Here s the first practical book about day-to-day life in Hawaii. A warts and wonders look at the jolts and joys of Paradise including 105 survival tips; 15 professions in search of workers now; charts,information and resource guides on schools, housing, business, retirement and even romance. Includes overview of life styles of each island. Over 100 photos and 16 pages of color photos. Concise and thorough, it s designed to help decide whether paradise is for you. Designed to answer that nagging question so many of us share:Could you live in Hawaii? Will you and/or your family be happy here? Costs: How kama aina (residents) survive Hawai i s notoriously high prices. Working:15 jobs in search of workers now. Best jobs through the year 2005. Business: Avoiding the pitfalls: grasping unique opportunities. Lifestyle: Should you buy a home or rent one? Bring a car or buy one? Family: How to help your family adjust. Must your child attend private school? Romance: Does Paradise deliver what it promises? Retirement:8 good reasons to retire to Hawai i; 8 good reasons not to. Military: Can you afford Assignment Paradise? Pets and pests: Centipedes. Bufos. Quarantine. Should your pet come along? Which Island: A decision that may determine your success here.
