How to Tip at an All Inclusive Resort | Should you Tip at an All Inclusive Resort | Tipping Guide
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- One of the biggest questions that we get is about how to tip at an all-inclusive resort, or even IF you should tip at an all- inclusive resort. So in this video I review some of the basic protocols when it comes to tipping at an all inclusive resort and how we personally choose to tip when we are on vacation. Tipping is not mandatory but remember you have the privilege of being on vacation and many of the workers that are making your vacation better do not get paid much hourly and rely on tips as a means of income. A little goes a long way in countries like Mexico and Dominican Republic! #travel #travelchannel #travelvlog
We have learned to be generous tippers because it comes back to you 10X
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Average Service Tip Guide
Taxi Drivers - 15-20% of ride cost
Greeters $1-2
Check in Concierge $5-10
Bellman - $5-$10
Bartenders - $1-$2 per drink order or Tip up front for the day $20 if you are staying in one place
Servers $3-5
Housekeeping staff $3-5 per day - we tip upfront and then our rooms are immaculate every day!
Spa Services - 15-20%
Staff often forgotten:
Made to Order staff at Buffets - Poolside
Hostesses
Towel Concierge
Entertainment Staff
Landscapers
Janitors
Also if you are going to a resort with a butler average about $10-20 per day - In the past we tipped them after but next time we go to a place with a butler we will try tipping them up front
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More than 20 years ago I was one of those hotels workers in a communist island of the Caribbean. I saved every single tip as my more precious treasure. Until one day it was enough to buy my exit. Today I have a nice life with my family in a free country. And of course I’m a good tipper. Tipping is not just helping a family to get a plate of food on their table. Sometimes is more than that. You are helping to build a dream. Thank you and God bless you all.
Awwww thank you for sharing this story!!
Hello, I got tears in my eyes after I read your comment. 🥹
Me too 🥹
Glad you found your dream! 😊
I prefer tipping at the end of my trip....sometimes I worry that the handing out cash all the time makes you a target.....but I get it
Eek, following your guide my tipping would equal what I pay for a trip. Having so many friends that I met in my travels, they do say Americans are "over tippers". It's so important to show appreciation, but they don't need that much to feel appreciated when the American dollar does go so much further. It's great that if someone can afford those "guides", but recognize also, that they feel just as appreciated when given anything, and they see Americans coming from a mile away. They have no problem taking it, but you won't get neglected if you don't. Case in point, I tip housekeeping the end of my trip, because tipping is for good service, not to "convince" someone to give good service. I've never had a problem getting what I need. It's a touchy subject, and I recognize that.
This is an awesome point!!! And def true and like you said they will be happy for anything. We always say we make up for the people who can’t tip etc and we are okay with that and understand. Thanks for adding to the conversation
$100 tip per day?! That’s madness !! we are going to cancun for 7 days so that’s $700 in tips!!
In the video I did say we are very generous tippers. $20-50 a day will also be very much appreciated! We usually come back with some. We also only vacation for 3 days or 3 noches 😎
Personally, we have been to all Inclusives in Jamaica, DR ,and Mexico. 200$ in singles is usually more than enough.
That is one thing i love about Sandals all inclusive. The only ppl you are allowed to tip are...spa, private transfer and your butler. They are the most friendliest ppl too. Been to over 5 sandals locations and 90% of the staff have 10 plus years of service. That is one of the main reasons we stay at all inclusive, is to enjoy vacation and not have to pull out your wallet. Since tipping is the norm in Mexico, we will definitely make sure we have tip money! Thank you for such great advice!
The tipping culture in the US is out of control.. People want tips for everything... the employer employs this person to do a job.. the employee then carries out their duty for an agreed wage. Its not people's responsibility to top up their income with continuous tips. I will tip when on vacation, but nowhere near $100 a day. I've paid to stay at the hotel.. the hotel can pay their staff. Also, with these all inclusive resorts I won't, and alot of other people are the same, even carry cash around with me... why would you? You've already paid for everything 💁♂️
I definitely understand your point of view as well! We just feel you always get back what you give and unfortunately the hotels aren’t always great with their staff! But I get your opinion too! We can all be on this together 🌞
@@3Days3Noches that is NOT our problem! We paid big bucks for a 7 day vacation, worked all year for one! We aren't gonna throw a $5 daily because the cleaner has to put new towels in, or front desk checked us in... that is just being silly with your hard earned cash. Maybe there are a lot of filthy rich people out there that can but don't ruin it for the rest of us. Many times this $2000 all inclusive is all we can afford and it took is 3 years to save up for it. How dare you bully people into giving what they really don't have! Let me be clear i don't tip but i still get great service always, no issues. I say thank you and that's it. My water is still filled at the buffet, my bed is made and no one cares for tips but only the crazy tipper that tips walking around waiting to be robbed with their "barrel of tips" in her purse... hey sir here's a $1 hey here is somemore money... look how rich i am... omg we already paid to be there! We paid for the service!!!
