In the years following world war two, hawaii was the poster child for development. Now hawaii is definitely not in this stage any more,. But in the early post war years, Americans suddenly found themselves with disposable income. This is also a period when paid time off becomes common. And then there's another factor. Suddenly you can tame the hawaiian heat.
Close your eyes and picture paradise. What do you see? For many people, it’s a turquoise ocean crashing into a white-sand beach. Where did this fantasy come from? Sarah Stodola, author of “The Last Resort: A Chronicle of Paradise, Profit, and Peril at the Beach,” has a few ideas.
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