I say LDT a few years ago! Fabulous performance and great latin beats. I honestly had no idea they…read morewere based on the Big Island! Don't miss their performances, Loved them! They get the audience moving!

Leche De Tigre performed during the cocktail hour for our wedding at Puakea Ranch on the Big Island…read moreand it was absolutely fantastic. They are really great, laid back and so much fun. I really wanted people to dance right after the ceremony, and you bet so many did. Thank you so much!

We couldn't find a reservation anywhere and the owner accommodated us, working with our concierge,…read morewhich was really nice of them both to make our trip the best it could be. I really enjoyed the entire night, it didn't feel overly long or boring at all. The band started out the evening and the MC kept the eve going with meanings or origins behind the dances which added a lot to the experience. There was a nice mix of crowd interaction and the performers and you can't miss the finale with a dancer tossing and eating fire which really made the evening- these were all professionals and it showed. The wait staff was friendly and on point. The food is a pre fix type of meal and very filling with lots of protein, you can have as much as you like, but one plate was plenty for me with a nice slice of cheese cake with either guava or pineapple syrup applied as dessert. It's not so much about the food as the entertainment factor if you go. The setting is off a golf course, it's great for star gazing after the show and they do have a photographer at sunset if you are so inclined. A lovely night out.

I was trying to book a Laua a little last minute and not many places had availability by us. I…read morestumbled upon them and I am glad I did. If you are out off by the distance from your resort, please do not be, it is worth it and the drive was beautiful. We were greeted with a shell necklace and a picture they give you the opportunity to purchase. They have goats roaming the property and it was fun to watch them. Not a big coconut fan but the mai tais were delicious. While waiting for the show to start they have two activities you can practice. It makes you realize how hard what they are doing really is. It was a lot of fun before the show started. The food was amazing. The best pork I've had the entire trip. Nothing compared to it honestly. The barbecue pork was delicious. We ordered seconds for both and did not waste a single piece. The roasted fruit was delicious. Not a cantaloupe fan but it definitely opened me back up to it. I am not a seafood fan, but I am always willing to try. The shrimp was delicious. The fish was great too. It didn't taste fishy and had great flavor. I ended up eating my boyfriends, and that was surprising since I normally can't handle it. Food broke my scale 100/10. They give you the opportunity to practice the hula when they start the show and it was a lot of fun being able to be involved. The performers were all amazing. I watched in awe the entire show. At one point they have all the Males stand up to practice the haka and it was so fun seeing them so it. The host was great and funny. He explained everything well. It was nice to hear the stories of all the dances which I know not every Laua does. It was very informative. The fire performer was amazing! It was so cool to see and as I was scanning the room you could see everyone was enjoying it and were amazed by his talent. Overall I would highly recommend. Everyone was very friendly and I was able to learn a lot about the culture and their history. I am beyond happy with the purchase. Absolutely worth it. Please take the time out of your day to make the beautiful drive down and experience this amazing experience!!

We started with ballet for our 3 years old daughter on island Kauai. We had a great experience, so…read morewe signed up also here on Big Island. Our daughter loves that and always is hard to get her back home. Mahalo for reading this!

Virginia is an amazing teacher. Gyrtonic teachers come to Kona to learn from her as she is an…read moreadvanced trainer. She has several machines that help with oblique muscle and core work. Besides that, Virginia is a lovely being!

First, if you are staying at the Outrigger, make sure you sign up and get the discount! Some…read morereviews had me worried about them running out of food, etc. but that was not an issue. I thought it started at 5, but the doors actually didn't open til 5:30 so we were waiting around for a bit. The welcome drinks were nice, as were the activities, though there were only three: bracelet making, stamp art, and a game like bowling (we didn't do it so I don't know the name). There wasn't actually a ton of time before the program started so this worked. The drinks tasted good but were very watered down. I had about 4 and didn't feel much of a buzz. They had us line up and get food and there was plenty. The poke was disturbingly fishy tasting (not good), but I liked the POG butter and rolls, mac salad, beef, pork (a bit too salty) and chicken. The fish was ok. It would have been nice if they had a few more options for fruit. The desserts were actually really good, I thought. I loved the fluffiness of the chantilly cake, and the pineapple upside down cake was also good. The passion fruit muffins tasted good and had a dense texture that grew on me, but when I got my own it had lots of hard lumps in it and I was a bit put off. The show was nice with a band and explanations about local culture and legends and a little history. I like how they moved through time with it and covered different regions like you were on a tour. I honestly got a little bored at the act before the fire dance and my kid almost wanted to leave, but then it was the fire dance and we were good and that was the last part. The timing was just right in my opinion. Overall, a touristy thing to do for sure. The price is on par with other places in the area and since we were staying at the hotel this was a no brainer. I'm glad we went for my own curiosity and for my kid to experience it, though my husband was bored. It was a good experience and well orchestrated.

