Ever stayed at an all inclusive resort?

Onlooker

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Fri Mar-11-05 09:51 PM
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Ever stayed at an all inclusive resort?

My partner and I are going to the Copamarina Beach Resort, which sounds like a lovely and laid back small resort in a quiet part of Puerto Rico. It's all inclusive, including tips, so my question is: who do we tip, how much do we tip, when do we tip? Any suggestions?

Thanks.

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OldLeftieLawyer

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Fri Mar-11-05 09:53 PM
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1. In the case of extraordinary service

Since tips are included, you don't tip the regular way, like meals, porters, etc.

But, say you need a whole lot more towels, or you want your linens changed twice a day - stuff that's above and beyond the normal services for which you'd tip - you tip.

You'll know. But, talk to other guests, and see what they're tipping, just to make sure you're tipping enough.

Have a wonderful time.

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Kathy in Cambridge

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Fri Mar-11-05 09:57 PM
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2. I have stayed in all-inclusives in Mexico (Playa Del Carmen)

Edited on Fri Mar-11-05 09:58 PM by Kathy in Cambridge

we usually tip the bar by the beach/pool $20/day ($10 at the beginning and $10 at the end). You'd be amazed how much better you get treated-and how much stronger the drinks are! I tip the maids what I'd tip in the US-usually at the end of the stay.

Matcom and the Mrs. go to all-inclusives too. he'd be a good person to ask.

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kiraboo

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Fri Mar-11-05 10:17 PM
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3. I agree with Kathy.

I stayed at one in Bermuda and we really only tipped if somebody went above and beyond, say, like when a waiter brought our drinks out to the hot tub instead of making us pick 'em up at the bar. Sigh. What the heck am I doing in Maine? Eight more inches of snow expected tonight...

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VegasWolf

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Fri Mar-11-05 10:29 PM
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4. I always tip. Like Kathy, I prefer getting excellent service. n/t

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