Post #337224 by telescopes on Mon, Oct 8, 2007 1:53 PM

Of course everyone is entitled to their opinion. Having been to several Margaritavilles, especially the one in Las Vegas, I can state that the place is quite fun. I especially enjoyed the tall pirates chasing the waitress into the volcano and then watching her get blown out of it, and slide into the pitcher of margaritas. The huge fish hook that caught and pulled her out was a nice bonus.

You know, it is what it is and neither the more commercial island theme or the more retro tiki theme compete or diminish each other. As for drunks, slobs, and jerks, liqueur is a magnet for such behavior regardless of the setting.

The bottom line is that tiki is more expensive, less accessible, and much more difficult to pull off. I've chased this thing for 25 years and except for the Tonga Room, Tiki Ti and a few other places, I haven't caught it yet: Not even in New Zealand or Bora Bora.

Criticisms remain and so long as one doesn't try to compare apples with oranges, there is plenty of room on the entertainment plate for Carribean and Oceanic pleasures. The bottom line is any excuse for a scantily clad and well-built woman is just fine with me - most of the time. (Except East St. Louis - My God man, have they ever dipped to an all time low!)

Personally, I enjoy exotic drinks. Sadly though, they've about destroyed my ability to order a drink at a bar as no one seems able to make them. So, in a pinch, Buffet can fit the bill. But of course, now that The Trader's moved to Las Vegas, Margaritaville might see less of me.

So, to all those who seem to get way to worked up about this subject, float away with hydrogen.

Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

[ Edited by: telescopes 2007-10-08 13:54 ]