Whether you are considering a move to the Aloha State, or simply a vacation, life is a little different in Hawaii, and you will want to be prepared with the following things.

1) A good pair of slippahs – or five.
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All anyone wears in Hawaii are what we like to call slippahs. Everyone else knows them as flip-flops.
2) A sense of adventure.
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Whether you would rather be surfing the waves or hiking up a mountain, Hawaii is full of adventures, and you will never enjoy living in paradise if you aren’t up for a little adrenaline.
3) A rocking driving playlist, or Bluetooth.
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Honolulu, Hawaii has the second worst traffic in the United States – right behind Los Angeles. This means that you must have either a killer music playlist, or Bluetooth to talk on the phone through your car stereo.
4) A good dose of patience.
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The Aloha spirit is alive and well in Hawaii, and here, life moves a lot slower than on the mainland. Anyone who is considering moving to the islands should find a genuine helping of patience.

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5) Sunscreen.
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And a lot of it. When you are surrounded by stunning beaches, you will be outside a lot – and those bright rays can damage your skin if you aren’t careful.
6) A Camera.
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It doesn’t matter if the only camera you have is your iPhone. You will want to capture all of those spectacular views and post them for all your friends across social media – especially when it’s snowing on the mainland.
7) A Hawaii State drivers license.
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If you’re planning a move to the Aloha State, get a driver’s license right away. Not only is it recommended, but you will have access to a ton of Kama’aina (local) discounts.
8) A casual sense of style.
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When you live in Hawaii, you don’t necessarily see people dress up. You’ll be just fine with a sundress or nice shorts, and a pair of fancy slippahs.

What other must-haves have you found necessary to have in Hawaii? Share your insight with us in the comments!

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