Hawaii’s isolated position in the Pacific Ocean has made it one of the most unique, biodiverse places in the world. Did you know that the Hawaiian islands are home to over 10,000 endemic species that are found nowhere else in the world—5,000 of which are insects?[i] In addition to unique flora and fauna you won’t find anywhere else, the Hawaiian islands also feature a culture that’s distinctively its own. Historians believe that the islands have been occupied by humans since about 400 C.E. The culture established by the people who originally made Hawaii their home still infuses the islands today. To help you settle into...

“What’s the place to live Hawaii?” Based on the results of our poll, the answer is: Honolulu.   Want to know more about Honolulu —and the 24 other cities, towns, and areas in Hawaii that we nominated for this prestigious award? Read on, and discover a bunch of new areas in Hawaii to consider, including:  Best City Living Best Family Friendly Area Best Laid-Back Living Best Locales for Golf Lovers Best Upscale Beachfront Living Best Big “Cities” in Hawaii  Does Hawaii really have “cities?” That might be up for debate (with the exception of Honolulu)! However, what Hawaii definitely does have is areas bustling with activity—people coming and going; heavily trafficked grocery stores and restaurants; plus plenty of activities like movie theaters, bars, shopping, and more things to do. Using...

The island of Maui lies a whopping 2,286 miles from California,i making it very clear just how isolated Hawaii really is. To give you some perspective, that’s the same distance you’d cover when driving between San Francisco and Louisiana.ii However, instead of cruising paved roads past towns, restaurants, motels, and rest stops, you’d simply be passing over open ocean.   When you consider the magnitude of the journey, you can see why a move to  Hawaii gets complex, fast. (Not to mention that you’re also dealing with several different islands, each of which has its own terrain and its own way of doing things.) That’s why you wouldn’t want to trust your move to just any moving company.   Instead, you want someone who has experience in Hawaii moves, as well as someone with a...

If you’ve received your PCS orders (Permanent Change of Station) to Hawaii at first many people are excited to move to a tropical island, but PCS moves to or from Hawaii comes with its own unique set of complexities. As the largest mover of military families to and from Hawaii and after moving tens of thousands of our servicemembers to and from the Hawaiian Islands, we know them all. We pride ourselves on understanding the unique challenges faced by our proud men and women serving in the U.S. Military and put together the below information to help. If your PCS orders mean relocating to or from Hawaii,...

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own home in Hawaii? If you’ve browsed real estate listings in the Aloha State, you may have encountered a small detail that says: “Land Tenure: Leasehold.”  You’ll often see this note in listings for condos, especially those in and around Honolulu. The other thing you’ll notice is that these properties are significantly less expensive than comparable ones listed as “fee simple.”  Initially, you might think the low price is a typo. That’s not the case. When you agree to a leasehold arrangement, you’re getting something a little different than an outright sale.  We’ll show you exactly what it means to enter into a leasehold agreement—and who this unusual situation might be right for.  Understanding Leasehold vs. Fee...

Last Updated: May 7, 2024 Whether you’re moving freight or household goods to Hawaiʻi, ocean freight containers are the workhorses that keep these shipments safe along their journey. 1.73 million TEU Hawaii State Cargo Volume in FY ’22 The state of Hawaiʻi saw 1.73 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) of cargo in Fiscal Year 2022. (That’s equal to 865,000 40-foot containers!) These numbers, which include shipments of both personal items and commercial items for sale, demonstrate just how heavily Hawaiʻi’s residents rely on container shipping to keep island life moving forward. Ocean freight containers, usually made of steel and painted with marine–grade paint in order to...