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United Airlines Hawaii Postcard

Posted on December 10, 2006 by Swanky

United Airlines has a great history with their flights to Hawaii. Not too long ago the flight staff wore aloha shirts and muu muus. Today, they serve Trader Vic’s Mai Read More …

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Polynesian Pop culture trumps the real thing

Posted on July 6, 2006 by Swanky

Target has a line of outdoor and garden stuff this year called “Mai Tiki.” I’m sure Wayne Coombs is furious! Thay sell a couple of styles of 3 foot plastic Read More …

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