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| Playa del Carmen | tipping at A/Is Posted: Mon March 10, 2008 11:06 PM UTC
I've heard all kinds of stories about tipping at AI resorts. Are guests expected to carry tip money around with them all the time? How often do you tip the bartender, maid, food server etc.? How much & how often? I've also heard that tipping doesn't always help get faster/better service. Any comments, "tips", or suggestions are much appreciated.
P.S. Its a 5* resort. |
Karensa 
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| Playa del Carmen | Re: tipping at A/Is Posted: Tue March 11, 2008 12:50 AM UTC
most things at these resorts are signed for - so you add the tip. You should check the fine print - some of these resorts have automatic grat's.
I have found that tipping will improve the way you are treated. However if it affects it a lot. I would tell them at time of checkout and think twic about returning.
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cardwatcher 
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| Playa del Carmen | Re: tipping at A/Is Posted: Tue March 11, 2008 03:16 AM UTC
North Americans and their obsession with tipping!!
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johnmperry 
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| Playa del Carmen | Re: tipping at A/Is Posted: Wed March 12, 2008 03:31 PM UTC
Thanks for the replies. I agree.... 4% of our total bill isn't too much to ask.
I plan to carry a wad of small US bills in my fanny pack! When we were at an AI a few years ago in PV, the waiters and bartenders always looked surprised and seemed apprehensive to accept a tip. We rarely saw people tipping but I will go prepared just in case.
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Karensa
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