<![CDATA[Hawaii Discussion Forums - All Forums]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/ Sat, 25 May 2013 01:11:20 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Oahu in the 1970's?]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Oahu-in-the-1970-s Sun, 19 May 2013 00:12:26 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Oahu-in-the-1970-s Aloha. This is my first thread with ToHawaii.com.]]> Aloha. This is my first thread with ToHawaii.com.]]> <![CDATA[Short term temporary housing in Maui]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Short-term-temporary-housing-in-Maui Mon, 13 May 2013 14:21:22 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Short-term-temporary-housing-in-Maui My boyfriend and I are moving mid-June to Maui. I am interested in opinions on temporary housing upon arrival. Nothing fancy, just a safe place to sleep and shower. We will be renting a car so location is not as important as inexpensive. Any ideas? Even where to avoid would be welcome.
Mahalo]]> My boyfriend and I are moving mid-June to Maui. I am interested in opinions on temporary housing upon arrival. Nothing fancy, just a safe place to sleep and shower. We will be renting a car so location is not as important as inexpensive. Any ideas? Even where to avoid would be welcome.
Mahalo]]> <![CDATA[Top island for young family of four]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Top-island-for-young-family-of-four Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:40:12 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Top-island-for-young-family-of-four My family and I are hell bent on moving from Western Pennsylvania to Hawaii and enjoying the best years of our lives in paradise with our two young kids and need some guidance.

We would be grateful for any locals' suggestions for which island is the best for our young family! Your responses would help many other families who are thinking of making the move.

4 Quick Details About Our Family:
1. Mom has 10+ years waitressing and bar tending.
2. Dad wants a job in banking/finance but it would be easy for him to transfer to a Starbucks down there temporarily.
3. Apartment style living is not for us. We thrive with space and would like an area where larger housing is affordable, even if it's in the boonies.
4. Cyber school is cool with us! Just give us space to run!

Which island/neighborhood is the best for these traits? Please voice your insights!]]> My family and I are hell bent on moving from Western Pennsylvania to Hawaii and enjoying the best years of our lives in paradise with our two young kids and need some guidance.

We would be grateful for any locals' suggestions for which island is the best for our young family! Your responses would help many other families who are thinking of making the move.

4 Quick Details About Our Family:
1. Mom has 10+ years waitressing and bar tending.
2. Dad wants a job in banking/finance but it would be easy for him to transfer to a Starbucks down there temporarily.
3. Apartment style living is not for us. We thrive with space and would like an area where larger housing is affordable, even if it's in the boonies.
4. Cyber school is cool with us! Just give us space to run!

Which island/neighborhood is the best for these traits? Please voice your insights!]]> <![CDATA[Hi!! Question about finding a job in Hawaii for foreign citizens]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Hi-Question-about-finding-a-job-in-Hawaii-for-foreign-citizens Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:44:45 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Hi-Question-about-finding-a-job-in-Hawaii-for-foreign-citizens <![CDATA[Paddlesurfing location for beginners, Kona coast]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Paddlesurfing-location-for-beginners-Kona-coast Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:31:02 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Paddlesurfing-location-for-beginners-Kona-coast
Last time we were in Maui I caught my first waves on a standup paddleboard at Baby Beach (I think that is what it is called) in Kihei.... Waves were about knee high. what a blastBig Grin I am bringing my inflatable board to the Big Island in June, staying on the Kona side, and wondering where to paddlesurf at that time a year that would be tolerant of a beginner?]]>
Last time we were in Maui I caught my first waves on a standup paddleboard at Baby Beach (I think that is what it is called) in Kihei.... Waves were about knee high. what a blastBig Grin I am bringing my inflatable board to the Big Island in June, staying on the Kona side, and wondering where to paddlesurf at that time a year that would be tolerant of a beginner?]]> <![CDATA["Snorkel" without getting wet in Waikiki]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Snorkel-without-getting-wet-in-Waikiki Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:02:56 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Snorkel-without-getting-wet-in-Waikiki http://www.to-hawaii.com/oahu/attraction...uarium.php





















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]]> <![CDATA[Saving Hawaiian]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Saving-Hawaiian Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:00:44 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Saving-Hawaiian
I'm crazy about languages and I recently hit upon the idea to focus a little bit longer on Hawaiian language. I know that it's endangered of disappear and I'd like to save it! However first, I have to know somebody who knows that language. Hence there's my question: do you speak, or do you know anybody who speak Hawaiian?

