Exotic Destinations Shopping Guide: Fun in Fiji

By The Inside Source, The Inside Source
August 6, 2010

Queens always know how to travel in style. In 1953, a young Queen Elizabeth II ( and Prince Philip) embarked on an excursion to the Indian Ocean aboard the royal yacht Britannia, not long after her coronation. When she arrived in Fiji, the people there showered her with gifts, formal receptions and flowers, flowers and still more flowers. This range of beachy, tropical goods—from the perfect straw tote to an abalone shell bowl—will give you the same welcomed, breezy, island-y feeling, wherever you may be.

1. NEW Kate Spade Sunnyridge Beach Tote Made predominantly of jute and corn husk, this beach tote has a chicly organic feel. (buy it now price, $179; search term jute beach bag)

2. Abalone Shell Burner Bowl This opalescent bowl would work well on a nightstand for holding jewelry. (buy it now price, $9.95; search term abalone bowl)

3. NEW Set of Four Solar Powered Tiki Torches Genius: an old-school garden torch, updated with eco-friendly , high-tech solar power. (buy it now price, $124.99; search term solar tiki torch)

4. Vintage 1960’s Tiki Salt and Pepper Shakers A kitschy-but-irresistibly-cute addition to any backyard barbecue. (buy it now price, $29.74; search term tiki shakers)

5. NEW Hibiscus Flower Swim Trunks These swim trunks offer UPF 50+ protection to protect a toddler’s delicate skin from the sun. (buy it now price, $25; search term hibiscus trunks)

6. Fiji Islands Postcard Framed, this old-timey postcard doubles nicely as wall art. (buy it now price, $24.99; search term fiji postcard)

7. Authentic Vintage Trader Vic Mai Tai Mug A memento from the original—and enduring—tiki lounge for the Hollywood crowd, Trader Vic’s. (from $2.99; search term trader vic's mug)

8. Moorcroft Hibiscus Plate A mint condition collector’s piece with a sweetly girly motif. (buy it now price, $199.99; search term hibiscus plate)

9. NEW Calypso St. Barth’s Alexa Tunic The orange sherbert color is a great way to show off a tan. (buy it now price, $132; search term calypso tunic)

10. NEW Capiz Shell Handbag This handmade evening bag comes with thoughtful details like a pink satin lining and an interior zippered pouch. (buy it now price, $56; search term capiz bag)

(Photo Credit: Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh receive and are entertained by Fijian folk and traditional dancers on board the Royal Yacht Britannia in Fiji; Anwar Hussein/Getty Images)

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