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Response: Aloha Jess, Mahalo for bringing up this often overlooked topic. Tipping can be frustrating or embarrassing if you don't have a sense of what's expected or customary. Here's some advice the Big Kahuna has gathered. Most hotels, shopping malls, and activities run shuttle busses that you can call on to come pick you up and deliver you to their location. A shuttle bus full of people - generally no tip. If the driver is nice and friendly, or if you're the only passenger or one of few, you might tip a dollar or two, even if s/he is only "picking up and dropping you off." If a van or car is sent specifically for you, it's probably a good idea to tip - $3 to $5 may be in order, particularly if it's a long ride. Activities can be more complicated, especially if you are working through a hotel or a travel service that has booked or arranged the activity. For further advice about tipping for activities, ask the travel service, your hotel concierge, or check with the front desk. Of course, you could send the money directly to the Big Kahuna, who will be sure to ... Nah, better not. Have a great visit!   Explore more answers from the Big Kahuna...Do you have a question for the Big Kahuna? Click here to send him your question. Due to the great number of questions, the Big Kahuna will not be able to answer your questions personally. Questions of general interest will be answered in future issues of the free TNT NewsHawaii Travel newsletter, and then posted here.  Or plan your dream vacation through our Hawaii Travel Directory: Big Island | Kauai | Maui | Oahu
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