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Tipping In Russia

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Feb 1, 2017 | Russia |

Tipping in Russia has done a complete 180 over the years. You might not see Russians tip but as a tourist or visitor you are expected to tip. You should be prepared to tip when visiting Russia so use our guide below to learn when to tip and how much! Taxis: You will likely negotiate the price before your ride. If you don’t then you should round up the fare. Hotels: You should tip the bellboy about 60 Rubbles per bag. You should also tip the hotel maid about 90 Rubbles per night. This should be left in the ashtray by the bed. Restaurants: You will be expected to tip 10-15% in cash. If you don’t have a waiter then you don’t have to tip. Bars: If there is no waiter you won’t be expected to tip. If you do get table service then 10-15% is appropriate. Other: If you do a tour then you should tip the guide and driver. You should do about 300 Rubbles to the guide and about 200 to the driver. Our Tip: Need help with your visas or looking for a tour while in Russia. Visit this site HERE to help you with your travels....

Tipping In Fiji

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Jan 17, 2017 | Fiji |

Tipping in Fiji isn’t common for a country that is visited often by tourists. Fiji is a beautiful country but can be very expensive. It offer amazing landscapes and great outdoor adventure and really is a place that everyone should visit. Even though Fiji can be an expensive place, tipping isn’t very common for its culture. Our guide will let you know when you should tip and when you should keep the change. Taxis: Never, but make sure you negotiate the total fare or the driver puts on his meter when getting into a taxi. Hotels: Never, you may see a tipping box or a “Christmas Box” in a resort though. Anything put in this box will be share among all the staff. Restaurants: Never, again you may see a shared box in some restaurants and that will be shared among all staff. Bars: Never, again you may see a shared box in some bars and that will be shared among all staff. Other: Tipping isn’t a standard in Fiji so don’t be expected to tip when you go out. However, don’t be shy to throw a few dollars in the “Christmas Box” if service was exceptional....

Tipping In Morocco

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Jan 17, 2017 | Morocco |

Tipping in Morocco is fairly common and quite custom actually. Casablanca and Marrakesh are surrounded by delicious food, mountains, amazing landscapes and friendly people. Its important to know who to tip and when to tip while you are traveling in Morocco and its beautiful cities. Tipping is an important part of Moroccan culture so be sure to cary small change around with you. Our guide will provide you will all the information you need for tipping on your travels in Morocco. Taxis: Unless you pre-negotiate the price then you should round up on metered taxis to the nearest 5 dirhams. Hotels: You should tip the bell boys about 10 dirhams a bag. You should tip the maid about 100 dirhams for a weeks stay Restaurants: You should leave about 10% of the bill. Do check to make sure its not already included though. Restaurants will often add it for foreigners. Bars: As with restaurants you should tip 10% of the final bill or a few dirhams per drink. Other: Tipping is very common on Morocco, so you should be prepared to tip anyone that offers a service. If someone handles your bags or shows you around then you should tip 10 dirhams if not more. Otherwise 10% of the bill is a safe bet....

Tipping In Brazil

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Jan 16, 2017 | Brazil |

Tipping in Brazil is custom in most cases, however the percentage isn’t as high as the US. With the World Cup coming to Brazil in 2014 and then the Summer Olympics in 2016 it will be handy to know when and when not to tip on your travels. Use the below guide to figure out when and where you should tip while in Brazil. Taxis: Usually you will round up in order to not have to deal with change. Nothing else is expected otherwise. Hotels: If the bell boy was to bring your baggage then you should give him 1-2 Real per bag. Housekeeping normally gets 5 Real a day and you can give this at the end of your trip. Restaurants: Almost always a 10% service charge will be added to the bill. You should see this as ‘serviço’ on the itemized bill. If not, then it is standard to leave 10% if the service was good. Bars: 10% is a good general tip for a bartender. In nightclubs or more popular bars you this will already be included in the bill. Other: If staying on the beach then you should tip the person who rents you the chairs and brings you your food. They will remember you and provide good service throughout the day and your returning...

Tipping In Mexico

Posted by Savvy Travel Secrets | Jan 16, 2017 | Mexico |

Wondering how tipping in Mexico works? With the US and Canada so close, tipping in Mexico can be expected. Mexico uses the peso as its local currency and follows the general guidelines of the US for tipping. It is standard to tip 15-20% in most places, but its not exactly the same as the US. The below guide will help you and show you when you should tip and when you shouldn’t. Taxis: A taxi drivers tip is included in the fare so only tip if the driver goes above and beyond, such as loading and unloading your luggage. Hotels: You should tip the bell boys about 10-20 pesos per bag plus a bit more if they are very heavy. Housekeeping should be tipped 20-50 pesos per night depending on the amount of occupants and quality of hotel. You should tip each day as the house keeper will often be different the next day. Restaurants: It is standard to leave a 15% tip when dinning out. Sometimes a tip may be included so look out for ‘propina’ on your bill. Bars: Its customary to tip 15-20 pesos per round. If you are running a tab then you should leave a 15-20% tip when closing the tab. Other: If you were to go to a grocery store then you should tip the bagger. They don’t...

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