For Maui first timers, it’s the very definition of island paradise. Our Maui blog post will help guide to you make the most of your visit to Hawaii’s Valley Isle. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and/or references to our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on or make a purchase using these …
A big dilemma for those moving to Kauai: do I ship a vehicle to Hawaii or buy a car there? Shipping a car to Hawaii is a big decision. Check out our new Kauai guide! Now available on Amazon in paperback or e-book (Kindle) formats. When we were planning on moving to Kauai, there were …
How to move to Hawaii from the mainland: moving to Hawaii begins with adjusting your mainland mentality to the island lifestyle. Things to Know Before Moving to Hawaii So you want to move to Hawaii! The idea of moving to Hawaii from the continental United States is really tempting for Americans. Our 50th state, Hawaii …
The Kilauea Lighthouse on Kauai is a don’t miss for visitors. We love taking our guests to the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge overlook, and then into the Lighthouse grounds for more looking around. Kilauea is on the northeast side of Kauai; if you’re coming from Poipu or another area on the south side, it’s …
How do people afford to live in Hawaii? Before you throw your favorite flip flops and aloha shirt in your sayonara suitcase, heed our best advice for moving to Hawaii. It’s deep midwinter on the Mainland as I write this and with it, a virtual polar vortex of emails and blog visitors who are wondering: …
Even if you’ve visited Kauai before, there are still quirky things to discover that the guidebooks won’t tell you. Guidebooks focus on things like sightseeing, excursions, and where to eat out. But there’s a lot more to know about Kauai. We put together this list after living here for almost a year. A younger friend …
Hanalei, on the north shore of Kauai, is home to several excellent examples of early 20th century beach houses, lining Weke Road along Hanalei Bay. Built by Kauai’s founding missionary and agricultural families as summer residences, all but one of these on our list appear on the National and Hawaii State Historic Registers. Check out …