Here are some websites that have information which you might find helpful when looking into moving to Hawaii. These sites contain answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you need detailed info on any particular topic please let us know.
State Of Hawaii Databook:
http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/economic/databook/2009-individual/
The State of Hawaii On-Line
http://www.ehawaii.gov/dakine/index.html
This site contains a lot of information about Hawaii. It is expanding and hopes to offer many different government services on-line.
City & County of Honolulu:
http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/
The City & County of Honolulu covers the entire island of Oahu. The most helpful parts of this site can be found by clicking on Frequently Asked Questions & More Links
The Chamber Of Commerce of Hawaii:
http://www.cochawaii.com/
The Dept of Business, Economic Development & Tourism:
http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/
The Frequently Asked Questions link is very helpful. The information it provides is very user friendly.
Ranking th Schools:
http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/Schools/
Honolulu Magazines annual report card on the public schools. Searchable database.
The Dept of Education:
http://doe.k12.hi.us/
Once you narrow down the neighborhood you would like to live in we can provide to you the schools in your district and you can look up the statistics for those particular public schools here: http://nssb.k12.hi.us/cgi-bin/clinks/main.cgi
Private Schools-Hawaii Assoc. of Independent Schools:
http://www.hais.org/
This site does not have information about all of the private schools; but it does include an overview of Hawaii's private schools.
Shipping Your Automobile & Household Goods:
http://www.matson.com/
This site lets you know the cost and the time it takes to get your things here.
Pet Quarantine: Important Information on bringing pets into the islands:
http://hawaii.gov/hdoa/ai/aqs/info
Hawaii is a rabies free state. Manditory quarantine is designed to protect Hawaii's residents and pets from the presence and spread of rabies. Click on Animal Quarantine Brochure and print out the booklet and applications.
Temporary Housing:
www.rentalsillustrated.com
http://starbulletin.re.adicio.com/realestate/search/for-rent
A great place to find a house or apartment to rent.
Honolulu Newspapers:
http://www.staradvertiser.com/
Visitor and Area Information:
http://www.hawaiiactivityworld.com/oahu/?source=thisweek
http://www.2chambers.com/tourist8.htm
http://www.visit-oahu.com/
http://www.hawaiisnews.com/
These sites contain information on local attractions, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Local Culture:
http://www.gohawaii.com/about_hawaii/explore/culture_of_hawaii
This site is designed to be used by people who have left the islands but because it contains information on the things they miss most perhaps you'll find things to look forward to.
And the most important information of all. . . .
Information on Finding your new home:
http://www.myhawaiirealestateonline.com/