Tiki Archeology on the Gulf Coast of Florida - General Tiki

IDOT I dream of tiki Tiki Socialite Pittsburgh, PA Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 501	IDOT I dream of tiki Posted posted on Thu, Oct 12, 2006 5:04 AM I love the Kona Kai. I've stayed there at every visit I've had to Sanibel during the last 5 years. Alas, aside from its name, all remnants of proper Tiki is gone. In the last few years, I have hesisitated to post the Kona Kai on TC. Had been advised that its not tiki in its current state. Here is a shot we took of the walk up to the office two weeks before Hurricane Charlie hit in 2004. However, the slight bit of A-frame architecture is still visible on the buildings once you go into the interior of the complex. EDIT: Addition of Kona Kai motel sign as seen from Periwinkle, the main drag on Sanibel. All shots posted were taken pre-Hurricane Charlie in 2004. [ Edited by: I dream of tiki 2006-10-12 05:39 ]

I love the Kona Kai. I've stayed there at every visit I've had to Sanibel during the last 5 years.

Alas, aside from its name, all remnants of proper Tiki is gone.
In the last few years, I have hesisitated to post the Kona Kai on TC. Had been advised that its not tiki in its current state. Here is a shot we took of the walk up to the office two weeks before Hurricane Charlie hit in 2004.

However, the slight bit of A-frame architecture is still visible on the buildings once you go into the interior of the complex.

EDIT: Addition of Kona Kai motel sign as seen from Periwinkle, the main drag on Sanibel. All shots posted were taken pre-Hurricane Charlie in 2004.

[ Edited by: I dream of tiki 2006-10-12 05:39 ]

Post #260323 by I dream of tiki on Thu, Oct 12, 2006 5:04 AM