A Hawaiian feast paired with island concoctions!

A trip to O'ahu is not complete without attending a luau​!
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My friends and I chose Germaine's Luau as the winner of our last minute decision to attend a luau before departing the great island of O'ahu. There are two main choices out there but this one had a less expensive yet well-reviewed profile.

So, what exactly is a luau? I'll leave it to our hosts to better explain it to you here.

Good to know:

• This company arranges a pick-up time and location to bring you to their location and once the luau is over, you are also taken back to a pre-arranged drop off location.
• 1 - 3 complimentary beverage coupons depending on your luau package.
• If you are serious about the drinking part of the luau, I would recommend you purchase the Tiki bar ceramic mug which allows you free refills and more for what you pay for!
• The buffet is plentiful, so pace yourself!

• ​Sunset mo' betah from hea:

​As you arrive at the luau, you are greeted and given a lei made of shells and then given the opportunity to take a photo of yourself with this background:

• Traditional Kalua pig:

​​Kalua is the term used to describe something cooked in an underground oven. At Germaine's you are invited to be part of this cooking tradition as you get to watch two locals unearth the pig that has been slowly cooking itself by means of hot rocks that were placed within to keep the heat once the flames had burned down.
This pig has been underground for at least 6-7 hours absorbing the smoke and steam from banana leaves, koa wood and its own fat in order to create a consistent flavor! Hmmmmmm!

• Dances of the Pacific:

Once again, these dances are better explained by Germaine's here. So sit back, enjoy your buffet dinner and concoctions from the Tiki bar and let the sway of these ladies (or men) delight your senses for the duration of the luau!

#oahu - Polynesian dance - #luau

Un vídeo publicado por ريكاردو Calderón (@el_musafir) el 8 de Ago de 2015 a la(s) 7:33 PDT

So on your next visit to O'ahu ... make Germaine's Luau​ a must!