In the Hawaiian islands of Oahu, there are many traditions that are still popular today. Food and entertainment as well as hospitality is very much a part of what this island excels in and this is bestowed upon every visitor no matter what part of the world they come from.

In ancient times, the Hawaiians utilized the vast ocean as a source of food. They ate a diet of all sorts of fish, crab and squid, chicken and birds. They ate what they planted, mainly taro as well as fruits. Poi was a staple of most Hawaiian diets. They were hunters, farmers, planters and gatherers, as well as fishermen.

It was not rare for Hawaiians that were not nobility to eat dogs, as royalty ate the pig. At one time, the men ate certain foods amongst themselves. The women were not permitted to eat with them, nor partake in such delicacies such as; bananas, turtle, pork and coconuts, and certain fish. In 1819, kapu was eliminated and they started to eat together.

In ancient Hawaii, the traditional luau lasted for days as food was scarce. Food, back then was mostly fresh and the meat and fish was preserved with salt. The diet of the Hawaiian, in ancient times, was healthier than that of today. Nowadays, many Hawaiians suffer from an early death, due to diseases, such as; obesity, diabetes and heart attack.

Many different foods make up the Hawaiian cuisine and no table is complete without the customary dish of Poi. This sacred dish takes some getting used to, as the taste and texture is similar to homemade glue. This bowl of food was thought to contain the spirit of Haloa, and if there was any feuding between family members, it had to stop immediately, before they partook in the meal.

Kalua pork, lomi salmon, Manupua, Poke, Loco-Moco, Haupia, Saimin, are just some of the traditional dishes that you might find in a luau. Alaea is also used in the Hawaiian kitchen, it is also known as Hawaiian Red Salt. It contains a natural mineral, Alaea, which is volcanic baked red clay and is used as a seasoning. as well as a preservative.

Tuna is the most important fish in Hawaii. They are the second largest group of consumers in the world who eat canned Spam. This canned meat by product is used in breakfasts, lunches and dinners. This was brought to the region by the US service men, when fishing was prohibited during the Second World War.

In the days of old, and perhaps even today, the luau is performed in an imu. This is a shallow oven pit that is filled with stones. The pig is wrapped in banana leaves, along with some side dishes and placed within the pit. The food is then cooked, after being covered with banana leaves and some earth. The result is a scrumptious, enjoyable meal, that is perfectly seasoned and a treat for the palate.

Hawaiians are known to be big eaters, and their hospitality is just as enormous. Back in the 17th century, a Hawaiian king, held a luau that had 10,000 invitees! Can you just imagine the amount of food that was cooked and eaten by the guests during that time? There were no fridges or freezers back then, either.

When you are deciding on booking a trip to somewhere that you have never been before, why not book a trip to the exquisite and tantalizing island of Oahu? You can tantalize your taste buds with the delectable delights, and enjoy the insurmountable hospitality that is shown to each and every one of the guests that stay in Embassy Suites Waikiki.

This breathtaking, and beautiful hotel is the only all suite hotel on the island and is held in such high regard, that it is listed on the Trip Advisor site as "THE" place to stay, when you are on vacation in one of the beautiful islands of Hawaii.