Restaurants in Tourist Areas -- never assume that when you order a day's special entree that it will match the prices on the menu. If you're dining in an area that is a known tourist hotspot, be careful when presented with a "special" and be sure to ask the price. While the other entrees on the menu might be economically priced, a "special" might be two or three times the price. Sometimes the wait staff counts on your "assumption" that the price will be in the same range as the other dishes to deliver a meal five times the price. So, always ask for the specific price lest you end up with an unexpected bill.
Tropical, Wet Weather -- in places like Hawaii or the Caribbean while you may stay nicely warm, it doesn't mean you will stay dry particularly in the wet season. Make sure you bring a poncho or at least an umbrella so you don't get stuck needing to buy one. Also, be sure to wear things like capri pants or heels so that your pant legs don't drag on the wet and puddled ground and necessitate more laundry than you anticipated. Very heavy downpours can literally come in and out just as quickly and unexpectedly so carry some kind of poncho or umbrella in your purse or bag. Also, while it maybe warm enough to wear short-sleeve or even sleeveless shirts and dresses, once you're drenched and a breeze blows, you will catch a chill. So bring a light sweater in your luggage (besides, you'll want one for the plane ride).
Taxi Cabs -- you can't predict what your taxi driver will be like. Some drivers weave in and out of traffic and hit the breaks in a sudden and rapid pace. When you get in your taxi, make sure you politely ask your driver to slow down and be careful. Tell them you get easily car sick if you feel uncomfortable asking them to slow down. Taxi drivers do this every day and sometimes lose perspective on their passenger's feelings in a strange city. Don't be afraid to speak your mind. You are paying for the ride after all.
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