The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui has completed a three-year, $70 million renovation project to create a “luxurious vacation experience for guests” of the 22-acre Wailea resort, according to an announcement. Project highlights include a $5.1 million renovation of the Ko restaurant, “which showcases the diverse culinary history of the sugar cane plantation era with innovative…
Eight Hawai‘i restaurants and eateries ranked in Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the US for 2015, including two on Maui and one on Hawai‘i Island.Shark Pit Maui and Lāhainā Luna Café in Lāhainā ranked prominently at No. 6 and No. 27, respectively. On Hawai‘i Island, Da Poke Shack in Kailua-Kona made the list at No.…
NASA has selected Hawaii as the preferred site to establish the world’s first laser communications ground terminal, which could spur major economic activity in the state, translating to job creation and revenues, according to public documents obtained by PBN. Plans have yet to be finalized, although the terminal, which will communicate with next-generation…
The map shows the median expected price change in the next 12 months. States with the most upbeat price expectations (orange) include Hawaii! With the most strongest job growth and appear to be attractive to millennials and retiring baby boomers.
Adding reclaimed wood to your interior is a quick way to introduce warmth and texture. Used in abundance, it has a rawness that can balance overly neutral or modern spaces and anchor sprawling floor plans. But while installing reclaimed-hardwood floors or countertops can get expensive with the amount of staining, sealing and labor needed, an…
Whether you covet a grill and food-prep station on wheels or a built-in BBQ island with fridge and bar seating, don’t hit the home center before reading this expert guide to creating a first-rate backyard cook spot
As part of a full renovation and extension of a Georgian country home, the designers at Artichoke crafted a kitchen in the extended area that complements the architecture of the original house.
A historic piece of Volcano Village is for sale. Kilauea Lodge, a landmark hotel and restaurant that was originally a YMCA camp, was put on the market recently with an asking price of $5.9 million.Owners Lorna and Albert Jeyte, who transformed the establishment, formerly known as the Volcano Lodge restaurant, into an award-winning country inn,…
The median price of a single family home rose 14.1 percent in November in Maui County, while condo prices rose 4.6 percent despite a 29 percent drop in sales, according to statistics from the Realtors Association of Maui.
Simple upgrades can drastically improve the feel and function of your home. Read on for clever tips, projects, and products that offer a big payoff for a small investment in time and money.
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