Which is better Phuket or Vietnam?
Which is better Phuket or Vietnam? With kids, Phuket would be a great place for beach, ATV, snorkeling, islands, etc. Viet Nam is great to see, it's very interesting, but the traffic in Hanoi and HCMC is crazy and I would be nervous with 4 kids walking around there. I hear there are great beach resorts in southern VN though, and cheaper than Phuket.
Do you tip in Vietnam?
Tipping isn't mandatory or customary in Vietnam, but it is always appreciated. If you're happy with the services provided by waiters, drivers and other service workers, leaving a small tip is a good way to show your appreciation.
Is Thailand or Hawaii better?
Thailand is a 3rd world country and is much more affordable than hawaii, but we have been to both and far prefer Hawaii but were happy to experience Thailand (Phuket). It comes down to affordability for us, if we can afford it we go to hawaii and will be doing that next year.