Bromeliads are so versatile, particular when you are not worried about freezes or heavy frosts (many varieties will easily take a light frost). They present an "exotic" shape and have numerous flower forms, can be mounted and hung from many things (including large plumeria), and can be potted and brought inside when in flower. Bromeliads can grow in almost any well-draining soil, though do best when there is a good, rich organic base and when grow outside, they probably won't even need fertilizer. They typically are shade-loving plants though. A couple of hours of early morning or late afternoon sun is perfect for maximum growth and flowering. I don't let mine get any sun between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
