When visiting Hawaii, don’t miss the chance to attend a luau, where you’ll find a delicious and exotic feast and breathtaking entertainment. Today’s luau menus are quite varied, from traditional luau cuisine to a range of foods from sushi to macaroni salad. While many large luaus still adhere to traditional luau dishes, many incorporate a [...]
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Contemporary Luau Vs. Traditional Luau
Most vacationers in Hawaii visit at least one luau during their stay. Though today there are many commercial luaus throughout the island, this traditional Hawaiian feast actually dates back hundreds of years. In the islands, men and women were once required to eat separately, and women were restricted from eating certain foods that were considered [...]
Respect Hawaii
In its ancient past, one word ruled Hawaiian life. That word was kapu, which is the Hawaiian equivalent of the Polynesian word “taboo.” Taboo, of course, means forbidden. In Hawaiian culture, many things were forbidden (such as walking on the volcano, eating with women on the beach, or touching a chief) and breaking these rules [...]
A Great Overnight Trip on the Big Island
A Great Overnight Trip on the Big Island
Hawaii’s Big Island is one of the best destinations in the state, if only because it tends to attract the less rowdy tourist crowds. There are plenty of things to do on the island of Hawaii, and one way to take in some of the most important [...]