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Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Hawaiian Luaus: They are Not your Ordinary Barbecue

By Nora Seabolt


Even those who live in Hawaii enjoy traveling to the other islands.Tourists eagerly anticipate the surfing and swimming easily available in a tour across the ocean. A luau is a tradition that is not to be missed when traveling to the stunning Hawaiian Islands.

Anyone familiar with the age-old task of barbecuing knows how difficult it can be to find the spit roast parts needed to make the spit work properly. Things needed to cook the meat at the luau include containers of water, good-sized river rocks to line the pit, and freshly cut banana leaves. Food served at the luau is prepared using old recipes.

A visit to Hawaii also provides the chance to see a lava flow from an active volcano The ebb and flow of volcanic activity changes the landscape and everyday life of locals. If you have friends or relatives that live in Hawaii, that is another reason to make the journey. Even standard fare is fun when you select a vacation package plan that covers everything from the lei to the luau.Read a book at the beach or browse the open air markets, if that is your choice.A popular destination point for decades because of the tropical climate, travelers can find direct flights from many parts of the globe.

The distance between each island demands a method of travel by water or air. Some carriers fly directly to Oahu, where passengers disembark and catch connecting flights to their destinations. Making reservations up to a year in advance is common. It is advised if a person wants to travel over the holidays, during peak season or for a sports event like the Aloha Bowl. Travelers enjoy the pictures from sophisticated cameras as well as the digital ones.The pictures you take will remind you of the great experiences until you can return.

An experience to remember in Maui is the incredible fresh vegetables and fruit found at the Farmers Market and the beautiful waters of the Pacific. Having fresh fruit for lunch will help save room for the delicious food served at the upcoming luau. The deep sound as the conch shell is blown to signify the start of the festivities heightens the anticipation of good food, entertainment and companionship.The method of cooking the meat differs from a standard barbecue and there is no spit roast motor to worry about. Instead, they worry about how many people it will take to lift the meat from the pit after it is cooked to perfection.

Tourists enjoy splitting their journey between Oahu and one of the other islands. High mountains and lush vegetation mark the beauty of the Big Island.The large coffee plantations in Kona are interesting to explore. Return trips are sometimes booked before departure as tourists discover more interesting things to see and do than originally planned.

Definitely take time while in Oahu to visit Pearl Harbor and the scene of sunken ships. The attack on December 7, 1941, finalized the step of a world at war. Afterwards, ease your mind by traveling to Hanauma Bay and participating in a snorkeling expedition. The brilliant colors of the unique ocean plants and fish define the tropics. Choose the most memorable event of your visit and redo it on the last day of your Hawaiian vacation.




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