Sure Kauai’s out-of-the-way. Perched on the northern-most edge of the inhabited Hawaiian Islands, it appears not much more than a 5-million-year-old speck floating in the great Pacific Ocean. It’s a perfect get away, but no need to leave your cell phone, your laptop or your hand-held wireless devices behind.

Kauai’s as plugged in as anywhere. ATM machines are everywhere. Financial services are convenient and online. Wilcox Memorial Hospital provides emergency care and Hawaii HealthCare Professionals, Inc. offers resort nursing care, airport pick-up assistance, medical supply pick-up and wheelchair assistance.

Tempted to buy property on Kauai? Realtors who understand the idiosyncrasies of the local market and can walk you through a deal are readily available. And if you do run into a snag, Kauai is conveniently connected with the financial and medical centers of Honolulu. Just because postal carriers wear shorts and bankers come to work in aloha shirts without ties doesn’t mean you’ll be cut off from the world on Kauai. Of course, you can be if you want.