Can I Afford Living in Hawaii?

Yes. Despite popular belief, Hawaii is not inaccessible or unaffordable. There’s no doubt you will have to make sacrifices, but in my opinion, the trade-offs are well worth it. The biggest sacrifice will be housing costs. For example, monthly rent for a 4 bedroom house in Tennessee runs around $1200. The same amount will rent a studio or 1 bedroom apartment in Waikiki. Maybe... Read More

Hanauma Bay

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve is located on the Southeast side of Oahu. The bay is home to some of the most spectacular snorkeling and diving in the islands. Hanauma is closed on Tuesdays and under hazardous conditions such as severe weather or Box Jellyfish. The jellies typically arrive on the south and west shores of the islands every month 8 to 12 days after the full moon. When... Read More