tipping question
 

We have never been to an all-inclusive resort before and are going to
Punta Cana next week. Just curious about appropriate tipping rates for
things such as maids, food service etc.

-kim

tipping question
 

In article t,
"Kim E." writes:
We have never been to an all-inclusive resort before and are going to
Punta Cana next week. Just curious about appropriate tipping rates for
things such as maids, food service etc.

Tips are already included in all-inclusive prices, so please do not
tip as it causes problems for those who folow the rules and don't tip.
In fact some resorts will fire workers who are caught accepting tips.

tipping question
 

I would have to disagree. I have heard mention of resorts firing
staff for taking tips but never actually seen it mentioned in resort
information. I always tip the wait staff the bartenders and the
people who make up my room. We bring a bunch of US singles and give
tips of one or two dollars. The only ones getting rich at the resorts
are the owners. Tips help the workers improve their life. Just be
discreet and don't be obvious. We also bring gifts like cosmetics and
costume jewlery for the maids.

tipping question
 

I have been to several AI resorts in Mexico. I follow the rules and
do not tip. When I see people who do tip, there is not much reaction
from the tippee. Americans and some Canadians seem to think that
tipping gives them better service. Generally, it does not. So, don't
tip in an AI resort. However, if my room service is outstanding (a
swan is made every day from a towel and placed on my bed and they
don't hound me when I sleep in to clean the room), I *may* tip a buck
per day but not until the very last day.

"Kim E." wrote in message
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: We have never been to an all-inclusive resort before and are going
to
: Punta Cana next week. Just curious about appropriate tipping rates
for
: things such as maids, food service etc.
:
: -kim
:

tipping question
 

Which resort are you going to? I am going to Sorentis Cocotal in May.

Cliff


"Kim E." wrote in message
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We have never been to an all-inclusive resort before and are going to
Punta Cana next week. Just curious about appropriate tipping rates for
things such as maids, food service etc.

-kim

tipping question
 

"Kim E." wrote in message
a.net...
: We have never been to an all-inclusive resort before and are going
to
: Punta Cana next week. Just curious about appropriate tipping rates
for
: things such as maids, food service etc.
:
: -kim



According to www.tropicalplaces.co.uk whom we are travelling with to Le
Sport St Lucia.


Not included in the holiday price.

* Gratuities and tips EXCEPT at all inclusive hotels

HTH

Jan

tipping question
 

"Jan" wrote in message ...
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:
: According to www.tropicalplaces.co.uk whom we are travelling with to Le
: Sport St Lucia.
:
:
: Not included in the holiday price.
:
: * Gratuities and tips EXCEPT at all inclusive hotels
:
: HTH
:
: Jan
:

Uh duh. Remember, this is an all inclusive newsgroup. Try not to confuse the issue.
Thank you.

tipping question
 

"Pavel" wrote in message
news:m_Tfc.142376$oR5.3171@pd7tw3no...

"Jan" wrote in message
...
:
:
: According to www.tropicalplaces.co.uk whom we are travelling with to
Le
: Sport St Lucia.
:
:
: Not included in the holiday price.
:
: * Gratuities and tips EXCEPT at all inclusive hotels
:
: HTH
:
: Jan
:

Uh duh. Remember, this is an all inclusive newsgroup. Try not to confuse
the issue.
Thank you.


Huh?????
Why is it confusing the issue? The OP wanted to know whether he had to tip
at an AI resort. According to my Tour operator, you don't tip. I showed
the source of my info, so the OP could see for himself, if he wanted to.

Jan



=============== Comment from Moderator ===============
No, your tour operator says that tips are not included in the package price unless it is an all-inclusive, meaning tips ARE included in all-inclusice packages.

David Bath

Punta Cana (was tipping question)
 

In article ,
says...
Which resort are you going to? I am going to Sorentis Cocotal in May.

I went to Riu Taino. Riu has a huge complex of like 6 hotels. It was
very nice, but I am curious about other resorts.

-kim

tipping question