Reviewed by: VMJTexas
A wish of a lifetime fulfilled. No disappointments here.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Midge - Texas
A great overview of the Island. The guide was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/26 |
Reviewed by: Ron and Alicia Gurtiza
The staff was magnificient. The cruise along the sunset waters of Oahu was romantic and picture perfect. Great entertainment and food. We had the 3 star VIP with Dom Perignon. Wonderful night. Perfect for couples. And if you are thinking of Proposing, this itinery is perfect. Alo'ha!!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/25 |
Reviewed by: Ron and Alicia Gurtiza
Amazing!!! We had the opportunity to learn about the history and people of Polynesia. Very entertaining and interactive. We had the Super Ambassador package which basically means VIP. We had front row seating to all shows, our own personal guided tour and dvd. Our guide, cousin Spencer went beyond the call of duty to make our experience the most enjoyable time we have ever had. Alo'ha!!!!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/25 |
Reviewed by: O. Garcia
Enjoyable. Great Entertainment. Weather in March was breezy and cold.. Activities needed more staff to accomodate the crowd. Lines too long. Dinner was great.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/24 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Wow! The cruise was wonderful. We bought the 3-star package and the food was excellent, the service was great. Our server was perfect and made us feel pretty special. The show after dinner was top-notch, too, and a lot of fun. We did not cruise as far as we might have, but the weather was not cooperating. Can't help that. The highlight of our Honolulu vacation!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Selected Ambassador package and got a guided tour as part of it. Guide was fine, but we were not able to look around the "villages." Instead, we only went from one presentation to the next, missing portions of some of them, and then it was time for the luau. Interesting, but not outstanding. The facility should open earlier in the day. For the price, you should at least have time to see most of it. Luau food was not particularly good, lunch menu was better, and the "show" during the luau left a lot to be desired. "Ha", the show afterwards was very good, however.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/23 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Enjoyed the evening with our family of 3 teenagers. We played the games and felt encouraged by the staff, did the hula, watched most of the shows. However, we missed the main ceremony because we were doing something else at the time. They had the conch shell sound for each event but did not verbally announce it therefore we missed it which was disappointing. The food and dinner show were wonderful. We drove ourselves and the place was easy to find.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/23 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
The reviews were very good, so I might have had too high expectations, but it was just okay. The bus guide's stories were certainly interesting, but they weren't "hilarious" or anything, just average. However, the attention to participants was wonderful; they celebrated birthdays and anniversaries, and even during free time, they kept track of everyone's activities and mentioned them later. I was also surprised by how smoothly the staff worked together. I didn't think the food was delicious, but since I didn't have high expectations, it was within an acceptable range. I was hoping for something a bit more spiritual from the show, but it felt more commercial. This is just my personal opinion.
We lived in the United States until the year before last and have participated in many such shows and dinners, so I might have been a bit harsh in my evaluation compared to others... I apologize.
However, I think for first-timers or those who don't often have the opportunity to experience different cultures, it would be a fresh and enjoyable event.
レビューの評価がとても良く期待し過ぎたせいかも知れませんが、まあまあという感じでした。バスガイドさんの話は勿論面白かったものの「大爆笑」というほどではなく普通でした。ただ、参加者への心配りは素晴らしく、誕生日や記念日を祝ったり、自由行動の際も全員の行動を把握していて後で言及したり。スタッフ同士の連携の円滑さにも驚きました。料理は美味しいとは思いませんでしたが、期待もしていなかったので許容範囲。ショーはもう少しスピリチュアルなものを期待していたけれど、コマーシャルな印象を受けました。あくまで個人的な感想ですが。
私共は一昨年までアメリカに住んでいて、このようなショーやディナーに多く参加しているので、他とも比較して、評価が少し辛口になってしまったかも・・・すみません。
多分、初めての人や日ごろ異文化にあまり触れる機会のない人にとっては、新鮮で楽しいイベントだと思います。
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/21 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
we had a great time at the luau. food was very good, drinks were great, the best mai tai ever. very entertaining show and good variety. vip package worth the money
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/13 |
Reviewed by: Kristy
Let me just say, I took a chance. I heard it was expensive, cheesy, and basically over-rated. BUT, I also heard if you do decide to do a luau, do Paradise Cove, and go all out with the Deluxe package... They were right!! (lol, PC should pay me for this review...)
