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If you've never been to a luau, Germaines will be fine. I believe it's just a preference if you compare it to PCC and Paradise Cove. Paradise Cove was my first luau and it was amazing, very authentic and not cheesy. If it's already booked and prepaid I wouldn't worry about changing it. Visit tripadvisor and search for paradise cove vs germaines and you'll find a few reviews explaining the difference between the two.

We did this and really enjoyed it. It takes place on the beach and the sunset was beautiful. They pick you up from your hotel or close to it in Waikiki (kinda of a long drive out to the lauau because of the traffic), but we thought it was worth it. It was the only luau we could really fit in our itinerary and turned out well for us.

I agree, Paradise Cove has the BEST luau on Oahu. The location is gorgeous. It can be a little pricey but if you purchase an Entertainment Coupon book for Hawaii they usually have a 20 or 25% off coupon in there.