Maui Luau Guide
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Maui Luaus
Hawaii is known for it's exotic and entertaining luaus. Maui leads all of the islands in its number and quality of luau festivities. A luau is a traditional Hawaiian/ Polynesian feast accompanied by a live performance of dancing, music, and spectacles.
The luau feast usually involves the unearthing of the Emu. Traditionally, a whole pig is prepared and buried in the earth with banana leaves and hot coals. After slow roasting the pig, they unbury it and serve the pork with many other authentic Hawaiian foods. Poi, a Hawaii staple made from taro, is often part of the Hawaiian feast as well as beef, and chicken. If you're looking for a vegetarian luau in Hawaii, don't worry. All of Maui's luaus offer a wide choice of vegetarian dishes.
The Luau show encompasses a variety of acts with cultural narratives to guide you through the history of Polynesian travels to our islands. Along with hula dancing and great music, the shows all feature their own twist to entertain you. Some have Cirque du Soleil style acrobatics in the trees, others offer multiple fire dancers. You'll find most of the luaus on Maui have fire dancing. This is something not to be missed as professionals dazzle the crowd with fire knife twirling exhibitions.
Generally, a Maui luau is something you don't want to miss out on when visiting the island. The prices vary but are reasonable for what you get. On the South side of Maui, we suggest the Wailea Marriott Luau. On the West side of Maui, we suggest the Old Lahaina Luau, which is regarded as the most authentic Hawaiian of the Luaus. If you're on a budget, check out the Kaanapali Beach Luau. This luau is especially designed for families and kids. The Feast at Lele is hailed as being the most romantic of the Maui luaus making it great for newlyweds or any couple looking for romance.
Here are the direct lines for reserving your seats.
Wailea Marriott Luau (808)875-7710
Feast at Lele (866)244-5353
Hyatt Regency Luau (808)667-4594
Kamaha'o Luau (808)930-4828
Old Lahaina Luau (800)248-5828
Royal Lahaina luau (808)661-9119
Pale Kai Luau (808)873-8111
Kaanapali Sunset Luau (808)877-4852
Maui Sunset Luau (808)877-4852
Waikapu Village Luau (808)877-4852
Wailea Sunset Luau (808)891-7811
A Maui vacation isn't complete without some culture from the Hawaiian Islands. And what better way to receive it than with a large meal, open bar, awe-inspiring sunset, and a great show?
To get the best prices and big discounts, you can go through a third party activity reseller. They are everywhere on the island and can save you quite a lot of money off of the original ticket price. If you book more than one activity with them, you can often get even lower prices.
Though it's not for everyone, we recommend those who are on a budget take advantage of the discounts available when participating in a timeshare presentation. Most activity resellers offer these tours. You can get some of your activities in Maui for FREE, and make over one hundred dollars cash. It takes around 1 1/2 hours, and can be scheduled around your other activities. You don't have to buy anything, and you'll get paid well. There are restrictions, so call or ask about them before you get into it heavily. Boss Frog Dive and Surf Locations all have these opportunities available and usually pay the best.
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