tais didn't hurt either! : )

The show ran a bit longer than we expected, but after a few drinks, it may have just seemed longer. The quality of dance, special effects, and entertainment was high, and the fire dude rocked the house (one of the best we've seen).

Mahalo Smith's!
Chris & Wan

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Posted on:	2009/12/09

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

Fern Grotto is beautiful!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We thought the Fern Grotto was beautiful and the river cruise scenery was spectacular. Entertainment on board was so so.

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Posted on:	2009/11/22

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

Great show!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Spectacular setting! I've been to many luaus before and this one has the best scenery. Well organized and excellent food! I was slightly disappointed in the show as it was lower energy than others I've attended. I didn't like the way they captured ALL the cultures (Chinese, Japanese, Phillipines) as I felt it brought the energy of the entire show down and removed itself from being "Hawaiian". Over all though - we had a great time.

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Posted on:	2009/11/20

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

Smith's Luau

Reviewed by: Bill from Niles IL

We have been to many luaus on all the islands and this is one of the best. The food was plentiful and very enjoyable. The host and his father 2nd and 3rd generation we very informative and available to every one. They worked the tables and made sure everyone felt at home.

The entertainment during dinner was continuious. We even had a couple get engaged after the hula class. Very sweet.The bar service was fast and the special drinks well prepared.

The entertainment was very professional and varied dances form the different pacific islands. The special effects were just great.

Would we go back. In a heart beat.

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Posted on:	2009/11/11

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

GREAT!!

Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

We attended two different evening Laua's on the island, but the SMITH'S was the best!!!

We really enjoyed ourselves from start to finish!

A Great Cap to our trip!

THANKS!!!

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Posted on:	2009/10/19

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

1st timers

Reviewed by: ben

Great helicopter tour for 1st timers to Kauai... we did this on the 1st day and got a great overview of the island. The pilot was very knowledgable and the rest of the staff friendly and helpful. They definitely had the routine at the store down and getting people to the helicopter on time. Better than expected :D

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Posted on:	2009/10/07

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

What a Great Luau!

Reviewed by: Tom and Lori

We could not pass up the opportunity to tell you Thank You for this Great experience! The group of people who put on this Luau need a giant pat on the back or better yet a big hug. They really put on a great show and it is clear they have fun doing it. Please tell them Thank you. By the way... we really adored the little pregnant hula girl. Aloha.

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Posted on:	2009/10/02

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

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Posted on:	2009/07/29

Waimea Canyon Sightseeing Tour & Wailua River Cruise to Fern Grotto

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This is a great tour if you want to see the island and learn about the culture. This was our first trip to Kauai, so we took the all day tour (11 hours from the time we were picked up.) Very long day but it was EXCELLENT and well worth it.

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Posted on:	2009/07/23

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

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Reviewed by: David

A very informative excursion. Truly relaxing and the staff were insightful and fun. Would highly recommend this to anyone.

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Posted on:	2009/07/21

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

Awesome

Reviewed by: David

This was the best luau we attended the whole trip. Very hospitable. The grounds were beautiful and the food and service were great. The show was very professional and very entertaining. I would recommend this to anyone visiting Kauai.

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Posted on:	2009/07/21

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

Smith Family Luau

Reviewed by: sara926

The Smith Family employees and family members were all VERY friendly and hospitable. The food was very average, but the show was unique to other luau shows I have seen in the past. The grounds were very beautiful and I loved how they took us on the tram to show us around and then let us wonder at our leisure to get a closer look at everything.

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Posted on:	2009/07/14

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

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Reviewed by: sara926

The employees were very friendly. The Grotto was not all that I expected it to be in my imagination, but it was still very beautiful and I would recommend to check it out

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Posted on:	2009/07/11

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

Splendid!

Reviewed by: Jen

The Smith family embraces you with their Hawaiian charm as soon as you meet them! The river trip to the Fern Grotto was a beautiful experience. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary so when the singers sang the Hawaiian Wedding Song it was very special! The Hula dancer on-board was not only beautiful, but very talented as well. Even my husband participated in the learning of the Hula dance - much to my delight! I would do this trip again if ever given the chance. Truly memorable!

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Posted on:	2009/06/26

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

This was a relaxing river ride. Our guides were knowledgable. We enjoyed the singing and dancing on the boat. We rode this tour into the Luau. Overall It was a great 1st day on the island. We would all do it again!

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Posted on:	2009/06/26

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

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Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous

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

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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

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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

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The BEST LUAU we've ever been...

Fern Grotto is beautiful!

Great show!

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GREAT!!

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Great fun!

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