Reviewed by: Billy&Janis&Bryton
Fantastic. We were made to feel Welcome to the Beautiful Island. The presentation
was very authentic performed with passion. We really felt as if The Chief had gathered
the best of the best to reflect the special times of island life. The venue is the perfect
size and the interaction during the Meet & Greet time with games and conversation
could only be described as welcomed interaction.
Thank You for the pride of heritage and reality in which all was presented.
Gorgeous view of the bay behind the Stage complimented the performance of these
proud islanders.
Thank You
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Packages: | Paradise Package |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/23 |
Reviewed by: Leslie Allen
The luau was not very good. We were sent there 2 hours before the luau and the activities prior were not alot of fun and too many people to even enjoy. Should have offered some kind of appetizer, but they were trying to get you to buy snacks and drinks. The food was ok. The only thing really good was the pork. Show was ok, but a little hokie. This luau is not what I was expecting.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/08/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/25 |
Reviewed by: Karen B.
This is the second time I've attended the Luau at Paradise Cove and I was NOT disappointed! The fun begins the moment you step on the bus. I took my daughter and her husband and they enjoyed themselves as much as I did.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/08/09 |
Activity Date: | 2015/08/01 |
Reviewed by: Laura
So I bought the super ambassadors package which bode well for me, considering the 42 acre mass of land the PCC is situated on! As a wheelchair user, probably not the best thing to be doing that on my own! (However massive my biceps may become!)
Everything from the bus ride there with narration from Cousin Nox to the personalised friendly tour guide Jarom who was a fountain of knowledge and super nice guy - was an incredible experience. That's just the customer service! The site itself was beautiful, plentiful in scenic, educational and picturesque landscapes, with presentations that made you laugh, applaud stamp you feet and clap you hands!
Hands down a great tour and an incredible luau and show to end the night! I was fortunate to go backstage before the show and meet someone of the cast - what a lovely bunch! And to see them in action and knowing their complete and genuine appreciation for U.S. tourists being there, made the show even more spectular and the experience that much more worth while.
For sure, I didn't see everything, and I'd definitely go back, especially for another canoe ride! Was so amazed at the level of attention and willingness that was about when I wanted to row the canoe and participate in activities like that.#SuperAccommodating
Truly a wonderful and amazing experience I'll never forget xD
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Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
Attended as: | Solo Travelers |
Posted on: | 2015/08/06 |
Activity Date: | 2015/08/03 |
Reviewed by: Mahalo
Paradise Cove Luau was a great cultural experience. There were many activities that got you involved with the Hawaii culture. Some of my favorites where the spear throwing, lei making, and the canoe rides in the cove. They also had special events that taught you a little bit about the Hawaiian history, like old fashion ways of fishing. The food at Paradise Cove could have had a better selection, but their fried chicken and mixed drinks were phenomenal. When it came time for the dinner show I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I definitely enjoyed the out come. The show was beautiful and told multiple stories of native legends. The costumes and stage props were extravagant and made me feel as if I was in paradise. I personally wished the show was a little bit longer but it was a great show. I would recommenced that families take their young children to watch this show because not only is it fun to watch, but its also very engaging, and can be educational.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/08/02 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/11 |
Reviewed by: JodieB
We had a fantastic time at Paradise Cove Luau. We almost were not going to book this Luau due to reading some bad reviews, but so glad we did! As soon as we boarded the bus to get there, the tour guide (Cousin Katie) made the trip so much fun. There were a variety of activities to participate in before the Luau commenced, such as canoe rides, flower lei and headpiece making, archery, bowling and temporary tattoos. The Luau itself was amazing! The dancers were great and the costumes very colorful. The food was very nice and the pork especially yummy! I would definitely recommend this, especially for families.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/30 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/22 |
Reviewed by: Mindy McKnight
Super Ambassador was the way to go! Loved everything about it, even the little rain shower
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/07/23 |
Reviewed by: B. Hamilton
Our guide, Clifton, was great. He was knowledgable and very friendly. He was quick with a joke or light comment to keep the hot, sunny day light and fun.
The cultural center was well kept and full of beautiful and informative displays.
We enjoyed the entertainment and the food at the luau and "Ha" was beautiful. The dancing was amazing.
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Packages: | Super Ambassador Luau Dinner Package & All Day Admission (Private Guided) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/10 |
Reviewed by: ハワイ好き
こちらの体験談の通りほぼ日本人はいません。
ほぼというより、私たち家族以外いないと言っても間違いないくらいでした。
ワイキキから大型のバス2台ほどでコオリナ地区にあるパラダイスコーブまで向かいました。
40〜45分ほどかかります。
バスの中で会場の説明がありますが、全て英語なので言っていることはわかりませんが、聞き取れなくても大丈夫でした。
帰りのバスの番号をしつこいほど教えてくれますのでそれだけ覚えられたらOKです。
会場に着いたらマイタイをもらって、案内される席へ向かいます。
そこからは2時間ほどはショーが始まるまでフリータイムです。
会場内の催しには積極的に参加した方が楽しいと思います!
