Open a savings account and save as much money as you can, as quickly as you can. Moving to Maui will cost you several thousand dollars, and you will want to arrive there with at least a few month's worth of living expenses in case of emergencies. Work overtime, take on a second job, cut unnecessary expenses, and do anything else you can to save as much money as possible. You should set a goal of at least $5,000 saved before you begin the moving process, though you will need more if you have a lot of things to move or are looking into buying a large house.
Scout your location. Take a trip to Maui, rent a car, and drive around the island. You can see it all in a few days or less. Choose what area of Maui you want to move to based on location to amenities, your job (if you have one lined up), or any other criteria that your future neighborhood must have.
Plan ahead. Your move and first few weeks in your new Maui home will be much easier if you line up several things in advance that will be waiting when you arrive. The two most important items to work on and secure are your job and housing. The two go hand in hand, though it is slightly more important to find a job first, so you know what your housing budget is.
Look online at sites like Careerbuilder.com, Monster.com and Craigslist.com to see what jobs are available in the area you want to move to. Apply to as many as you can that are relevant to your career path. Once you receive an offer that works for you, accept it.
Look online for houses to rent or buy. If you are buying a house, speak to a Maui Realtor over the phone so he or she can begin looking for your house within your price range. If you are renting, check out sites like Craigslist.com or Rentals.com to get a feel for what is available. Look for places that you can afford based on your new salary as well as places that are conveniently located near your job, grocery stores, beaches or other recreational activities you plan on enjoying in Maui.
Sign your lease or arrange your closing date to coincide with the start of your new job; it is best to be moved in at least a few days before you begin working.
Make arrangements to leave your old life behind. Notify your current employer of your plans and tell them when your last official workday will be so they can plan accordingly. If you are renting a house or apartment, notify your landlord of your intent to move out. If you are on a contract that expires after you plan to move, you will need to find someone to sublet your house or apartment, or convince your landlord to end the rental agreement early. If you own your house, put it on the market and sell it. Selling your house may take several months or more depending on the market and your asking price; be prepared to wait, or hire someone you trust to take care of it for you if you have not sold the house by the time you move.
Tell your friends, family and co-workers when you plan to move; many people will want to spend time with you before you move.
Begin packing. If you have a lot to move, contact a moving company to make arrangements for your move. Expect to pay more than a normal cross-country move since your furniture, car and personal items will have to travel by air or by boat to reach Maui. Sell or donate whatever items you do not need to take with you. Be sure your moving appointment is set and will coincide with your new housing agreement start date as well as your first day of work; you do not want your clothes to show up a month after you begin working, nor do you want to have to pay to store furniture until your house is ready to move into in Maui. Confirm your appointment and double check it a week or two before it is scheduled to make sure everything is still ready to go as planned.
Purchase your one-way ticket to Maui. Plan to arrive in Maui a day or two before the rest of your furniture and personal items arrive with the moving company so you can address any last-minute details that arise. If there are no last-minute details to attend to, you did a great job planning. Take the extra time to set up a bank local account, explore the area, hit the beach and meet your new neighbors.
Move into your new home when the moving company arrives.
