Polynesian Cultural Center of Hawaii

You may read in books, magazines or internet about the Polynesian culture but there is nothing better than seeing live, the lifestyles and ancient villages of Fiji, Tahiti, Samoa, New Zealand, Tonga, Marqueseas and Hawai'i being recreated. It's like a whole trip to Pacific Islands!

In lush tropical setting, you will see different kinds of entertainment like lilting chants, war dances, tree climbing, woodcarving and cooking over fire. You may also attend a luau or enjoy a live stage show with hundreds of performers in colorful costumes. They perform in a stage decorated with swaying palms and exploding volcanoes. IMAX theater shows are also available.

This 42 acre site is located on the North Shore of Oahu. It's open year round Mondays thru Saturdays from 9am to 6:30pm. Closed on Sundays and certain holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas day.

Top Five Spots in Hawaii

If you're looking for more meaningful places to visit aside from volcanoes and beaches in Hawaii, here are the top five spots that you must see.

These are local-kine venues that are malihini (newcomers) will definitely enjoy and should be rediscovered by kama’aina (local-born residents):

Pearl Harbor
Kualoa Ranch
Atlantis Submarine
Byodo-In Temple
Polynesian Cultural Center