Love that you shared the worn bills info! People need to hear this for sure! When I go to the bank to get tips, if they can't give me new bills, I just take out extra money because like you said, I know some will have to go back once I have a chance to sort through it. Thank you again for the candy bag idea! I've been taking Skittles and Starbursts for years, but having the bags and sticking the tips inside is genius and went over so well on our last travel! Hope you're having a blast at SCC!
Drinks $1 each. Room services (cleaner, butler etc) $3 per day at start and same again at the end. Waiters for dinner $2-5. If I get really good service or some sort of special treatment I might drop $10 or $20. As much as its a good idea to tip I always make a point of not tipping if someone has a bad attitude or is not helpful, but tbh these days thats pretty rare.
As a Brit this is so alien to us on so many levels. Personally i wait till the last day or 2 of the holiday and give a decent tip to every staff member who provided exceptional service. You find after a few days the service provided by some staff deteriorates if you haven't tipped them, so by waiting till the end of your stay only the very best staff are rewarded, and they are rewarded well.
A long time visitor to MX. Please note that foreign coins are useless in Mexico. And remember the tip should be in line with the time / effort. A room cleaner spends 30+ minutes cleaning your room. Their tip should be more than the bar fridge refiiler who spends under 5 minutes.
I’m so glad you made this video! Very well explained. I feel like some people do not tip enough or at all. Whenever I leave a review, I always make sure to include a reminder to tip the staff members for all their hard work.
Thank you for this informative video!! I feel bad now i was so stingy about tipping after saw your video! My vacation is coming up soon I will be ready!! Thank you !
OMG Brittney! When we were in Cabo in May we brought almost 8lbs of candy bags for 10 days and had none leftover on the last day! We also checked 3 suitcases so it worked out. :) We also tip $100 per day and that seems to be the perfect amount for the AMR resorts. Love your tips, thank you! Cheers!
I always wanted to know how to tip when on vacation at a resort. Thanks for all the useful information. Have a great trip on your next vacation, will be tuning in on TH-cam for the next Vlogs.
I've only traveled all-inclusive once (years ago) but I was under the impression tips were included! I feel so bad now! Thank you for the tipping tips! ;-)
@brianl1397 all resorts say gratuities are included, and what’s given is pennies in their paycheck as it’s split amongst 100’s of people. Most resort workers make $9 per day. So yes, I highly recommend tipping those who serve you.
Can you link a PDF to that paper you show at the end so i can print it? I've followed all your videos about Atelier we are going in two weeks! I was not prepared for the tipping until I saw your videos!
Hello!! We’re Going to Hammock Cove end of the week!! I saw your videos from your stay & what you bought/packed video. I ordered small “thank you” cards about the size of a business card and the little zip close baggies. I was thinking of pre-making the thank you/candy/tip bags ahead of time. Do you make yours when you get there? Also I planned to have either $5 or $10 dollars in each bag, is this too much? Should I have some $1’s?? When at pool or lily pads, Do you tip each time you’re brought a drink or food or at the end of the time spent at the pool?? I planned to tip our personal ambassador a larger amount on the first day rather than daily Thought in this?? Also what about when taking an excursion? Can you recommend a percentage ? We booked a private 6 hour boat and not a catamaran with others. Sorry for all the questions, this is our first time outside the country and first resort so any suggestions would be appreciated. Great advice in this video and especially the new cash comment! I didn’t know about the worn, torn or written on bills not being accepted so thank you!!
I’d bring ones. I don’t pre stuff the bags with money because not every interaction will be a $10 interaction. I tipped the ambassadors upon leaving. I never pre tip my butlers. I don’t necessarily tip each time. If you know you will have the same drink server then I’ll give a $20 when I leave. Or a small upfront, and a larger amount upon leaving. Have fun!
Thank you so much for responding and answering my questions. I really appreciate that. What amount do you think would be appropriate for a six hour private boat day? And I have to know….. did you personally drink the water? Did it cause you any upset or problems? I’ve read bottled water is not included. Is it difficult to get started in the travel business? Is there schooling involved or internships? Again, thank you so much!
Depends on how far you’re going and how many bags you have. $10- $20 each way is a good middle ground. Ask your travel agent what they recommend for your particular itinerary.
Tootsie rolls and jolly ranchers are super popular. I usually try to ask what they like so i can get a better sense for next time. Flavored twizzlers also go over really well.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel thank you I thought that might be the case. First time travelling to Mexico and panicking a little. Absolutely love your videos!!
We’re traveling from Europe and wondering should we get too money in pesos or dollars for Mexico. We’ve previously done dollars but wondering if pesos would make life easier for the workers and it’s just as easy for us to change money into pesos as dollars?
