Best Reasons to Live in Hawaii

Hawaii is an interesting place to call home. Sometimes, it is a bustling metropolis fueled by business and commerce. Other times, it is a sleepy beach town where time stands still. No matter where you look, you'll never find another place quite like it. Here are some reasons why it is so great to live in Hawaii:

Diversity - Hawaii is a melting pot of cultures. From its early days when the first Polynesians arrived on canoes to the present day when thousands of people fly in on jets, Hawaii has served as a wonderful place to rest and recuperate. Many visitors stay awhile before returning home with stories of tropical days and nights to tell their friends. Others are seduced by the islands and never leave.

Food - Because of the blending of different cultures, the food in Hawaii is quite different from other places. There are so many flavors that are unique to the islands that many former residents claim that what they miss most about Hawaii is the cuisine. From the hole-in-the-wall restaurants to five-star dining experiences, the food in Hawaii can only be described as ono (which means delicious in Hawaiian). If you're ever in the area, try the barbeque beef sandwiches at W&M's on Waialae Avenue, the hamburger steak plate lunch at Rainbow's Drive-In on Kapahulu Avenue and the cocoa cocoa puffs at Liliha Bakery on Kuakini Street

Weather - There's a song that goes, "96 degrees in the shade, real hot, in the shade" and this is definitely what the weather feels like in Hawaii. Though it may not always be as hot as 96 degrees, the perpetual sunshine and blue skies is enough to lift anyone's gloomy mood. And when it does rain, the showers almost always let up to reveal a striking rainbow or two.