It seems a lot of people have been debating on whether a trip to the
Polynesian Culture Center is a worthwhile trip for someone who may
not be from Hawaii and is there for a vacation.  I happen to think
it is a good idea.  Years ago I had a girlfriend who worked there as
a dancer.  Yeah, there were a few people who worked there as guides
and yeah sometimes there were some inaccuracies.  But all in all it
was a fun place to visit.  There first thing about Hawaii that I think
of is that there is so many different "Hawaii's".  And the P.C.C. is just
one slice of Hawaii.  I lived on Oahu for 18 years and I never went to
a Kodak Luau, but I don't tell people not to go to one.  If that is what
they want out of a trip to Hawaii so be it.  I just hope that people are
able to see as much of Hawaii as possible.  Personally, my idea of a luau
when I was growing up was going to my uncle's place in Waimanalo where the
luau took place in the garage and front yard.  The food included lau lau,
poi, pipikaula and all that good stuff as well as Kal Bi, poke, macaroni
salad.  Uncle would be sitting on a chair that was much too small for his
frame playing the ukulele singing his best falsetto.  There is so much to
Hawaii.  To all those planning a visit there, see as much as you can, and
talk to people.  It's the people that make Hawaii what it is, without them
it's just another tropical island with beautiful beachs, clean water, fresh
air, and mean grinds (hey, that's not that bad!).
remy