Luau or nice dinner in Maui?
Oct 18th, 2003, 01:29 PM
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Isn't it a state law that all tourists must do one Luai? We did OLL, get it under your belt as a been there done that, it was a hoot, but you will never do it again. I just think it is a bite the bullet thing. Then you can truly enjoy the island. If you try to get out of the luau, you are messing with the gods, and a price will be paid eventually. It's a one shot deal....you could gamble a good dinner, but well????.....good luck!!!!
It's the same thing with leis, gotto doit, even if you buy them, the first time. Other trips when you get a deal on a condo, well once again, the gods are happy, and you've been there, done that...........Best wishes, and eat at Spago!!
It's the same thing with leis, gotto doit, even if you buy them, the first time. Other trips when you get a deal on a condo, well once again, the gods are happy, and you've been there, done that...........Best wishes, and eat at Spago!!
Oct 21st, 2003, 07:23 AM
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We went to the Old Lahaina Luau for our 1 year anniversary trip and had a great time. Usually we don't like doing as the tourists do, but geez, we ARE TOURISTS after all. It was fantastic, and not cheesy at all like we thought it might be. Great unlimited drinks and we had traditional seating on the floor just next to the stage which was the BEST! People with back problems can surely argue that point. The food was really good too. The dessert was just OK, so we went out for dessert afterward at David Paul's next to the Lahaina Inn where we were staying. Have a great time and DON'T MISS the luau. I think you'll regret it.
Oct 22nd, 2003, 10:05 PM
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Have dinner at Pacific'o, watch the sunset and the luau performers practising on the beach in front of Pacific'o. Way better food and a short performance at the same time. I highly recommend Pacific'o for fod and beachfront location.
Oct 23rd, 2003, 06:02 AM
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Skip the luau! My husband and I debated this same question and ended up going to it and regretted it. Some people like them and we had friends tell us we had to experience it, but I found it to be very tacky and boring- I wanted to leave about 10 minutes into the show. In my opinion you get better Hawaiian entertainment at many of the beachfront lounges and restaurants. Spend your time and money having a romantic dinner with your new husband.
Dec 20th, 2003, 05:22 AM
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Don't go for the haute cuisine-it's not there (though I enjoyed seconds of the crab salad). Don't go for audience participation-there is none, except an opportunity, completely voluntary, to dance with your partner offstage(principally newlyweds).
Go for the first rate theatre and hospitality, Hawaiian style. My children loved it, as did their parents.
Happy to report we experienced OLL right before Thanksgiving. No flies. Just warm smiles swirling throughout the grounds.
Go for the first rate theatre and hospitality, Hawaiian style. My children loved it, as did their parents.
Happy to report we experienced OLL right before Thanksgiving. No flies. Just warm smiles swirling throughout the grounds.
