By Everett Potter

There are islands, and then there’s the Hawaiian island of Maui, which is pretty close to my definition of island paradise. You can thank its balmy climate and warm ocean temps, sightings of sea turtles and migrating whales, as well as the island’s legendary laid back lifestyle.  I just came back from a blissful week exploring private properties managed by Exotic Estates, one of the leading luxury villa rental companies in the Hawaiian Islands.

While there are plenty of rental homes on the island of Maui, there are few that compare to the stable of properties that I saw. I discovered a number of villas suitable for the billionaire lifestyle at the top end of the feeding chain. The largest ones are essentially private resorts, as if someone had asked Four Seasons Hotels to create a blissful getaway and eliminate all the other guests. The smaller ones offer intimacy and seclusion for a small family or two couples … Read More