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Tipping In The Navassa Island

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 9, 2016 | The Navassa Island |

Tipping in The Navassa Island is probably the last thing on your list of things to worry about. In fact, if you got to the island as a tourist you would have a story to tell! The island is owned by the United States and is looked after by the Fish and Wildlife Service. You won’t be able to visit unless you are part of the military or a research group. If you do get the opportunity to go the tipping wouldn’t be a concern! There isn’t any services on the island and it is uninhabited. Have fun though! Its a once in a life time experience!...

Tipping In The South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 7, 2016 | The South Georgia and The South Sandwich Islands |

Tipping in The South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is probably the last thing on your list of things to worry about. In fact, if you got to the islands as a tourist you would have a story to tell! While it is possible, they are one of the most remote islands in the world. You would need to take a cruise to reach the island which would likely be in your itinerary for Antarctica! If you do get the opportunity to go the tipping wouldn’t be a concern! Your chances of getting any services that would require a tip are slim to none! Have fun though the scenery looks...

Tipping In The Heard Island and McDonald Islands

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 7, 2016 | The Heard Island and McDonald Islands |

Tipping in The Heard Island and McDonald Islands is probably the last thing on your list of things to worry about. In fact, if you got to the islands as a tourist you would have a story to tell! The islands are inhabited and are seldomly visited by researchers. In fact, many people are unable to land on the islands due to the harsh weather conditions. If you do get the opportunity to go the tipping wouldn’t be a concern! Your chances of getting any services that would require a tip are slim to none! Have fun though the scenery looks amazing!...

Tipping In The French Southern and Antarctic Lands

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 6, 2016 | The French Southern and Antarctic Lands |

Tipping in The French Southern and Antarctic Lands is probably the last thing on your list of things to worry about. In fact, if you got to the islands as a tourist you would have a story to tell! The islands are homes of military bases, fishing vessels and researchers. The inhabitants range to a high of a 120 a year during the summer and much less during the harsh winter. If you do get the opportunity to go the tipping wouldn’t be a concern! Your chances of getting any services that would require a tip are slim to none! Have fun though the scenery looks amazing!...

Tipping In Burundi

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 5, 2016 | Burundi |

Tipping in Burundi can be a bit confusing as its not a common tourist destination. Service charges are never included in prices but some may expect a tip while others won’t. Don’t worry though we have it covered in our tipping guide below! Burundi is most known for its eco tourism, just be aware when visiting you will be expected to tip a bit. Enjoy your travels though and use our guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Burundi! Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers in Burundi is not expected, but if it was a pleasant ride then you should round up. Hotels: Tipping in hotels isn’t common and isn’t expected. If a staff member goes above and beyond a small token is a nice gesture. Such as a bell boy bringing your luggage up to your room. Restaurants: Service charge isn’t included in Burundi. You should tip up to 10% depending on the service and the quality of the restaurant you went to. Usually for higher end restaurants a tip is expected. While for a basic eatery no tip is expected at all. Bars: Tipping bartenders in Burundi isn’t common. Don’t expect to tip unless you receive table service. Other: If you are taking an organized tour in Burundi than usually you should expect to tip the driver and guide...