Business owners on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi rely on ocean freight to deliver the supplies that keep their operations moving. To help add ease to your next Big Island ocean freight shipment, we put together this guide. Whether your freight is moving through Hilo Harbor or Kawaihae Harbor, we’ll show you everything you need to know. The must-knows you’ll find below will help you keep your supply chain running efficiently, avoid common Big Island ocean freight pitfalls, and keep your costs manageable. Big Island Freight Must-Know #1: The Island Has Two Ports If you live on the Big Island, you’re probably already aware of...

Waikīkī Beach sees more than four million visitors every year. But did you know that just over 18,000 Oʻahu residents call Waikīkī home? If you love being right in the middle of it all—with easy access to shops, world-class restaurants, and, of course, the beach—Waikīkī may be just the spot for you. In this guide, you’ll get an insider’s look at this action-packed area, including where to live in Waikīkī, where to work, where to shop, and where to play. Welcome to Beautiful Waikīkī Waikīkī is the kind of place that’s inspired many songs—Hawaiian mele and English-language songs alike. Its glittering high-rise buildings, turquoise waters,...

With a name like Royal Hawaiian Movers, we have a reputation for moving people to Hawaiʻi. But we also move individuals and families within Hawaiʻi—and away from Hawaiʻi when they decide to leave the Aloha State. Where do former Hawaiʻi residents go? To answer that question, we combed through IRS migration data and our own internal data. We came up with nine popular post-Hawaiʻi destinations, all of which are on the U.S. mainland. We’ll explore all nine of them in this article. If you’re leaving Hawaiʻi, we hate to see you go. But if you’re ready for a change, we understand—and maybe we can offer...

About a million people call Oʻahu their home. Around 17,000 live on North Shore. Contrast that with the 350,964 residents living in Urban Honolulu, and you’ll start to get a sense just how different the North Shore can feel from busy Honolulu.   Oʻahu 1,016,508 2020 Census  Urban Honolulu 350,964 2020 Census North Shore 17,232 C&C Data If you’re moving to Oʻahu and looking for a laid-back lifestyle—something that offers a more rural feel than what you’d find around Honolulu—the North Shore might be perfect for you.    In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know if you’re considering a move to...

Commercial moves can be complex—much more complex than your average residential move. Unlike household moves, commercial moves often involve: Transporting specialized and/or sensitive equipment Disassembly and reassembly of furniture and furnishings Moving sensitive and/or confidential documents and records Dealing with debris and discarded office furniture Plus, everything has to happen on a tight timeline to prevent disruption to the business’s normal operations. For all these reasons, it’s important to choose a commercial mover with care. The right commercial mover will have the expertise and experience to handle all the moving parts of an office or industrial move with ease—including the unexpected ones. The wrong commercial...

If you’re dreaming of retiring in Hawaiʻi, we’ll help you find the perfect spot to retire. Below is our list of the best retirement communities on Oʻahu, the Big Island, Maui, and Kauaʻi. We’ve included the details on each one—including their key features and amenities and who they’re best for—so you can start to get a sense of the kind of place you’d love to retire to. With this list in hand, all that’s left is to choose your favorite—and settle into your golden years. Not quite ready for a retirement community? Check out our article on the best places to retire in Hawaiʻi for...