Yes everyone is entitled to their own opinion on this!!
This kind of videos are specially targeted for the US. In the rest of the Americas there's a different reality. I'm from Chile, which is mostly a non tipping country, and have been twice in Mexico, without tipping, and still got a great service. Besides if you are not from the US, the task of gathering monumental amounts of small dollar bills may seem easy for an american, but for someone outside the US it's hard, cumbersome and very expensive. Don't forget that the only strong currency in the Americas is the USD, and maybe the CAD as well. Outside the US, the exchange rate is brutal, and makes tipping a very expensive gesture. And tipping people with our domestic currencies (CLP in my case) is useless, because they most likely wont be able to exchange to their local currency.
Tipping is a good thing, and the people that work in all inclusive hotels deserve whatever monetary kindness you can give them. But it's a different situation between US & the rest of the Americas, where most people may want to tip, but just can't afford it.
I understand your perspective and you’re right. I only have the perspective of living in the US! So this is good feedback!
One thing I want to mention about tipping ahead of time to the maid cleaning your room is, before you do that you should always talk to your maid to find out what days she’s off.. most people do a 7 day all inclusive on avg I’d say so in most cases I personally have had a different paid for 1 or 2 days of my stay.. I personally wouldn’t want to leave a big tip out for a week stay to find out that for the rest of my stay it’s going to be someone else, and having to tip again! 😊
So true. Thank you! That’s happened to us before too!! Thanks for watching 🤗🤗
Very good video. A couple of things I do a bit different are tipping the housekeeping staff daily because sometimes they will change over during your stay. You could tip one well and the next person nothing. I put a few dollars in the fridge as well because they are usually different from housekeeping staff. I will tip the landscapers as well, but sometimes I will take the cold sodas from my mini bar and share those on a hot day. Love the idea of separating your daily tips just to keep an idea of how much you're using.
Thanks for watching. I love your ideas too!!
Very informative video. It does remind me why most of our best experiences and least hassle all-inclusive vacations have been at resorts where no-tipping is the firmly controlled policy - overall those resorts tend to be more expensive (in the case of Beaches often double the price of other family resorts), but not having to constantly fumble with cash for tips all day long is a huge plus. It is also the case at least in the DR and Mexico, everyone has their hand out and if you don't tip well the service you receive will be very sub-par.
Thanks for watching. I can see your point on this!!
WHen we were in Cancun and tipped we got great service ...even bartenders and wait staff rushing over to serve us. We tipped more the first time..... when we went on all excursion, an all inclusive, we tipped the bartender $10 the first drink and each time after that the guy remembered our drink and called us ahead of the line. in which he got more tip at the end. when we were in the Dominican Republic, we tipped about the same, the service wasn't bad, but not as good
This is awesome input thank you. I agree that in Mexico the service is a little better 🫣
as someone coming from a country that doesnt tip this video created more stress for me haha. thanks for giving me something to think about :)
🤣🤣🤣🤣 well even if it’s just a little they will appreciate it. Our driver was telling us about his wife who worked at the spa and only got a few dollars an hour and a small percentage of the service but meanwhile the resort charges hundreds 😤
I recently went on vacation to Punta Cana, and tipping was one of my big concerns, considering that I live in a commonly non tipping country/culture like Chile. I saw this and other videos (all made by americans) to get some guidelines regarding tipping. The first conclusion is that americans tip excessively, and for non US people its almost impossible to follow their example. The second conclusion: you don't have to tip everybody, unless you have plenty of money to burn. If that's not the case, I recommend prioritizing your tips. I prioritized barmen and the house staff, specially because I requested diet sodas in the bars & for my room minibar (for that I daily left a note and some money). Both worked well, because they went out of their ways to accomodate me. In fact, after I started tipping the housekeeping, when I returned to my room after a day on the beach, there were flowers all over the bed. I didn't tip waiters/waitresses because their service quality, which was ok, didn't improve much even when people gave them money.
