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What makes a perfect beach day? Ask around, and you’ll likely get a bunch of different answers. Do you prefer wading in calm waters or the thrill of waves crashing at the shoreline? Would you rather a beach bursting with activity where your kids can run and play or a serene and quiet setting dominated by the sounds of the ocean?  Whatever your preferences, there’s one thing most everyone can agree on: sunny skies. Whether you enjoy them from under an umbrella or spread out on the sand so you can soak up every ray, the cheery rays of the sun make any beach day better.  The Kona coast of the Big Island is a great destination for beach-going. Due to the weather patterns...

Whether you call it Stumptown, the City of Roses, PDX, or Beervana, the city of Portland has a ton to offer its residents: easy access to outdoor fun, a burgeoning food scene, plenty of arts and cultural opportunities and much, much more. Now, we won’t sugar coat it: If you’re coming from sunny Hawaii, you might start missing the state’s 240 average sunny days each year. Portland has about 144 on average, and the U.S. average is 205. That being said, Portland life has its perks, and we’ll give you a brief tour of them in this article. We’ll also give you a leg up...

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...

A quick 40 minute drive out of Hilo, through beautiful trees and greenery, you will find the Ahalanui Hot Ponds – or the warm Ponds of Puna. I am a 2002 transplant from Oahu, and now a resident of lower Puna, and this beautiful pond has become my favorite place to unwind and relax after a busy work week. The pond is a natural water inlet where fresh and sea water pools together. It’s a beautiful and soothing atmosphere amidst warm ocean breezes, and beautiful coconut trees. The most delightful and unique aspect of the “warm ponds”, is that the water is naturally and volcanically...