Hawaii is easily one of the most popular American destinations for tourists worldwide. Visitors spent over $14 billion in the Hawaiian Islands in 2012 alone. While the touristy attractions are always fun, why not check out some lesser-known local favorites? Whether you’re a resident, planning a move to Hawaii, or just visiting, take a look at these 10 awesome ways to enjoy the island life. Head to Manoa Falls. Even though it’s just 10 minutes north of Honolulu, this day trek will make you feel like you are anywhere but a tourist spot. Manoa Falls can be seen up close by hiking the mile-long path...

Looking for your next great adventure? Want to live the island lifestyle while staying in the U.S.? Hawaii is among the most sought-after destinations for both travel and putting down roots! Residents of this island paradise are treated to natural wonders, friendly community vibes, and the low-stress lifestyle that you simply can’t put a price tag on. From catching waves on ‘The Garden Isle’ of Kauai to spending the afternoon perusing the exhibits of The Honolulu Museum of Art – Hawaii has it all. With a diverse culture, year-round hiking, and the perfect climate, Hawaii is the perfect place to call home. Check out our...

Moving to Hawaii, specifically Oahu? Well look no further than the city of Mililani. Mililani is located in central Oahu. What makes Mililani so great…location, community, schools, and most of all, its beauty. In 1986, Mililani was voted an All-America City. The distinction is given by the National Civic League annually to ten cities in the United States every year to “recognize communities whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results”. Centrally located, Mililani is a quick drive from any beach, hike, or shopping center. A 20 minute drive will get you to the beautiful north shore, home of the...

Royal Hawaiian Movers offers motorcycle shipping to and from Hawaii, to and from anywhere in the US and international destinations.  We have been shipping motorcycles for years, so you can rest assured that we will make it as easy as possible from start to finish! Three Options for Motorcycle Shipping (1) Door to Door: This option, although the priciest, is the most convenient, hassle-free way to ship your motorcycle. This service includes pick up shuttle service for your motorcycle and delivery of your motorcycle to your residence at your final destination. (2)  Warehouse to Door: This option can help you save money by eliminating pick up from your residence. Drop off...

Whether moving to Oahu, moving to Kauai, moving to Maui, or the Big Island, we have all considered the idea of saving money by packing our boxes ourselves.  While this may seem like the PERFECT idea, specifically in today’s economy, there are a few important things that you need to take into consideration: First, it is important to know that Hawaii moving companies will seldom give discounts for packing your own items (aka.. your rate per pound may not change).  What this translates to is you doing a lot of work, for little to no benefit.  Make sure that you verify this with your Hawaii...

So you’re thinking about moving to Hawaii, eh?  Did you know that apartment and home rentals in Hawaii, on average, are considerably more expensive than those on the mainland?  See below for a more in-depth look at the cost of living in Hawaii. HAWAIIAN ISLAND                    AVERAGE RENT*                    AVERAGE WAGE Honolulu                                              $1,600                                            $13 Maui                                                     $1,500                                            $13 Kauai                                                    $1,300                                            $11.75 Big Island                                             $1,000                                            $11 *Reflects the average cost of a two-bedroom apartment as per the National Low Income Housing Coalition Remember, about 90% of all food in Hawaii is imported, which means that all around prices are higher than what you would typically see on the U.S. mainland. There...