A Maui Luau! Our Maui Vacation Wouldn't be Complete Without it!Have you been to a Maui luau? Share your story here!I know what many of you are thinking... a luau is so CLICHE! Why would you want to go to a Maui luau? ... WHY NOT?!? You're in Hawaii after all! A luau is just one of those quintessential Hawaiian experiences that makes your Maui, HI vacation feel like you're really in Hawaii! Without a luau, you could be in ANY tropical vacation spot! If you're like me, you had to travel so very far to get to Maui, that if you miss out on a luau this time around, it may be a LONG time before you are able to come back and get a second chance!
Prior to going to a one for the first time, I assumed that a luau was primarily for seniors... don't ask me why... I just did! Well, I was wrong! My husband and I were pleased to see that they are truly for all ages! We saw couples in their 20's and 30's, parents with their children, the middle aged, and, yes, seniors too! We've learned that a luau can be enjoyed no matter what age you are! The entertainment has been good at every single luau I've ever been to... granted, some have been better than others, but I can honestly say I've enjoyed every single one! You'll see hula dancing, listen to Hawaiian music, and you may even see fire dancers! As for the food, you'll tend to hear mixed reviews. But, I think it depends on what you're expecting. If you're expecting a fancy schmancy type of meal, then you'll be disappointed. However, if you're looking for casual food that's like the cooking of the Hawaiian grandmother that you never had, then you'll be MORE than satisfied. And I must not forget to mention the Mai Tai's! This is the one drink that you are pretty much GUARANTEED to find at every luau. Don't get me wrong, most luaus offer other alternatives, but if I were you, I'd make sure you treat yourself to a Mai Tai at least once! Sipping on a Mai Tai always reminds me of being in Hawaii. The sad thing is, once I get back home, if I try to order a Mai Tai at any of the local places, they normally have no idea what I'm talking about! I guess I'll either have to learn the recipe, or go back to Maui! What can I say? I've become a HUGE fan of luaus, and even though I've already been to a few, I can guarantee that on my next trip to Hawaii, I'll be going to my favourite luau! And, just for variety, I'll check out another Maui luau or two that I've never been to before! While I'm still on the topic of Maui luaus, the Feast at Lele has made it onto the top of my MUST-SEE list for my next Maui vacation! Click here to find out why! And, for answers to frequently asked questions about this luau, see our Feast at Lele FAQ page. So... Have you been to a Maui luau that you loved? I'd love to hear about it, and I'm sure others would like to hear about it too! Share your story here! Go to Old Lahaina Luau, Our Favourite Luau What's Your Favourite Maui Luau?
Where was it held? How was the food? Tell us about the entertainment! If you have any photos from your favourite Maui luau, we'd love to see those too!
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Besides... it's not like you'll ever get to experience a luau at home, right?