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Summary: Excellent Source of Information
Review: If you've ever wanted to move to Hawai'i, this is THE book to read. It gives basic information about each island plus the most valuable - but seldom printed - negatives...past the "it's expensive" excuse. The reviews of each island separately assists you in deciding which island, exactly, you'd be most comfortable. It also gives you what types of businesses are prominent for each island, the MANDATORY quarantine of pets information as well as excerpts from people who have "been there, done that". An excellent resource guide!
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Summary: Excellent Source of Information
Review: If you've ever wanted to move to Hawai'i, this is THE book to read. It gives basic information about each island plus the most valuable - but seldom printed - negatives...past the "it's expensive" excuse. The reviews of each island separately assists you in deciding which island, exactly, you'd be most comfortable. It also gives you what types of businesses are prominent for each island, the MANDATORY quarantine of pets information as well as excerpts from people who have "been there, done that". An excellent resource guide!
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Summary: Excellent Source of Information
Review: If you've ever wanted to move to Hawai'i, this is THE book to read. It gives basic information about each island plus the most valuable - but seldom printed - negatives...past the "it's expensive" excuse. The reviews of each island separately assists you in deciding which island, exactly, you'd be most comfortable. It also gives you what types of businesses are prominent for each island, the MANDATORY quarantine of pets information as well as excerpts from people who have "been there, done that". An excellent resource guide!
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Summary: Some good information on moving to Hawaii
Review: There doesn't seem to be all that much published in hard copy on this subject so it was good to find this guide. It contains some very good information. However I already knew about a lot of what is in the guide from hunting around on the Internet and if you are reading this review chances are that you too can find most of what is in this guide out there on the rest of the Internet too. I think the book does not provide quite enough information or enough depth of information to rate say, four or five stars. Still, for the money it is not a bad addition to your Hawaii research bookshelf.
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Summary: I used to live on O'aho and this book is right on.
Review: This book covers all aspects of Hawaii and is an excellent general guide to the Islands. Two subjects that could have be covered in depth are the native customs, and where to say away from. Just like in any city there are places you should avoid...that is unless you like drugs, trouble, and prostitutes. Once you get there, you'll figure it out. If you are in the military, a few locals have a strong dislike of you, which is covered in the book. For the most part the Hawaiian people are the sweetest people I have ever encountered. I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: I want to move to Hawaii!
Review: This book gives you all the background information you need to make an easy move to Hawaii. Many places don't like people moving in (I live in a place like that), but this book made me feel like I'd be welcome. From children to retirement, it covers all you need to know to not be a tourist in paradise.
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Summary: I want to move to Hawaii!
Review: This book gives you all the background information you need to make an easy move to Hawaii. Many places don't like people moving in (I live in a place like that), but this book made me feel like I'd be welcome. From children to retirement, it covers all you need to know to not be a tourist in paradise.
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Summary: So you HAVE to move to Hawaii:
Review: This book is somewhat outdated in some regards. The housing section is definitely out of date. Expect to pay rents exceeding 3000 a month if you need space for a family and you want to live within 15 miles of 'Town'. The crime is bad as the book points out (lost my truck right before christmas) and the bugs and the groceries are about right. Read this book for very general things but for your lifes necessities do more research. I've been here a year and I like living here - it is beautiful - but it ain't no paradise.
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Summary: If only every place had such a book
Review: This book is the model for what hopefully would be a book for every place. As a frequent traveler to Hawaii, I, too, can fantasize about living there. The book breaks down all the sorts of things people should think about in moving anywhere - What does it cost to live? What's the employment picture? What are the schools like? How much crime is there? What is it like to be retired there? What is it like to live on one island versus another?This is a must read for anyone contemplating moving to Hawaii and is a tutorial for what anyone should think about before moving anywhere.
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Summary: What Hawaii Is REALLY About
Review: This book is the most true portrayal of Hawaii I've ever read. The education question, choice of island, social standing of haole (those not born in Hawaii) and many other important issues. If you're considering moving to Hawaii or are just looking for an interesting travel book, I would very highly recommend this.
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