Pristine, white sand. Colorful coral reefs. Clear, azure water.

These are just a few of the reasons why Kapalua Bay Beach was named the nation’s best beach, according to an annual survey by “Dr. Beach.” Last year, the beach ranked No. 2, just behind Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida.

Teeming with marine life, Kapalua Bay is a favorite for locals and visitors alike, who flock to Kapalua Bay for white sands, swimming, snorkeling and other ocean activities.

Dr. Beach says Kapalua Bay Beach is “a perfect beach for swimming and snorkeling in the clear, azure waters that are protected by two headlands formed long ago by lava flows into the sea.”

“This beautiful crescent-shaped, white sand beach is bounded by these rocky anchors where

Island Sotheby’s International Realty has facilitated another multi-million sale — this time, a prestigious condominium in the heart of Kapalua Bay.

Island Sotheby’s International Realty agent Courtney Brown, R(S) represented the buyer of a 2,789-square-foot condominium at the Montage Residences at Kapalua Bay — one of West Maui’s finest resort communities. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath condominium was sold for $4.9 million, bringing the total to over $20 million in sales that Brown has facilitated so far this year.

Undoubtedly one of Kapalua’s finest resort communities, the Montage Residences at Kapalua Bay offers spacious floor plans that overlook Maui’s stunning northwest shore — and more specifically, the famed crescent-shaped

Sometimes there’s a price to pay for living in paradise.

For many Maui residents, finding a home that they can afford is one of the biggest challenges that comes with living on island. But just because you think the search for an affordable home might be difficult, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be that way.

From charming country homes in Kula to houses in Kihei located just minutes from the beach, the Island Sotheby’s International Realty team has the scoop on all the best homes to fit your price point. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite homes for under $1 million:

1280 Middle Street | $987,000

With sweeping ocean views, gardens and a coffee orchard, this charming country home has it all. Nestled on the slopes of

Choosing the perfect condominium to become your family’s vacation home isn’t only about finding the right unit.

It’s really about picking the place where your family can relax and recharge - all while enjoying the best activities that Maui has to offer. To celebrate summer vacation season, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite West Maui summer condos that promise to make your family’s trip one that you’ll never forget. And the best part - you can make these condos your own, to come back to year after year.

Honua Kai - Hoku Lani Unit 348

You can truly live the dream in this luxury two-bedroom condominium,  which overlooks beautifully manicured gardens and breathtaking ocean views that span to the island of Moloka’i. The private, shaded

With sweeping views of Maui’s pristine northwest coast, one of Kapalua’s most coveted oceanfront condominiums has sold for $3 million.

The two-bedroom, three-bath unit is situated in one of the finest seaside locations in all of Kapalua. Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents Rob Shelton R(B) and Courtney Brown R(S) represented the seller of this meticulously-designed unit, which boasts panoramic views of the signature hole fifth green below on the Arnold Palmer designed Bay Course and beyond.

“This was an estate sale handled by the family’s law firm, and they were a joy to work with,” said Shelton, who helped represent the seller. “We had several offers within hours of

With sweeping views of Maui’s pristine northwest coast, one of Kapalua’s most coveted oceanfront condominiums has sold for $3 million.

The two-bedroom, three-bath unit is situated in one of the finest seaside locations in all of Kapalua. Island Sotheby’s International Realty agents Rob Shelton R(B) and Courtney Brown R(S) represented the seller of this meticulously-designed unit, which boasts panoramic views of the signature hole fifth green below on the Arnold Palmer designed Bay Course and beyond.

“This was an estate sale handled by the family’s law firm, and they were a joy to work with,” said Shelton, who helped represent the seller. “We had several offers within hours of each other, settling on the first offer that was presented.

Everyone knows that Maui is paradise - but the island is a special heaven for golfers.

With meticulously-designed course layouts, breathtaking ocean views and perfect whether, Maui is undeniably one of the most sought after paradises for golfers. Whether you’re a professional or just want to spend a day on the green, Maui offers several phenomenal courses in the island’s finest resort regions. These are a few of our favorites:

Plantation Course at Kapalua

This lot next to the famed Plantation Course could be yours. 

Nothing beats playing where the PGA Tour pros play. Each year, the Plantation Course at Kapalua is home to the Tournament of Champions, which brings the world’s best golfers to the island of Maui. Besides having spectacular

Posted by Staff Writer on Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 at 8:02am.

 A new study says Sotheby’s International Realty is the most trusted residential real estate brokerage in the nation. 

The study, which was conducted by Lifestory Research, was based on nearly 6,300 opinions collected over a year period across the country. Data was gathered by people submitting anonymous opinions about whether they trusted the businesses they interacted with.

“Sotheby’s International Realty produced the highest score,” according to the study.

 Source: Lifestory Research 2018 America’s Most Trusted® Study

After comparing the results to other organizations of similar size, the study found that Sotheby’s International Realty is the most trusted real

What could be better than spending an evening enjoying one of the most authentic Hawaiian luaus? My friend and I were treated to a night out of island music, great food, drinks and entertainment at the Feast at Lele held beach-side at 505 Front Street, Lahaina, Maui. Whether you arrive by land or by sea - this is a special island treat.

The Feast at Lele is a first class luau under the stars, complete with intimate dining and white table linens - not the usual fare at most luaus. Every table had a great view of the dancers with the backdrop of the setting sun over West Maui. Couples enjoy individual table side service while feasting on 4 courses of local island cuisine and a very entertaining and educational trip thru the South Pacific. We tasted

From white-sand beaches that stretch more than a mile long to secluded red-sand coves, Maui is home to dozens of breathtaking beaches that are some of the most stunning across the globe.

While all of the beaches are beautiful, there are some that rise above the rest. These are a few of our favorites:

Big Beach

Pristine, white-sand stretches composes what is one of Maui’s most breathtaking beaches, which spans more than 3,000 feet long. Most residents know this natural wonder as Big Beach, but it’s also known as Makena Beach or Oneloa Beach.

Big Beach is located past Kihei and Makena, and is one of the furthest-south beaches on island. In addition to boasting more than a half-mile of perfect wide sand, the beach is also one of Maui’s