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Helpful Articles - Moving to Hawaii

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 of your life and open a new one. We’ll also throw in a few helpful hints we’ve discovered after helping thousands...

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...

Last Updated: 7/11/2022 These days, most desktop computers have been replaced with ultra-portable laptops and tablets. However, for gaming and certain jobs like medical imaging consulting and design work, PCs are still essential. So how do you pack and ship your computer overseas with confidence? Like everything in the moving world, it starts with careful preparation and planning. With the right materials, a little ingenuity and a bit of time, anyone can pack their computer up for the journey to Hawaii. Here are our top tips for shipping your computer overseas. We’ve added some helpful links to how-to videos so you can see the process...

Last Updated: 9/5/2022 Dreaming of a life with warm breezes, friendly neighbors, and beaches right in your backyard? If so, Hawaii might be the place for you!  To help you in your quest to move to Hawaii from the mainland, we’ve created a basic four-step guide full of advice and tips for moving to Hawaii:   Step 1: Figure Out If Moving to Hawaii Is Right for You Not sure whether the Aloha State is a good fit? We’ll give you an idea of what it’s like to live in Hawaii so you can make your decision with confidence, including how much money you need to move to Hawaii and whether it’s difficult to make the leap.  Step...