Did a movie set tour with my wife while we were in Honolulu, and I honestly expected a simple tour…read morewith a few cool photo ops. I was completely wrong. The tour was incredible, the scenery was absolutely stunning, and Jeremy may be the best tour guide I've ever had. He was hilarious, informative, kept everyone engaged, and even went out of his way to take great photos of everyone throughout the tour. If you're doing this tour, ask for Jeremy. He's the man! Highly recommend.

Absolutely incredible! Stunning views, cool lookout points, great history and amazing tour guides!…read moreThe drive along UTV ride was easy to follow along and even more fun in the rain. Thank you to Raymond and Sheldon, they showed us a good time and gave us some laughs and delicious local recs. Ps Sheldon, here's my Instagram @lindseychurch_29

We were staying nearby at the Courtyard Marriott and evidently this is a Mormon controlled town so…read morethere was no alcohol at the hotel or the neighboring shopping area. So I found Tamura's 4 minutes from the hotel and it was quite interesting. They def have tons of liquor, wine and beer as well as groceries. Not fancy at all, made me feel like I took a Time Machine to the 1950's. Not a negative, just interesting. I also needed vinegar for my son's finger that got stung by a sea urchin and they had that, so mission accomplished!

The grocery section had a fishy, old smell when we visited, which wasn't the best first impression…read more On the positive side, both the grocery cashier and the cashier at the poke counter were very nice and friendly. We tried the poke, but it wasn't a favorite. Most of it was too salty for us, and the rice was really disappointing. It was mushy and just didn't have a good texture. The hamachi was the best of what we tried and was the one I would order again. Overall, though, I would probably skip getting poke here in the future. There are too many other places with better poke and better rice.

Fun place to walk around on vacation. I don't care much about the store on the inside, but you can…read morepay to go through the garden (probably not worth it with small children), and you get a nice little audio tour about pineapples. Bring your own headphones/earbuds! The pineapple maze was fun at first but it was quite hot so we didn't stay for the whole thing. The dole whip was good - fairly expensive but not terrible if you're not getting a whole meal.

I've never been to the Dole Panation. Loads of tourists. There is a tour, maze, and a farmer's…read moremarket besides kiosks selling their wares. The gift center is massive. All types to local goods to include a cafeteria where you can order you food and beverage from a kiosk. Parking lots to the left and right, tour buses and vans tend to park on the left side. i decided to patronize their food truck. Special was a POG ( passion, orange, and guava ) Slush with Dole Whip. I was good but I believe the Dole Whip has artifical emulsifiers...left in my car and there was a gummy leftover...as the ice had melted.

What a fun day! Kauai Back Country Adventures is so organized! Loved the ride to the tubing…read morelocation! Kanoe was great! She gave us all kinds of history and background and was funny and had the entire group participating CHEEHOOOO! She, Gracie and Ruby were also great! When we come back to Kauai we want to do it again! Great job y'al!

We had the absolute best time on our tour with Roy J, aka RJ, aka Cousin! At first, we were a…read morelittle concerned that an 8-hour tour might feel too long, but RJ made sure it was anything but boring. He kept us entertained with his humor, educated us with fascinating insights, and kept us engaged the entire time. One of the things we appreciated most was that he gave us space to explore every destination while still making the experience feel seamless. We were traveling with older family members as well as my young daughter, and somehow, RJ managed to connect with everyone--from our 7-year-old to our 70-year-old mother-in-law. Everyone absolutely loved him! This was, hands down, the best money we spent while visiting Waikiki. Thank you, RJ, for making our first visit to Hawaii truly unforgettable--you are a true gem! Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an informative, fun, and well-paced experience.

The tour was really amazing. Henry our tour guide made this tour worth our $. Not only did he give…read moreus history of the Island. He also made everyone laugh with humorous jokes along the way. Henry was very respectful with managing time and giving us time to take pictures with family and to site View .Overall , Henry is a good tour guide and is very well recommended. And I can't forget how handsome he was, Big time!

Such an AMAZING tour!!! Our guide Paolo listened to what we wanted to do and accommodate as much of…read morethose as he could. He shared so much Hawaiian history to us!! I can't wait to bring my family back to experience this tour!!! Thank you Paolo!!!