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel ah great thank you, thought the same. Previously we’ve gone to Vegas prior to Mexico so was just as easy to stick with dollars but this time we’re doing Mexico only. Thanks again for the reply.
Anywhere from $1-$20. It really depends on the interaction. The bag is just an “extra”, so I’d tip whatever I was going to and just put it in the bag 😊
Depends how big your family is- $85 was the four people per day. If tipping is not your norm, don’t kill yourself trying to match what Americans do, as we over tip.
Ya dont go broke trying to tip they appreciate everything you give… save that when you get back to the states and have a dinner where you’re expected to fork out 20% regardless of the quality of service.. tipping is retarded… if you order the chicken breast you pay 20% of the $30 plate ($6). If you order the wagyu steak, you pay 20% of the $300 plate ($60). In both cases the waiter did the same thing, took your plate from the kitchen and brought it to you….
Love that you shared the worn bills info! People need to hear this for sure! When I go to the bank to get tips, if they can't give me new bills, I just take out extra money because like you said, I know some will have to go back once I have a chance to sort through it. Thank you again for the candy bag idea! I've been taking Skittles and Starbursts for years, but having the bags and sticking the tips inside is genius and went over so well on our last travel! Hope you're having a blast at SCC!
Drinks $1 each. Room services (cleaner, butler etc) $3 per day at start and same again at the end. Waiters for dinner $2-5. If I get really good service or some sort of special treatment I might drop $10 or $20. As much as its a good idea to tip I always make a point of not tipping if someone has a bad attitude or is not helpful, but tbh these days thats pretty rare.
As a Brit this is so alien to us on so many levels. Personally i wait till the last day or 2 of the holiday and give a decent tip to every staff member who provided exceptional service. You find after a few days the service provided by some staff deteriorates if you haven't tipped them, so by waiting till the end of your stay only the very best staff are rewarded, and they are rewarded well.
A long time visitor to MX. Please note that foreign coins are useless in Mexico. And remember the tip should be in line with the time / effort. A room cleaner spends 30+ minutes cleaning your room. Their tip should be more than the bar fridge refiiler who spends under 5 minutes.
I’m so glad you made this video!
Very well explained. I feel like some people do not tip enough or at all.
Whenever I leave a review, I always make sure to include a reminder to tip the staff members for all their hard work.
Thank you for this informative video!! I feel bad now i was so stingy about tipping after saw your video! My vacation is coming up soon I will be ready!! Thank you !
Thank you. It just dawned on me that people outside of America tip lol i was wondering what to tip at an all inclusive resort
All inclusive has Gratuities include!!! I bring singles for the bar for faster service
Is included tip is pennies. I don’t even consider them.
love the candies, great touch.
OMG Brittney! When we were in Cabo in May we brought almost 8lbs of candy bags for 10 days and had none leftover on the last day! We also checked 3 suitcases so it worked out. :) We also tip $100 per day and that seems to be the perfect amount for the AMR resorts. Love your tips, thank you! Cheers!
They sure love candy! We have to stock back up at Sam’s or Costco when we get home to get us through the rest of the year 😊
I always wanted to know how to tip when on vacation at a resort. Thanks for all the useful information. Have a great trip on your next vacation, will be tuning in on TH-cam for the next Vlogs.
Thanks! I didn't bring enough singles last time. Upping my number for October
Great video as always!....I go with Jolly Ranchers for my treat bags....they love those!💕....enjoy your vacay!.... can't wait for the videos of that
Noted about the worn bills, I'd never think of that
Thanks for this. Back in my serving days I always saved my ones for travel!
I've only traveled all-inclusive once (years ago) but I was under the impression tips were included! I feel so bad now! Thank you for the tipping tips! ;-)
in Europe ive never tipped at AI as you say its included {kinda the idea of AI, no worry}. not seen anyone else tipping either
@brianl1397 all resorts say gratuities are included, and what’s given is pennies in their paycheck as it’s split amongst 100’s of people. Most resort workers make $9 per day. So yes, I highly recommend tipping those who serve you.
Can you link a PDF to that paper you show at the end so i can print it? I've followed all your videos about Atelier we are going in two weeks! I was not prepared for the tipping until I saw your videos!
Send me an email: brittney@memoriesandmojitos.com
Hello!! We’re Going to Hammock Cove end of the week!! I saw your videos from your stay & what you bought/packed video. I ordered small “thank you” cards about the size of a business card and the little zip close baggies. I was thinking of pre-making the thank you/candy/tip bags ahead of time. Do you make yours when you get there? Also I planned to have either $5 or $10 dollars in each bag, is this too much? Should I have some $1’s?? When at pool or lily pads, Do you tip each time you’re brought a drink or food or at the end of the time spent at the pool?? I planned to tip our personal ambassador a larger amount on the first day rather than daily Thought in this??
