Which Luau is the BEST most suggested not to be missed on Big Island, Hawaii?

Question

My husband and I went to Oahu a few years ago, and have also went Maui. We did the tourist stuff and loved it. Trying to hit up all the different beautiful islands of Hawaii. Will be going to Oahu and wanted to know which luau is suggested not to be missed on Big Island. Any other suggestions for anything else not to be missed while we are out there would be greatly appreciated as well. =) Also is there a cultural center like Oahu has?

Answer 1

The Luau at the Waikoloa Marriott was excellent,it is not large,more intimate, relatively few people ( you are at a round table with 6-8 people instead of a long table)  as compared to some luau, the food was flavorful and authentic, the grounds were beautiful,the sunset..Breathtaking..the show was close-up and one of the best I have ever seen and the drinks were not watered down....Very Nice Luau,I was just there in May 08...I think you would enjoy it.I agree with Aloha Girl , the City of Refuge is a place you will want to go if you enjoyed PCC on Oahu...Kona is Beautiful with ALOT of Waterfront Shoppes and Restaurants. The Kings and Queens Shopping Centers are right next to the Hilton Waikoloa and has quite a few High-End Shoppes  (very expensive),if you are interested in Volcanoes, the Big Island is where you will find the only currently erupting volcano in the Islands,Kilauea as well as in-active/dormant Mauna Kea(the tallest mountain in the world) and Mauna Loa(last active 1984).~~Aloha~~E Komo Mai~~

Answer 2

Check out the luau at Kona Village Resort. It's pricey but the food is supposed to be great and the entertainment is reportedly more authentic than the kitschy hula you see at some other luau. (There is no 's' in Hawaiian, so 'luaus' is not actually a word.)  :)

There is no cultural center on the Big Island like PCC on Oahu, but make sure to check out Pu'uhonua O Honaunau (Place of Refuge). It's fantastic! Beautiful site with lots of history and interesting stories.

Have a great time! I used to live on the Big Island. It's a great place.