I've visited Hawaii more than 40 times and I know ALL the tips and tricks for planning the ultimate Hawaii family vacation! I offer free Hawaii planning email courses. I also send weekly emails on Fridays where I share my top things to do in Hawaii with kids, the best family resorts in Hawaii, and my ultimate packing lists! Mahalo!
I ranked every luau I've ever been to (by island)
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Aloha Reader, I get asked about luaus more than almost anything else, so I finally sat down and ranked every one I've been to, island by island, on my Hawaii Travel Made Easy podcast. If you're trying to figure out which luau is worth your money and which one to skip, this is where I put it all out there. I started with Maui, since that's where I've been to the most, in Every Maui Luau I've Been To (And Everything Else Worth Knowing), Ranked Honestly. Then I did the same thing for Kauai, and for Big Island, going through what each one gets right, what's overpriced, and which one I'd actually bring my own family back to. Timing feels right to bring this up again. I'm heading to Kauai with my son in November, and we've got tickets to the luau at the Grand Hyatt. I haven't reviewed that one yet, so once we're back, I'll have a fresh take to add to the Kauai episode. If you've been to it yourself, hit reply and tell me what you thought. I'd love to compare notes before I go. If you've got a luau on your own itinerary this year, or you're trying to decide if it's even worth the splurge, these three episodes should save you some guesswork. Aloha, Marcie |
Aloha! I'm Marcie with Hawaii Travel with Kids
I've visited Hawaii more than 40 times and I know ALL the tips and tricks for planning the ultimate Hawaii family vacation! I offer free Hawaii planning email courses. I also send weekly emails on Fridays where I share my top things to do in Hawaii with kids, the best family resorts in Hawaii, and my ultimate packing lists! Mahalo!
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