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Helpful Articles - Moving to Hawaii

Updated: March 2, 2023 If you love getting out and enjoying the outdoors—and you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of mainland life—Kauaʻi is the place to be. Each of the Hawaiian islands has its own distinct character, as you’ll discover when deciding which Hawaiian Island you want to call home. Many think of Kauaʻi as the polar opposite of busy Oahu. It’s an island that’s pretty much all “country” with very little “city” to speak of. People come to Kauaʻi to enjoy a slower pace of life. When you move to the Garden Isle, you’ll enjoy plentiful opportunities to get out...

Updated May 25, 2023 To many people, pets are family. That’s why, when you’re moving to Hawaiʻi, it’s important to be able to take your dogs, cats, and other pets to your new home. Moving pets to Hawaiʻi can be a little tricky. Because it’s the only state in the U.S. that’s rabies free, the Hawaiian Islands have very strict protocols for bringing in cats, dogs, and other domesticated animals. Additionally, because of the islands’ unique and delicate ecosystem, some animals are entirely restricted. To help you understand the process for moving your pets to Hawaiʻi, we put together this guide. We’ll connect you with...

Picking up your life and moving it to a new place means coordinating a lot of moving parts—before, during and after Moving Day. In addition to packing and moving all of your possessions, there are a number of other to-dos required in order to transition you to your new home. To help you check off all those little boxes, we’ve compiled a list of the essential links to make your Maui move easier. Whether you’re moving to the Mainland, to another island or to another destination entirely, this list will help you keep track of all of the details involved when you close one chapter...

The finish line is in sight: You’ve got all your belongings packed up and in transit. You’ve moved everyone in your family to your new location, and you couldn’t be more ready to receive all those boxes and set up your new home. Move-In Day is almost upon you.  We want to help you finish strong. After moving thousands of families, we’ve got six tips to help you create a simple, stress-free Move-In Day. Using these pointers, you’ll get your family settled in record time, so you can call your move “done!”—and start enjoying your new home.  We’ll start with one basic, often overlooked (yet critical!) tip to help you avoid the #1 thing that can ruin a Move-In Day before it even gets...

Once you put your Moving Day in the calendar, it might feel like your life kicks into high gear. Whether you’re trying out a new spot locally, heading to another island or relocating to the Mainland (and beyond!), moving creates a “to do” list of its own. To help you check off the big items on your list, we’ve compiled a list of links and resources to make your Kona move easier. Along the way, we’ll also include some helpful tips we’ve discovered after moving hundreds of families in, out and around Hawaii. Manage Your Utilities As soon as you know your move date, make...

Moving is a very personal activity. As a result, there are very few one-size-fits-all answers. For example, ask someone how they moved to Hawaii, and you’ll get any number of replies. One person will tell you they stepped off the plane with a surfboard and a suitcase. Another will tell you they put the entire contents of their 3BR house into a shipping container. Moving with just a few pieces of checked luggage makes for simple logistics (if some difficult decision-making)! However, if you choose to ship a container, there are a few things you should know. After all, if you’re going to the trouble...