Off to Honolulu

Enjoy the trip Grumpy!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

Have a nice and relaxing holiday. The last time I was in Hawaii was on my way back from Carnes. I hope to get back to Australia soon. I will have to look you up.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

Aloha! I just got back from Maui three weeks ago. The tips are just like the mainland. The tax is less than here in California though. You will se a ton of Koa everywhere. The scam in Hawaii is that they will try to get you to go to timeshare talks to give you $$ off of “activities”... so heads up.

I am jealous… Enjoy…

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

If you don’t make it back we’ll know you didn’t tip some big Samoan dude enough…Have a great trip!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Thanks for your kind wishes Jocks. I still don’t know the going rate for tips.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Grumpy, have a grand vacation. Take lots of photos I spent part of my childhood in Hawaii before they even thought of a freeway or a tunnel through the Pali. I even have a bunch of old 73rpm phonographs that are labeled “49th State Record Co.” Your post has brought back loads of fond memories.

-- Growing older but not up!

It will be hard to be “Grumpy” in Hawaii!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Just tip a dollar or two depending on what it’s for. Meals are usually 15%. Taxi $3 to $5.

Have a good trip. Alooooha!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Thanks Gary. Good to have some inside information.
Charlie, Never Grumpy, just ask my wife. On second thought Maybe not.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Gary has it right, dollar or two to the bellhop or the room service guy, I normally give the taxi guy at least 3 bucks or the nearest 5 and 10 – 20 % for wait staff depending on service. With the taxi don’t forget to tip for short, cheap trips too as these are harder on the cabby than a long one since he doesn’t make much money and he has to reset to a pickup point, usually at the back of the line. Have a great time.

-- Jimmy, Oklahoma "It's a dog-eat-dog world, and I'm wearing milkbone underwear!"

Have a great trip Grumpy!

Callum

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Enjoy the trip and have fun on the beach. See ya when you get back.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Boy, I’d be Grumpy too if I had to go there!

Have a great time.

Lee

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Been to Honolulu about a half dozen times for work. Biggest thing is not to refer the “mainland” as US or states. Make sure you call it “mainland”. That gets the locals uptight. Tipping is the same as anywhere. Deppending on where your staying. There may not be any bellhops. Thats kind of area that hotels are cutting out to save on expenses. Alot of places will just point you to where the carts are stored. I useually get a company paid rental so don’t have to take cabs very often.

Have a good trip.

-- Ben, Living the good life in Maine now (almost, just need to retire in 2 decades time)