Yes everyone’s culture with tipping is different! Thanks for sharing your experience
@BalkanMode great points. But the problem is MOST people
Don’t tip. So you don’t have to worry about them making too much! But I totally get your points too
@BalkanMode most of my audience is American and my videos are just sharing my experiences. I never tell anyone they should do anything. But great point to keep in mind for future videos.
@@3Days3Noches I disagree. Tipping or not tipping in this type of hotels it's not a problem, it's a choice.
What these kind of videos show, more than guidelines regarding tipping in an all inclusive hotel, is the cultural differences between different peoples. The author of this video thinks that not tipping it's a problem, and it seems that's the way most americans think about this matter. But, actually tipping or not tipping it's not a problem, it is, ultimately, a choice. If you go to this kind of establishments you are absolutely free to tip or not. It is not an obligation, it is not a violation of any rules, and it is certainly not a problem. It is your choice, and you should never feel bad for exercising your freedom.
Great advice!!!!
Love your idea about breaking up tips by envelope per day while considering agenda.
Thank you so much for watching!!!
That's Beautiful! Love that you do this too and share it! In most cases you can see the difference and the appreciation from the staff! Also friendliness or being polite, and a little Spanish or native language is always appreciated! Be Well. 🤗
Thanks for watching!! Yes a little kindness goes a long way too 😍
It is ALL INCLUSIVE, tips are included in price. We are already paying a great sum for not so great of service in most of the times. Food and drinks are so cheap comparing to 10 years ago, but tips are growing....
Some resorts don’t include it. No one is saying you have to do anything! Just do you :)
It's bribery, and I agree that all inclusive means all inclusive of tips. The only people I tip are spa staff if I get a massage, porters who handle my bags at the airport, and the taxi driver to the resort. If I wanted to tip I would stay at a regular hotel and pay everything out of pocket when I get there.
As a first timer this video means a lot to us...now we know, thank you very much for the info....More power to your vlog!👍😍
Yayyy I’m so happy!!!
Great video!!! Goes right to the point and so honest!!!
Thank you!!
excellent advice you can see you have a caring and generous heart, may you be blessed daily..
it's true we forget people so spread it around, i think is sound advice, thanks, nice videos.
Ty for watching!!
Great video and advice. Thank you!
Thank you so much!!
Great info - I leave $5 a day on the bed for the housekeeping staff and have found that the fairest way as sometimes it can be a different person
Yes that seems to be the consensus!! Great idea!!
Wow another well done video ! I don't subscribe to a lot of youtube channels but yours is a must have. We have learned so much from your videos and can't wait for our trip !
Awww thank you so much!! Just trying to help
People avoid all the mistakes I’ve made 🌞
This was very helpful, thank you!!
Ty for watching!
I always encourage my audience to tip!!!
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This was helpful, I am researching an ai trip in cancun and the algorithm hooked me up with your video.
Thank you so much for watching!!
Absolutely loved the video, we have been only going to Cuba and 1 US buck is a good tip there, so I was a bit worried about how much to tip in Mexico...Your video was very helpful, its nice to reward hard working people🤗
Thank you so much for watching and rewarding these great people who help us have great vacations 🌞
You do a great job. Very informative videos. Shout out to whomever films this with you.
Thank you so much!!
Great thought on tipping housekeeping right away.....we usually tip at the end, but next time will tip at the start, at least a little, and then more at the end
Yes! It just gives them a little happiness and confidence too!!
Great video with good guidelines. I wish more people would take your advice since it is sad to say there are a lot of folks who don't tip at all when staying at all inclusives. I travel solo to Mexico at least twice a year and budget my tip money right into the cost of my trip. One thing I might add to your review is to make sure the American dollars, five, tens and twenties are bills that are in good shape. For example, not ripped or torn, written on or defaced in any manner. The folks you tip with them have a hard time converting them if they are not in good shape. It makes their lives easier and the money you leave greatly appreciated even more!
Thank you so much for watching! What a great tip about the money. I didn’t know that!! And good for you for traveling solo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻
I dont really see ANY reason to tip at 5 star all inclusive unless one id doing spa or massage or something...stop promoting this
That’s not true. That’s YOUR opinion which you are entitled to. We are entitled to ours as well.