シーカヤックのようなものに乗りましたがすごく楽しかったです☆
法螺貝が吹かれて向かった先で見たフラは、サンセットとあいまってとっても素敵でした。
これだけでも来た甲斐があったなと思いました。
私たちはスタンダードコースでしたが、お食事も座席の位置も満足でした。
お食事はサーモンロミロミとフライドチキンが美味しかったです。
アルコールは2杯までコースについていますが、2杯で充分でした。
味も見た目もトロピカルでとても美味しかったです。
ショーも本格的でたっぷり見られます。
途中ゲスト参加タイムもあります。
外国の方は恥ずかしがらずにノリノリで参加されるのでそれを見ているのも楽しかったです(^^)
帰りの車内も盛り上がった外国の方で賑やかでしたが、爆睡しました。笑
日本人がおらずアウェー感はありますが、ハワイではあまり感じることのなかった外国に来たー!という感じが良かったです。
またコオリナ地区のサンセットの美しさ、満天の星空はワイキキでは体験出来ないと思います。
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Packages: | スタンダード・ハワイアン・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/07/06 |
Reviewed by: Jan D
Positives first...the Show is Amazing! I personally enjoy the show more than any Luau I have attended on Oahu. As a former resident and frequent visitor to HI....this has always been one of my favorite activities to visit and bring friends and family......sorry to say that the late entry does not allow you to do anything but attend the Luau and Show...there is NO time to do or visit the other activites....very disappointing.....not sure the Late Entry should be an option at all...unless....you just want to got to the Luau and Show, and it should be advertised that way.
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Packages: | Alii Luau (Late Entry - Dinner & Show Only) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/07/04 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/12 |
Reviewed by: Marcos A Bonilla
Besides the great time at the Ali'i Luau, and the HA show, the Polynesian Cultural Center has a lot to offer, we start our adventure at 12 noon and at dinner time we were 75% done, every island has a lot of to see and do, from the kids games, to all family fun it was great, best Luau and best cultural experience!!
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Packages: | Alii Luau Dinner Buffet Package & All Day Admission (Self-Guided) |
Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2015/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/18 |
Reviewed by: 釈迦&くまのぽーさん
こちらの体験談で読んでいましたので、日本語が通じないのは覚悟のうえ参加してきました。
シェラトンのアロハランディングでバスを待っている時から、イヤ~な雰囲気でしたが、案の定、大型バスに日本人は私達夫婦のみ。
ガイドさんの話にみんなが盛り上がっても、ちんぷんかんぷん・・・
ただ、理解できたのが、乗っているバスが4番であること。
帰りも同じバスに乗るので、ここは重要です。(帰りのバスは、ショーが終わって全員が乗車したら出発します。)
到着後、座席のクラスに応じたシールを胸に貼り、レイを掛けてもらい、ウェルカムドリンクのマイタイを頂き、ダンサーとの記念撮影へ進みます。
会場内をブラブラしていると、ユウジさんという日本人スタッフさんが声を掛けてくれ、色々と説明してくれました。ここのスタッフで日本人は自分だけなので、何かあったらユウジを読んでくれって・・・ 天使のようなお言葉に気持ちがすぅーっと楽になりました。
ショーの内容は、迫力満点で最高!の一言に尽きます。
内容は、ここには書きませんので、行ってみてのお楽しみです。
オーキッドの席だと、一人当たり16ドルのプリペイドカードが付いていますので、早めに使ってしまうことをお勧めします。飲み物は大体7~11ドル位かな、お土産屋さんもあるので、簡単に使い切ることができます。
ショーが終わってからは、バスの前でダンサーさんたちが記念撮影に応じてくれます。
これも楽しめるかもしれませんね!
帰りのバスに乗る時、片言の英語で、結婚5周年であること、隣のクリスタルチャペルで挙式したことをガイドさんに話すと、「教えてよ~」って悲しそうな顔をしながら言ってくれました。
そうです、記念日などの場合は、先にガイドさんに伝えておくと、あとで楽しいことが待っているようです。
おそらく、行のバス内でその話をしていたんでしょうけど、私たちはちんぷんかんぷんだったので・・・
言葉が分からない点は残念でしたが、それ以外はパーフェクトですね!
500人位いるであろうゲストの中で出会った日本人は私達以外に1組だけでしたが、それこそが異国を味わう醍醐味であると思います。
外国人の乗りの良さは最高なので、恥ずかしがらず弾けて楽しむことが大切です。
来年、また参加したいと思っています。
さて、英語の勉強しなきゃ!!!
