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LUXURY LISTINGS FOR FINDING YOUR OWN

“PARADISE OF THE PACIFIC”CURATED BY { BETH WEITZMAN

WRITTEN BY { CASEY O’BRIEN

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TIMBERS KAUAIOCEAN CLUB & RESIDENCES

LUANAGARDEN VILLAS

THE BUZZ: Along the Pacific Ocean with the Hau’pu Mountains in clear sight, The Timbers Kauai Residences have been designed by Poss Architects, Girvin Associates and Wilson Associates with both authentic Hawaiian culture and modernity in mind. Located on a 450-acre resort community with easy shoreline access, Timbers offers a variety of luxury residences including two- and three-bedroom condos, three- and four-bedroom cliffside residences, and townhomes with expansive views of the Jack Nicklaus golf course, the mountains and the ocean. Amenities come easily with Timbers residency: on-site farm-to-table restaurants, spa

access, a gym with programming and adventure clubs, cliffside infinity pools, private lagoons and access to the 18-hole Ocean Course at Hokuala, for example. Another unique privilege that comes with residency is a membership to the Timbers Reciprocity Program, which allows owners to trade time with Timbers Collection properties around the world.

WOW FACTOR: In keeping with the goal of integrating Hawaiian culture into the landscape, the property hosts The Farm at Hokuala, an organic farm where fruits, herbs and vegetables grow, supplying fresh ingredients to Timbers

Kauai’s Hualani’s Restaurant. Local farmers-in-residence emphasize sustainability and offer educational programming.

DETAILS: An array of ownership opportunities are available, including two-, three-, and four-bedroom residences for sale as whole ownership or as fractional ownership interests. Whole-ownership opportunities are priced fromapproximately $2.59 million to $9.75 million for the oceanfront townhomes and condominium residences. Fractional ownership opportunities start in the mid-$300,000s, with availability now.808.647.2811, timberskauai.com

THE BUZZ: In contrast to tower residences, Luana Garden Villas is laid out as 2,000-square-foot, two-story, four-unit buildings organized in enclaves around luxuriant gardens, hot tubs and pools, and fire pits to create a resort-within-a-resort environment. The interior of each residence evokes tranquility with clean lines, an open-air concept and modern furnishings. As the last phase of the Honua Kai Resort & Spa’s building process, these villas will be welcomed with many existing amenities, including access to Honua Kai’s restaurants, spa, pools, fitness center, aquatic playgrounds and more. Possibly

the biggest amenity of all is the absolute pleasure of living on Maui, voted the best island in the world for 20 years in a row by readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Maui boasts rich local culture, festivals, the vast Haleakala National Park, and 30 miles of beach. Luana Garden Villas has programs in place to assist with renting residences as vacation homes when owners are away, which allows residents to share their little p~ce of paradise with others.

WOW FACTOR: Each villa residence can be customized to fit either a “vibrant” or “serene”

theme, while each of the three villa enclaves have a unique garden, curated to showcase the diversity of the Hawaiian landscape. The focal points range from white hibiscus to birds of paradise. From each of the two lanais in every residence, these gardens are visible, providing a colorful frame for each enclave in the neighborhood-esque Luana Garden Villas.

DETAILS: Sales launched March 5, 2018, with the first enclave slated to open summer of 2019. Pricing from $1.8 million. 808.662.2840, luanagardenvillas.com

Hokuala, Kauai

Ka’anapali, MauiADVENTURES IN PARADISEResidency boasts access to 17 miles of trails along the bluffs. Being among the grandeur of the mountains and the ocean ensures a spectacular, dynamic view with each step.

INSPIRED DESIGNDesign options for each three-bedroom villa include choices of vibrant pops of color to mimic the diverse color saturation of Maui or crisp, neutral colors to provide a tranquil getaway in the paradise that is Honua Kai Resort & Spa.

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A’ALI’I TOWERAT WARD VILLAGE

KAINANI NEIGHBORHOODVILLAS AND HOMESITES

THE BUZZ: Designed by renowned architect Soloman Cordwell Buenz (SCB) and interior designer Lauren Rottet (Rottet Studio), Ward Village’s A’ali’i Tower is a space-conscious, environmentally conscious, community-focused residence. A’ali’i uses up-and-coming techniques to optimize their studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom ocean and mountain view living spaces, in some cases utilizing retractable furniture and energy-efficient appliances. This emphasis on “smart living” gives each unit a sense of deliberate, thoughtful design. A true turnkey property, A’ali’i focuses on ease of residence which includes many amenities.

Rooftop fitness clubs and barbecue pavilions are a few of the on-site perks, but perhaps the biggest benefit to living at Ward Village is the walkability to an array of shops, restaurants and beach parks. A’ali’i creates simple, efficient living spaces in the heart of the Hawaiian experience as a way for residents to remain culturally immersed.

WOW FACTOR: All aspects of A’ali’i Tower were constructed with purpose, a central example being a focus on sustainability, not just environmental, but in terms of the community of Ward Village and beyond. Integration of

the public is of such importance that many amenities are offered to non-residents, public art is proudly displayed and paths and beachfront spaces have been built for public use. A’ali’i’s focus on community makes for insurance that while these 751 living spaces remain modern and progressive, Hawaii’s beauty and authenticity will not be forgotten.

DETAILS: Studios from about $500,000; one-bedroom units from $700,000; two-bedroom units from about $1 million. 808.727.1275, aaliiwardvillage.com

THE BUZZ: The Kainani neighborhood within Kukui’ula on the south shore of Kauai offers diverse real estate, including homesites ready for building, custom homes, spec homes and turnkey luxury villas. Kukui’ula’s sprawling 1,000 acres displays incredible landscape diversity, with available homesites up against the Pacific and villas overlooking fairways of the Tom Weiskopf golf course. Homesites range from $895,000 to $1.15 million, providing plenty of options for building a home in this paradise. Proximity to the Clubhouse, the ocean and the golf course are all possible

with these plots. The Kainani Villas, designed by Melzer, Deckert, & Ruder, are customizable, with eight different floor plans offering two to four bedrooms. These ocean-facing living spaces feature indoor/outdoor lanai, infrastructural protection from the tradewinds, spas and plunge pools. A step outside into the well-manicured landscape on the Pacific, and a short walk away, you’ll find the Clubhouse and other amenities of Kukui’ula.

WOW FACTOR: Both the homesites and the Villas have full access to all the

amenities that the resort offers, including the Clubhouse, Hi’ilani Spa & Fitness Center, the agricultural farm, outdoor activity programs, numerous restaurants and shops and more. The vast, spacious resort community seamlessly integrates the tranquil, natural beauty of the island with the convenience, modernity and luxury of Kukui’ula.

DETAILS: Homesites from $895,000, Villas from $2.4 million, Kainani Hales from $5.1 million. 808.742.0234, kukuiula.com

Honolulu, Oahu

South Shore, Kauai

BEST OF BOTHViews from the Tower feature Hawaii’s capital in its modern splendor, as well as Oahu’s south shore in its timeless tranquility. A’ali’i positions itself in the gateways to both city life and Hawaii’s generous natural beauty.

IN & OUTEach villa lanai allows residents to straddle the comfort of their modern homes and the wild beauty of the South Shore.

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