The translation in Hawaiian culture means " An ideal paradise". This scene depicts a typical Hawaiian lanai.

The Hawaiian family celebrate a dinner on the lanai of their house whilst their guest is enjoying a dip in the hot tub.

A friend from Canada who is on vacation is relaxing in the hot tub.

Her camera sits on the table ,her suntan lotion beside her . She is smiling and is having a good time.

The parrot is edging toward the water so it could get its feathers wet.

The sun hat, sunglasses and magazines have been placed on her towel which is draped over the cushion.

One of the daughter prepares to go hula dancing and she is wearing her grass skirt and flower lei.

The view from the side shows the intricate fencing surrounding the deck.

The eldest daughter carefully feeds the family parrot some seeds from a bowl.

The guest's drink , a Blue Hawaiian cocktail , camera and a bowl of chips sit on the side table together with a packet of cigarettes/

Tutu Wahine has placed a bowl of fruit on the table.

Tutu Kane sips his mai-tai cocktail just before his fresh avocado appetizer.

Tutu Kane has slipped off his flip-flop sandals and has has ukulele by his side.

Tutu Wahine is busy at the barbecue preparing the dinner for the family and guest.

The visiting guest has brought a fresh Canadian Sockeye salmon for the barbecue.

On the tray Tutu Wahine prepares the corn,steak, sausages and foil wrapped potatoes for the barbecue.

The youngest child, complete with a gecko on her right shoulder, is eating a melting ice cream cone - see the large drip on the floor.

The coconuts have been placed in a large basket , some of which have been split to make the coconut drink. Do you see the gecko on the young girl's shoulder?