As a young couple in our 20's.... WE HAD A BLAST. They do a great job making you feel special with the deluxe package: shorter lines, extra drink tickets, souvenir gifts, and we had the VERY FRONT seats (regular tickets put you WAY in the back)!!! Totally worth the extra money to be right in front and have table service (no waiting in long lines for the buffet)... The food was better than expected, drinks were...pretty. The dancing/show was what was expected-
but what we both agreed on what made PC special was the cove!!!! It was stunning, and the view is everything i imagined Oahu to be. We went on our 2nd night, and it was very romantic!!! When we went on the little canoe ride they offer, WE SAW A GREEN SEA TURTLE!!!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/10 |
Reviewed by: Ms. Rosie
My husband and I, had such an enchanting evening! Aha Aina is different from your typical "hula hula" type of luau. This event is authentic and very respectful. You have a wonderful storyteller "Uncle Joe", telling his stories about the hotel and his life growing up in Hawaii and how times have changed. You have tasty, mouthwatering appetizers that melt in your mouth! Delicious fruit drinks made upon your request with servers eager to assist you. This was such a wonderful change from those typical luaus that you would attend around the islands..such grand entertainment, succulent food and exceptional service! I would highly recommend this dinner show for people who want to experience what Hawaii actually has to offer!
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Val
This was the best way for a first-timer to the island to visit all the high notes of the island. Our tour guide Garfield was great -- knowledgeable, courteous, and amusing. My boyfriend and I had driven around the island by ourselves the day before and it was nice to get the information on the places we had stopped at and seen, but didn't know about.
I would recommend this tour to anyone vacationing on Oahu for the first time.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/03/05 |
Reviewed by: Willie & Angie Waltz
Being greeted by a pretty Hawaiin girl is just great. Angie was just thrilled. Kudos, to the young lady, She was very nice in helping us out of the Airport.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Willie & Angie Waltz
Our experience began when we were picked up at our hotel. The bus trip to the Cove was very pleasant and enjoyeable. The host was great. At the Cove the food, drinks and show were just wonderful. My wife and I just had the time of our life. We will back. Thanks to everyone.
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| Posted on: | 2010/03/02 |
Reviewed by: Dick&Susan
.Had a great time with luau and show. We opted for late day entry as we don't walk very much. We saw 2 villages and shows and had a leisurely dinner , time to shop and on to the show. Fabulous. EVERYONE WHO HAS NEVER BEEN TO HAWAII OR HAS BEEN AND NOT SEEN THE SHOW SHOULD ATTEND .
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| Posted on: | 2010/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Kathleen
We had never been to a luau so we had nothing to compare this to. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
The entertainment and activities before and after the meal were great, fun and appropriate for all age groups.
The taste and quality of food was good. The amount was plentiful. The alcoholic beverages that came with the VIP ticket was plentiful, although not very strong.
We bought the VIP package so that we wouldn't have to stand in line for the buffet. We went at a slow time in February (about 350 people) so it wasn't bad, but I would definitely recommend the VIP package in the peak season.
The lei and photos were very nice.
The fun didn't stop when we left the luau. The Paradise Cove tour guide sent to pick us up was fantastic. In the way to the luau we got to know the other people on our bus. We became a family of "cousins." On the way back we had music and humor based on our shared experiences. Our tour guide even played his ukulele and serenaded us. I didn't want to get off
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/02/14 |
Reviewed by: Ken English
This was a great experience. We were greeted in a very timely manner. Though our flight was late. Not only was she very pleasant, outgoing, and informative, she assisted us in contacting our limo service which was over an late and keep us company until they arrived. The lei is perfect and gave us real sense of welcome.
Aloaha.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/24 |
Reviewed by: Martha Reinbold
Buying flowers for teenage boys is always a gamble, but Maleia (spelled wrong) was simply wonderful. She welcomed my teenage grandsons and I with open arms of Hawaiian friendship, set the tone for our entire vacation and even stayed with us when our luggage was lost and escorted us to the shuttle bus for our rental car...and, Oh! - the three lei's were breathtakingly beautiful! This was a wonderful experience! Mahalo!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2010/01/05 |
Reviewed by: Laura & Richard
This was a surprise for our first-time to Oahu (40th Birthday Celebration). It was so nice to receive after a long plane flight, not to mention the lei quality! We also received valuable "airport" tips for our trip home as well as great ideas of things to do on the islands. We really enjoyed it and highly recommend!