This is held at the Outrigger in Kona every Monday and Thursday. There are two types of seating:…read morepreferred and general. Preferred is more expensive than general but your party will be seated closer to the front without other people sharing your table. Your party will also be called earlier for the buffet. Check in started at 4:30pm and gate opened at 5pm. A welcome drink (choice were mai tai and a non-alcoholic drink) is available for everyone. The mai tai was good. At our table, we had smoked pork, smoked salted macadamia nuts, and banana bread waiting for us. The wooden serving plate designed and shaped like a pineapple where these were served was cute and covered with plastic wrap. I suggest that once you know your assigned table, you proceed to the side and try some activities to avoid a line or the number of people who would like to try them later as well. These activities were fun and guided by staff. They included orchid lei bracelet making, traditional Hawaiian printing, and traditional games. Traditional artist/crafts were available at the back. Open bar was also located at the back. There were a lot of cats in the field. I would not leave the table that long if you have food that is exposed and unattended. The cats would roam around and some would climb on the table to get appetizers/food. Dinner was buffet style with different dishes: salads, taro rolls, (and different butters), kalua pork, fresh catch of the day (this grilled fish was soo good), chicken, among many others. I liked the desserts which included Kona coffee chocolate cake, pineapple upside-down cake and another one. We enjoyed dinner while listening to the live music/singing from the musicians. The program was good. Comparing this to a different luau in Oahu, even though there were fewer performances and fewer performers in this luau, the performers were very good and very graceful. They had great stage presence. There was a part when a few guests were invited to the stage for a hula dance. The fire dance by the chief was awesome. Very impressive. The photo opportunity at the end of the show was different. The performers remained on the stage and did not go down to be closer to the audience, unlike the other luau I went to where the performers warmly interacted with the audience. Had a great time here. Weather was lovely - no rain and the temperature was just right from that afternoon until the show finished at about 7:30pm. All in all, though the performances, activities, and interaction with the performers were less compared to another luau, the food and performances were great. Would give this a 5/5.

The tour and luau at Lanikai was an intimate cultural experience. People are always asking online…read morefor a "real" luau. This is it. With a warm welcome and lei ceremony the night was off to a great start. After some cultural protocol, the tour of the grounds got underway. The location is pure beauty steeped in tradition. Kings and queens used to use this land as a place to gather. So much history here. Our guide was warm and very friendly. She was happy to explain the heiau, or temples, that are on the grounds and how they all have special purpose. We were able to learn the purpose for each temple. It was absolutely fascinating! We then had a chance to learn Hawaiian crafts and play some Makahiki games. I discovered a new talent for 'Ulu Maika, which is Hawaiian bowling . Around sunset it was time to eat! The food was all locally sourced. The chefs even fished that morning for the delicious 'Ono fish that we enjoyed. It does not get fresher than that. The special desserts were a tapioca pudding with 5 canoe plants mixed in and some chocolate banana cake. Delicious! During dinner we were serenaded by the musician, whose voice was straight from the heavens. You could feel the aloha with every song. After dinner, we were treated to more hula and storytelling. We were taken on a journey of the islands. We even journeyed to Aotearoa with a fusion of a Māori song combined with hula for a very special event. The entire evening felt as if I was with family and friends. I did not feel like I was at another commercial luau. Far from it. I felt like part of the family, welcomed and loved, as I am. Now that's pretty special. When the night came to a close we gathered one last time as 'ōhana and sang "Hawai'i Aloha" together. Absolutely magical.

This amazing group of gals in the Marriott King Kamehameha hotel offers hula and lei making,…read moreukelele, language immersion, and all manner of cool legit Hawaiian cultural activities, some of which are free or discounted to hotel guests. I took both hula and lei craft and had a blast on both counts! the gals who run the place are fantastic and they have some neat things

Dennis was the perfect choice for our ceremony musician. He was easy to work and communicate with…read morealso reasonably priced for the hour. He played such a beautiful set for our wedding ceremony. He was I would recommend him and book him again for sure.

It's been a few years, and this is still one of my favorite memories. We met Dennis on a spur of…read morethe moment vacation to Kailua-Kona, and a year later when I proposed he was gracious enough to go out of his way to help with my engagement proposal on Oahu. He's a great musician that you can tell truly enjoys making peoples day spreading Aloha through music.

Kona Town Hui is a nice and welcoming environment. There is a lot of nice poetry and you see both…read moreApo and Stephanie (husband and wife) working on the pottery in the studio. We got to have a nice conversation with Apo and he explained the business. He said they also provide pottery classes and date nights. He also has a sperate business where he teaches net fishing. My wife and I were able to buy nice poetry and learn a lot about Kona. I recommend stopping by when visiting the Kona Brewery.

Always a great time with friends and making new ones. Stephanie is a great instructor and really…read moreguides everyone through the process to complete an original piece is a surprisingly short amount of time. The possibilities are endless and it is so fun to be creative for a few hours with friends.