Kihei, HI

A Day at the Beach on Maui

Last weekend we celebrated our wedding anniversary, at the Maui Prince Resort, which made us take some time off, and GO TO THE BEACH! After living here for 28 years, I have to admit that going to the beach is not one of my top priorities any more. Somewhere along the way, other things became more important, like being a homeowner and taking care of "the most important investment in your life". We have been very fortunate, and have a wonderful home on Maui that needs a fair amount of maintenance... but we enjoy it immensely, and it's worth it.

Meanwhile, back at the beach things remain the same. It was the beautiful Maui beaches that hooked me from the start.... way back in 1978. We camped at a little beach for a whole month, back in the day when you could do that. Each morning we would wake up and jump into the water before doing anything else. There is just NOTHING that compares to a day at the beach.

See the BEACHES along South Kihei Road, and the North Shore BEACHES.

What makes the beach so special?

• sand in your toes
• sun kissed skin
• salty lips
• wet hair
• sound of the waves
• smell of the ocean
• fun in the water

So get out there and go to the beach and have some fun. It will recharge your batteries and make you happy to be alive. If you come to Maui and get hooked like me - let me help you find the perfect home for you. Just tell me what you're looking for, I'm listening.

Thanks to a comment by Ardell (I think) I have been able to just cut and paste these pictures in here, since the photo adding feature is sometimes acting up.... thanks Ardell!

These beautiful flowers are PLUMERIA flowers from Maui. They were growing at the Keonekai Villages condos, where I snapped them while waiting for a client to show up. Kihei Maui is on the south shore - it's hot and sunny and sandy and dry - just exactly what these trees like. They smell fantastic too.

The branches can be snapped off and planted into a sandy soil, and take root very easily.

Aloha from Maui - Georgie Hunter - Realtor and e-Pro - 808 283-0635 - www.eastmaui.com

Kaheawa Wind Power - is a 30 MegaWatt wind farm located in the West Maui Mountains high above Maui's scenic shores, and very visible from the resort areas of Maalaea, Kihei and Wailea. They are owned and operated by UPC Hawaii Wind Partners, a Massachusetts-based wind farm company.

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have agreed to join forces with UPC Hawaii Wind Partners to study the integration of wind technology into the Hawai'i utility system. This is the first such partner site for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's wind technology program outside of its base in Colorado. We are lucky to have this opportunity on Maui.

Taken from a beach in North Kihei, this picture shows the 20 wind turbines on the ridge above the strip of Maalaea Bay condos at the shore.

We have strong tradewinds on Maui, and they get funneled through the central valley, picking up speed. The location of the wind farm takes advantage of these accelerated winds. About 10% of our energy needs is currently being met with the power produced here at Kaheawa Wind Farm. This translates to saving the island of Maui 600 barrels of oil per day.... and that's what the alternative is... diesel generating plants!

Since Maui is such a great place to embrace with power, many homeowners are taking advantage of this sustainable and free resource. What about you? Will windpower work for you?

If you'd like to know more about Maui County Real Estate sales, please let a long time Maui resident help you.

Georgina M. Hunter R(S) - your Maui real estate agent (808) 283-0635 mailto:info@mauihunter.com ~ SEARCH MAUI LISTINGS

PAIA relocation package ~ HAIKU relocation package ~ KIHEI/WAILEA relocation package ~ KAHULUI relocation package

MOVING TO MAUI INFO - SOUTH SHORE - KIHEI, WAILEA, MAKENA - 96753

So you want to move to South Maui, and you've decided you need some help. Let me be of assistance.... I hope these links will be just what you're looking for. When you're ready to buy a first home or second home, let a local expert be your guide.

These are some of the things to think about when getting started. Of course there is so much more to know before you come here to Maui, so doing your own research is essential.

When buying on Maui, please contact a specialist in the area - Georgina M. Hunter R(S)

SEARCH MAUI LISTINGS ~ EMAIL ~ http://www.eastmaui.com/ ~ 808 283-0635

• Arriving at the Kahului Airport - how to find your way to Kihei from the airport
• Kihei Maui Google Map - use this interactive map to find your way around while surfing these links
• South Kihei Road - the old road that runs through south Maui from Maalaea to Wailea
• Kihei Beach Parks - pictures and descriptions of the various beaches
• Pi'ilani Village Shopping Center - Kihei's largest shopping center, off the Pi'ilani Highway
• Kihei and Wailea Medical Clinics - health care alternatives to the full scale hospital wihich is in Wailuku
• South Maui Golf Courses - public and private courses are easy to find and fun to play
• Maui County Website - lots of information about Maui County and various departments of government
• Maui County Property Tax Rates - if you're curious about our property tax, here's the skinny
• Not on Maui - you won't find any of these things here on Maui
• Moving with pets - the Department of Agriculture rules and info
• Maui Weather - some great links for Maui local weather info, tsunami and hurricane sites
• Shopping for a Vacation Condo - what to look for when shopping for a home away from home
• Condo Market Update - a January 2008 snapshot of what's been selling
• Shopping for a Maui Realtor - let a local expert be your guide to explain the different parts of this fabulous island

~ Aloha from MAUI ~