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I have read mixed reviews on whether the P.C.C. is a tourist trap or a must see activity. We went. Basically, visiting the P.C.C. is an all day thing. You first go and visit some of the seven pavillions, learn about the peoples that originated Hawaii (people from Tongo, New Zealand, Samoa, Fiji, etc.). There are shows at various times at the pavillions. Don't miss the Samoan - he had us in stiches with his presentation. The entrance includes a meal - either an American buffet, or a Polynesian luau. The evening ends with a grand show featuring dancing etc. from all seven regions, and cumulating in a fire-swallowing dance. We enjoyed the day. As the P.C.C. is on the other side of the island from Honolulu, tickets are available that include bus transportation to and from Honolulu. In 2003, one adult ticket ranges from $70 to $190 depending on what meal, etc. you choose. Leave a Comment Website: http://www.polynesia.com/
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| | | | Luau's ~ Island wide w/ Show: Paradise Cove Luau | Tip Rating: | | | | |
My friend and I booked this luau online prior to the trip, which was simple. We got picked up and dropped off right from the hotel, which was convenient because we didn't want to navigate dark and winding roads along the coastline back to Waikiki (plus we drank Mai Tais and Lava Flows all night). This luau has great activities and entertainment - you arrive, receive a lei and a drink, and you can partake in a variety of fun things before dinner. We made our own orchid leis and anklets, played "island bowling", and took a fun but too short paddle on an outrigger (with a handsome male guide!). The imu ceremony was pretty typical - the only problem was it was dusk and the lighting around the area was poor so photos didn't come out so great. The meal was just average, for me the best items were the salad with lomi lomi salmon on top, the purple (taro) rolls, and the coconut cake. The pork was very salty, and the fish and rice were bland. We opted for the sit down package, and we wished we just saved our money and went with the buffet so we could have loaded up on more salad and rolls and cake and left everything else! The show was very nice, though by the end you are sick of hearing the entertainers call you "Cousin"...enough already! The hula dancers - male and female - are definitely eye candy! The fire dancer was great! Leave a Comment
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| | | | Luau's ~ Island wide w/ Show: Germaine's Luau | Tip Rating: | | | | |
At least for all first time visitors---go to a luau. Some people really talk up the Polynesian Cultural Center. We didn't make it there, but we did go to and really enjoy Germaine's Luau. We went here with a tour. The driver and guide made the ride fun with sing-a-longs and stories. Once we got there, there was someone to greet us and give us a shell leie, then take our picture (which they offered to sell to you on the bus ride back to WAikiki). There was about 30 minutes or so of free time then to wonder around before the ceremony of the luau started. Germaine's luau is an American-Hawaiian buffet. It begins with an interesting ceremonial unearthing of the roasted pig and honoring of the ancient Gods. THen, the pork was added to the buffet and everyone helped themselves. Included in the buffet is: the Kalua Pig (Roasted Pig), Poi (Taro Potato), Haupia (Coconut Pudding), Chicken Long Rice, Lomilomi Salmon, Fresh Pineapple, Island Fish, Rice, Vanilla Coconut Cake, Teriyaki Beef, Pineapple, Coleslaw, Chocolate Cake, Fried Chicken, Three Bean Salad, Tossed Green Salad, and Dinner Rolls. I enjoyed trying the Hawaiian foods. The roasted pig was very good. The poi---well, ... . But there was enough other food that I found plenty that I liked. The highlight of the evening was watching and learning about the dances of the Pacific. The dances and costumes of the Hawaii, Samoa, and Tahiti dances were beautiful. Germaine's Luau dancers were outstanding. They also put a lot of humor in the show by drawing people from the audience up to dance. The only real disappointment to me was that it was advertised as being right on the beach. I was expecting to be able to sit on the beach, but the beach was roped off. But it was still an evening of enjoyment. Leave a Comment Directions: Approximate travel time from Waikiki is 30-45 Minutes to the other side of Honolulu.
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