Also what about when taking an excursion? Can you recommend a percentage ? We booked a private 6 hour boat and not a catamaran with others. Sorry for all the questions, this is our first time outside the country and first resort so any suggestions would be appreciated. Great advice in this video and especially the new cash comment! I didn’t know about the worn, torn or written on bills not being accepted so thank you!!
I’d bring ones. I don’t pre stuff the bags with money because not every interaction will be a $10 interaction. I tipped the ambassadors upon leaving. I never pre tip my butlers. I don’t necessarily tip each time. If you know you will have the same drink server then I’ll give a $20 when I leave. Or a small upfront, and a larger amount upon leaving. Have fun!
Thank you so much for responding and answering my questions. I really appreciate that. What amount do you think would be appropriate for a six hour private boat day?
And I have to know….. did you personally drink the water? Did it cause you any upset or problems? I’ve read bottled water is not included.
Is it difficult to get started in the travel business? Is there schooling involved or internships?
Again, thank you so much!
How much to tip the transfer driver?
Depends on how far you’re going and how many bags you have. $10- $20 each way is a good middle ground. Ask your travel agent what they recommend for your particular itinerary.
Great video with thorough explanations.
Going to Secrets Cap Cana from England so will get DM currency for tipping what do you suggest I tip for like a round of drinks in their currency ?
How do you keep the cash safe when you're at the resort?
I use the hotel safe in the room!
Just a question on currency. This is open to the comments as well. If going to the DR from Canada, should we get Dominican Pesos or US dollars?
Pesos.
What are the most sought after candies for those traveling to Cancun?
Tootsie rolls and jolly ranchers are super popular. I usually try to ask what they like so i can get a better sense for next time. Flavored twizzlers also go over really well.
Sorry for the stupid question but i have a mix of currency - new dollars but the pesos i have are not new - can i still use them?
Yes, worn pesos are fine. It’s USD that needs to be new since that’s not their currency and the banks won’t accept them.
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel thank you I thought that might be the case. First time travelling to Mexico and panicking a little. Absolutely love your videos!!
We’re traveling from Europe and wondering should we get too money in pesos or dollars for Mexico. We’ve previously done dollars but wondering if pesos would make life easier for the workers and it’s just as easy for us to change money into pesos as dollars?
I’d say if you’re exchanging anyway, you should go with the local currency!
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel ah great thank you, thought the same. Previously we’ve gone to Vegas prior to Mexico so was just as easy to stick with dollars but this time we’re doing Mexico only. Thanks again for the reply.
Love your videos!!! So informative. Thank you.
Can we take 2 dollar bills??
Yes! They think those are lucky (and take up much less space than a million ones) 🙂
Perfect. Thank you so much!!!
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel Same for Dominican Republic?
I've been told NOT to give $2 bills because they sometimes think they are fake.
When are you going to upload your next video of a trip? We're desperately waiting for another one! Common guys! What Hotel are you going next?
Secrets Cap Cana ☀️
How much money do you put in your treat bags, I'm going to SSC x
Anywhere from $1-$20. It really depends on the interaction. The bag is just an “extra”, so I’d tip whatever I was going to and just put it in the bag 😊
@@MemoriesandMojitosTravel sorry was ment to put for drinks $1 or $2?
question. is this the same case in jamaica?
Yes
Would the $85 per day be for just you or your family as a whole? I’m from the UK and tipping is not the norm here
Depends how big your family is- $85 was the four people per day. If tipping is not your norm, don’t kill yourself trying to match what Americans do, as we over tip.
For spa treatments at resorts, what amount do you recommend for tip?
Same as you would at home, since they are trained in their field. I do 20%
Thanks so much!
I use $2 bills
What about resortd in Mexico?
What about it?
Don't eat yellow snow is only tip I give 😉😉
Ya dont go broke trying to tip they appreciate everything you give… save that when you get back to the states and have a dinner where you’re expected to fork out 20% regardless of the quality of service.. tipping is retarded… if you order the chicken breast you pay 20% of the $30 plate ($6). If you order the wagyu steak, you pay 20% of the $300 plate ($60). In both cases the waiter did the same thing, took your plate from the kitchen and brought it to you….
If you don't tip... DON'T TRAVEL! Thank you for making this video. It makes my blood boil watching fellow travelers not tip. Keep up the good work!