@@3Days3Noches Hi there, just got back last night from the Hilton in Playa del Carmen, my favorite Mexican resort, and had a wonderful solo 10 days. Agree that everyone is entitled their opinion but there is no way I could not have expressed my thanks and gratefulness for the employees of this fine resort without leaving gratuities for their services and dedication to making sure every guest has the best time. It's the little gestures that tug at my heart. Like when the room service waiter brought me a pot of coffee and on the tray was a beautiful rose bud, probably left over from the last wedding, but who cares, it was the thought that counted. It may be just me, but I couldn't live with myself if I didn't return in kind something to make his day a bit brighter. To each his own, but I believe these people, many who live way below the poverty level, deserve the monies they are given in appreciation for their service. ❤
Awwww this makes me so happy. I’ve heard that’s a great hotel!!! Thank you again for this nice comment!!
Great tip!!! ❤
Thank you!!
GLAD YOU HAVE SO MUCH MONEY TO GIVE AWAY.
The more you give, the more you get :)
our group had a butler when we were at Dreams Royal Beach in DR this past January. We all tipped at the end, but this guy was awesome...he would answer his messages even when he was not working. HE got an awesome tip at the end from all of us (approx 10 rooms)
I love it!!! Did you like that resort?
@@3Days3Noches we did like it. there wasnt much in the way of evening entertainment, but the drinks were awesome, the food was decent, everyone nice
Great to know ty!!
Thank you so much, this information is awesome & very useful. I'll be going on a girls trip in July, we tried to get Nacho but he's booked on our arrival date but he was gracious enough to suggest two companies to use. He was very apologetic, I can see why you like working with him & his small team 😊
Awww thank YOU so much for watching!!! Sounds so fun! Where are you all staying?
@@3Days3Noches We'll be staying at Riu Caribe
So fun. Enjoy every minute!!
Because the maids can change depending on the day of the week we usually ask them in advance what day they work until and tip her according to that. This way we remember to tip the new maid on the day she comes in.
We also always have that 1 bar in the day and 1 bar at night we end up going to the most often and those guys we usually tip well. It's made a huge difference for our experience! lol last vacation the bartender had the shots ready for us when he saw us walking towards the bar! It was an excellent touch!
The mini fridge stocker is also a MUST! We try to catch him on day 2 or 3 and ask for particulars, then he ends up always leaving you what you want all week.
Yes!! This is great. Thank you!
Very helpful video! Thanks. You reminded me of a few people I would otherwise have overlooked when I go next week.
I think tipping as you go- including housekeeping- is a better way. If I check out on Friday, for instance, and that happens to be the day off for the person that has been taking care of my room every day of my stay, that housekeeper gets screwed if I leave the tip when I check out. Same thing with the other people at the resort. Tipping at the end of your stay might seem more convenient, but it's not more convenient (or fair) for the people you are actually trying to thank by tipping.
Yes true!!! Awesome input!!
good point, very good point.
Good video, I was just looking for this kind of information. Americans definetely have a tipping culture. I'm chilean (which makes difficult and rather expensive the task of gathering lots of 1-5 USD bills) and going to Punta Cana on june 2023, and wasn't able to find, let's say, reliable information on the subject. I think, though, that it would be good to research beforehand if the hotel that you are going to has a "no tip policy", or maybe it is frowned upon. For example, my nieces went to Punta Cana on 2021 and they saw that the hotel restricted tips to the staff, and also advised them not to tip. Despite that, they had a great time.
Personally I've been in Cancun/Playa del Carmen twice, and didn't tip, and I had a great time and fantastic service. But it's a good thing to consider, and this video helps a lot to to do that.
Thanks for watching!! Very few resorts have a no tip policy but def great idea to research. I’ve only known the Sandals brand to do that
Idk why tipping gives me so much anxiety. Having to include in the planning how much more money I'm spending bribing our servers puts me off traveling.
It def shouldn’t give you anxiety. If you go the right place they will appreciate whatever you give them. Or try some of the concepts like Sandals where tipping is not allowed!
I feel as though the biggest problem is the virtue signalling people who condemn people for not tipping enough. Tip what you can afford. $100 day in tips is extreme.
Yes def don’t want to condemn people! But don’t forget the people and the service make the vacation so whatever you can is great!
