By Everett Potter

For some of us, nothing says “holidays” quite like Hawaii. The best way to celebrate in the islands during the Christmas and New Year’s break is to gather the family or a few like-minded friends and rent a villa. Too late? Maybe not. It’s late September, but a handful of places are still available. The four luxury villas I’ve found are from Exotic Estates. They come with all of the requisite trimmings: luxurious open-plan interiors ideal for gatherings, state-of-the-art kitchens, pools, hot tubs, expansive lanais, easy access to the beach and impressive Pacific Oceans views … continue reading