Billionaires like Oprah and Jeff Bezos are buying up huge swathes of unspoiled paradise… locals have a fierce message for them
To the dismay of many locals, Hawaii‘s lush mountains and pristine beaches are increasingly attracting the rich and famous – with everyone from tech CEOs to A-listers and politicians buying property on the islands. In many areas, the unspoiled landscapes have been transformed into a billionaires’ playground, with long-time residents decrying the ‘resortification’ of rural…