I hope to find here someone who would like to save his/her language as well, I count on you!

Kuba, Poland.]]>
I'm crazy about languages and I recently hit upon the idea to focus a little bit longer on Hawaiian language. I know that it's endangered of disappear and I'd like to save it! However first, I have to know somebody who knows that language. Hence there's my question: do you speak, or do you know anybody who speak Hawaiian?

I hope to find here someone who would like to save his/her language as well, I count on you!

Kuba, Poland.]]> <![CDATA[Maui or Kauai summer surfing]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Maui-or-Kauai-summer-surfing Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:31:53 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Maui-or-Kauai-summer-surfing
I heard surf condiitons in summer are soso...but probably good for me since I'm a beginner..? I plan on taking maybe only 1 surf lesson to start and going by my own after.

Do you have some suggestions for me and on which island I should go ? Maui probably have more to offer so presently I'm more that way.

Thanks I appreciate!!]]>
I heard surf condiitons in summer are soso...but probably good for me since I'm a beginner..? I plan on taking maybe only 1 surf lesson to start and going by my own after.

Do you have some suggestions for me and on which island I should go ? Maui probably have more to offer so presently I'm more that way.

Thanks I appreciate!!]]> <![CDATA[relocation to hawaii]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-relocation-to-hawaii Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:48:39 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-relocation-to-hawaii Now that my son is out of the "nest" and has embarked on his life journey, I have come to realize that it is my turn to live my dream....and live in Hawaii. I am a free spirit, and most who know me understand my thirst for adventure, meeting new people and embracing life.
I have been looking at employment and places to rent, however I am not sure where/what/how to approach this new journey. I have a very diversified job history....from military service to ski resorts. I do need and want to work, however I am not sure what I want to do when I move to the islands. I am a Leo, very social, loyal, and looking to share what I have to offer with others. I consider myself a happy go lucky gal, who always makes the best out of every situation.
I am not looking to make a lot of money, as I have never lived that way, nor do I want to. I have always been "rich" in friends, experiences and living a simple, minimalistic life.
Any suggestions on how to approach this move, is much appreciated. Is it possible to secure a job prior to relocation? I have vacationed on Hawaii and Oahu, and understand that the biggest job pool is in Oahu, however it stills seems like the "rat race" to me. I look forward to any information that will help guide me through this transition. Heart]]> Now that my son is out of the "nest" and has embarked on his life journey, I have come to realize that it is my turn to live my dream....and live in Hawaii. I am a free spirit, and most who know me understand my thirst for adventure, meeting new people and embracing life.
I have been looking at employment and places to rent, however I am not sure where/what/how to approach this new journey. I have a very diversified job history....from military service to ski resorts. I do need and want to work, however I am not sure what I want to do when I move to the islands. I am a Leo, very social, loyal, and looking to share what I have to offer with others. I consider myself a happy go lucky gal, who always makes the best out of every situation.
I am not looking to make a lot of money, as I have never lived that way, nor do I want to. I have always been "rich" in friends, experiences and living a simple, minimalistic life.
Any suggestions on how to approach this move, is much appreciated. Is it possible to secure a job prior to relocation? I have vacationed on Hawaii and Oahu, and understand that the biggest job pool is in Oahu, however it stills seems like the "rat race" to me. I look forward to any information that will help guide me through this transition. Heart]]> <![CDATA[Moving to Hawaii in March 2014]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Moving-to-Hawaii-in-March-2014 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:04:43 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Moving-to-Hawaii-in-March-2014
We are a couple (both 25 years old) from Finland, planning a move to Hawaii next year. I have a few questions that I hope you guys could help me with Tongue

The main plan is, after reading a lot of conversations on the web, to fly there, search for a place to rent and settle down. After having a place to live in, we would try to find some work. Anything will do in the beginning. We are both educated (Nurse and Bachelor of Business) so hopefully we would later find something in our own specialities - many jobs seems to be listed in healthcare or am I wrong?

