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Maui Luaus and The Road to Hana
28th September 2007
Michael wrote:
my wife and i are planning to visit in early november, 5 days on maui and 5 on kauai. its my first trip and her first trip in over 20 years. our hotel and flights are set but we are trying to sort out what to do when on each island. first, we are trying to choose between two luaus, the old lahaina and the lele feast, any recommendation?
second, we will be in maui from thursday afternoon until tuesday morning and were trying to decide what days of the week would be best for various activities. first, does it matter whether or not we attend a luau on a weekend night or a weeknight? and second, if we are going to drive to hana is it better to do that on a weekday or a weekend?
Aloha Michael,
Since Hawaii is so far from the mainland you don’t really see a bigger influx of tourists on the weekends. That being said, places like the beaches etc. may be busier, because the locals are on their weekend and you may find them out and about at different locations.
As far as the Maui Luaus, if you are looking for a more traditional (cultural and historical) Hawaiian style Luau then the Old Lahaina is your best bet. It is very popular with most visitors. If your more interested in the Polynesian culture than the Feast at Lele has a variety of dancers from the different islands (Hawaii, Tahiti, Tonga, Somoa). Although I haven’t been to the luaus in Maui myself yet, I would pick the Old Lahaina Luau if you can get booked, it appears to sell out fast from my research. The weekend at luaus may be a little busier, but not much. For this one you may have to settle for whatever booking you can get.
The road to Hana has about 1,000 cars on it daily with more on the weekends. I would recommend this trip on a weekday to avoid the even heavier traffic. Try to start early, before sunrise and leaving Hana after sunset and you will avoid the heavy traffic which is heaviest in the mid-moring and mid-afternoon.
Here is a good article to read on the Road to Hana:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/maui/0015010025.html
Mahalo Michael
We hope you love your trip to da islands!
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October 1st, 2007 at 2:08 pm
I would do the Feast of Lele. It’s nore romantic and it’s a sit down meal. You get to watch a different dance for every course of food.
Old Lahaina Luau is great too, but expensive for a regular luau. Either way you’ll be paying a good amount, but it’s worth every penny.
October 12th, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Thanks for the input Maui Girl! I appreciate it.
Ron