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Hawaii's Untapped Potential for Long-Term Rental Properties and the Rise in Remote Work

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  The Revolution of Remote Work A profound change has occurred in the workplace as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. A startling 75% of workers now prefer hybrid or entirely remote work methods, upending the conventional office-based work model. This change has increased interest in accessible, beautiful places like Hawaii as the best places to work remotely. An Extensive Analysis of Hawaii's Extended-Term Rental Sector Hawaii is seeing a spike in demand for long-term rental properties due to its mild temperature and stunning natural beauty. By investing in properties for long-term rentals, investors are profiting from this trend. The number of remote workers visiting well-known locations like Kauai and the Big Island is rising quickly, which is driving up demand for real estate. As a result, rents and property prices have increased dramatically. There are no indications that the trend of remote work will abate. By 2025, more than 36 million Americans are expected to work remotel...

Kaanapali Beach Erosion

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There's a decent possibility you've been to some of Maui's beaches if you've ever travelled there. The epicentre of Maui's well-known west coast, Kaanapali Beach , is also likely where you had one of your best beach experiences. But if you've recently tried to visit the Kaanapali, you've definitely noticed something quite odd: it's no longer there. A stunning cliff built of sand, concrete, and broken objects has largely taken its place. No matter how at ease and carefree the seaside breeze and pia coladas have made you feel, this is likely to be a stunning discovery. What transpired, then? Even though this is a particularly catastrophic example, West Maui has had erosion issues brought on by ocean swells for a long time. The same land-and-sea interaction that created these magnificent islands initially doesn't appear to be aware of our presence or interest in the several pricey hotels we've erected around the Kaanapali coastline. The coastline i...

Is "Chinaman's Hat" a Culturally Insensitive Name on Oahu?

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  Yes, the name "Chinaman's Hat" for the small islet off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, has been considered culturally insensitive. The term "Chinaman" is an outdated and derogatory term historically used to refer to Chinese immigrants, and using it in place names or descriptions perpetuates racial stereotypes. Efforts have been made to promote more respectful and culturally sensitive names for locations in Hawaii. Some people refer to the islet as "Mokoliʻi," which is its traditional Hawaiian name , to show respect for the native culture and history. It is important to be mindful of such names and their implications, and to use culturally appropriate terms when referring to places in Hawaii, as well as in any other context. If you're visiting the island of Oahu , you probably want to go to the windward side of the island. Among the locations on this portion of the island are Kaneohe, Kualoa Ranch, and a small offshore island known as Mokoli'i Isla...

Hawaii’s hidden gems – wineries and distilleries

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Hawaii offers visitors a plethora of iconic attractions. Many of these attractions, including Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head, Waimea Canyon on Kauai, Kilauea Volcano on Hawaii Island, and Haleakala Crater on Maui, are well-known and admired by tourists from all over the world. All of these have been discussed on these pages on the HAT Blog over the years. However, we're talking about "Hawaii's hidden gems" here, which are pleasant surprises that most people wouldn't expect to find in a tropical paradise . Wines and whiskies from Hawaii are hidden gems Hawaii used to have to import almost all of its wines and spirits. Every Mai Tai, Blue Hawaii, and Zombie back then were made using foreign rum. Of course, sugar ruled for well over a century in this region, and the Hawaiians produced and sold their own booze under the name "Okolehao," which is loosely translated as "iron bottom." However, there was never enough produced to meet the demand of th...