I'm moving to Maui, what logistical things do I need to know?

In terms of health care, local prices, taxes, certain restrictions or regulations. Also, the culture.

My husband and I visit there 2 X a year. We would like to move there, however, my husband has a heart condition. Most major medical emergencies and care is sent to the Big Island. We decided that we could not move there without having the quality of care we needed much closer to home.

Some things are pretty much the same price there as the mainland but the things that are higher are MUCH higher. Milk, gas, etc. We just came back from there 3 weeks ago and we saw many "Now Hiring" signs. They are doing a lot of building (which is very sad) on the island. Many new resorts. And of course, housing is extremely high there.

The people there are wonderful. Some of the locals seem to resent the "tourists". Watch the fishing laws. Best of luck.

I am planning on moving to Hawaii(Maui) in a year.anyone been there dont that with advise?

I am planning this in a year becasue I figure if in a year then it is worth me doing. I have been researcing and found more pro's then con's. As wellas in my head more pro's

There are many, many people who move to Hawaii, live here anywhere from three days to three years, and hate it. I even know folks who have moved from one Hawaiian island to another and hated the new island. One of those spent $10,000 in moving expenses, then turned right around and moved back.

After a few years in Hawaii, I was semi-homeless for several months. I moved back to the east coast and missed Hawaii every day for nearly four years. I spent that time plotting, planning, and working towards the goal of gaining the job skills and qualifications I needed to stay in Hawaii. But it was the Hawaii I knew and loved, not the Hawaii on the postcards and in the Elvis movies!

Your question has already been answered approximately 800 times on Yahoo! Answers. Do you see at the top of the page, in the green bar where it says "Search for questions:"? Type the words "move Hawaii" into that space, and read the answers. Then try it again with the words "live Hawaii".

Those of us who live here are tired of writing thoughtful, truthful answers to this question, and people ignoring our answer because they don't want to believe us. You will notice a lot of variations on "Go for it!" chosen as best answer, with no indication that the answerer has ever been to Hawaii.

I am moving to CA from Maui. I will work in Santa Monica. What area is good to live. Have 8 year old.?

I have a eight year old daughter and a 81 year old mom. I need to live close to work,some where safe, close to grocery store and schools. Any suggestions on where to live? Santa Monica and or what surrounding cities are ok and close to Santa Monica?

Santa Monica is a great place to live, I've always preferred the North west side, (i live there) i would look for something north of Wilshire, (or just a couple blocks south of it) It has a great school district, thanks to the city and a very strong PTA. I've always preferred Roosevelt and Franklin for elementary schools, both are on Montana, which is a lovely small street used by locals and has a few markets on it, including a Whole Foods. There are also some really good private schools in the area, if you prefer. My grandmother lives in the area as well and she actually relocated to be closer to the emeritus college, where she attends bi-weekly yoga lessons. She's actually closer to one of the (I believe 3) locations for farmer's markets. It really depends on your budget, Santa Monica is not cheap, but nothing on the westside really is. The good news is rent control so once you get into a place, the price is often fixed, with a slight annual increase. One of the downsides to Santa Monica is the homeless population, you will see homeless here, but you will see them where ever you are in LA really. just be prepared to come across one once in a while especially on the promenade, which is a pedestrian street that houses most of the local cinemas and lots of restaurant. Once you move into town there's a new residents package you can ask the city for. Welcome to Santa Monica.

Does anyone know any good moving companies that ship from NJ to Maui?

No furniture just personal things in plastic storage containers.Thanks!

I moved to NYC in 1990, and returned to Hawaii in 2004. I mailed everything to myself USPS. It's the cheapest way to go if you only have boxes. I have about 20 boxes returning, it was about $800.

I am moving to Maui which Upcountry town the best and friendliest? I am moving to Maui which Upcountry town the best and friendliest?

From Haiku, to Makawao, to Pukalani. There is not much difference, and all about twenty minutes apart. Maui locals are all good people, thank God you can live on Maui, now go out and spread the aloha, and your smile.

What's Hawaii like, I'm moving to Maui in 2 months because of my mom's job? What's Hawaii like, I'm moving to Maui in 2 months because of my mom's job?

I'd really encourage you to learn as much as possible about the culture and peoples of Hawai'i. Regardless of whether you are home-schooled or attend public or private school, you will be living in an extremely multicultural place. You will have an easy transition if you are aware and sensitive.

Check out these URL's:
Perspectives on Hawaiian Sovereignty http://www.opihi.com/sovereignty/
Honolulu Advertiser: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/apps/ ... /frontpage
Hawai'i: Life in a Plantation Society: http://memory.loc.gov/learn/features/im ... nese2.html
Philippine History Site: http://opmanong.ssc.hawaii.edu/filipino/labor.html
Hawai'i Immigration Timeline and links: http://www.hawaiischoolreports.com/cult ... ration.htm
The Hawaiian Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/~olelo/home.html

Oh, and DEFINITELY get a surf board, and USE it. You'll meet friends and you'll see classmates and it's a great sport. And consider paddling in a canoe club, too. Be open minded and not judgemental. Listen a lot and observe people, and you'll learn many new things.

And check out these links on Hawaiian Creole English (pidgin); it'll make your life easier: http://www2.hawaii.edu/~gavinm/hcegrammar.htm
http://si.unm.edu/linguistics/pidgin/pidgin.html

I'm moving to Maui. Is it better to have my car shipped over or just sell it and buy one when I get there? I'm moving to Maui. Is it better to have my car shipped over or just sell it and buy one when I get there?

I envy you..... it may end up being cheaper just to ship it.... depending on what car you have though, you may want to buy another one there with a sunroof and a/c and all the features that suit a warmer climate.....

We are moving to Maui with a 2 and 4 year old. Any suggestions?

Well, i hope you have A LOT of $$$$$$$ and/or are expecting a large inheritance and/or have a WEALTHY husband. I suggest that you read the Maui News on a regular basis (and peruse prior issues of the newspaper) to understand the challenges facing our island (i.e., overdevelopment, growing disparity between "Haves" and "Have-Nots", BIG ICE (crystal meth) problems, escalating domestic violence, a tourist industry that DOMINATES the agenda and takes priority over the NEEDS of the residents, endless traffic, an infrastructure that CANNOT sustain all this development and impact of the visitor industry, low wages, and skyrocketing rents and real estate. Lots of folks who were born and raised on Maui are now working 2 to 3 to 4 jobs to make ends meet and/or are leaving Hawai'i altogether. So you need to ask yourself, if you move to Maui, are you ready to face these challenges. Oh, one last thing: Kalama Intermediate now has a drug sniffing dog.

Please read these articles (URL's below):

Project unleashes drug-sniffing dog
OH GIVE ME A Home: "For the year just ended, the average price of a single-family house was $941,434, according to the Multiple Listing Service of the Realtors Association of Maui..."

best wishes!