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Hawaiʻi Freight Tips: Interisland Shipping Made Easy

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...

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The Fascinating History and Meaning of Hula in Hawaiian Culture

“Hula is the art of Hawaiian dance expressing all that we see, hear, feel, taste, touch, and smell; hula is life.” –Kumu Hula Maiki Aiu Lake   “Hula, song (mele), and chant (oli) were the opera house, library, and cultural center of the Hawaiian people.” –Historian Nathaniel B. Emerson Hula occupies a powerful role in Native Hawaiian culture. This traditional practice has been used to honor Native Hawaiian deities, to share history, to pass along stories, to explain origins of natural phenomena, and to entertain—among other functions. In this article, we’ll take you on a deep dive into hula, so you can better understand this...

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Buying Real Estate on Oahu? Here’s Your Complete Guide!

More people live on Oʻahu than any other Hawaiian Island—right around 1 million, based on recent census data. About 350,000 of those residents live in Honolulu, Oʻahu’s largest “city”—and the largest urban area in Hawaiʻi. With some of the nation’s highest housing prices, Hawaiʻi can be a challenging place for the real estate—but the tips and insights you’ll find in this article can help make the process easier. If you’re in the market for a home on Oʻahu, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know, including: Home Types on Oʻahu What kind of spaces will you find on the island? What’s different from...

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Living in Waikiki: Our Complete Guide on Where to Work, Shop, Play & More!

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,...

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Living on Oahu’s North Shore: Neighborhoods, Activities, Local Shops, and More

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...

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Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Hawaii: Oahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai

Is there a better way to finish the day in Hawaiʻi than with a stunning sunset? If there is, we can’t think of one! We’ll share our favorite sunset spots on all four islands to help you end the day right on Oʻahu, Maui, Kauaʻi, or the Big Island. Settle in, soak it all in, and celebrate another beautiful day in paradise. In This Article: The Best Sunset Spots on Oʻahu The Best Sunset Spots on Maui The Best Sunset Spots on Kauaʻi The Best Sunset Spots on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi Best Sunsets on Oʻahu Ko ʻOlina The Ko ʻOlina lagoons are perfectly...

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