We took a collective breath. Alo-ha. polynesiacs.com/2025/04/13/w... #lei #polynesiacs #tikiculture

There’s no need to get seasick. Join in my moment with the Tikiyaki Orchestra at Tiki a GoGo. polynesiacs.com/2025/04/11/t... #tikiyakiorchestra #tiki #polynesiacs

Roland Remington, the extraordinary master of vintage melody percussion instruments, plays at Mai Tai Mayhem. #exotica #tiki #polynesiacs #maitaimayhem2025

Just a goat, with pie, and plumeria, and a Tiki drink. ;-) Black Velvet Painting by MakikoMoe, routed frame by Tiki Tom-Tom at Queequeg’s Coffin. www.instagram.com/makikomoe #FOM #tiki #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs #blackvelvetpainting

Meet me at Mai Tai Mayhem!

I’m honored to speak at Mai Tai Mayhem next Friday, March 7, at 4:30 pm! I’ll share my travel tips, talk about tiki photography and passport stamps, and suggest a couple of regional Tiki itineraries.

See you there!

#maitaimayhem2025 #tikitomtom #polynesiacs #tiki

“If we’re gonna do it, now’s the time.” Take a look and read the story about Duke and Amy’s lifelong passion for collecting vintage Tiki. I’m honored to have visited them at their Tabu Tiki, my 96th visit to a home Tiki space. polynesiacs.com/2025/02/25/i... #tiki #hometikibars #polynesiacs

Oceanic Arts, during the closing ceremonies. Whittier, California polynesiacs.com/2022/04/11/f... #oceanicarts #tikieyecandy #tiki #polynesiacs

The Fuzzy Smudge, Olalla, Washington, Debbie and Mark’s home Tiki bar, polynesiacs.com/2022/04/15/i... #Tiki #hometikibar #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs

“With all my love … Yma Sumac” A treasured, signed headshot from the famous exotica singer to Formikahini (Alice) at her Almost Always Lounge in Houston, Texas. polynesiacs.com/2021/06/18/j... #tikieyecandy #exotica #ymasumac #polynesiacs

The Flora Lounge, Kansas City, Missouri, Corey’s home Tiki bar polynesiacs.com/2021/08/20/t... #tikihomebar #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy

Nui Maka Mug by D. Cerva (c. 2011) photographed at the Chi Chi Lounge, Riverside, California, part of Caren and Fabio’s extensive collection at their home Tiki bar. polynesiacs.com/2021/07/01/f... #tikimugs #tiki #tikihomebar #polynesiacs

“A murder of crows is smarter than a potation of polynesiacs.” The Crows Nest Lounge, home Tiki bar in Tacoma, Washington polynesiacs.com/2022/04/27/c... #tiki #hometikibar #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy

As we were asked by our gracious hosts, Alain and Regina, we offered our fresh flower leis back to the guardian Tiki when we left Orama Lodge in Bora Bora. #borabora #polynesiacs #tikiculture

Robert at The River Kai, his home Tiki bar, in Riverside, California polynesiacs.com/2022/07/07/s... #hometikibar #tiki #polynesiacs

Pele Tiki Mug and Skull, handcrafted by MadDog Mike, Photographed at Pele Bar at Barefoot Bay (his home Tiki bar) polynesiacs.com/2021/06/29/g... #tikihomebar #tiki #hometikibar #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs #tikicocktails

The Formosa Cafe, West Hollywood, California theformosacafe.com #tikibars #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy #formosacafe

“Life points you in the right direction sometimes.” Read my latest story about Ken Holewcznski’s (Designer and Publisher of Exotica Moderne) home tiki bar. There are a lot more pictures! This is my 95th visit to a home Tiki space. polynesiacs.com/2025/01/16/l... #tiki #tikihomebar #polynesiacs

Papua New Guinea Masks inside Polynesian Pop’s Desert Oasis Room, Corona, California www.desertoasisroom.com #tikistyle #tikiculture #tikihomebar #polynesiacs

Don the Beachcomber’s, Madeira Beach, Florida (hopefully opening again soon!) donbeachcomber.com #tikibars #tiki #polynesiacs

Happy Birthday, Elvis! From VELVIS: The Black Velvet Elvis Experience at Inuhele 2024 #elvis #blackvelvet #tikiculture #polynesiacs

Hala Kahiki Lounge, River Grove, Illinois #tikibar #tiki #polynesiacs

Sunset in the garden at Rano Raraku, Escondido, California polynesiacs.com/2022/06/08/t... #tikigarden #tikihome #polynesiacs

Walt Disney’s Polynesian Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Florida #tiki #tikistyle #polynesianresort #waltdisneyworld #polynesiacs

Cannibal Lounge, Orlando, Florida polynesiacs.com/2021/12/31/c... #tikihomebar #tikistyle #tiki #polynesiacs

Routed Table Detail, Derek Weaver, Artist and Craftsman, at his South Pacific Room, Vista, California polynesiacs.com/2022/05/25/m... #tikirouting #tikieyecandy #polynesiacs #tiki #tikihomebar

The Jungle Flower, Denver, Colorado thejungleflower.com/about-the-ju... #tikihomebar #tiki #polynesiacs

Muntiki Seahorse Mug, Photographed at Queequeg’s Coffin, Durham, North Carolina www.munktiki.com #tikimugs #tiki #polynesiacs #tikieyecandy

Max’s South Seas Hideaway, Grand Rapids, Michigan www.maxstiki.com #tiki #tikibars #polynesiacs

Carving by Ben (Benzart) Davis - photographed at The Tapa Room, Birmingham, Alabama. #tikicarving #tiki #tikihomebar #polynesiacs

Waters House of Tiki, Happy Valley, Oregon buff.ly/41V70oA #hometikibars #tiki #tikihomebar #polynesiacs