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Helpful Articles - Moving to Hawaii

Some people will tell you that Hawaii is one of the best places to retire in the U.S. Many retirees are lured to the islands by Hawaii's year-round balmy temperatures and postcard-perfect tropical landscape. In fact, Kiplinger named Hawaii the second-best state to retire in, citing its low health care costs and high life expectancy for residents. i   However, you'll find plenty of divergent opinions on the topic. In 2019, WalletHub ranked Hawaii as the 11th worst state to retire in. However, in 2021, the state jumped all the way up to the 18th best state for retirees in WalletHub's rankings. ii  So which is it: Is Hawaii an ideal place to retire—or a...

For some, a car is a prized possession with deep emotional significance. For others, it's simply a means to get from Point A to Point B. No matter which category you fall into, owning and maintaining a vehicle represents a significant financial investment. Your car is also your key to getting around and making the most of the area you call home.   Given the big role vehicles play in our lives, it's natural to have equally big questions about moving your car between Hawaii and California. Much like buying or selling your car, it's a significant decision with big implications (including financial ones)!  In this article, we'll walk you through everything you need to consider when moving your car, truck, or SUV between California and Hawaii. Whether you're headed for Hawaii...

Last edited 11/15/2021 When you decide to relocate to Hawaii, you’ll have a lot of choices to make: what to take, what to leave behind, when to make the move, whether to hire moving help, and—the biggest decision of all—which island to make your home. Many people on the Mainland refer to the entire island chain by the single name “Hawaii.” However, the islands that make up the Hawaiian archipelago offer surprisingly diverse lifestyles. You’ll get a taste of “island life” wherever you decide to live, but you’ll soon discover that each island offers its own unique take on the concept. If you’ve got your...

"What's the place to live Hawaii?" Based on the results of our poll, the answer is: Honolulu.   Want to know more about Honolulu —and the 24 other cities, towns, and areas in Hawaii that we nominated for this prestigious award? Read on, and discover a bunch of new areas in Hawaii to consider, including:  Best City Living Best Family Friendly Area Best Laid-Back Living Best Locales for Golf Lovers Best Upscale Beachfront Living Best Big “Cities” in Hawaii  Does Hawaii really have “cities?” That might be up for debate (with the exception of Honolulu)! However, what Hawaii definitely does have is areas bustling with activity—people coming and going; heavily trafficked grocery stores and restaurants; plus plenty of activities like movie theaters, bars, shopping, and more things to do. Using...

The island of Maui lies a whopping 2,286 miles from California,i making it very clear just how isolated Hawaii really is. To give you some perspective, that's the same distance you'd cover when driving between San Francisco and Louisiana.ii However, instead of cruising paved roads past towns, restaurants, motels, and rest stops, you'd simply be passing over open ocean.   When you consider the magnitude of the journey, you can see why a move to  Hawaii gets complex, fast. (Not to mention that you're also dealing with several different islands, each of which has its own terrain and its own way of doing things.) That's why you wouldn't want to trust your move to just any moving company.   Instead, you want someone who has experience in Hawaii moves, as well as someone with a...

If you’ve received your PCS orders (Permanent Change of Station) to Hawaii at first many people are excited to move to a tropical island, but PCS moves to or from Hawaii comes with its own unique set of complexities. As the largest mover of military families to and from Hawaii and after moving tens of thousands of our servicemembers to and from the Hawaiian Islands, we know them all. We pride ourselves on understanding the unique challenges faced by our proud men and women serving in the U.S. Military and put together the below information to help. If your PCS orders mean relocating to or from Hawaii,...