Best Things to Do in Waikiki? - Tiki Travel

PR Phillip Roberts Tiki Socialite OAHU/Seattle Joined: Sep 09, 2003 Posts: 1701	PR Phillip Roberts Posted posted on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 10:08 PM On 2011-08-16 13:13, Koitiki wrote: Thoroughly enjoyed my time on Oahu. YAY! On another shopping note, be advised that a Lonely Planet guide book lists a vintage Hawaiiana store called Island Treasures that was in the International Marketplace but is now closed. I think I pointed that out and was actually in the Waikiki Town Center. It wasn't that great to be honest. The owners were great, but the stock was stagnant 90% of the time I went in. What tiki cravings I didn't fulfill at the Polynesian Cultural Center were more than satisfied when Phillip Roberts graciously whisked me around Waikiki on a tiki walking tour. The International Marketplace alone was filled with so many hidden gems it was like a treasure hunt. I loved Phillip's stories about how it used to be and what used to be where. Things I would not have known just walking around by myself. Oh and I forgot to show you the Fijian chief's chair. Damn. Next time for sure. Gee, Julie, I'm glad you had fun... I would also like to thank you for your excellent gift of a bottle of THE SALT LICK BBQ sauce. Quite tasty! And I was pleased to meet your family! Margarita at Arnold's and chatting with one of Phillip's friends who'd been on the island many years. He had a local TV talk show. He said there used to be seven nightclubs in the International Marketplace and as a local celeb he had the run of the place. A playboy's dream come true! He also said Martin Denny played his show many times, often filling in as a solo piano act when a booking fell through. That was Don Robbs, UH baseball announcer... I think you were VERY shocked whe he said, "Marty was not a good piano player..." But as I explained, Martin would sometimes play until 3A and when Don would call him, he'd probably had only an hour sleep... Don's not a tiki guy, but was there in the day and he really can talk about Waikiki in a whole different context. I did not know he would be there and consider him a huge bonus to your walk. Mahalo Phillip for the great tour and mahalo for all the work that went into your book. Folks, if you haven't picked up a copy of Waikiki Tiki, do it now! Phillip has been on the island for 20 years and amassed a collection of vintage and contemporary photos that make for a mind-boggling presentation of tiki eye candy in the vein of Sven's Book of Tiki and James' Big Stone Head. Great review of a fun day and I thank you! I hope to see you and your family soon. Don't hesitate to call any time! As I have often said, "It's a book of memories." Best, Phillip Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs. Available now from Bess Press Hawaii. [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2011-08-17 22:10 ] [ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2011-08-17 22:12 ]

On 2011-08-16 13:13, Koitiki wrote:
Thoroughly enjoyed my time on Oahu.

YAY!

On another shopping note, be advised that a Lonely Planet guide book lists a vintage Hawaiiana store called Island Treasures that was in the International Marketplace but is now closed.

I think I pointed that out and was actually in the Waikiki Town Center. It wasn't that great to be honest. The owners were great, but the stock was stagnant 90% of the time I went in.

What tiki cravings I didn't fulfill at the Polynesian Cultural Center were more than satisfied when Phillip Roberts graciously whisked me around Waikiki on a tiki walking tour. The International Marketplace alone was filled with so many hidden
gems it was like a treasure hunt. I loved Phillip's stories about how it used to be and what used to be where. Things I would not have known just walking around by myself.

*Oh and I forgot to show you the Fijian chief's chair. Damn. Next time for sure. Gee, Julie, I'm glad you had fun... I would also like to thank you for your excellent gift of a bottle of THE SALT LICK BBQ sauce. Quite tasty! And I was pleased to meet your family! *

Margarita at Arnold's and chatting with one of Phillip's friends who'd been on the island many years. He had a local TV talk show. He said there used to be seven nightclubs in the International Marketplace and as a local celeb he had the run of the place. A playboy's dream come true! He also said Martin Denny played his show many times, often filling in as a solo piano act when a booking fell through.

That was Don Robbs, UH baseball announcer... I think you were VERY shocked whe he said, "Marty was not a good piano player..." But as I explained, Martin would sometimes play until 3A and when Don would call him, he'd probably had only an hour sleep... Don's not a tiki guy, but was there in the day and he really can talk about Waikiki in a whole different context. I did not know he would be there and consider him a huge bonus to your walk.

Mahalo Phillip for the great tour and mahalo for all the work that went into your book. Folks, if you haven't picked up a copy of Waikiki Tiki, do it now! Phillip has been on the island for 20 years and amassed a collection of vintage and contemporary photos that make for a mind-boggling presentation of tiki eye candy in the vein of Sven's Book of Tiki and James' Big Stone Head.

Great review of a fun day and I thank you! I hope to see you and your family soon. Don't hesitate to call any time! As I have often said, "It's a book of memories."

Best,

Phillip

Waikiki Tiki; Art, History, and Photographs.
Available now from Bess Press Hawaii.

[ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2011-08-17 22:10 ]

[ Edited by: Phillip Roberts 2011-08-17 22:12 ]

Post #603002 by Phillip Roberts on Wed, Aug 17, 2011 10:08 PM