Learn the best you can, but don’t let it keep you from traveling and enjoying our beautiful experiences 👍
Absolutely 🤗🤗
It's people like this that led to our current situation of tipping Kiosk lol... tip ahead lol... completely loses the purpose of what a tip is. It would be so sad if this becomes the expectation. Staff expects the upfront tip and doesn't serve people who don't.
I totally understand your point of view too!!
I feel like you are looking for a reason to tip..like if a solo person who doesnt drink and is at an all inclusive 5 star, with only a carry on honestly doesnt have to tip anyone! Just dont understand why there should be a tip 9n top of the huge amount of money spent on booking the package
Again everyone has a right to their own opinion just like we do. Some people tip and some don’t.
I'm literally the person you are describing. I don't drink, going to a 5 star all inclusive and only take a carry-on to avoid waiting on bags at airport..lol
But I'm tiping the waiter at restaurants, concierge, and Housekeeping, and mini restocker to keep my sodas, water, and juice full.
Giving a generous tip to the room maid at he beginning is nice. In my past experience we didn't get the same person everyday so someone isn't getting a tip for that following day.
True!!
Agreed you must tip the housekeeping!! They work so hard…
I would also point out that often times the turn down person is different from the morning cleaner so we like to leave a nice fat tip for both😊
Oh that’s a great point. Thank you so much for watching!!
😅😅😅 thats silly. We don't even see the hotel cleaners. Just say your rich throwing money around. Rich white man
I agree with most of your tipping guidelines, except for the taxi driver. High chances, they’re already ripping you off.
Ha ha true lol.
Excellent advice...really like the idea of preparing the envelopes for the week ahead of time...makes great sense to us. We are heading to Cancun...our 2nd visit to Mexico...and our 1st time having a Butler...I gather in addition to the daily tip for the Butler we would tip extra if they bring us drinks or food to our swim out...the same as we would tip any server?
Thanks for watching. Actually no all that is part of the tip!!
Jst came back from Dream Sands in Cancun & our tipping was when ever we got one or 2 drinks at the pool bar or brought to us at the beach we tip a dollar. Then at the restaurants at nice usually 5 to 10 if we had good service. Went to same place 3 times & had same waiter ea time gave him $10 1st time, $15 2nd time & $20 final night.
Love it!! Did you like Dreams?
I am 100% agree with you about tipping. I usually carry more money because more better than not enough
Definitely!!! Thank you for watching!!
Good Video.. I also will tip the bell man more then $5 if he spends time showing me how the shower, AC, lights, and safe work..
If you want to save 10 minutes and 40 secs, I'll summarize the video as - tip absolutely everyone, a lot of money.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 you’re not wrong lol
We go to Cancun a lot. We find if you tip well ,the staff remembers you and they tend to make sure you are taken care often. I know the bartenders will have our drinks ready as we are walking up to them.
Thats what my coworker says! Finally taking a first mexico trip.
I find that the extraordinary amount of tipping is laborious and one can nickel and dime oneself by the end of the trip. The staff is not paid well, but where does all that money go that we pay for the "all inclusive" resort? Almost sounds like one has to bribe the attendants to guarantee good service.
But we have followed your advice and gotten plenty of $1, and $5 bills to make sure we tip properly.
Thanks for the heads up! :)
I understand your point!! The money goes towards the room, power, water, electric and then of course all of the food and drinks lol. I wish they would pay them more too! I have found that they genuinely appreciate whatever you can give. Have a great trip!!
Housekeeping doesn’t get the same rooms everyday!!! If you tip up front you’ve only tipped one person, not the people actually cleaning your room! We tip $5/day and $1-2/night for turndown plus $1-2 for people who refill the minibar. And don’t forget to tip room service at an all inclusive! We figure $100/day plus $100 for extras so $500 for a 4 day 3/night stay. We are fortunate to be able to travel and experience these amazing places. The people who live and work in these areas aren’t as blessed. We once tipped the band in the lobby $5 when they played out favorite song. For the rest of our stay they played that song or just a few bars from it every time they saw us!
Awesome thank you!
Tips are included at all inclusive resorts. Taxes and gratuities hence why they charge so much.
I don’t like anyone in my room while I’m staying there. So I generally don’t allow housekeeping in my room during my stay 😊
Not all of them
Was wondering-in this video you wrote that in the past you tipped the Butler after the stay, but next time you go to a place with a butler you will try tipping them up front. Have you since done that? If so, how was service every day? Thanks . Blessings!
