6 of the Best Hawaiian Luaus on the Island

If you are going to Hawaii, the one thing you need to do in Maui is to check out a luau. You’ll hear the word everywhere since practically everyone will try to convince you to go. And for good reason. Imagine arching palms with the backdrop of splashing waves, tiki torches flickering into the orange hues of the sun setting and the sound of a ceremonial conch shell blow.

The scene feels like something right out of a movie. Sip on a cocktail, and revel in the traditional Hawaiian luau – a blend of Polynesian gastronomy, dance and exhilarating culture and one of the best experiences you need to have in Maui.

So great. You’ve decided you’ll try the quintessential Hawaiian luau experience. But then you realize there is a plethora of options in Maui–from long-running ones, to popular ones, to more traditional ones. One thing remains true however: all of them have immersive dance shows. So whichever one of these top six you choose, get ready to get…