Make the most of the summer while it lasts by throwing an exotic Hawaiian luau party in your home – or your garden if you dare!
Here are some top tips for achieving an authentic Hawaiian atmosphere:
Decorate the main hub of the party with garlands, banners and even inflatable palm trees. You can find all sorts of tropical accessories at www.hawaiianparty.co.uk
Buy a CD of Hawaiian music to set the right mood – or even pick up a ukulele and strum a few lilting tunes yourself!
Stock up on Hawaiian food, like pineapples, mangos and papayas, or even Kalua Pig with sweet potatoes.
Prepare jugs of tropical cocktails, especially classic Hawaiian Mai Tais. Be sure to buy plenty of fruit and paper umbrellas for decorating your guests’ glasses. 
Play some Hawaiian party games, like limbo, and engage in a bit of hula dancing. If you’re feeling extravagant, you could even pay a hula instructor to teach you and your friends a few moves.
Put on your Hawaiian costume – you can find everything from grass skirts and garlands to shell bras at www.hawaiianparty.co.uk
Don’t forget to greet all your guests with a ‘lei’ and a friendly ‘Aloha!’
