The furniture, fixtures, and equipment in your space set the tone for everything that happens within in it. FF&E gives a hotel, restaurant, or retail guest an immediate impression, one that colors their entire experience. When you’re doing an FF&E refresh in Hawaiʻi, you can hire separate companies to handle the freight, the installation, the debris removal, etc. Or, you could hire a full-service firm to take care of everything for you. Selecting an all-in-one FF&E provider allows you to: Streamline your processes by reducing the number of subcontractors you have to coordinate with. Improve communication and eliminate potential gaps by bringing multiple tasks under...

Last Updated: 7/11/2022 These days, most desktop computers have been replaced with ultra-portable laptops and tablets. However, for gaming and certain jobs like medical imaging consulting and design work, PCs are still essential. So how do you pack and ship your computer overseas with confidence? Like everything in the moving world, it starts with careful preparation and planning. With the right materials, a little ingenuity and a bit of time, anyone can pack their computer up for the journey to Hawaii. Here are our top tips for shipping your computer overseas. We’ve added some helpful links to how-to videos so you can see the process...

Do you know know of other 4th of July celebrations that aren’t on our list? Email additions to: marketing@dewittmove.com 4th of July Events We recommend confirming that the following activities will take place as scheduled. Phone numbers or web links are provided for your convenience. Kauai America’s Most West Freedom Fest Monday, July 3, 20176:00 PM Shenanigans1308 Club RoadBarking Sands, HI 96752 Kauai Hospice 28th Annual Concert in the Sky Tuesday, July 4, 2017 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Vidinha StadiumHoolako StLihue, HI 96766 Kekaha 4th of July Celebration Event Tuesday, July 4, 20174:00 PM – 9:30 PM Kekaha Faye Park4555 Alae RdUninc Kauai County,...

Finding the Best Moving Companies Moving is both exciting and hectic, especially when you’re relocating to or from Hawaii. One of the most important things you’ll need to do is locate and get quotes from the best moving companies out there. Finding the best mover, whether you’re making a local or long distance move, involves choosing a company that is reputable and reliable. From getting an estimate to finding a mover that will handle your furniture and possessions with care, here are some suggestions to help you select the moving company that is right for you. Where to Begin Your first instinct may be to...

While other places in the U.S. may have temperate winter weather, only Hawaii offers a balmy climate, warm ocean temperatures and snowy mountaintops all throughout winter on a yearly basis. Winter, or Hooilo in Hawaiian, lasts from November to April with an average daytime temperature of a pleasant 78 degrees, compared to the summer average of 85 degrees. Rain is mostly limited to localized inland showers, and although it only snows at the tops of the highest mountains, you could take an ocean swim and a chilly hike on the same day. Hawaii’s proximity to the equator provides winter days with almost as many hours...

This list of commonly used Hawaiian words and phrases is good to have handy whether you are moving, vacationing, or visiting for business. Assembled with the help of the Royal Hawaiian Movers staff, Uncle Alfred’s Corner is designed help you settle right in to the Hawaiian way. Have something to add?  Submit your suggestions here Word or Phrase Meaning A A hui hou Until we meet again Aloha ahiahi Good Night Aloha ‘auinalā Good Afternoon Aloha kakahiaka Good Morning E E komo mai Welcome H Hana hou  Encore, Do it Again Hau’oli makahiki hou means Happy New Year Ho’omaika’i Congratulations M Mahalo (‘mä, hälo) Thank you...