I’ve been going to traditional Hawaiian parties or luaus since I was 10 years old. It’s always been a highlight because I love learning about other cultures when I travel. It used to surprise me when ...

The Mele Luau follows Tamatoa as he searches the Pacific Islands for the woman of his dreams. Photo Credit: Courtesy Mele Luau Mele Luau, which opened last month at Coral Crater Adventure Park in ...

LAIE, Hawaii – A gentle song filled the air as the hula dancers gracefully took the stage for the next performance of the Ali‘i Lu‘au ‘Onipa‘a at the Polynesian Cultural Center in Laie, Oahu. However, ...

Pricey tourist trap, cultural experience, or both? A handful of readers took issue with a recent suggestion that Hawaii visitors skip the luau in a list of Hawaii do’s and don’ts. And the luau was ...

To view photos of the foods that make up a Hawaiian luau, click here for a slide show. Hawaii has had a big year. August marks the 50th year of statehood for the 50th state. A homegrown boy became ...