The ancient Polynesians were some of the worlds best navigators They were able to travel all across the Pacific Ocean in small and primitive vessels, sailing great distances between islands and finding their way home, as well as discovering new islands

Samoa is a new and exciting location for anyone interested in tropical vacations A bit off the beaten path, it's the perfect choice for those who are looking for an unusual and exotic vacation

No matter where you live – in the tropics, or somewhere substantially colder – you may be interested in creating a small tropical oasis in your backyard Though it is certainly easier to gain the 'tropical' effect in a climate that's somewhat close to tropical, growing a tropical garden is even possible if your area gets well below freezing during the winter

Winter in North America is often a good time to take a nice, long, sunny vacation from the dreary, cloudy weather that often affects our hemisphere If you’re thinking about taking a tropical vacation there is a wide range of potential destinations that you might choose from

If you’re planning a beach wedding, you’re no doubt looking forward to having your ceremony on the sand with the ocean as a backdrop What could be better than that

When most people think of tropical flowers, among the first types to come to mind are the hibiscus Whether or not you have a green thumb, you may be attracted to the colorful hibiscus flower

Mai Tais, Hurricanes and Rum Runners are all great fruity cocktails and conjure images of tropical paradise, but just serving these drinks won't create that exotic tiki bar atmosphere you're after You’ve got to have a great place to drink your rum-related beverage of choice

When Donald Trump shut down Trader Vic’s, one of the most famous Tiki inspired bars, in the early 1980s it seemed to deliver the death-blow to the fad that had started in the 1940s and 1950s But what is clear today is that Mr

Winter’s dreariness often inspires many people to seek out tropical vacations For those of us that live in cooler climates, visiting an exotic island gives us something to look forward to

Polynesia has long been one of the best-kept secrets of the travel world A tropical paradise that is much more relaxed than the more popular tourist destinations in this part of the world, such as Hawaii, Polynesia has long been overlooked by vacationers

Much of ancient Hawaiian history remains unknown, from the legend of the tiki Gods to where the people themselves originated Europeans' insight into this unique culture began only a few centuries ago, leaving earlier history shrouded in history

Hawaii, for most of us, conjures up images of long sandy beaches, palm trees and coral What better way to invite your guests to relax at your party than to use a Hawaiian luau or tiki theme

The word “bamboo” may conjure images of tropical rainforests or tiki bars, but in fact this natural resource is finding a second home as an alternative to hardwood flooring and other products As an incredibly fast growing plant, bamboo can yield a greater amount of resource material in a shorter amount of time