The Tiki Themed Bars and Party all began with Don Beach-

"Don the Beachcomber"

Back around 1934, Don opened a Polynesian themed bar/restaurant in Hollywood, Ca. The establishment catered to Asian Food and Rum based drink concoctions. He decked the place out in bamboo and rattan furniture, tropical fabrics, and flaming torches. About 10 years, Victor Bergeron-"Trader Vic", opened his own chain of similar establishments just in time for the arrival of some of our servicemen who were arriving back from WWII. Remember, this decor was something they were accustom to since spending much time in the South Pacific! Americans fell in love with the exotic flare of the South Pacific Islands and Polynesia. Tiki  was the style that swept through homes and the entertainment establishments everywhere from the late 40's until the 70's when "Disco" took over.

With current day events and attitudes, we Americans have a tendency to reach for those times which we were the happiest, thus the New Resurgence of the Tiki Retro Pop Era.

I have found that my own personal Home Tiki Bar is a place where family and friends can escape today to live in an Exotic Fantasy Place-Tiki Forever!