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Akaka Falls by Ray Kinney

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Swanky

Planning a first trip to Hawaii and seeing so many places on the maps that I know from songs. As I travel the islands, these are the songs I’ll hear Read More …

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Traveling Tiki Cocktail Bar needs

Posted on February 14, 2013February 18, 2020 by Swanky

IMO, you can fit all you need to make many of the best Tiki drinks in a milk crate. Granted, these are for making Don the Beachcomber’s recipes… Light Rum (Cruzan) Read More …

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Cancun is in Ruins

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Swanky

I have been to Cancun many times. I considered it my favorite vacation spot. I worked hard to get Stephanie to make it our honeymoon spot. I had not been Read More …

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Mom and Pop Vintage Motel Guide

Posted on July 17, 2007 by Swanky

I came across this site by accident and looked down the list of motels in my area. I realized it was actually a list of vintage motels that are still Read More …

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Posted in Architecture, Existential Fodder, Googie, Retro Goodies, Retro Preservation, Vintage PlacesTagged hotel, motel, travel, vintage2 Comments

Are We There Yet?!

Posted on May 16, 2007 by Swanky

Basement Kahuna arrives here today and we depart for Tiki Eyeball in the morning. I am in my office today, listening to my Exotica and islands music playlist and I am Read More …

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Posted in Cocktail Capers, Events, Places, Polynesian Pop, Retro Goodies, Retro Preservation, Vintage PlacesTagged history, illinois, oasis, OG Tiki Central, Polynesian Pop, tiki bar, travel1 Comment

Vintage Stewardesses

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Swanky

Well, I love the big hair-dos of the bygone days. And the hats that are glued to the sides of their heads is just too damn cute. Add mini dresses. Read More …

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