I've read suggestions about having your pictures developed in Hawaii because the color quality is better. Is this really the case? Would it be worth the cost difference?
Thanks

We've had pictures done at Longs and Wolfs Photo both using Kodak processing and I wouldn't say that there was any noticeable difference between having pictures processed in Hawaii and having them processed back home. Also, if you have six or so rolls of film developed in Hawaiii you have six or so packets of photos to add to your luggage.

It doesn't make any difference where you get the film developed, unless there is a particular chain of labs in Hawaii that all uses top-of-the-line equipment and processors. What matters is who processes it, what paper they use, the quality of the film, and the quality of the camera. Avoid the department stores, grocery stores, and drug stores, and find a good photo lab in your area. If you want tips on whom to use, check out www.photo.net.

I did a pilot test at Cosco near DC and got great results ... from some exacting rolls I shot with a Nikon N80 and several Nokkor lens. And Cosco didn't let me down. I checked the results with a professional who does darkroom work, and he confirmed my thoughts. You might try a test roll and see what you get. The price is unbelievably cheap. What you want, per the pro, is a good image ... and then you can take the special shots to a high-quality lab for processing. But it's a waste to do that for 100% of your shots. Ciao

The best prices I've found anywhere for photo developing were at Sam's Clubs.

As long as we are talking about vacation pics, here's a suggestion.

This hint applies if your pictures will not be developed on site at the location where you brought them, but are sent out to a central location.

Number your rolls of film as you finish each roll.

Take the odd numbers in one day and the even in the next.

This will greatly reduce the chances of your losing irreplacable vacation memories

Whatever you do, don't take your film to Target! I was such a dope, and did just because I happened to be in there. The person at the film counter ended up exposing my entire role, which contained irreplaceable photos. I know. What was I thinking? BTW, Target did absolutely nothing for me--didn't even give me a replacement role of film, and my phone call to the photo center manager remains unreturned.

Thanks to all who have responded. And Jim I'm sorry that happened!! I was in Walgreens several years ago and a woman was waiting for her pictures from a month long trip to Europe. Well.... they told her the film had been exposed to radiation.... and she did acknowledge the film was scanned. ALL her film was ruined. Airlines say that doesn't happen any more, but I still don't take any chances.