We are planning to save approximately 13 000 USD, to assure that we can afford living if we wont find jobs immediately. Do you think this will be enough, considering that the rent would max be 1400 USD per month?
We now live in the capital of Finland, Helsinki. The rent we now pay is approximately 1500 USD, and living here is, according to others, quite expensive.

I´ve done some research and it seems that Maui is the most expensive place to live. Oahu seems a bit cheaper, relying on some previous conversation. If we choose the Big Island, where would you recommend us to live? The most important thing when it comes to choosing where to stay, is that there is great surfing opportunities.

It seems that the best thing to do is to find a job while we are there. Is it "hard" finding work, if you are a decent hard working person?

We are planning on moving there for a couple of years (2-5), learn better english and get some working experience, meet new people and get new friends.
As it seems now, we have to apply for the Business and Travel visa, as non-immigrants. Does anyone know wich visa is the smartest for our kind of journey?

Do you have any tips and suggestions for us? What to make sure before moving..

I'm very thankful for any kind of help! Rolleyes]]>
We are a couple (both 25 years old) from Finland, planning a move to Hawaii next year. I have a few questions that I hope you guys could help me with Tongue

The main plan is, after reading a lot of conversations on the web, to fly there, search for a place to rent and settle down. After having a place to live in, we would try to find some work. Anything will do in the beginning. We are both educated (Nurse and Bachelor of Business) so hopefully we would later find something in our own specialities - many jobs seems to be listed in healthcare or am I wrong?

We are planning to save approximately 13 000 USD, to assure that we can afford living if we wont find jobs immediately. Do you think this will be enough, considering that the rent would max be 1400 USD per month?
We now live in the capital of Finland, Helsinki. The rent we now pay is approximately 1500 USD, and living here is, according to others, quite expensive.

I´ve done some research and it seems that Maui is the most expensive place to live. Oahu seems a bit cheaper, relying on some previous conversation. If we choose the Big Island, where would you recommend us to live? The most important thing when it comes to choosing where to stay, is that there is great surfing opportunities.

It seems that the best thing to do is to find a job while we are there. Is it "hard" finding work, if you are a decent hard working person?

We are planning on moving there for a couple of years (2-5), learn better english and get some working experience, meet new people and get new friends.
As it seems now, we have to apply for the Business and Travel visa, as non-immigrants. Does anyone know wich visa is the smartest for our kind of journey?

Do you have any tips and suggestions for us? What to make sure before moving..

I'm very thankful for any kind of help! Rolleyes]]> <![CDATA[Hawaii on Social Security]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Hawaii-on-Social-Security Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:10:47 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Hawaii-on-Social-Security
My mom is old, on social security, & without serious major health concerns at the moment is still closer to passing away than we'd like to admit. She's always wanted to live in Hawaii (no particular island preference) but due to work & other responsibilities has never had the opportunity to do so. I'm thinking it would be wonderful if I could help her make this so in her last years but obviously there are financial concerns. I'd be coming with her & am also on SSI (ie disabled but able to shop, etc & help take care of her as well as needed). Neither of us are interested in fancy housing, night life, or any other luxuries beyond adequate food, shelter, clothing & other basic necessities. We're quite used to 'making ends meet' within our modest means.

My question is this... what are the chances of 2 people on Social Security moving to & just simply living on any of the Hawaiian Islands under these financial restrictions? (I'm not asking to address any of the SS/Gov/Medicare, etc guidelines... only asking for opinions regarding the potentials of the cheapest of lifestyles without being completely homeless, etc)

Thank you all very much for any comments... Smile]]>
My mom is old, on social security, & without serious major health concerns at the moment is still closer to passing away than we'd like to admit. She's always wanted to live in Hawaii (no particular island preference) but due to work & other responsibilities has never had the opportunity to do so. I'm thinking it would be wonderful if I could help her make this so in her last years but obviously there are financial concerns. I'd be coming with her & am also on SSI (ie disabled but able to shop, etc & help take care of her as well as needed). Neither of us are interested in fancy housing, night life, or any other luxuries beyond adequate food, shelter, clothing & other basic necessities. We're quite used to 'making ends meet' within our modest means.

