Polynesiacs - Tiki at Home

Have you ever wanted to escape it all in the comfort of your own home? Do you sometimes feel an inordinate enthusiasm for everything Tiki and Pop Polynesian? Do you find yourself longing for fruity and strong drinks adorned with swizzle sticks and cocktail umbrellas You’re likely a Polynesiac! And this is the elixir for your condition.

Join author and photographer TIKI TOM-TOM on an immersive road trip as he crosses the continental United States to visit 75 home Tiki bars, sharing tales of the slightly obsessed and always fun Polynesiacs who have been inspired to create their own tropical escapes. Step inside these elaborate environments, lovingly created in private homes, gardens, trailers, and boat houses across the country, from New York to California and Washington to Florida.

Similar to the ancient voyaging mariners who used star charts, winds, and currents to guide their way, POLYNESIACS: TIKI AT HOME offers sixteen Navigation Points to help map your journey, inspire you to harness your unique obsessions, and learn from the wisdom and humor of the Polynesiacs who’ve traveled before you as you plan, build, or enhance your home Tiki space.