Moving to a retirement community represents a transition. Some seniors look forward to embracing a new lifestyle and turning over things like home maintenance to someone else. Others might feel nervous that they won’t “fit in” or that they’ll miss the comfort of their own home. To help you create a smooth transition for yourself or a loved one, we’ll take some of the guesswork out of the process with our nine tips for finding the best retirement community in Hawaiʻi. These tips will help you focus your search and get clarity on what’s really important so you or your loved one can find the...

If you’ve spent any time in Hawaiʻi, you know that things just feel different out here—and we’re not only talking about the weather. In the Hawaiian Islands, the culture of its indigenous people, the Native Hawaiians, still runs strong today. In this article, we’ll share a few traditions from Hawaiʻi’s original human inhabitants so you can appreciate their origins—and their presence in the islands today. Waves of arrivals to Hawaiʻi brought additional customs and traditions to the archipelago. Many of them are woven into the modern culture you’ll find in Hawaiʻi today. We’ll talk about those, too, so you can respect these practices as either...

You’ll find plenty of unique and delicious food in Hawaiʻi, and poke is a stand-out favorite among visitors and residents alike. What is poke? Traditionally, it involves cutting up raw fish and mixing it with ingredients like sea salt, limu (edible algae, mosses, and more that acted as a condiment in the Hawaiian diet), plus ʻinamona (roasted and chopped kukui nuts). In fact, the recipe is right in the name! In Hawaiian, poke means “to slice, to cut crosswise into pieces.” But before we dive in, let’s make sure you’re pronouncing poke correctly with a little help from Malu States. In short, remember that an...

Oʻahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauaʻi With a cost of living that’s at least 65% above the U.S. average, Hawaiʻi is often ranked as the most expensive U.S. state to live in. Given these numbers, it’s easy to see why there are so many searches for the cheapest places to live in Hawaiʻi. We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve put together a list of the 15 most affordable places to live in Hawaiʻi, with locations on each of the four major islands How We Chose These Locations As any Hawaiʻi resident will tell you, housing will be your biggest expense in the Hawaiian Islands. (This...

Moving freight to a remote state like Hawaiʻi comes with challenges, and each of Hawaiʻi’s islands is different. Take Maui, for example. If you’ve spent any time on the island, you know that Maui has its own way of operating, plus a unique terrain—two volcanoes that merged to form the Valley Isle. Add in varying road quality and width, and you’ll quickly see why moving freight on Maui comes with its own set of considerations. We’ve had a location on Maui since 2001, and we’ve moved all kinds of freight to and around the island. If you’re considering opening a business on Maui—or you’re looking...

Local businesses are what make a place truly special. The national chains on Maui offer both convenience and consistency, but it’s the unique, only-on-Maui spots that truly make the Valley Isle special. Plus, when you shop local, you’re supporting the Maui families who depend on these businesses for their livelihood—and who make up the fabric of our community. You’ll find locally-owned businesses all over the island, run by Maui-based artists, artisans, farmers, makers, chefs, business owners, and entrepreneurs. Below, you’ll find a list of our favorite spots—but they’re not the only ones, by any means. Consider this as a jumping-off point for exploring Maui on...