There is no better time than summer for a Hawaiian luau party. It's certainly a change from the ordinary backyard barbeque with the traditional fare that is typical of the summertime. An invitation to a luau is an experience that you will definitely enjoy. You want to be prepared, though, for an evening of fun.

First, be sure when you attend the luau you dress the part with the flowers typical of Hawaii for the ladies, and the gentlemen with the traditional colorful Hawaiian shirt. If the ladies choose, they may want to add a grass skirt for the additional Polynesian flair along with the traditional colorful lei. Of course, your host will be playing the songs of the Islands while you sip drinks from pineapples and tall, chilled glasses of tropical Hawaiian drinks. With coconut, pineapple, mangos, papaya, and other Hawaiian fare, you'll feel that you have been transported to the Islands. If your host has a pool, you may even find decorations surrounding that pool that make you close your eyes and believe you have been transported thousands of miles away.

A luau is a different kind of party, and if you have never attended one, you will be pleasantly surprised. Tables, food, music, dress, and decoration will all be largely Island-fare. You can sit back, close your eyes, and imagine that you are sitting on the beach in Maui with the clear blue waters brushing softly past you. Absorb the music as it permeates the air and the hula dancers come slowly into view, doing their native island dances. When you open your eyes, you will grasp the meaning of the vision as you still allow your mind to wander to the Islands. Yes, Hawaii, and if you never been there, you can experience its beauty for one night.

Gail Leino

Mrs. Party... Gail Leino is the internet's leading authority on selecting the best possible party supplies, using proper etiquette, living a healthy lifestyle while also teaching organizational skills and fun facts.