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Waialae-Nui Lower Real Estate - Waialae-Nui Lower Homes

Waialae-Nui Lower is a community that overlooks Kalananiaole Highway, Kahala and Diamond Head. Above it you will find Waialae Iki, a gated community and the Wiliwilinui Trail, an intermediate trail which starts at the top of the Waialae Iki subdivision. As the H-1 freeway ends turn left up Laukahi Steet just past Kalani High School. You must go through security and get a pass before entering the upper end of the subdivision. There is plenty good parking at the entrance of the trail. Nearby communities are Aina Koa, Blackpoint, Kai Nani, Old Kahala, Waialae Beach, Waialae Gardens, Waialae Golf Course, Waialae Iki, Waialae Nui, Aina Haina, Wailupe, Hawaii Loa Ridge, Niu Peninsula & Beach, and Niu Valley. On the west side you will see Kaimuki, Lower Palolo, Maunalani Heights, St. Louis Heights, St. Louis Heights, and Upper Palolo.

Traveling to the east end of “Kalani Highway”, you will see Koko Crater, Olomana and Bellows Beach towards the windward side, and breathtaking views of Maunalua Bay at the base or entrance of Hawaii Kai. Just up the street on Puuikena Drive, there is also a quick, yet moderate to steep hike. To get to the hike, drive up the mountain road through the Mariner’s Ridge (in Hawaii Kai) community. The trail head is on a cul-de-sac, drive to the very top of Kaluanui Road in Mariner’s Ridge and park at the end. You’ll see a metal sign leading you to the trailhead on the east side of the last residence. Once you reach the top, there are magnificent views from the ridge of the southern edge of the Ko’olau range.

The Area Near Waialae-Nui

There are numerous shopping complexes and recreational activities. Shopping at Koko Marina, Hawaii Kai Towne Center, Costco, Safeway, Longs, Ross and more. Great restaurants such as Harbor Village, Blue Water Grill, The Shack, and my favorite, Kona Brewing. At the Aina Haina Shooping Center, you will see Foodland Supermarket, Korean Hibiscus BBQ, Jack’s Restaurant, McDonald’s, Morning Glory, Sweets Garden and other the Aina Haina Professional Building. Check out the Aina Haina Community Association for more details.

Hanauma Bay, Makapuu Point Lighthouse, Sandy Beach (great kite flying here) and The Halona Blowhole are a short distance away. Here is a map of the area between Diamond Head and Makapuu.

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Wailupe Sunset

Hawaii Island Hotel Discounts

Take another look at Hawaii islands hotels. Many are offering discounted rates on Hawaii room rates through 2009. The Outrigger Waikiki is promoting room rates of $159 through 2009.

The Sheraton Waikiki is offering the 5th night free. Those in the travel industry say the new standard is the 3rd night free. Ask and see what happens. If these two Hawaii hotels are offering discounts and specials, you can be sure the others are as well.

This month, Hawaii’s hotel occupancy rate posted an 8-year low according to Hospitality Advisors. The occupancy rate is now at about 61 percent. That is the lowest since September 2001.

Rates for rooms in Honolulu Hawaii have held fairly steady as well as the number of days that visitors stay. Although Japanese visitor arrivals (-15.5%) and visitor days (-12.3%) declined by double digits in December 2008, total visitor spending by this group was up 4.4 percent to $191.2 million due to higher daily spending (up from $270 per person per day to $322 per person per day in December 2008). Interestingly, December 2008 is the first month this year in which Canadian visitor days showed a year-over-year decline (-6.3%). Statistics can be found at http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/visitor-stats/ni-stats/main/news_releases

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