Aloha Beach Vacation Rentals - Hawaii [Your Hosts]

Overview of the LUAU
An all evening event. Some allow you to join in on Hawaiian games and crafts, and explore cultural exhibits, as well as a Hawaiian buffet and an entertaining Polynesian review. Many display the removal of the Kalua pig from the `imu, underground oven, where the pig was cooking for a day. Food served at most luaus include tender pig, teriyaki beef, mahi-mahi fish, chicken longrice (it looks like bait, but it's rice noodles in chicken broth with chicken pieces), white rice, poi, sweet potato, rolls, pineapple, and either coconut cake or haupia which is coconut pudding. Don't eat too much coconut. ( It's a natural laxative.) Enjoy pineapple and papaya after meals to assist with digestion. And if you eat too much try a gingersnap or ginger candy or drink a gingerale. Ginger is a natural way to soothe an upset stomach. There are several to choose from. Some are an all day affair, use your time in the islands wisely. Normally 5-9pm. The prices range from roughly $45-$60.

HALE KOA LUAU
Available to Military personnel and their guests and is located at beautiful Waikiki Beach. As you arrive you are greeted with a lei. Then join in on flower lei making and coconut frond weaving before dinner. They feature a royal court and a traditional ceremony of removing the pig from the imu, underground oven. The mouthwatering menu includes lomi lomi salmon, Kalua pig, teriyaki beef, shoyu chicken, mahi mahi, fresh fruits, and poi. You will be entertained by beautiful Hawaiian music and graceful hula dancers. Two drinks are included with dinner. This is an exceptional value for $29.50 per person, one member of the party must have a valid military id. The luau is held on Monday and Thursday evenings. Call 808 955-0555 for ticket information. If you are looking for a smaller luau this is a great one. They usually have 600 or less in attendance compared to over 1,000 at the other luaus.

PARADISE COVE LUAU
Located on a 12-acre private beachfront site at KO Olina Resort. Paradise Cove is a crystalline cove where there is a village of thatched huts, demonstrations of lei making, coconut husking, and other Hawaiian arts and crafts. You can take part in games played by ancient Hawaiians and watch as the traditional fishnets of hukilau are pulled from the sea. There also is a ceremony for the lifting of the pig from the imu (underground oven), where it has been roasting for a day. Enjoy the dinner show featuring traditional and contemporary hulas, as well as Tahitian dancers and fire-knife dancers. Golden sunsets can be seen nightly. It is $49.50 per person including transportation from Waikiki. For $10 additional per person you get the Ali'i (chief) treatment of being seated up front near the stage, table service, and unlimited pitchers of non-alcoholic Mai Tai's and Blue Hawaii's. Reservations: 808 973-5828. This is a large luau.

GERMAINE'S LUAU
greets you with a lei at sunset. Enjoy the opening ceremony, a multi-course feast, cocktails, a Polynesian Review, and a guaranteed excellent time. $46 per person, including transportation. Call 808 949-6626 for reservations. This is a large luau.

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