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You ask, and we answer! Every day, we speak with people who are considering a move to Hawaii. After nearly 40 years in the business, we’ve seen some patterns emerge. Below, you’ll find our answers to the most pressing, most commonly asked questions about moving to (and living in!) Hawaii. We hope they help they give you some clarity on what to expect during and after your move to Hawaii—and deliver that final boost of confidence you need so you can commit to relocating to the Aloha State. But before we begin, we’d like to address one more lingering question: What if my question isn’t...

In an island chain that owes its entire existence to the presence of volcanoes, it’s no surprise that Pele, the goddess of Hawaii’s volcanoes, looms large in Hawaiian myths and stories. In the accounts around this fiery, volatile, and mysterious goddess that have been passed down through Hawaiian mooelo (stories passed down orally from person to person), you’ll discover that Pele—like many of the fierce gods and goddesses in other cultures including the Hindu goddess Kali—plays the role of both creator and destroyer. The lava that flows from her fiery volcanoes formed the Hawaiian Islands and continues to expand the Big Island’s landmass. (Since Kilauea...

On December 20, 2020, after nearly two years of inactivity, the United States Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory noticed a glow within the Halemaumau crater at the summit of Kilauea on the Big Island. The watery lake within the crater soon disappeared as the volcano erupted in a plume, confirming that Kilauea, the most active volcano on Hawaii and one of the most active in the world, was once again making its presence known on the island. Or, if you prefer, Pele, the goddess of Hawaii’s volcanoes, was making her presence known. Pele is one of the goddesses that the island chain’s first human settlers...

Moving to the state of Hawaii is like getting six mini-states in one. Each one of the islands is different, and you’ll have the opportunity to choose which Hawaiian Island is just right for you: Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, or Lanai. If you’re considering a move to the Big Island, expect to take advantage of all of the wonders that its diverse, unique, and gorgeous outdoor landscape has to offer. In other words, the Big Island can feel like a giant outdoor playground, and we’re going to show you how to enjoy it to its fullest. Come along with us on a...

Whether you’re moving to the Hawaiian islands for the first time, leaving Hawaii for the Mainland or just looking for some exciting new activities to enjoy while you’re living in Hawaii, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered a list of 19 must-do items across all of the islands: Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai and Lanai. Consider this your “bucket list” of only-in-Hawaii experiences, ones you simply can’t miss while you’re living here. (And, don’t worry, we’ve got something for everyone in your family, from keiki to kupuna!) Let’s dive in!   For the History Buffs in the Family #1: Oahu: Visit...

Last Updated: 5/3/2023 No move is exactly the same. That’s something we discovered early on into our 35+ years of moving families to, from, in, and around the Hawaiian islands. For example, if you’re moving from Hawaiʻi to the mainland, you might have enough to fill a container on your own—or you might not. If you don’t need an entire container, you’re looking at what the moving industry calls a “less-than-container load” (LCL). In this scenario, you’ll likely be offered a quote for a consolidated shipment. consolidated shipment: When your freight forwarder or carrier combines several smaller shipments all headed for the same location into...