We knew that having a destination wedding in Hawaii as a couple who lived on the east coast would…read morebe a challenge, and that whoever we chose needed to be both perfect and affordable. We interviewed with 3 different planners, and ABC ended up being ultimately the perfect fit for us. We loved all the work we saw on the website/social media, and knew that we needed a comprehensive package of some sort since we were busy healthcare professionals working in NYC. We had our initial consultation call with Mackenzie, who was so great, eased our minds, and laid out everything we needed to know to help us make our decision. We made a decision before the end of the week, as we felt the involvement of ABC and their ability to both help design and contact vendors on our behalf with us being so busy would be helpful (and it really was!). We chose the elite planning package - we basically had bi-weekly video calls where we went over specific talking points and their orderliness and helpful input really helped us round out our tough decisions. Whenever we needed something more urgently, we were even able to text Mackenzie and Sammy and they were always so willing to assist. Sammy eventually came on to become one of our lead coordinators and we could not rave about her more! Even when we ran into some challenges in the months leading up to the wedding (unexpected vendor changes, inclement weather, etc) Sammy was always 10 steps ahead and really ensured that we had the best outcome possible even before we knew what was happening. We were being photographed outside by the water on the NORTH SHORE with a storm approaching (IYKYK) and Sammy was by our side with a platter of pupu's and cocktails ready to be blown away! Even with Tropical Storm Lala literally making headway for our wedding, Sammy (along with Natalie & Autumn) helped make our wedding perfect. We are so grateful and could not recommend them more. :)

We are beyond satisfied with Aloha Bridal Connections and would choose them again and again! We had…read morethe pleasure of working with Mackenzie, Natalie, and Sammy, with Autumn also helping on the day of -- and I truly feel like I made a genuine connection with each and every one of them. They are such wonderful people, and they helped make our day beyond special. Everything I envisioned for my wedding came to light, and it simply would not have been possible without ABC. They are organized, responsive, reassuring, and so much more. I especially appreciated how seamlessly they handled all the behind-the-scenes work and the communication with our vendors -- it let us be fully present and enjoy our day. If you're looking for a coordination team that truly cares, ABC is it. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I hope you all get a driver self-nicknamed "Short"…read more We booked a Pearl Harbor tour which included a visit to the Dole pineapple gift shop as well as a drive around the island (with a few stops and drivebys). Our driver nicknamed "Short" was a great driver as well as a native who knew the island and all it's customs, history, and it's little fun facts and quirks. Short is also a life philosopher. I won't spoil it should you get him, but he has a good way of keeping things light hearted but really makes you think about why the world and it's constant feuding is the way it is. The trip started sharply at 8AM (hotel lobby pickup) and after picking up a few passengers at different hotels, we were off. The Pearl Harbor tour and the ride over was excellent. While I knew a lot of what he was narrating, he goes into the back story of why Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Much different than what you probably learned in history class. Nothing excuses the Japanese military government for doing what they did and he's not an apologist for them, but he laid out the facts leading up to it. Very informative. The movie at the Pearl Harbor center was well done by the Park Service, but we didn't have much time to look around much after that as we needed to keep to schedule. A few passengers were a full 30 minutes late, but he didn't give them the riot act but instead gently and jokingly chided them a little. It was pretty funny! The Dole pineapple gift shop stop was all about buying stuff, so if you've done it you'll be bored. But for first timers, get the Pineapple Freeze at the back of the store. We stopped by three parks and beaches which included the North Shore, a park whose name I forget, and Hanauma Bay. We highly recommend PPF. Just remember as part of a tour, be courteous and be on time. Write it down, put it in your phone, whatever it takes to keep everyone on the tour on track!

Our bus drive to Polynesian cultural center was both enlightening and entertaining. Pita was our…read moreguide and made our 1:15 hour drive feel like a 20 minute drive. As we drove through he shared some highlights and historical facts which was nice. We felt ready and excited to tour the PCC.

