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...

Last Updated: July 22, 2024 What is it really like to live in Kauaʻi? Take it from us: It’s a unique, quirky, often surprising, and incredible experience that you’ll never forget. If you’re considering relocating to the Garden Isle, we put together a list of must-knows to help you make an easy transition to the island, get settled quickly and easily, and enjoy your time on Kauaʻi to the fullest. Let’s dive in! #1: You won’t need as much stuff as you think.   We know plenty of people who have moved to Kauaʻi with just a suitcase and the clothes on their back—and they...

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...

There are fewer things more personal—or more stressful—than moving your entire household to a new location. If you’re moving to or from Hawaii, that move often involves a period of a few weeks when almost everything you own is in someone else’s hands. So given all of this, how can you find a mover you can trust, one you feel confident is experienced and professional enough to safely get your possessions from your old home to your new one? When it comes to hiring professional help for your Hawaii move, we recommend that you start by interviewing and getting a formal quote from at least...

When it comes to making a big move, there are a few basics you need to handle early. We’re talking about things like where you’ll live, how you’ll get around, and how you’ll get connected to the online resources you need to help make your new destination feel like home. Now, when that new home happens to be an island in the middle of the Pacific, things can feel a little more…complicated. After all, it’s not as though you can simply pack up a moving truck, hitch your car to a trailer behind it, and drive to your new location. Add to that the fact...