Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Step inside the legendary Mai-Kai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale—one of the last surviving tiki palaces from the 1950s. In this episode, we're joined by Mai-Kai historian Hurricane Hayward, who takes us on a guided tour of 16 of the most iconic (and hidden) photo locations across the property. Whether you're a lifelong tiki fan or just discovering this Polynesian wonderland, these spots are pure eye candy—and #5 absolutely blew us away.
📸 Planning your first visit? This is your ultimate photo checklist.
Special thanks to Bill from the Mai-Kai for supporting the effort and keeping the spirit of this historic treasure alive.
👇 Drop a comment and let us know which spot you'd pose at first!
MORE ABOUT THE MAI KAI: slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/mai-kai-restoration-guide
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Step inside the legendary Mai-Kai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale—one of the last surviving tiki palaces from the 1950s. In this episode, we're joined by Mai-Kai historian Hurricane Hayward, who takes us on a guided tour of 16 of the most iconic (and hidden) photo locations across the property. Whether you're a lifelong tiki fan or just discovering this Polynesian wonderland, these spots are pure eye candy—and #5 absolutely blew us away.
📸 Planning your first visit? This is your ultimate photo checklist.
Special thanks to Bill from the Mai-Kai for supporting the effort and keeping the spirit of this historic treasure alive.
👇 Drop a comment and let us know which spot you'd pose at first!
MORE ABOUT THE MAI KAI: slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/mai-kai-restoration-guide
BUY Breezeway merch here: bit.ly/breezeway_store
THANK YOU to Tiki Farm for their continued support.
tikifarm.com
🍯 LIQUID ALCHEMIST affiliate link: liquid-alchemist.com/?aff=mmarble949
Code: BREEZEWAY
More tiki tours: youtube.com/@BreezewayCocktailHour?sub_confirmation=1
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![Finding the Secret Room at the Tonga Hut [Tour]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/gbFUqoOROxU/mqdefault.jpg "Finding the Secret Room at the Tonga Hut [Tour]
I Finally Got a tour of the SECRET ROOM at Tonga Hut Palm Springs! 🌴🍹
Ive been coming to Tonga Hut Palm Springs since before it even opened—but THIS is the first time Ive spent time in there talking about SECRET ROOM with one of the owners. What’s behind that hidden door? Tiki history, rare artifacts, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
Join me as I take you on an exclusive tour of one of the desert’s most mysterious tiki hideaways. If you love secret bars, vintage tiki vibes, and Palm Springs lore—you’re going to LOVE this.
🎥 Hit play, and lets unlock the secret together.
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![The Missionarys Downfall [Recipe]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iXBqqqxfmDk/mqdefault.jpg "The Missionarys Downfall [Recipe]
If you ordered this cocktail at Don the Beachcomber in the 1940s, would you order it again? Lets see if I would.
To make the Missionarys Downfall:
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz peach liqueur
I oz honey mix
I oz light rum
1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, tightly packed
3/4 cup crushed ice
Put everything in a blender. Blend at high speed for 15-20 seconds. Pour into a footed pilsner glass or into two coupes. Garnish with the tip of a mint sprig, placed in center of drink.
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