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Tipping In Cyprus

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 3, 2014 | Cyprus |

Tipping In Cyprus isn’t common, which is nice when you are trying to relax in such a beautiful country. Cyprus is full of beautiful archaeological sites, amazing trails, and some jaw dropping beaches. Cyprus is such a beautiful island with some amazing history. Use our tipping guide so you know when to tip while traveling around Cyprus! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver is not expected, the total fare will include any tip. Hotels: Tipping isn’t expected to any of the hotel staff. Restaurants: A 10% service charge is usually included in the cost of the meal. If service was exceptionally good you can round up the bill. Bars: Tipping in bars isn’t common or expected. Other: Tipping in Cyprus isn’t common so don’t feel the need to tip while you are traveling around. Relax and...

Tipping In Haiti

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 3, 2014 | Haiti |

Tipping in Haiti isn’t too common, but it does occur every now and then. Haiti is a beautiful island that has gone through some hard times in the recent years. The people of Haiti are marvelous people and despite hard times are welcoming with open arms. If you visit Haiti please keep in mind the people are still recovering from the earthquake in 2010. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip on your travels through Haiti! Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver is not expected, the total fare will include any tip. 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: While not expected in everyday restaurants, you should tip 10% in upscale or restaurants catered toward tourists. Bars: Tipping in bars isn’t common and not necessary. You can tip $1-2 at the end if the service was good. Other: Most Haitians wouldn’t tip on a normal basis, so don’t ever feel pressured to. If the service was good then feel free to tip on your travels around...

Tipping In Jamaica

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 3, 2014 | Jamaica |

Tipping In Jamaica is fairly common, but thats not a surprise around this resort filled island. Jamaica is a beautiful island with a lot of amazing and fun activities for the family. The island has many beautiful resorts and amazing beaches. Jamaica is a great place to visit and take the whole family. Use our tipping guide below to figure out when you should tip while traveling around Jamaica! 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: You should expect to tip when going out to restaurants. Most add 10% to the bill, however if it isn’t added then you should tip 10%. Bars: Tipping in bars is expected. Tip 10% to the bar tender of the final bill. Other: For all inclusive resorts and cruises tipping is NOT expected and often prohibited. You will likely pay service ahead of time so its worth checking your receipt. Otherwise it isn’t...

Tipping In Cuba

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Apr 3, 2014 | Cuba |

While most Americans can’t go to Cuba a lot of the world can. It is a very popular tourist destination for Canadians! Tipping is very common in Cuba and is expected while you explore the beautiful island. Always tip in the local currency as it is hard for Cubans to exchange foreign currencies. Use your guide below to figure out when you should tip on your travels through Cuba. 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 CUC for bringing your bags up to your room. You should also tip the maid 1 CUC a night for cleaning the room. Restaurants: You should expect to tip when going out to restaurants. Most add 10% to the bill, however if it isn’t added then you should tip 10%. Bars: Tipping in bars is expected. Tip 10% to the bar tender of the final bill. Other: You should tip 2 CUC per person per day for your tour guide. If you are staying at an all inclusive resort you should tip 20-30 CUC per week. You should split this up in 1 CUC amounts and hand it out to the various staff over the...

Tipping In Belize

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Mar 29, 2014 | Belize |

Belize is home of the great blue hole and has some of the best diving opportunities. Outside of that there are amazing beaches and some great hikes. Tipping is becoming more common as more people explore the country. Use our guide below to figure out when you should tip and when you shouldn’t on your travels through Belize. Taxis: Tipping a taxi driver isn’t required. You should negotiate the fare before you get in the taxi. Hotels: You should check your hotel receipt and see if a 10% service charge has been included. If so this covers the cost of house keeping and bell hops. If not then you should tip .50-$1 per bag and $1-2 a night for the house keeper. Restaurants: The locals very rarely tip, however it is expected as a tourist. In the upper scale restaurants a 10-15% tip may already be included. If not then 10% is a fare tip for all range of restaurants. Lower end restaurants won’t expect a tip though. Bars: Bar tenders don’t expect tips. In the up scale bars you may see 10% included on the bar bill. Other: If you are diving then you should tip your dive master about $5 a...

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