I prefer the way cruise lines handle tipping/gratuity matter so that 'easily-forgotten' staff such as buffet or entertainment staff would get the fair share. Then I would tip more when I receive better and up close personal services.
Great point!!
Tipping is a mindset of people from the USA. People from Europe don't tip unless at a resturant.
On a all-inclusive you might want to leave a tip in the room for the housekeeping staff, but generally you've just paid thousands for an 'all-inclusive' service. Even curise liners are not incluing tips as part of the package.
Very true
Going to Jamaica, we usually get American dollars when we go mexico and punta cana, do they accept Canadian dollars in Jamaica and do i just use it the same as American
Thanks for your reviews! Where did you get the coverup at the very beginning of this review. The blue one with lace like edges. The link wasn’t the same one. TIA
I actually got that one at gift shop in Punta Cana. The link is to another one similar.
The Le Blanc Cancun website says while gratuities are included with your stay you may choose to provide additional tips at your convenience.
Awesome thank you!!
Great video, heres $50
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We have an all-inclusive X your package we go about every two to four years depending and we were told when we bought the timeshare the all-inclusive meant we didn't need to tip when you figure that our trip cost $2,700 for the all-inclusive stay in our Resort 13 nights if we were to tip a hundred dollars per day we just cannot afford to go
Yes if we were going to stay longer we would prob budget $25-30 a day!
$1 or $2 per drink order $5 for breakfast and lunch $10 for dinner. $5 every night for housekeeping $5 for bellhop $5 for room service easy to calculate on how much to bring.
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Great video! Question- does the butler restock mini bar or housekeeping or someone else? We definitely want to tip the person who restocks!!! Blessings!
Usually that’s a separate person!!
Great tip. Ty question do they want pesos tip or US dollar ? Because I live in San Diego ,CA ( by Mexico border) so exchanging to pesos, it's easy for me.
They take both but from some
Of the comments pesos seems better because theme they don’t have to exchange it
Tha k you SO much for this video. We’ll be taking our first trip to Riviera Maya this year and we’re clueless about the tipping at an AI resort! Have you been to the Iberostar Grand Parisio?
Thank you for watching!! No we haven’t but we were just at a resort with a couple who loved it there! They said they try to sell you hard on a membership but other than that it was very nice.
I’m on a fan page for people who have been or are scheduled to go. They said if you tell them you don’t want to go to their breakfast and hear the info they leave you alone about it. If you attend the breakfast then yes they try to sell you. Kinda like the shark tank at the airport. 😂
Ha ha okay good!!!
You should make another video about not getting drunk and misbehave in resorts. Or better, not using your $1 tip bills humiliating bartenders. I've seen a lot of them in resorts. Groups of men with NFL or NHL shirts shouting and disturbing other guests. But they tip, of course. They feel good people. They don't even try to learn some spanish also, but no. They think everybody in a spanish speaking island should speak their language. But they feel honorable people.
Ha ha true
I asked about tipping on another one of your videos and here's my answer! I do have a silly question, I'm sure we'll be drinking throughout the day all over the resort, we'll be in bathing suits all day, I'm not schleping dollar bills in my bikini top. There isn't anything to sign since you're at an all inclusive, do you come back at the end of the day and tip? How does everyone do this?
I was just going to respond to your other comment with a link to this video. We usually bring singles and put them in our beach bag or we tip a higher amount ahead of time to the pool or beach h server if we know we are going to be there all day.
If you're solo and anticipating tipping various staff at the pool, beach or restaurant, how do you carry cash and whatever else you need for the day without worrying about leaving your bag by a lounger, or getting wet or etc...
Get one of those waterproof pouches! amzn.to/46WHWwy
Was in Cuba last week.
I used to tip a lot for humanitarian cause.
Unfortunately, all the waitresses , waiter and Barman ripped me. Yes all.
Ugh sorry
included in the price of the resort!!!
That’s not the case for all resorts
Always tip in the local currency. It is a hassle for the employees to use orher currencies and often if an employee lives in a small community the stores will not take the money so they have to go to a bank to exchange.
