What have you guys tipped to get seated at dinner when you didn't have reservations? What have you paid the security guards to let you in the beach beds at night or to swim in the ocean late at night? How about for an upgraded room at check-in? How many cans of beer come in the mini fridge and can you leave a note and a tip for more drinks? Or any other tipping suggestions you might have for a better stay at temptations. Thanks a bunch guys, this forum is amazing, and really educating us for our first time to Temptations.
There is a thread on tipping somewhere here...but we count on $50-$60 a day for tips. Never had to tip the guards, front desk for a better room or to get seated at a restaurant though. Our rule of thumb: $5 /day for housekeeping $3-$5 for breakfast $5 for lunch $10-$20 for dinner depending where we eat $1 per round of drinks
I have found that keeping a stack of 20 peso bills keeps all options open. If you are trying to get away with something really stupid or dangerous it might cost 50 pesos. Keep some of those bills around too. I use one back pocket for normal antics and room keys (20 pesos) Those are stacked normally so when you pull then out the employee sees there is more where that came from. The other for when I just need the person to just say yes and go away quickly (50 pesos) Those are folded and stacked individually so you can snatch them out of your pocket in a drunken stupor easily. Hope it helps.:angel2:
That is on the high end. We usually spend about $150=$200 for the week. Maybe I am cheap but a few bucks at a buffet is OK, in my opinion. We usually make sure to at least tip every bartender daily.
No your not cheap. We tip the same way that you do. Buffet you are getting your own food and they are bringing you a drink. We do spend more on the maid and bar staff then anyone else.
Have to agree with vacationfun. We go to the bank and get $25 in $1 bills just for tipping. We get new bills. Just info the local guys can not use any money if it is torn, wrote on or very worn. As far as peso vs dollar it is basicly a dual money system--any tip is welcomed and needed. We normally spend more for a denny or waffle breakfest than the resort worker makes in a day.
We probably do tip more than most and definitely are not implying anyone would be cheap for tipping less. Janice used to work as a waitress many years ago and tips were often an essential part of earning a decent wage...hence our pension to tip well for excellent service. But that is us, lol. We are not made of money by any means...not even close but we factor tips into our vacation cost right from the start. The tipping for meals does vary if we are in a group or alone and whether it is the buffet or one of the restaurants. Over the last 3 years we have gotten to know some of the staff quite well and they have gone way beyond our expectaions on service (while also providing excellent service to other guests as well). Guess it all comes down to showing your gratitude for good service Cheers, Scott
I've noticed a simple $1 for this or a $1 for that (whether is food service, drinks, or housekeeping) is always appreciated by the people down there. I would imagine at least half the people don't tip at all. We don't tip a lot but we do tip quite often.
I prefer tipping the bar staff first thing in the morning. This way I don't have to keep up with money. I usually have only 1 bartender or maybe 2 by the pool all day so it works out.
