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.
There’s no place on earth like Kapalua Bay. Imagine: a perfect white sand beach, looking out across the ocean to the islands of Molokai and Lanai. It’s no wonder that Kapalua Bay has been named America’s Best Beach by such publications as Conde Naste and the Travel Channel. The sun sets nightly…
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Kapalua Resort has long been known for outstanding golf and incredible beaches. Now, with the addition of the Kapalua Adventure Center, the resort offers zipline, kayak, and hiking tours. The Adventure Center is also home to the best new Cafe on the island–it’s been getting rave reviews (and not just from me). …
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Today the price was reduced on 122 Keoawa Street to $1,485,000 (MLS #330637) . This homemsite in Honolua Ridge I is over five acres and has great ocean and island views. The original owner paid $1,800,000 in 2004. View Virtual Tour This property is listed by Whaler’s Realty. Courtney may represent you…
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Growing up in the Upcountry town of Makawao, the Polo matches were one of my favorite ways to spend a Sunday afternoon. With a long history of ranching, Maui has produced some fantastic riders, and the sport has been played here for years. The Maui Polo Club has two seasons: arena in…
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Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Kapalua LPGA Classic, scheduled for October 13-19, 2008. Golf’s top female players will compete for a $1.5 million dollar purse in a 72-hole tournament on the famed Kapalua Bay Course. Tickets are free for the Practice Rounds (10/13-14) and the Pro-Am (10/15). If you are…
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The Schaefer International Gallery at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center has announced its next show: From September 9-October 19, 2008, the Gallery will feature “The Inspired Line: Select Prints of Albrecht Durer and Rembrant van Rijn” This is a rare opportunity to view 40 original works (etchings, woodcuts and engraving) by two of…
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Did you know that the summit of Puu Kukui in the West Maui mountains is one of the wettest on earth? While Lahaina may receive less than 15 inches a year, the summit will receive close to 370! Hawaii is home to over 10,000 native species, 90% of which are found only in…
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For those of you with Olympic fever, you might want to know that Duke Kahanamoku tied the Olympic record in the 100 meter freestyle in Antwerp on August 23, 1920.
The Realtor’s Association of Maui has posted the July sales statistics for the island of Maui. Sales volume was up in July, and there has been more activity here in the Kapalua Resort in the past month. However, the analysis notes a general cooling trend for the Maui real estate market, with a…
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