Originally Posted by
AZ Travels the World
This could be a really interesting discussion.
You might post a note in the Luxury Hotels forum drawing attention to this thread. In my experience, many of the folks there have some long-time luxury resort experiences in Hawaii, and may well have a rich perspective on the topic.
It looks like the Stouffer Kauai resort eventually became a Marriott Timeshare resort after being abandoned for many years. After the earthquake a few years ago on the Big Island, I know there were some resorts shuttered due to damage. I think it'd be interesting to explore abandoned properties in Hawaii... especially those on a grand scale, like the Kauai Lagoons project.
I also think there's a closed resort in the heart of Kona on the water...I was there a few years ago, and it looked like some parts were falling apart from the fences that keep onlookers away.