Do you dream of living out your life on a tropical island paradise? Many people look toward island living as the ideal. To live and work (or retire) in paradise on a daily basis is the dream of countless people. But when these prospective home buyers research islands, more than beauty and a slice of heaven should be considered. Questions to ask one’s self include:
1 – Does this island embody my desired pace of life?
2 – Will I feel safe on this island and am I content with the current state of political and economic affairs on the island?
3 – How advanced or how rustic is the way of living on the island?
4 – Will I have adequate access to the rest of the world or will I feel isolated?
5 – Will this island be the right home for me for the long term?
6 – How is the weather? Will I be able to enjoy the island and participate in outdoor activities as much as I would like?
Only after fully evaluating the answers to these questions, and any others that comes to a possible island dweller’s mind, should any decisions be made. Because no island is exactly alike another and making a move to an island is often a large undertaking in terms of mindset and more. On the island of Maui, and especially in the area of South Maui, which includes Wailea and Makena, a home buyer can find not only beauty, but a safe harbor to call home.
The idea of living on a gorgeous island also lends the idea of freedom and serenity. But the reality is that many islands are governed by third world countries with haphazard laws that may not fall within the values and understandings of the homebuyer. However, in South Maui, buyers can rest assured that their paradise home comes with the umbrella of U.S. laws. Infrastructure such as utilities and roadways are maintained and the government is “for the people” and “by the people.”
Yet, while homeowners in South Maui can enjoy the perks of the U.S. legal and governmental structure, they also can enjoy living within a melting pot of multiple cultures. South Maui has been termed the “the best of many worlds” in that it is home to people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. Thus, “internationals” can readily feel at home in Kihei, Wailea or Makena.
And if those international South Maui residents get a little homesick, they can take advantage of the flights that now fly longer distances in shorter times. While South Maui can feel like it’s a world away from all the hustle and bustle of everyday living, a few hours on a plane can bring about a whole change of scenery. In fact, Maui has become a prominent vantage point for anyone travelling East, West, North or South. With its location and flight times, travel from Maui is a breeze.
South Maui residents can enjoy the serenity of island living without the trappings of fast-paced life. In fact, after a short drive south to Makena, a person will find no convenience stores or gas stations, no strip malls…just blue ocean waters, and isolated homes that make the perfect oasis for any home buyer looking for a slow-paced paradise. No high-rises will be found to mar the ocean views or block the tropical winds.
While South Maui is definitely not a place of hustle and bustle city living, it doesn’t have to be all about a snail’s pace, either. Love to indulge in first class treatment? Love pristine beaches or gorgeous blue waters to snorkel in? Like the idea of golfing at world class golf courses while enjoying ocean views? In South Maui, it’s all there for the taking! From Kihei and heading south, there are shops to stroll through and restaurants to indulge your cravings.
Living on an island usually means dealing with tropical storms and habitual rain. However, South Maui is in fact the best spot in Hawaii. It boasts the most sun and the least amount of rainfall throughout the year. And since most people who choose to move to an island do so to enjoy the outdoors, the weather alone makes South Maui an enviable place to live.
With all that it has to offer, it’s not surprising that just last year, readers chose Maui as the “Best Island In The World” in the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – for the 14th time! Both visitors and residents embrace the Aloha lifestyle in South Maui.
Volker Weiss – Maui Realtor(R/S) specialist focusing on Homes in Makena. Make your vacation last forever, check out Wailea Real Estate. For immediate help call VW directly at 888.572.6888
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