A MAUI LIFE:
I hope you enjoy the following musings about living a Maui Life: musings about Maui, towns, favorite beaches, recipes, restaurants, events, and Maui real estate news.
The Wiki Wash & Lube has reopened in Lahaina. The local car was was a much needed service center, and residents were sad when it closed a couple of years ago. Wiki Wash offers car washes as well as more intensive detailing jobs. This is my go to place when I’m in…
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The owner of Lot 10 in Olowalu Mauka has just reduced the price to $999,999. At the time of this post, this is the lowest priced lot in the neighborhood. Incredible views and five acres make this an outstanding buy!
The January edition of my Kapalua Resort Newsletter and Market Update, is now posted online. A market activity highlight: Over the last month, there were 14 new listings, ranging from a low of $599,000 for a Golf Villa one-bedroom to a high of $7,110,000 for a three bedroom Ritz-Carlton Residence, Kapalua Bay. There have…
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Chef James, of pacific O’ and I’O fame, emailed to tell me that their Aino Gourmet Market has officially opened at Honua Kai. It’s a cafe, market, deli, sundry store that will focus on the natural organic 100 mile concept. As much as possible the market will feature produce (including some from their…
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On Monday, I had the opportunity to make a site visit to the Kapalua Resort’s newest community, the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Kapalua Bay. Construction is nearing completion, and it is estimated that this new resort will open on May 31, 2009. Approximately 40% sold out, this unique property consists of 84 whole ownership residences and…
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Kaanapali’s newest development, Honua Kai, officially opens on January 28, 2009. Upon opening, all amenities and services in the Hokulani building will be available for owners and guests. Built in two phases by Intrawest, this 700 residence resort is located on one of Maui’s best beaches. On January 31st, the Resort will…
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Kong Hee Fat Choy–May Wealth and Prosperity Be Yours! Hawaii is often referred to as a melting pot: as ranching and agriculture took root in the islands, people from many different cultures made Hawaii their home. Each year, Lahaina celebrates Chinese New Year, with parades and activities at the Wo Hing Museum on…
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This is one of my favorite Maui events. Each year, artists from around the world gather in some of Maui™s most beautiful locations. Local artists such as George Allen, Renaldo Macedo, Macario Pasqual, Mike Carol, and Betty Hay Freeland will be amongst the talented group of painters from California, New Mexico, Missouri, Minnesota…
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Maui Prep, West Maui’s only private high school, is hosting an Open House for the community. Those interested in learning more about the school will have a chance to meet students, teachers and administrators, who will be on hand to give tours of the school and answer questions. The Admissions Coordinator will also…
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It’s my understanding that the developers of the new residences at Baccarat Wailea have decided to place the project on hold at this time. Situated at the Renaissance Wailea Hotel property, it is unclear how Baccarat Corporation will proceed with this property at this time. The concept was to create luxury residences on…
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