Wildwood NJ's Tiki motels - General Tiki

T tiki*seeker Member Joined: Apr 25, 2003 Posts: 12	T tiki*seeker Posted posted on Sat, Apr 26, 2003 12:27 PM Those motels still exist. Unfortunately, they are best enjoyed from the outside. Not sure if the tiki theme was on the interior of these places back in the late 50's when they were built, but they have been genericized now. Still, it is nice to see the tribute to polynesian fantasy culture highlighted in neon. And, the Waikiki is worth visiting just to check out its lobby..all done up in palms and bamboo. One motel that wasn't mentioned in the list is the Singapore...excellent architecture with some tiki theme carried throughout the motel.

Those motels still exist. Unfortunately, they are best enjoyed from the outside. Not sure if the tiki theme was on the interior of these places back in the late 50's when they were built, but they have been genericized now. Still, it is nice to see the tribute to polynesian fantasy culture highlighted in neon. And, the Waikiki is worth visiting just to check out its lobby..all done up in palms and bamboo. One motel that wasn't mentioned in the list is the Singapore...excellent architecture with some tiki theme carried throughout the motel.

Post #31633 by tiki*seeker on Sat, Apr 26, 2003 12:27 PM