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/31 |
Reviewed by: Pam
The story performed, Breath of Life, was a perfect show for Christmas. For a short time I forgot I was in Hawaii in the warmth and back home in snow and the true meaning of Christmas --- thank you to all for your hard work.
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/26 |
Reviewed by: YSK
It was quite interesting!! We participated as a couple, and in Hawaii, which has a lot of Japanese people, I finally felt like I was overseas! Among the tour participants, I noticed that there were only a handful of Japanese people, and we communicated in English from start to finish! I think it's a must for those who can speak English, want to speak, are practicing, or want to immerse themselves in the feeling of being abroad!! The food was delicious, and as everyone has mentioned, the content was very fulfilling, but what I found particularly interesting was the bus guide's stories during the bus rides☆ Please join and experience it for yourself!
かなり面白かったです!! カップルで参加したのですが、日本人の多いハワイで、やっと海外に来た気分になりました! ツアー客の中で見たところ日本人はおよそ片手で数えられる人数しかおらず、最初から最後までずっと英語でのコミュニケーションでした! 英語が話せる人、話したい人、練習中の人、海外に来た気分に浸りたい人は必見だと思います!! 料理も美味しく、内容も皆さんが書いておられるようにとても充実したものですが、その中でも特に面白かったのは、行き帰りのバスの中での『バスガイドさんの話』でした☆ ぜひ、参加して体験してみてください!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/22 |
Reviewed by: Karin
Indeed, we had a very good time - very knowledgeable guide (she's a local and knows all the details), wonderful nature, everything was planned and organized thoroughly, no unpleasant surprises of any kind either with transportation or anything else. I would highly recommend this tour to anybody.
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| Posted on: | 2009/12/14 |
Reviewed by: Katie<3
We did this tour on our first day at Oahu, and it gave us an excellent introduction to the culture, landscapes, and lifestyles of Hawai'i. The tour was absolutely fantastic; we saw so many different and beautiful places without ever feeling rushed. Perhaps the best thing about the tour though was our guide Keau- he was so welcoming, funny, and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour to all visitors to Hawai'i :)
Aloha!
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Tim H.
Loved the trip very much. Our tour guide Damien was fantastic. Kauai is very beautiful. Only complaint, they don't pair couples up very well on the flight over. We met another couple in Honolulu before we departed, and none us was scheduled to sit sit with his or her spouse. Other than that, trip was breath-taking.
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/10 |
Reviewed by: Cousin Loreta
I am so happy that I was able to participate on this activity - it was WONDERFUL! I loved my Cousin Lloyd who was my group guide... everyone was wonderful, friendly, informative, and very respectful of their responsibilities - portraying to us the visitors a part of history and sharing of their culture. Everyone was funny, attentive and kind. I loved it! I will definitely do this again for my future visits. The Luau was delicious and Ha: The Breath of Life was incredible... too bad the video was not available for me to bring for my family to see in AZ. A big thanks for everyone that makes this possible from funding, to costumes, practices, etc... I truly appreciate all the work and effort involved in this. God bless!
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/12/01 |
Reviewed by: Mr. John Walters
It was my first time visiting Hawaii, and I took my family to the Royal Celebration. We had a great time as a family learning, and experiencing the Hawaiian culture. It was a very unique and quiet interesting. The food was beyond my expectations, so so delicious, and the outdoor venue is perfect to watch the Waikiki Sunset, view of Diamond Head, and to watch some waves coming in to shore. Beautiful pink hotel and we can't wait to do it again in our next visit to Hawaii. It was definitely a different and once in a lifetime experience. It is not your typical Luau, this is royalty style celebration, and we loved every minute of it.
Thank you for the great experience!
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| Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/28 |
Reviewed by: sparky
The Laua is a special Hawaiian treat. It is an event that everyone should experience for the feel of the islands. The personnel was terrific, and met the quality standards we expected. The performers after dinner were Frist Class. They should be visited by many for just the pure ability of their craft. The women were beautiful, and very nice afterward to have photos etc. We have attended before and the quality is the best.
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| Attended as: | Families |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/10 |
Reviewed by: Amarjit Keshav
I did this as a surprise for my daughter, she loved it. She was greeted as she got off the plane and after receiving the lei the agent helped take her to baggage claim.
Great experience!
Thanks
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| Attended as: | Friends |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/07 |
Reviewed by: good experience
It was so nice to have your staff member waiting with sign for our Leis...I was thrilled..
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| Attended as: | Couples |
| Posted on: | 2009/11/02 |
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