[:en]A Tale of Two Cities: Boston vs. Honolulu[:]

[:en]A cultural comparison of Boston and Honolulu, capital of
Hawaii, gateway to the U.S. island chain, and home of our Affiliate
of the Month this January, List Sotheby’s International
Realty,the leading luxury residential real estate
brokerage on Oahu.

Whether you are intrigued by the legendary surf of Oahu,lush
island terrain of Kauai, orsecluded luxury of Maui, the mystical
island chain of Hawaii offers something for everyone. Perhapsthe
most metropolitan is Oahu,the “Heart of Hawaii,” where the
juxtaposition of wild nature and urban metropolis is best
appreciated from the 360-degree view at the top of
WaikikisDiamond
Head Trail Hike. Once you are ready for the gnarly
waves, head to the iconicNorth
Shore, where the lively beach scene is perfect for
watching far braver athletes tackle the tremendous surf.

With its laid-back island vibe, diverse blend of cultures and
ethnicities, and palm-lined business district that’s just moments
away from the sea, Honolulu continues to entice visitors to make
their vacation a permanent one. And for Bay Staters looking for a
tropical escape, this just became much simplerHawaiian
Airlines launched non-stop flights between Boston and
Honolululast year. Stay for weeks or months at a time,
form friendships, and take advantage of those kamaaina (local)
deals on popular attractions like whale watching tours and fishing
excursions.

Honolulu is also undoubtedly the Hawaiian Islands’ cultural and
culinary hub. The metro area encompasses regions such as the
retail-filled Kaka’ako, a Chinatown that is one of the oldest in
the nation, and a collection of residential neighborhoods that span
from the green Ko’olau mountains in the north and east to Pearl
City and its famed harbor to the northwest.Locals also respect the
city’s nature spots as much as its urban scene. Art galleries,
spas, museums, and luxury fashion boutiques are easy to come by,
but you’ll also find green mountains lined with hiking trails, and
clean waters alive with reefs, whales, turtles, and dolphins.

Gibson Sothebys International Realtys vast network of real
estate experts covers nearly every corner of the world. Looking to
make the move to Hawaii? Contact our Relocation
Director, Aimee Rideout, at Aimee.Rideout@GibsonSIR.com.

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