Potpourri

February, 2000

Hot for the TropicsIt's hard to go wrong with winter in the Caribbean, but if the stock market's fluctuations have left you flat, Bright Ideas has an alternative. Its Hot Tropics Fantasy kit includes a blow-up pool, piña coladas, a thong bikini (hers), a CD of island music, party glasses, sunglasses, leis, suntan oil, a sunset lightbulb and a beach bag, all for $79. Just put the empty pool atop your bed, screw in the sunset and pretend the two of you are in Aruba. Call 888-588-4332 or check brig...