Post #13455 by Reever on Tue, Nov 12, 2002 7:40 AM

I QUADRUPLE that suggestion to drive to the Mai Kai. If you've never been there, you're missing out on one of the last great original Tiki temples. May not be quite up to it's original glory, but for being right next door to a La-Z-Boy Factory Store, you'll swear you left the mainland and washed up on some distant shore. http://www.maikai.com

There is one stop you MUST make while in Miami: Parrot Jungle. This is the kind of entertainment our parents and grandparents enjoyed, still in near mint condition. It's from the era of the Tiki Gardens. While not Tiki themed in any way (although we did see a parrot named Tiki), it is a gorgeous little park/zoo/botanical gardens that shouldn't be missed. Especially because, due to the growth of the city and zoning, Parrot Jungle is relocating in a year to an island (see the Web site)... which sounds very cool, but the 70-year growth of the plantlife and the orignal buildings and stone-and-tilework of the sidewalks in the original park can never be replaced. See it while you can! If you like jungle life, you'll love this little treasure. http://www.parrotjungle.com

(Man, I should work for the Florida Travel Board!)