Samara Beach photographs, from top: Chris Johnson/iStockphoto; Paul Piebinga/iStockphoto
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The Kohala Coast, on the Big Island of Hawaii, gets 340 days of sunshine per year. So the odds are in your favor, whether you wish to work on your tan or practice your short game. Open year round, the beach community of Hualalai offers the chance to do both. Comprised of nearly 400 villas, custom homes, and/or home sites ranging in price from $1.7
million to $29 million, Hualalai affords homeowners the chance to play at one of the stunning nearby golf courses, including the Jack Nicklaus Signature course, paddle an outrigger from the Canoe Club, head out into the surf, go scuba diving, or cast a line out and battle for your very own Awa, a prized Hawaiian game fish. hualalairealty.com
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costa rica Samara Beach is known for its (relatively) gentle waves, family-friendly activities, and the rocky cliffs that form its northern and southern bor- ders. Considered one of the safest beaches in Costa Rica, this crescent-shaped gem also boasts diving and snor- keling, surfing, and nearby fishing and boat tours. Just a six-minute drive from the beach is the in-development gated community of Parque Buena Vista, which will feature 25 sites set within the canopy of a private forest reserve. Priced around $1.2 million, estates are based on a Mexican rancho style and come with a palapa roof and a bright color palette. All estates include a guesthouse, infinity pool, and ocean views. samarabeach.com
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poipu beach, hawaii Poipu Beach consistently gets top billing on many “best beaches” lists with good reason. It’s on the Hawai- ian island of Kauai, but that’s really just the beginning. The Poipu Beach area encompasses three picturesque miles of crescent-shaped sandy beaches and gorgeous reef and rock formations, including the cliffs at Ship- wreck Beach, site of the famed plunge that Anne Heche and Harrison Ford took in the movie Six Days, Seven Nights. Snorkeling, surfing, whale spotting, or just loung- ing in the sun are the preferred activities, but with golf courses, spas, and shopping nearby, even a day away from the beach is still a pretty good time. Home prices range from $1.5 to $5.7 million. poipubeach.org
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