Maybe it’s the smell of hibiscus in the air, or the world class golfing, snorkeling, and surfing. But no matter how far and wide luxury travelers may venture, something always leads them back to Hawaii. Here’s a look at what the top destination clubs have to offer in the Aloha State.

Exclusive Resorts

Number of Homes in Hawaii: 19 current, 40 in development.
Locations: Kapulua Bay, Maui; Kohala Coast, Big Island; Wailea, Maui.

True to its reputation as the world’s largest luxury destination club, Exclusive Resorts currently has 19 homes and twice that amount in development. Each of their homes offers magnificent views of the cobalt Pacific waters and easy access to the beach.

Ultimate Escapes

Number of Homes in Hawaii: 7 current
Locations: Oahu; Maui; Waikoloa, Big Island.

Ultimate Escapes’ homes offer a little something for everyone. Golfers will flock to the Waikoloa residences. Surfers will likely choose the home on the north shore of Oahu. Those who just want to soak in the islands’ natural beauty, will opt for Maui.

Quintess LRW

Number of Homes in Hawaii: 3 current
Locations: Maui; Kolea Ke Aloha, Big Island; Kohala Coast of the Big Island.

Ocean views, lush gardens, and fabulous service: if you can’t relax at one of Quintess’s three Hawaiian villas we recommend you consider checking into a sanitarium.

The Lusso Collection

Number of Homes in Hawaii: 1 current
Locations: Big Island

Lusso’s golf-front villa is located on the sunny Kona-Kohala side of the Island where black lava fields line the coast. Kohala Coast boasts average low and high temperatures of 70° F and 84° F respectively and an average rainfall of 11 inches per year, rendering it a genuine year-round destination.

High Country Club

Number of Homes in Hawaii: 3 current
Locations: Mauka & Wailea, Maui; Waikoloa, Big Island.

High Country Club’s private residences offer two to four bedrooms. They are located in the most prime locations in Hawaii that serve as home bases for experiencing the best of Maui and Kona Kohala Coast.

Solstice

Number of Homes in Hawaii: 1 current
Locations: Kona Coast

Solstice’s Kaha Lani is a gated residence located on the Kona Coast, within the 1,350-acre Waikoloa Beach resort. The villa features stunning ocean views, 4 bedrooms, and of course Solstice’s impeccable style.

Distinctive Holiday Homes

Number of Homes in Hawaii: 1 in development
Locations: Lanakai, Oahu

Distinctive Holiday Homes’ property in Hawaii will open in September 2008. The house is just a few hundred feet from the beach in Lanakai, O’ahu, Hawaii.