The Beachcomber was a Canadian chain of elaborate Polynesian restaurants in the same vein as other popular chains like Kon-Tiki, Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic's. Aside from this Vancouver location, there were also locations in Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Regina and Winnipeg. This location opened in 1960, and was briefly closed in December 1961 after a fire. The restaurant was also called The Hawaiian Village during part of its time of operation. It eventually closed in 1981.
This swizzle sports a Maori Hei tiki. Air New Zealand originated in 1940 as Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL). The name was changed to Air New Zealand in 1965. The airline has produced many different swizzles and picks over it's history - Maori Hei tiki, kiwi bird, logo and images of landmarks.
This version of the South Pacific paddle has logo artwork on the front side handle and no art on the back side. The logo type has a text and the "T" in the logo text looks like a tree.
The Toasted Coconut is an island-inspired restaurant and bar in Houston, Texas. This pick features a cartoonish coconut dressed as a tourist wearing a grass skirt and holding a tropical cocktail.