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Don & Sylvia Leutz, RB/ABR/GRI

REALTOR-BROKERS, Licensed in Hawaii, Nevada and
California - Graduates REALTOR® Institute.
Accredited Buyer Representatives

- Don Leutz -
Certified Residential Specialist

Century 21 All Islands
P.O. Box 223700
5-4280 Kuhio Highway
Princeville, HI 96722
Office:
(808) 240-2413
Cell:
(808) 652-9402
Email:
Leutz@Inreach.com

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SUMMER 2008
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Kauai View Newsletter
June 2008 |
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Dear Sylvia,
The summer season is officially here. And whether this
season is busy for you with graduations, weddings or you are
just looking forward to quality vacation time, we wish you all
the best. Below you will find the latest news on our
Hawaiian "Garden Island" of Kauai. If you are tempted to invest
here in the land of the endless summer, this might be the right
year to take the plunge. Let us know if we can help!
Aloha,
Sylvia & Don
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Hanalei Ranked #2 in
U.S. Best Beaches!
"We try harder!"
Hanalei Bay came in second on the list of the Best U.S. Beaches
2008. The list is compiled annually by Florida International
University professor Stephen P. Leatherman, otherwise known as
"Dr. Beach." Leatherman compiles his list as part of the
National Healthy Beaches campaign. A television special
featuring this year's best beaches is in the planning stage.
Hanalei was beat out for the top position by Caladesi Island in
Florida. Other U.S. beaches that made the top 10 this year
include Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida, Coopers Beach in
Southamton, NY, Coronado Beach in San Diego, Main Beach in East
Hampton, NY, Hamoa Beach, Maui, HI, Cape Hatteras, NC, Cape
Florida State Park, FL, and Beachwalker Park on Kiawah Island,
SC.
Hanalei Bay is in our opinion, the picture perfect Hawaiian
beach with something for everyone. In the winter its an
exciting place. When the waves are high, you'll see lots of
surfers, surf competitions and body surfers. Summertime is our
favorite time - the water is warm and calm enough to snorkel.
Sailboats bob around on their summer ties, the sunsets are the
best in the world and refreshments are just a short walk away.
On the 4th of July, families gather for fireworks on the beach
to celebrate.
We don't mind being #2. Once a beach makes it to #1 on Dr.
Beach's list, they are retired from the competition (with
honors) and do not appear on future lists. And since we're not
quite ready to retire... we will gratefully accept the #2 spot
recognition!!
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Jet Setters on Princeville's Horizon?
Think that the airlines are just too much hassle? Now there's a
new alternative! On May 8th, Jeff Stone, president of The
Resort Group, announced the company's "Resort Air" will begin
offering luxury private jet service between the Hawaiian
Islands. Resort Air was formed in September 2005. Since then,
the airline has carried mostly resort executives, developers,
investors and their guests for business meetings. Now, Hawaii
business and vacation travelers can catch a ride to smaller
exclusive airports including Princeville on Kauai, Hana on Maui,
the Big Island's Waimea-Kohala Airport and Lanai Airport. Your
luxury flight will be aboard a Citation II and will only cost
$3,000 per hour for a minimum two hours per 24 hour period!
Whew! That's a little over our heads!
Resort Air has been seen occasionally making trips to
Princeville Airport which is also owned by The Resort Group.
The Resort Group also owns and operates much of Princeville
Resort, and has been overseeing the area's planned
transformation iinto a premier resort destination. In
September, the Princeville Resort Hotel will close for a $60
million renovation and be reintroduced by the summer of 2009
as Hawaii's only St. Regis Hotel and Resort. Last fall, an
affilate of Montage Hotels and resorts purchased 122 acres in
Princeville on and near the site of the old Club Med. Although
there are no immediate plans for development, the company says
it eventually intends to build a "wonderful and
appropriate" Montage Resort on the property. The Montage Resort
and Spa in Laguna Beach is the company's best known property,
where rates start at $795 per night.
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More Honors for
Kauai!
The Outrigger Waipouli Beach Resort and Spa has been named to
Expedia's Insider's Select list of the top 25 resorts. It was
the only property in Hawaii to make it in the top 100! The
resort was just finished last year and offers new condominium
resort units to private owners who for the most part rent their
condos out to vacationers through Outrigger's reservation
program. One and two bedroom condos start at $600,000 for a
garden view. The largest oceanfront condo is priced at
