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Kauaʻi’s lush landscapes, laid-back feel, and local community spirit make it a memorable home for anyone who’s been lucky enough to live on the island. For some, Kauaʻi is a dream destination. For others, Kauaʻi is a jumping-off point for new adventures, either on another island, the U.S. mainland, or abroad. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell real estate on Kauaʻi, you’re in the right place to get a handle on the Kauaʻi real estate market. Below, we’ll offer real estate trends and trips for Kauaʻi buyers and sellers, so you have all the intel you need to make your next move. In This...

Interisland freight is a lifeline for the state of Hawaiʻi. Interisland freight service keeps all of Hawaiʻi’s islands connected—Oʻahu, Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kauaʻi, and the Big Island. Additionally, since Honolulu Harbor acts as a major freight hub for mainland and international freight, interisland freight transportation ultimately connects all of Hawaiʻi’s neighbor islands to the rest of the world. If you need to move Hawaiʻi freight interisland, we’ll show you everything you need to know to ensure that your cargo moves safely, easily, and efficiently. The two main modes you’ll leverage for interisland cargo will be air freight and ocean freight. Trucking (over-the-road freight) also plays...

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,...

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...

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...

Moving to a retirement community represents a transition. Some seniors look forward to embracing a new lifestyle and turning over things like home maintenance to someone else. Others might feel nervous that they won’t “fit in” or that they’ll miss the comfort of their own home. To help you create a smooth transition for yourself or a loved one, we’ll take some of the guesswork out of the process with our nine tips for finding the best retirement community in Hawaiʻi. These tips will help you focus your search and get clarity on what’s really important so you or your loved one can find the...