Great tip thanks
What about room butlers like the Diamond Club @ Royalton's
Ours was amazing at the one in Punta Cana we gave her $50 for 3 nights
Thank you for sharing this helpful video. It's a good jumping off point for us to gage what to tip depending on who and what type of service. Do you have any recommendation for tipping Butler's? Our room coming up at Xcaret Hotel Mexico/Arte has a Butler! Who will help make reservations for us at the restaurants we want and the parks we want to go to and set up private travel and so on. We may use their service once, or not really at all, or many times depending on what we decide to do on vacation. Just not sure what to tip if we do require their service. Any helpful advice? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for watching!! It depends on how long you are staying and what else you might need him to do! Usually we do $25-50
What hotel is this review from?
great video! I noticed in the video that you encouraged using the room safe. I'm going to EPM soon and have been reading online that staff can get into the safes in the room....any thoughts about that? TIA
Thanks for watching! I saw that too!! Honestly I can’t believe in a place like that!! We’ve been putting things in our suitcase and locking them but then I guess someone could take those out of the room but that would be pretty bold and harder to get away with. I saw someone purchase this travel safe which I would never do because too much trouble. The only thing we bring that is valuable is money and passports which are both easy to hide pretty well. amzn.to/43sSNN6
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Thank you for the prompt reply!!!
I think we’ll not worry too much and just take standard precautions. Love your channel!!!
Thanks so much!!! I totally agree. Relax and have a fabulous time!!!
One issue with tipping a lot upfront is that it is not the same people attending throughout your stay.....housekeepers, bartenders, etc. rotate according to their shift and days off schedules....hence, it is not clear if your "larger" tip will reach all the people involved.
Great point thank you!!
Are they still providing housekeeping daily? Since the pandemic, we have found that stays within the US only have housekeeping if stays are 4-5 days in length, this even includes Hilton properties.
It’s different at every place we go to!! Often you have to request it!! We were just at Le Blanc that provided it daily but that’s understandable since it’s a high end resort. Most places have been request! I think they have found a loophole with COVID etc.
In most resorts, staff are required to pool their tips and split them.
Oh that’s good to know!! Didn’t know that
What if you have a different housekeeper every day? We had that in Jamaica.
Then just tip daily!
I’m a good tipper but $100 per day? You must be rich or a liar
None of the above lol! We like to bless people and believe you get what you give 😁
They hand me a towel, tip, they play a sax by the pool, tip, I'm IN THE WATER and swim up to "swim up" bar, tip. Tipping has really gotten out of control, we are expected to have money on us when we are half naked, tipping definitely makes the trip more stressful. I'm not completely against it, but geez.
It doesn’t have to be. Make it fun and see the joy it brings them :)
Tipping is mostly done by Americans. Mostly every where else service charge is included in your bill.
True!!
What if "Check in staff" is constantly changing, how do you tip then? Thanks.
Then I would do it at check in! So tip whoever checks you in
House keeping i just leave money daily by the desk. The staff changes daily
Nice! Good point
I have a question about the reservation, do you pay at the resort? I can’t find where I can pay in full ahead of my stay.
Every resort is different! Usually you pay the difference a few days before from the credit card that they out on file for the deposit
I feel like such a jerk... But, I feel like when I hear "All-inclusive", I feel like the price for everything is all included. I do not tip when I go to resorts or on cruises. I have YET to receive any terrible service from not tipping. I have also tipped in the past and felt my service did not change. So I just opted not to tip.
I get it! Everyone has a different opinion on it. I don’t do just for the better service but just to help make the employees day 🌞
I think the same! If it’s all included, it means that we don’t need to pay extra for the services… 😐
Why then you guys tip 20 and sometimes more % for your dinner when you go out??? No logic. If you liked what you’ve got - thank for that.
Me too. She's just being silly. I have gone to many all inclusive reports and have never tipped at all. I get great service. I don't think I'm better than others that i have to throw money as tips to make sure they are doing their job. This is a filthy rich lady that loves to throw money. Typical american white woman. I am not carrying tips to throw at everyone. You do not have to tip. You paid and save your money and enjoy. Vacations aren't cheap.
@@brunalima5699 yup exactly and many times it literally says on the website 18% gratuity included in the price all inclusive, its a great feeling not to carry any money around and eat, drink and have fun without acting like daddy warbucks throwing $1 at everyone you meet. Tipping is silly especially when you are not expected too. All it shows is a rich person who is trying to buy love and respect for a small smile. Very sad. Vacations are already paid for just enjoy them. I have never tipped and get better service than her!
Hi. Sorry for off top. Do you know if uber can drop you in the airport? I know uber can not pick you up in cancun airport but do you know if they can drop you in the airport?