$2,899,000! The Waipouli Beach Resort is a beachside complex in
Kapaa, centered around a meandering tropical pool area. The
central location just ten minutes from the airport has made it a
popular vacation choice for Kauai visitors. If you would like
us to send you all of the current availabilities, just drop us
an email at
Leutz@Inreach.com
Waimea Canyon has captured the #3 spot on Trip Advisor's list of
Top 10 FREE ATTRACTIONS in the United States. The ranking was
determined by a combination of TripAdvisor editors and overall
popularity among the visitors of the TripAdvisor website. The
top two attractions were The Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas and
Arlington National Cemetary in Arlington, VA.
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Traveling into the
Past
The 'Wa'a'
Micronesian Voyaging Canoe
 As
we were enjoying the amazing ocean view from our listing at Alii
Kai 4-102 last week, we noticed a tiny red sail out on the big
ocean of blue. It sailed almost out to the horizon and then
headed back toward our coast and finally turned back into
Hanalei Bay. As it got closer, we realized how tiny the boat
really was. The next day we read about the vessel in the local
newspaper. The canoe was built entirely by hand, and has
a bright red sail topped by the ancient Hawaiian Flag. It was
launched over coconut fronds by a group of volunteers into
Hanalei Bay. The crew members were from the Waioli Voyaging
Society and the Micronesian carvers who helped to construct the
sailing canoe. Although they had intended to sail around the
island of Kauai to Hanama'ulu near Lihue, the voyagers returned
under strong winds to the safety of Hanalei Bay. The Waioli
Voyaging Society plans to have the canoe available for teaching
students over the summer.
If you would like to see more details on Alii Kai 4-102, the
Princeville ocean view condo where we took these photos, visit
our website through this link:
www.kauaihomesandmore.com
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Best Buys!
Attention Snowbirds - Honolulu Condo Fractional!
Is winter getting to be too much trouble? Why not spend the
holidays (and more) in Honolulu at the legendary Ilikai? Many
resort markets are now featuring Fractional Ownership Interests
in resort Properties. You could own the two month interval from
December 10th to February 9th every year for $150,000! The
Interval from February 10th to April 9th is also available for
an additional $150,000. This beautiful one bedroom condo has an
ocean view. It is next door to the Hilton Hawaiian Village and
just a short walk away from the Ala Moana Shopping Center. MLS
174288. $150,000.
Kauai Resort Condo at Islander on the Beach
 Top
Floor Ocean View Resort Condo at Islander on the Beach, one of
Kauai's most popular east side resorts. This condo is currently
under ResortQuest management and provides steady revenue for the
owner when not staying there as a personal vacation spot. There
are travertine floors, custom cabinets, a wet bar with
refrigerator and microwave, slab granite countertops and
tropical Hawaiian decor. On the quiet side of the complex, on
Kauai's Coconut Coast on the east side of the island - a 10
minute drive to the airport. MLS 211374. $279,000.
Harbor View Vacation Rental Condo in Lihue
 You
can see beautiful mountain, ocean and harbor views are seen from
this tastefully decorated two bedroom condo located across the
street from Kalapaki Bay where the cruise ships arrive. Fine
dining and shopping and the beach are all just a short walk
away. This condo is currently a popular vacation rental. There
is an ocean view swimming pool at the complex or walk to the
beach and take a surfing lesson! MLS 207993. $389,000.
Residential Townhome in at Ka'iulani of Princeville
 Brand
new executive townhouse in Princeville's newest residential
community, Ka'iulani of Princeville. Reduced $90,000 for quick
sale.
Designer kitchen with slab granite and mahogany cabinets.
Mountain and ocean views. 1,900 square feet of living spece
with two bedrooms, two baths and a two car garage.
 Neighborhood
amenities include three heated pools, spa, two barbecue areas
and a lighted walking path. MLS 209244 $999,000.
Three bedroom, three bath models with unobstructed views of the
Prince Course are nearing completion, and will be ready to
occupy later this summer. Call us at 808-652-9402 for the
latest availabilities.
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Don
& Sylvia Leutz
Hawaii Realtor Brokers
Century 21 All Islands
5-4280 Kuhio Highway
Princeville Shopping Center
P.O. Box 223145
Princeville, HI 96722
808-652-9402
Specializing in Resort Market Properties - Licensed
in Hawaii, California and Hawaii
Accredited Buyer Representatives (ABR) - Graduates REALTOR
Institute (GRI) - Resort and Second Home Property Specialists (RSPS)
Don is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
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