My question is this... what are the chances of 2 people on Social Security moving to & just simply living on any of the Hawaiian Islands under these financial restrictions? (I'm not asking to address any of the SS/Gov/Medicare, etc guidelines... only asking for opinions regarding the potentials of the cheapest of lifestyles without being completely homeless, etc)

Thank you all very much for any comments... Smile]]> <![CDATA[Moving to Oahu with cats]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Moving-to-Oahu-with-cats Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:14:26 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Moving-to-Oahu-with-cats
I might be moving to Hawaii soon, and I will be bringing my two cats. I was reading on this site that you have to contact the Animal Guarantee Section 4 months ahead. I might not have 4 months, my company moves fast! Will this be a problem?
I haven't even interviewed yet, so I don't know if I'll be going. I'm just doing some research for now.

mahalo]]>
I might be moving to Hawaii soon, and I will be bringing my two cats. I was reading on this site that you have to contact the Animal Guarantee Section 4 months ahead. I might not have 4 months, my company moves fast! Will this be a problem?
I haven't even interviewed yet, so I don't know if I'll be going. I'm just doing some research for now.

mahalo]]> <![CDATA[how best to begin a search for an apartment or condo year around on Maui.]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-how-best-to-begin-a-search-for-an-apartment-or-condo-year-around-on-Maui Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:27:24 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-how-best-to-begin-a-search-for-an-apartment-or-condo-year-around-on-Maui old; but, not down, and certainly not out.

Would appreciate it if anyone could advise me how to find an apartment in a nice area where grocery stores, Rx's, movie theatres, and shopping is in easy driving, or, walking distance.

Thank you.

don]]> old; but, not down, and certainly not out.

Would appreciate it if anyone could advise me how to find an apartment in a nice area where grocery stores, Rx's, movie theatres, and shopping is in easy driving, or, walking distance.

Thank you.

don]]> <![CDATA[Fruits of Hawaii]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Fruits-of-Hawaii Tue, 05 Mar 2013 08:19:22 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Fruits-of-Hawaii Hi, how are you?

I have seen a poster that shows the fruits of the big Island and it really is a lot of fruits. I just wanted to ask residents of Hawaii if the Big Island really has that many fruits. Are they available in the markets or free to be harvested by people? Here is the poster

[Image: V2posterweb.gif]

Thanks a lot for this website and for posting the images of those beautiful ponds Smile

]]> Hi, how are you?

I have seen a poster that shows the fruits of the big Island and it really is a lot of fruits. I just wanted to ask residents of Hawaii if the Big Island really has that many fruits. Are they available in the markets or free to be harvested by people? Here is the poster

[Image: V2posterweb.gif]

Thanks a lot for this website and for posting the images of those beautiful ponds Smile

]]> <![CDATA[government jobs question]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-government-jobs-question Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:48:12 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-government-jobs-question <![CDATA[commuting between islands]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-commuting-between-islands Thu, 14 Feb 2013 03:50:08 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-commuting-between-islands <![CDATA[Oahu whale watching tour]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Oahu-whale-watching-tour Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:04:47 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Oahu-whale-watching-tour





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]]> <![CDATA[2013 Volcom Pipe Pro Surfing Contest]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-2013-Volcom-Pipe-Pro-Surfing-Contest Sun, 03 Feb 2013 08:37:42 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-2013-Volcom-Pipe-Pro-Surfing-Contest http://www.to-hawaii.com/oahu/beaches/eh...chpark.php

















































































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]]> <![CDATA[Ship Car / Household - Free Moving Quotes]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Ship-Car-Household-Free-Moving-Quotes Fri, 25 Jan 2013 07:34:19 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Ship-Car-Household-Free-Moving-Quotes http://www.to-hawaii.com/quotes.php]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/quotes.php]]> <![CDATA[Beautiful Oahu morning]]> http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Beautiful-Oahu-morning Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:33:11 +0000 http://www.to-hawaii.com/forums/Thread-Beautiful-Oahu-morning




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