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In the midst of the unprecedented developments around COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Royal Hawaiian Movers team has had to make a number of operational adjustments. You can read more about the measures we’re taking to protect our customers, employees and families, and we’ll continue to keep our customers and our community updated. As we’ve made these adjustments, we’ve also spent some time thinking about the traditional Hawaiian culture and values that are alive and well in the islands today. In these uncertain times, we’d like to offer you a few traditional Hawaiian concepts that you might find useful as you and your family make your own...

Immigrants from distant lands have long had a huge impact on the Hawaiian islands—and the pineapple is no different! This nutritious fruit, which hails originally from South America, shaped the history and culture of Hawaii in significant ways. In fact, at its peak, just one tiny member of the Hawaiian archipelago supplied 75% of the world’s pineapple. Pineapple also has the power to impact your health, by offering eight surprising and wide-ranging benefits for your body that result from its unique makeup.   Discover more about this fascinating fruit, including the role the pineapple played in history, from honoring party guests to cornerstone crop that drew thousands of immigrants to the Hawaiian islands....

With Hawaii being famous for its Pineapple production, we wanted to talk a look the various health benefits of the pineapple as well as bring you a few new recipes you can try featuring the pineapple. 8 Health Benefits of One Cup of Pineapple Hawaiian Pineapple Recipes Try one of these four pineapple recipes from the Hawaiian Islands: Grilled Pineapple Rings Ingredients Sliced rings of pineapple 1/2” thick Light vegetable oil Salt Pepper Instructions On a very hot barbeque grill, place lightly brushed and seasoned rings of pineapple on grill surface. Grill about 3 minutes per side (looking for grill marks). Recipe Notes Serve with...

Last Updated: 7/25/2022 The Hawaiian islands feature some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, and the island of Hawaii is no exception. In fact, the island commonly known as the Big Island hosts 11 out of 13 of the world’s climate zones. If you’re wondering if you should move to the Big Island in Hawaii, you’re sure to find the perfect climate to suit your preferences. The Big Island was originally formed by six volcanoes, including Kilauea, the most active volcano on earth, which most recently erupted in 2018. Although you will see lava fields down the slopes of the Big Island’s volcanoes,...

One of the things we love about moving people to new destinations is sharing insider information and answering questions. When customers move from the Mainland to Hawaii, we often get the following queries: “What’s the right way to say Hawai’i? Is it ha-WHY? Or ha-WHY-ee?” “And, wait, is it ha-WHY-ee or ha-VAI-ee?” “Oh, and what does the apostrophe-like mark mean in Hawai’i and O’ahu?” That little mark is called the ‘okina, and it’s actually an official consonant in the Hawaiian language. It represents what’s called a glottal stop. To practice pronouncing the ‘okina, say the word “uh-oh.” That break between the syllables where your throat...

Last Updated: 8/1/2022 When you’re deciding which island to live on in Hawaii, Maui will likely cross your radar. Also known as the Valley Isle, Maui is often considered a middle ground between the hustle and bustle of Oahu and the untamed natural beauty of the Big Island.  Maui played host to the first capital city of the Kingdom of Hawaii. King Kamehameha named Lahaina the kingdom’s capital in 1820, although it was moved to Honolulu in 1845. Many celebrities have made Maui their home over the years, including Woody Harrelson, Ram Dass, Willie Nelson, Mick Fleetwood, Charles Lindbergh, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and many...