Kimo totally rocked our wedding…read more We organized the whole shebang from California and were impressed from the get-go by Kimo's responsiveness and thoughtfulness. He called us and talked through our needs, and was vastly patient when it was clear we had no idea what we were doing! The wedding itself was a smash. Kimo showed up two days early for a walk-through and the day before for prep. The day of, the heavens opened and it rained cats and dogs and boars and horses. Which ruined our outside plans! But Kimo switched to the backup plan of serving indoors -- and the food was magnificent. I think what I love most about Kimo is all the little things. He handled flowers for us, got a wedding arch and even had his team run across the street to get 20 umbrellas from the drug store! In the end, with a million changes and some things we used and some things we went over on, he sensibly threw it all out the window and called it even. I've never hugged a vendor as much as I hugged Kimo. Amazing food and a fabulous spirit. Hire him!

We hired Kimo's Akamai Catering LLC for our wedding and unfortunately had a really difficult…read moreexperience. The biggest issue was communication--they didn't respond to our messages, which became a real problem on our wedding day. They forgot to bring propane and didn't tell us until 5:00pm, right when dinner was supposed to start. This pushed our meal back to 8:30pm, leaving only an hour before our reception ended at 9:30pm.After the wedding, we reached out about getting a partial refund and they ghosted us completely. I would not recommend this caterer to other couples.

Ke Nui Catering was amazing, and we are so grateful they were part of our wedding…read more The morning of our wedding, flash flooding forced our original venue to cancel, and we had to move the entire event to a new venue on the next day. It was a complete scramble, and one of the many things we were worried about was whether our vendors would be able and willing to pivot with us. Ke Nui Catering did, and we were so thankful. Even with everything changing in less than 24 hours, they were accommodating and helped make sure we could still have a beautiful meal at our rescheduled wedding. That flexibility alone meant a lot to us, but the food itself was also truly excellent. The standout for us was the Fig Stuffed Porchetta. It was honestly some of the best pork we've ever had. The skin was unbelievably crispy, while the meat was still tender and juicy. We're still talking about it! We also had the Pan Seared Mahi & Macadamia, which was also very good and cooked much better than you might expect from a large wedding service. The fish was not overdone at all, which really impressed us. With all the uncertainty surrounding our wedding weekend, it meant a lot to have a catering team that could adapt without compromising quality. They helped make the day still feel celebratory and special, even though the entire wedding had been turned upside down less than a day earlier. We're very grateful to Ke Nui Catering for their flexibility and the quality of the meal they served. We would absolutely recommend them to any couple looking for delicious food and a team that can deliver even under difficult circumstances.

Ke Nui Catering was amazing, and we are so grateful they were part of our wedding!!! Everyone keeps…read moresaying how this was the best wedding food they've ever had!

Do you know where acai comes from? Our family didn't until we took the Kahuku Farms tour. It was…read moreone of the best high points of our trip! We loved learning about the specific challenges of growing food on the North Shore. Our guide, Iovani, was so knowledgeable and funny. Everything we tasted on the tour was heavenly, and we could not wait to get back to the farm stand to buy their lilikoi products. But most of us were too full of tasty samples to get the acai bowls! My husband is a super picky eater/foodie and says the vegetable flat bread/pizza (eggplant, tomato, macadamia nut pesto) was one of the best he's ever eaten. Everything we had was delicious. My only complaint? most of the fruit was sold out by the time we returned from the tour. But that's not really a criticism of the farm--more a compliment. Keep doing what you're doing, Kahuku Farms!

This review is for Judah and Kahuku Farm…read more We had many activities planned during our Hawaii trip and experienced several tours, but celebrating my husband's birthday at Kahuku Farm with Judah as our host was one of the highlights of our vacation. From the moment we arrived, the experience felt genuine, welcoming, and wholesome. It didn't feel like a tour at all. It felt like we were spending the day with family. Judah made our visit extra special. We loved picking fresh fruit, sampling the delicious fruits, juices, cacao, and cacao nibs, and every recommendation he made was absolutely spot on. The lilikoi butter, eggplant pizza, garden salad, and smoothies were all incredible, especially the Coach Smoothie. Everything was so fresh and delicious that we came back again on our last day before leaving Hawaii. Thank you, Judah and the entire Kahuku Farm team, for making my husband's birthday so memorable. Your warmth, hospitality, and passion made this one of the most meaningful experiences of our trip. If you're looking for an authentic, family-friendly Hawaiian experience with amazing food, fresh fruit, and wonderful people, Kahuku Farm is an absolute must-visit. Mahalo nui loa!