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Kona Kai – Las Vegas – Postcard

Posted on May 14, 2008February 20, 2018 by Swanky

I have been lusting after wanting this postcard for a long time. It’s finally mine. Why do I want it? Could be this guy, waiting and watching on the diving Read More …

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Aku Aku Las Vegas Aerial Shots

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Swanky

  Great aerial photos of the Stardust and Aku Aku posted here on Tiki Central. Really shows how remote the place was then. Nice to see that perspective.

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Mug Shot #2 – Aku Aku Surfer Girl Bowl

Posted on May 12, 2007 by Swanky

I bought mine a long time ago, before the prices went crazy. The one that just sold on Ebay has much better paint than mine. They were lazy and left Read More …

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Aku Aku Las Vegas Drink Menu

Posted on July 22, 2006February 13, 2018 by Swanky

The Aku Aku in Las Vegas has always been a sort of high point to me. Vegas and tiki. And knowing Bamboo Ben’s grandfather Eli Hedley put it all together Read More …

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A note about the photo at the top of the Swank Blather

Posted on July 7, 2006 by Swanky

 This is a picture of the sign at the Sands on the day Dean Martin opened for the first time on the main stage. I had a little fun with Read More …

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