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Tipping In Gambia

Tipping in Gambia can be a bit confusing as there is no real common practice. Service charges aren’t included in prices and some may expect a tip while others won’t. Don’t worry though we have it covered in our guide below! Gambia is most known for birdwatching, with bird watchers coming from all over the world to view the wildlife! Enjoy your travels though and use our guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Gambia!   Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers in Gabon is not expected, but if it was a pleasant ride then you should round up.   Hotels: Hotels include a service charge usually within the cost. That being said, you are still expected to tip the bell boy and pool boy. The hotel may suggest you tip the maid as well. Usually the classier the hotel the more you will be expected to tip. Expect about 25 GMD for the bellboy and 200 GMD for the maid for a weeks service.   Restaurants: While a service charge is included you should expect to tip up to about 7.5% of the bill. The better the service, and the classier the restaurant then the higher the tip.   Bars: Tipping bartenders in Gambia isn’t common. Don’t expect to tip unless you receive table service.   Other: If you are taking an organized tour in...

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Tipping In Gabon

Tipping in Gabon can be a bit confusing as there is no real common practice. Service charges may be included in prices and some may expect a tip while others won’t. Don’t worry though we have it covered in our tipping guide below! Gabon is most known for its national parks, 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 Gabon!   Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers in Gabon 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 Gabon. You can tip from 5-10% 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 Gabon isn’t common. Don’t expect to tip unless you receive table service.   Other: If you are taking an organized tour in Gabon than usually you should expect to tip the driver and guide about...

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Tipping In Kenya

Tipping in Kenya can be a bit confusing even if you are simply going on a safari. Don’t worry we have it covered in our guide below! No matter if you go to Nairobi or Malindi you should be prepared to tip a bit. Enjoy your travels though and use our guide to figure out when you should tip on your vacation in Kenya!   Taxis: Tipping taxi drivers in Kenya is not expected, but if it was a pleasant ride then you should round up.   Hotels: Tipping the bell boy and maid in Kenya is pretty common. You should tip around 100-200KES to the bell boy and 500 KES for the week to the maid.   Restaurants: Tipping waiters in Kenya is common, you should aim to tip around 10% of the bill.   Bars: Like restaurants, tipping bar tenders in Kenya is also common. You should tip 30 – 50 KES per round or 10% of the total bill.   Other: If you are taking a safari in Keyna be prepared to tip. You should tip the guide 500 KES per person per day and the driver about half that...

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Tipping In Bermuda

Bermuda is famous for much more then the Bermuda Triangle! Or is it?!? Either way, thousands of travels flock to Bermuda to lay on the beach and enjoy the beautiful weather. Divided into 9 parishes there is something for everyone at each one. Tipping is fairly common so use our guide below to figure out when you should tip while traveling around Bermuda! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver is common. You should aim to tip about 10% of the fare.   Hotels: A service charge may be included. If not then you should tip the bell boy $1 per bag for bringing your bags up to your room. You should also tip the maid $1-2 a night for cleaning the room.   Restaurants: Some bills will include a 15% service charge. You should check for this and if its included then you don’t need to tip any extra.   Bars: Check for a service charge, if its not included then tip 10% of the bill.   Other: If you are taking a cruise you will likely pre pay a tip before hand. You should check your receipts so you don’t over tip on your whole cruise...

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Tipping In Barbados

Barbados is a popular island in the Caribbean for many travelers. There is a wide range of water sports for everyone. Barbados also has some amazing diving for those who love to be underwater! Tipping is fairly common so use our guide below to figure out when you should tip while traveling around Barbados! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver is common. You should aim to tip about 10% of the fare.   Hotels: You should tip the bell boy $1 per bag for bringing your bags up to your room. You should also tip the maid $1-2 a night for cleaning the room.   Restaurants: Some bills will include a 15% service charge. You should check for this and if its included then you don’t need to tip any extra.   Bars: Check for a service charge, if its not included then tip 10% of the bill.   Other: If you are staying at an all inclusive hotel or resort then don’t feel the need to tip. The service charge will be included in the total. If you’ve received great service then you can tip an extra few dollars as a thank...

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