The words of Isabella Bird offer us a romantic description of Hawaii where the weather is beautiful year round and a profusion of tropical flowers, fruit trees, verdant mountains and blue ocean greet you in every direction.

Where else can you live that is not only beautiful but bustling with enterprising, sparkling people, cultural wonders and a flourishing, contemporary lifestyle? It’s no wonder that many are drawn here. Pair the raw beauty of the land with a vibrant yet dreamy way of life and you’ve got one of the most alluring places to live in the world.

Housing in Hawaii ranges from beachfront shacks to ultra modern condominiums to luxury Hawaii homes and here there is something for everyones taste.  Hawaii is all about uniqueness, diversity and enchantment and choosing a place to live can be one of the funnest things to do.

A day devoted to the arts can provide the inspiration to start looking. How about a visit to the Honolulu Museum of Art, a dim-sum brunch at the Chinese Cultural Plaza and an art-walk through the Chinatown galleries?  They say that relaxation really gets ideas churning so doesn’t a walk around Kapiolani Park, a dip in the waters off Waikiki and an island smoothie sound good?

And if that doesn’t inspire, how about watching the sunrise off Lanikai Beach, lunching at a vibrant local cafe and listening to the soothing music of live guitar sound?

Owning a luxury home in Hawaii may just be a far off dream but dreams are surely meant to come true. And Hawaii has much to offer, much more than meets the eye.  Activities are as varied as ones interests. So, if on your visits you are lured by these magical shores, there is no better time than now to take stock, make a move and make your dreams come true.