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Tipping in the Dominican Republic: Guidelines for Hotels, Restaurants, Taxis, and Tours

Travel NewsNovember 20, 202418Views

As in the United States, tipping service workers is standard in the Dominican Republic. There are, however, variations among the two countries' tipping customs, as you'll notice below in the gratuity guidelines for travelers at Dominican restaurants and hotels, in taxis, on guided tours, and elsewhere. The Dominican peso is the country's currency and the…

In Disney-fication of Venice, world hits its overtourism tipping point

Demonstrators try to break through the blockade created by police officers to enter the city at Piazzale Roma, opposing the charge for tourists to enter the city on April 25, 2024 in Venice, Italy. Today Venice authorities launched a pilot program charging visitors a 5-euro entry fee in the hope that it will discourage at…

April 28, 202495Views

Tired of Tipping? Vacation in These Countries Where Tips Aren’t Required or Expected

Americans, do you ever feel like the expectation to tip every worker you encounter has spun out of control? When baristas expect 20% to shove a muffin across the counter at you, or when you have to bus your own tray but your cashier still expects an honorarium for merely collecting your payment, it's only…

April 26, 202492Views

Tipping in Mexico: A Gratuities Guide for Restaurants, Hotels, and All-Inclusive Resorts

How to tip in Mexico? The rules are similar to those in the United States, with a few variations. In both countries, service workers—especially restaurant employees—rely on tips to make up for low wages. So make sure to budget for gratuities and have cash on hand to reward waiters, hotel staff, bartenders, and tour guides. …

April 26, 2024102Views