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Packages: | オーキッド・ルアウ・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/22 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/17 |
Reviewed by: Kim
Everything was wonderful!!!! From the bus ride with our awesome host, the activities, seating, food and show. It was a fantastic night out and great value for money. The food was incredible and the setting was just gorgeous. The performers were top quality and the whole show was executed with precision! I would recommend this Luau to anyone. Thanks to our driver & host for making even the drive back so enjoyable.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/21 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: Jim c
Great day out lots of shows lots of fun you need a guide as it's very big place food very good will go again if we go back
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Packages: | Ambassador Prime Restaurant Dining & Premium Show Seating |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/20 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Katie Morales
We loved this luau! Our tour guide, Cousin Rich, was HILARIOUS and memorized everyone's name on the bus!! He took great care of us, and even sang us a lullaby on the way home...he's got one heck of a voice!
The games before the luau started were short & fun, and the hula dancers were great!! This was the first activity on our Honeymoon, and we were not disappointed. The emcee even mentioned our names during the show and had us get up to dance near the stage to the Hawaiian wedding song...it was an amazing experience. The food was good, the show was excellent, and the location was like a postcard! Singers, hula dancers, and fire twirlers were all part of the evening, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend this luau!!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/21 |
Reviewed by: 小林惠久美
やはり一度は体験したいルアウでした。
口コミに「 送迎バスの案内係りの方が素晴らしいDJで盛り上げるので、バスの車中も楽しく過ごせました」 英語の堪能な方なのでしょうね。 私たちはチンプンカンプン 英検準2級の孫も なまりのせいなのかよく聞き取れなかったと言っておりました。 ウエルカムドリンクのマイタイは氷がいいだけ解けた後のうっすーいお味、お料理はどの口コミにも書かれている通りのお・あ・じ。 でも、ダンサーの方達のパフォーマンスはさすがに素晴らしかったと、思い出すだけで胸のあたりが熱くなります。残念な事は多々ありますが、やはり一度は体験をお薦めします。
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Packages: | スタンダード・ハワイアン・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/23 |
Reviewed by: Danny
Great location (kinda long drive from Waikiki) beach front, lots of activities before dinner, show was good, did 2 good, nothing made it stand out compared to other luaus, although the host on the bus ride was hilarious, remembered all of our names, telling jokes and gave us all a hug after dropping us off.....
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/06/16 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/10 |
Reviewed by: 匿名希望
全て英語の説明でしたが、日本人のぼくらにはゆっくり説明してくれたので困ることはないです。また、ショーは言葉に関係無く楽しめ司会の人のトークは本当に面白かったです。
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Packages: | 最前列!ロイヤルプラン |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/06/08 |
Reviewed by: Anita K
Our Luau was full of activities, food, and fun. The entertainment was VERY colorful. We are really glad that we came to Paradise Cove for our first luau.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/21 |
Reviewed by: Eric P
Get a tour guide. A fantastic day. Would consider doing it again.
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Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/13 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/18 |
Reviewed by: Rob
This event was really awesome. Good entertainment. A great setting to watch the sunset and of course good food. A must attend If you want to experience a fun luau.
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/06/07 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/30 |
Reviewed by: S.Y.
15名の団体で参加しました。日本の旅行会社からのオプショナルツアーにも殆ど紹介されてなく不安もありましが参加者全員大満足でした。特にハワイが初めての方もいましたので会場到着時レイサービスやウエルカムドリンクとしてハワイアンカクテル(マイタイ)が配られますのでハワイにきたという最高の気分。会場のイベントやショーも十分楽しめました。以下は、留意点をいくつか、①外国ですから英語は簡単な日常会話はできた方がより楽しめます。係りの方は片言の日本語対応のみです。②会場では日本語のアナウンスはありませんがこのような内容でアクティビティーが進められますとの日本語の説明書が配られます。③参加代金には、会場内の土産物店やドリンクコーナー(2杯程度)での利用が可能なクーポンのようなものがついてます。以下は、更にVELTRAの担当者の方へ①日本語の案内文は全員に配ったほうがいいと思います。②日本語の案内文には、アクティビティ開催に際してはほら貝にてお知らせします⇒ほら貝の聞こえる方へ移動しましょう③当日記念日の方(誕生日など)は、係りの方へお知らせください⇒サプライズがあるかも?。以上日本語の案内書面へ加えていただけば会場内で日本語の案内がなくても日本からの観光の方も十分楽しめると思います。是非現地の企画催行箇所へ伝えていただければと思います。
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Packages: | スタンダード・ハワイアン・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/06/05 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/28 |
Reviewed by: Francesca
My husband and I attended the luau while on our honeymoon. The emcee was great she had a very pleasant way about her. The food was good although I was surprised to see fried chicken on the buffet. We paid for the orchid seating but after seeing how the dining area was arranged I think the regular seats would have been fine. My favorite part was the chief with the fire, that was exciting!
