We will be spending 3 weeks on the 4 major islands of HI in July. We would like to go to just 1 luau and was wondering which on on which island would be the best overall experience. We are 2 fifty year olds celebrating our 30th anniversary and would like something not corny or too touristy but a bit more authentic, if that's possible. Thank you in advance.

Hopefully, with some searching you can find a locall fundraiser luau. We were lucky to spend some time at one in Hanalei on Kauai and that is surely some local fun for a good cause.

Otherwise, I'd embrace the touristy and corny and stick with either Old Lahaina Luau or the Polynesian Center on Oahu.

Did you happen upon the local one in Hanalei when you arrived or is there a place to search this prior to going?

I planned being there for the 4th of July, I stumbled upon the Canoo Club fundraiser and bought tickets at the farmers market.

Oahu - Polynesian Cultural Center or Germaine's
Maui - Old Lahaina
Kauai - Smith's

Enjoy Hawaii...it is our favorite vacation destination.

Polynesian Cultural Center on Oahu is by far the best Polynesian entertainment in Hawaii.

They have the best show, 'Horizons'.

Including 'Horizons', the seven villages each with their own show/demonstration, the canoe pageant & the Ali'i Luau there are 10 shows compared to one for any other luau in the state.

Old Lahaina Luau hands down! We think it is the most authentic and least Las Vegas style of entertaining unlike some of the hotels.

On Maui either Old Lahaina Luau or Feast of Lele.

We just went to the Old Lahaina Luau in Maui about 10 days ago. It was fabulous!!! I felt very pampered and thoroughly enjoyed the meal and performances. $96 per person I think...well worth it!

We prefer the Ali'i Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center.