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NOW I remember why I moved to Maui! ... a day at the beach.

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Real Estate Agent with Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers HRE# 58089 - RS

Maui beach day at MakenaA Day at the Beach on Maui

Last weekend we celebrated our wedding anniversary, at the Maui Prince Resort, which made us take some time off, and GO TO THE BEACH!  After living here for 28 years, I have to admit that going to the beach is not one of my top priorities any more. Somewhere along the way, other things became more important, like being a homeowner and taking care of "the most important investment in your life".  We have been very fortunate, and have a wonderful home on Maui that needs a fair amount of maintenance... but we enjoy it immensely, and it's worth it.

Meanwhile, back at the beach things remain the same. It was the beautiful Maui beaches that hooked me from the start.... way back in 1978. We camped at a little beach for a whole month, back in the day when you could do that. Each morning we would wake up and jump into the water before doing anything else. There is just NOTHING that compares to a day at the beach.

See the BEACHES along South Kihei Road, and the North Shore BEACHES.

 

What makes the beach so special?sitting on the beach and watching the sea on Maui

  • sand in your toes
  • sun kissed skin
  • salty lips
  • wet hair
  • sound of the waves
  • smell of the ocean
  • fun in the water

 

 

Kihei and Makena beaches on Maui's south shore

 

Makena's Big Beach on Maui - busy Sunday

So get out there and go to the beach and have some fun.  It will recharge your batteries and make you happy to be alive.  If you come to Maui and get hooked like me - let me help you find the perfect home for you.  Just tell me what you're looking for, I'm listening.

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Ronald Gillis
Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL
CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Just like Florida!!

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Jul 14, 2008 01:46 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Ronald - yup, but the water's a little cooler, and there's mountains in the background.  Come on over and check it out.

Jul 14, 2008 03:06 PM
Kathy Anderson
Arizona Luxury & Lifestyle Living - Cave Creek, AZ
Arizona Homes For Sale

Having lived in Seattle, Mauii was my tropical paradise getaway a number of times in my 20's and early 30's.  Lately I've been to the Caribbean a bunch and just recently decided the Hawaiian islands still rock!  It's time to plan a return trip.  I've been missing it lately.

Jul 14, 2008 06:42 PM
Lisa Long
Heather Roda Broker - Paso Robles, CA

I love the Pictures. Not only Is Maui my favorite island, It is my favorite vacation spot! I'm glad you took the time to enjoy your beautiful beaches. Happy Anniversary. Lisa Long - Keller Williams Realty North County, Paso Robles, California

Jul 14, 2008 07:01 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Kathy - you are right - Hawaii is the place to be.  Let me know when you're coming - we can get together.

Lisa - I hope you'll call me up next time you're here too.

Aloha!

Jul 15, 2008 03:54 PM
Debbie DiFonzo
Debbie DiFonzo - United Country VIP Realty, SW Missouri - Lebanon, MO
Lebanon MO and Buffalo Missouri Real Estate

Georgina - I never tire of your photos! It's so relaxing to take a few minutes and see what piece of paradise you're sharing with us.

Congratulations on your anniversary!

Jul 16, 2008 03:39 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Debbie - thanks for coming by and the nice comment.

Jul 16, 2008 03:33 PM
Vicki Burton
Southport Realty-Southport, North Carolina - Southport, NC
A local Buyer's Agent - Southport NC Real Estate

Wow, great shots. I hope that ONE DAY I will make it too Hawaii! Are there really houses with no doors?

Jul 17, 2008 12:31 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Vicki - I hope you can make it here too!  You know, the other day I saw a listing with no wall!  It was a fixer-upper, more like a tear downer.  Not so sure about the no doors thing, unless you count those homes with the roll away windows/walls so you can mix indoors and outdoors.

Jul 17, 2008 12:49 PM
Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

Georgina - I have to admit, I don't get to the beach as much as I would like to! But just driving along side it and watching the water is something I will NEVER get tired of!!!!

Jul 20, 2008 09:43 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

BJ - maybe you could have a trip to Hawaii for your next anniversary?

Jul 21, 2008 07:48 AM
Ronald Gillis
Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL
CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Believe me, I wish I could!!  Just last year, I made it to CA, hopefully within the next few years, I'll go a little farther yet to HI!!  BTW, seeing the mountains, is like CA, gorgeous!  Your right FL doesn't have that, but I do prefer the warmer water temps!!

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Jul 23, 2008 02:29 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Ronald - our ocean water is much warmer than CA.  Most surfers/windsurfers/divers don't wear wet suits here.

Jul 24, 2008 10:33 AM
Ronald Gillis
Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL
CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

Water temp fluctuates here in the low 70's to upper 60's in winter and low to mid-80's in summer.  I can't swim in it in winter, although most snow birds (people from up north) love it, because that is about the warmest their water gets in the summer.

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Jul 27, 2008 04:05 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Ronald - just let me know when you're coming over to Maui and I'll be sure to point you to the best beaches - no wet suit needed.

Jul 28, 2008 03:36 PM
Ronald Gillis
Southwest Florida Notaries (Mortgage Notary Signing Agent) - Port Charlotte, FL
CNSA Southwest Florida. Notaries, Port Charlotte, 941-7-NOTARY

THANKS!!

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Aug 11, 2008 02:58 PM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Georgina - what great photos and I remember my visit to Maui last summer - great memories! Especially now that it is so cold!

Dec 20, 2008 01:26 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Sharon - the beach pictures are sure looking good now!

Jan 11, 2009 11:38 AM
Rob and Camille Di Maio
San Antonio Real Estate - Keller Williams Legacy - San Antonio, TX

Aloha!  Thanks for your post.  We just came back from our third year in a row of taking our kids to Maui.  What a fabulous place!  We'll be back.

Jan 13, 2009 01:35 AM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Rob and Camille - you're so lucky to be able to bring the family to Maui - I know you'll be back.  What part of the island is your favorite?

Jan 13, 2009 08:43 AM