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Living in Kona: An Insider’s Guide to Living on the Leeward Side of The Big Island

Last Updated: 7/4/2022 The island of Hawaii (a.k.a., The Big Island) offers its residents a little bit of everything. Waterfalls, miles of breathtaking beaches, five volcanoes, snowcapped mountains, tropical rainforests—you’ll find it all on the Big Island. Off-the-grid living? Check. Costco, Home Depot, Walmart and Target? Check and check. At the end of the day, the size and diversity of The Big Island offer you the opportunity to build the lifestyle you want, at the Hawaiian island chain’s most affordable prices. Now, when it comes to where to live on the Big Island, the famous debate focuses on the Kona side (the leeward, dry side...

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Living in Maui: An Insider’s Guide to the Valley Isle

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...

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The Health Benefits of Living in Hawaii

America’s Health Rankings, an annual report that tracks the health of our nation through various health measures, found that Hawaii is the healthiest state of 2013. Hawaii boasts a higher healthy life expectancy than any other state in the country. A 65-year-old living in Hawaii can expect another 21.3 years of happy island living, on average. But what makes Hawaiian living so much healthier for its citizens? Let’s take a look at why Hawaii is such a healthy state and how you might benefit from moving there. Sunlight If there’s one thing Hawaii is known for, it’s the amazing sunlight and temperate weather. The Hawaiian...

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Moving to Mililani: Central, Cool and Country

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...

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