Best South Pacific Tiki Destination - Tiki Travel

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 11:17 AM A friend who has traveled to all the islands and continues to do so at least twice a year since 1969 suggested to me that I go to the Cook Islands. The people are friendly and speak English. The culture is very intact. The beauty is beyond Tahiti. Prices are reasonable. Tiki? In my opinion, "tiki," as defined by Tiki Central, is not in the South Pacific. "Tiki" is int he USA. It's at Hala Kahiki Chicago and Trader Vic's. "Tiki" is the illusion created by Donn Beach. The best of "tiki" is at the Mai Kai, with a few side trips around Florida.

A friend who has traveled to all the islands and continues to do so at least twice a year since 1969 suggested to me that I go to the Cook Islands. The people are friendly and speak English. The culture is very intact. The beauty is beyond Tahiti. Prices are reasonable. Tiki? In my opinion, "tiki," as defined by Tiki Central, is not in the South Pacific. "Tiki" is int he USA. It's at Hala Kahiki Chicago and Trader Vic's. "Tiki" is the illusion created by Donn Beach. The best of "tiki" is at the Mai Kai, with a few side trips around Florida.

Post #228791 by Swanky on Wed, Apr 26, 2006 11:17 AM