Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Legal Aid If you are “pulled over” for a minor infraction (such as speeding), never attempt to pay
the fine directly to a police officer; this could be construed as attempted bribery, a much more seri-
ous crime. Pay fines by mail, or directly into the hands of the clerk of the court. If accused of a
more serious offense, say and do nothing before consulting a lawyer. Here the burden is on the
state to prove a person's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, and everyone has the right to remain si-
lent, whether he or she is suspected of a crime or actually arrested. Once arrested, a person can
make one telephone call to a party of his or her choice. International visitors should call your em-
bassy or consulate. Call the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, 924 Bethel St., Honolulu, HI 96813 ( &
808/536-4302 ).
LGBT Travelers Hawaii is known for its acceptance of all groups. The number of gay- or lesbian-
specific accommodations on the islands is limited, but most properties welcome gays and lesbians
like any other travelers. Out in Honolulu ( www.outinhonolulu.com ) is a website with gay and lesbi-
an news, a list of gay bars and clubs, recommended restaurants and accommodations, plus blogs,
features, shopping, classified and other info. For more gay and lesbian travel resources, visit
www.frommers.com .
Mail At press time, domestic postage rates were 28¢ for a postcard and 44¢ for a letter. For inter-
national mail, a first-class letter of up to 1 ounce costs 75¢ to 98¢ (depending on the destination);
a first-class postcard costs 98¢ (75¢ to Canada and 79¢ to Mexico). For more information, go to
www.usps.com .
If you aren't sure what your address will be in the United States, mail can be sent to you, in your
name, c/o General Delivery at the main post office of the city or region where you expect to be.
The downtown Honolulu Post Office is at 335 Merchant St., Honolulu, HI 96813-9998. (Or call &
800/275-8777 for information on the nearest post office.) The addressee must pick up mail in per-
son and must produce proof of identity (driver's license, passport, and so on). Most post offices
will hold mail for up to 1 month, and are open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, and Saturday
from 9am to 3pm. Always include zip codes when mailing items in the U.S.
Medical Requirements Unless you're arriving from an area known to be suffering from an epidem-
ic (particularly cholera or yellow fever), inoculations or vaccinations are not required for entry into
the United States.
Mobile Phones Just because your cellphone works at home doesn't mean it'll work everywhere on
Oahu. It's a good bet that your phone will work in Honolulu and Waikiki, but take a look at your
wireless company's coverage map on its website before heading out. If you need to stay in touch,
consider rentinga phone from InTouch USA ( & 800/872-7626; www.intouchglobal.com ) .
Money & Costs Frommer's lists exact prices in the local currency. The currency conversions
quoted below were correct at press time. However, rates fluctuate, so before departing consult a
currency exchange website such as www.oanda.com/currency/converter to check up-to-the-
minute rates. You can also get help with currency conversions, tip calculations, and more from
Frommer's convenient Travel Tools app for your mobile device. Go to www.frommers.com/go/
mobile and click on the Travel Tools icon.
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