They cannot! At least the last time I was there they couldn’t because they were still at war with the taxi drivers
I think it’s better to tip housekeeping daily because it may not be the same person cleaning your room everyday. I want to make sure the right person gets the money.
Great point!!
thank u.. my tip budget is 500-1000$ a day as they are underpaid.. i get great service..
Nice!!! And yes!
What is the final answer on either tipping in US dollar or pesos? I’ve seen both mentioned in your videos. What do they like better in Cancun? Thank you!!
Thank you for watching!! Honestly as long as you tip they will be happy. But some people have commented that if you tip dollars than the workers have to convert it and they are charged a fee at the banks to do that. Whenever we ask the employees they are very happy with US dollars.
@@3Days3Noches ok perfect-thanks! Love your videos and thanks for the recent updates!
Thanks for watching!!!
Just left Mexico a day ago and can advise anyone going now that the peso is better for tipping at the moment because the exchange rate is not the best for the US dollar right not. One dollar at a good rate used to be worth 20 pesos but now comes in at 17.5. It can seem so confusing so peso or dollar it's the thought that counts when you leave a tip. However, if you want to do pesos, before you leave on your trip you can order them from your bank here at home and avoid the hassle of exchanging monies when you get to Mexico. Also note if you are buying something while you are there with a cc card and they ask you peso or dollars? always say pesos for a better rate with your cc company.
Great thank you!
Tipping room staff first day ? If there for 7 days will you have the same room staff for the whole duration? I would hate to tip big the first day and get a different person day 3 of 7days.
True!
How much would you suggest to bring for tipping for a 3 day trip
$25-50 a day depending if you are dodging excursions or taking taxis etc. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
What money do you use in Cancun or Isla Mujeres. Do I need to exchange US money to pesos or do they except both?
We also use USD. They except both. People say if you exchange to pesos you pay less but we did that last trip and it was just more confusing. So just know the exchange rate
What do you bring with you to keep your phone and tip money in while you’re at the resort?
We have a waterproof pouch we use! You can find them on our storefront! www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-617b9988/list/3UZI9HBJ8D84Y?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfinfluencer-617b9988
For restaurants at all inclusive resorts, how is the everything charged/billed? Do they give you a receipt, etc. This is my first time going to an all inclusive and just want to know what to expect. Thank you ☺️
No you just give your room number when you arrive at the restaurant
@@3Days3Noches ok, great 👍🏻 Thank you!
If you have a butler how much would you recommend tipping them?
It depends on what they do but fo a week I would say $50/100
Hi, been watching a few videos of yours lately to get ready for my first abroad holiday with my girlfriend. When you put the $ is that Dollar or Peso? We’re trying to plan ahead but converting it from the British Pound seems like we’re under tipping them.
Thanks, keep up the great vids👌🏽
Thanks for watching. I’m referring to US dollar. I’m excited for you!!
Thank you for getting back so soon!
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one question I think I missed. is 1$ the "cancun equivalent" to 20 pesos? like if I want to give 1$ tip, is it ok if I give 20 pesos instead or what's the thang there? greetings from Germany
Guten tag. Yes what ever the exchange rate is They actually prefer pesos! I think it was about 15 pesos to $1 last time I was there
The whole point of an all inclusive is to not worry about money! I work so hard to save to pay for an all inclusive because I my not necessarily have the extra to go out, why should I add tipping to that smh....tipping culture is ridiculous!!
Why shouldn't I get good service because you want extra cash? 😒
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The number that you are giving, is it per person or for 2 persons?
For 2 people!! 🤗🤗
Do they accept Canadian Dollar in Mexico?
Yes they do!!
From an European, what you are describing here is completely out of control and quite crazy
Definitely respect your opinion!
What about the butler?
Did a video on it :) 🥰How Much Should You Tip at an All Inclusive Resort for Butler Service?
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It usually says online when booking tips are included. Thoughts?
I’ve never seen that! But I know some say that from what people say. It’s totally up to you. I still tip even if it’s a little to show appreciation
@@3Days3Noches I agree so this time we are taking usd. Thank you! Your videos really help.
@melissacoffey2029 thanks for watching 🥹
all inclusive resorts have "Gratuities included!"
Not all of the time
All inclusive to me means: air,transportation,hotel,entertainment,food and booze,. But tips are always extra that you should share with the staff. Share the wealth or don't go on vacation.