As the entries came in, a few themes emerged; among them, vintage aesthetic and going all ... Marilyn Hector's husband surprised her with a tiki bar at their cabin. It has lights, signs, shells ...

The bar took him about six months to build. “I enjoy vintage tiki because of the escapist, stress-free environment,” he said. “It reminds me of old Hawaii before it was spoiled by tourism ...

He didn't just decode the originals—he adapted them for a new world where some of the vintage ingredients and ... you can find him telling tales at his own tiki bar, Latitude 29 in New Orleans.

There's even a vintage jukebox if you really want to soak in the nostalgia. You'll find a plethora of tropical tiki drinks at the bar, most of which pack quite a punch. Conveniently, their potency ...

The two began talking about creating an even larger tiki-themed bar and restaurant and, after settling on Grand Rapids, Sellers began the process of collecting hundreds of pieces of vintage tiki art.

A long bar with a bamboo ceiling and black bar top line the left wall. There's bamboo and tiki inspired art throughout, including vintage tiki art, tropical bird statues and, of course ...