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/31 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/27 |
Reviewed by: cali4nia
My husband and I attended on our last full day at Hawaii and I am sooooooooo happy that we did. I think this was a great way to end our vacation even though we hated having to leave the beautiful island! This place, the venue, the set-up, activities, dinner, drinks and show was just AMAZING to say the least. The staff, especially cousin Rich(ie), he was the best bus guide/tour guide/table attendent/just overall everything the best. He was able to memorize all of our names before we arrived at Paradise Cove and there were at least 50 minimum on the bus. Even more amazing during the festivities he checked on everyone to make sure we all had what we needed and if we had any questions/help he assisted. Now that's what I call excellent customer service! (there were hundreds of other people at the luau). To sum it all up, upon return to Hawaii I will definitely go back to Paradise Cove. Best Lava Flow drinks, met some great people, fantabulous show and created lifetime memories !!!!!!!
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Dan & Karen
What a great time we had at Paradise Cove. The activities were fun and informative. Dinner was yummy. I really enjoyed the poi and coconut milk dessert. This brought back memories of when as a child I was at Schofield Barracks (Dad stationed there.) for 4 years. So glad we booked this tour with Veltra.
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Packages: | Premium Orchid Package with Dinner Buffet - Most Popular! (Middle Seating) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/27 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/24 |
Reviewed by: Deb
Had a fantastic night, enjoyed the meal and the trip was comfortable, had a great host.
Thank you for making this a pleasurable evening
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Packages: | Standard Package - Hawaiian Experience with Dinner Buffet (Wing Seating) |
Attended as: | Friends |
Posted on: | 2015/05/23 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/21 |
Reviewed by: fumikichi
ハワイのツアーといえば、必ず日本人がいるものだと思いましたが、ピックアップされた満員のバスの中も、日本人が私たちだけ、さらにショーの中でも日本人がおそらく私たちだけでした。
英語が全く話せない人や、外国人だけでは不安という方には向いていないツアーだとは思いますが、私たちは外国にいる感じをやっと味わった気がして、とても楽しく過ごせました。
もちろん、バスガイドも、ショーもすべて英語でしたが、参加型のフラショーや、新婚カップルは、特別に前に出てショータイムがあったりと、アメリカ人の方は積極的に参加するので、負けじと(笑)参加できてよかったです。
あと、風景も最高でしたよ!
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Packages: | スタンダード・ハワイアン・ビュッフェ(12/31まで) |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/18 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/12 |
Reviewed by: Wendy
After swimming with the dolphins at Sea Life Park, we simply walked back through the park to the Luau (very convenient). We were greeted warmly with a shell necklace and photo op with the Chief, and then got to enjoy some games (spear tossing, a Polynesian version of musical chairs (except with sticks), braiding palm leaves to make head-bands, and hula dancing). There were also some tables with native-made goods for sale. Then the Chief led the unveiling ceremony of the roasted pig (he is very entertaining and funny), got our non-alcoholic drinks and food (which was very tasty, especially the pineapple cake!), and then enjoyed the show. The hula dancers were very talented, the fire dancers where great, and it was neat to see all the different dance styles of the islands that were represented. It was our 2nd wedding anniversary, so we got to go up on stage with some other couples and they honored us with some pretty flowers! The only down-side was that the location is a little small, but other than that, we had a great time!
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Packages: | Test Package |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/17 |
Activity Date: | 2015/05/11 |
Reviewed by: Carol from WI
What an amazing time at Polynesian Cultural Center. Everyone was so nice. All the shows were top notch and very entertaining. The food at the luau was very good despite reading prior reviews, we thought it was terrific. The "Ha breath of life" show was very entertaining and had us on the edge of our seats. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't seen the show. The dancers and story tellers are so talented. A definite MUST see on your trip to Oahu. Kudos to everyone at the center especially the dancers and entertainers
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Packages: | Ambassador Luau: Premium Show Seating & Guided Park Tour |
Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2015/05/03 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/15 |
Reviewed by: JANICE ferriss
I have gone many times with family and friends so they can enjoy as I did my first time.mmalways great day this time also, as Iwe had private tour guide which was amazing. Reason for one star down is that I paid for mini bus and was transported in large coach which less personal. I admit we had a great driver. Funny informable about trip and culture center. I did pay extra for mini so think I deserve refund for that upgrade.
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Packages: | Super Ambassador Package with Private Guide |
Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2015/05/01 |
Activity Date: | 2015/04/28 |
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Thank you so much for choosing Paradise Cove Luau to be apart of your vacation. we are glad that you had fun and enjoyed yourself. Mahalo Nui Loa.