Hawaii Real Estate
Just in time for our 2022 inaugural Second Shelters column, Travel + Leisure published its list of best small towns in the U.S. to buy a vacation home. Though they span the nation coast to coast, all have one thing in common—understated luxury in a serene, peaceful environment.
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This week we center on the remote island of Lanai – a secluded 140-square-mile Hawaiian island majority-owned by American business magnate Larry Ellison. Lanai is exclusive and private, with few listings ever coming to market. That is, except for the one we feature today. This week’s “What Can I Get” is an $8.8 million Lanai paradise…
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I’ve been in Hawaii for about a month and it’s interesting. Oahu and Waikiki are very quiet. There are zero tour busses trundling around Diamond Head. Traffic on Waikiki roads, sidewalks, and beaches is exceptionally light. I would estimate that roughly a third to half of Waikiki businesses are temporarily or permanently shut. The restaurant…
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Maui is still open for business. And despite all the lockdowns and closures closer to home, it’s a great place to get away and spend the holiday season. Set up camp in one of these finds built for island life and you’ll forget all about the chaos of 2020 — just make sure you get…
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Kukui’ula on Kaua’i’s South Shore is open and ready for guests amid new safety protocols. And with that in mind, it’s the perfect place to shop for a second shelter. The expansiveness of the resort is the ideal home-away-from-home, offering world-class golf, ocean-views, and access to incredible beaches. Have a surfer in the family? There…
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Want to get away? These two retreats in Hualālai Resort will make COVID-19 seem lightyears away. And you’ll rarely have to leave home. Today’s Splurge vs. Steal takes us to one of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii’s most treasured resorts. Each distinct offering has world-class golf, pools, and tranquil views but with price points that are miles apart. Which…
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