Hilton redoing its lobbies, SIA pilots refused to divert for heart attack victim, Brits have trouble with tipping due to economy
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Our country is vast and what happens in one place probably won’t be repeated in another part of the country. We are diverse and come in every size, shape and color. Please don’t make snap judgments that we’re one and the same.
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Even if you agree with the basic premise of tipping, it’s not as easy as you think. In some situations you might have to do a little research.
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When I was growing up, you tipped the waitress (but only if the service was good) the bellhop, the cab driver, and that was about it. Today you are considered a cheapskate if you don’t tip the barista, the shampoo guy, the doorman, the paperboy …
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With so much information easily accessible on the Internet, most travelers are still clueless about tipping. Many forget to note is how much they should tip and to whom? If you’re on a tour or a cruise, travelers receive guidelines and some of the tips are automatic. But, for travelers on their own, a sense of local tipping rules are need-to-know facts. Otherwise, travelers may come away leaving locals with the impression that they’re rude, condescending or stupid tourists.
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In a tough economy, it may be harder to justify spending money while on vacation, whether it’s a question of being frugal, or feeling that it’s somehow unseemly these days. On the other hand, if everyone stops spending, the economy gets worse. And sometimes those little extras really add memorable moments to a trip.
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For many travelers, one of the nicest indulgences on the road is room service. Especially after a long day when even heading down to a hotel restaurant seems too stressful. But even with the best room services, there’s always one little extra stress: what to do about the tip?
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Skycaps across the United States grumbled about the loss of tips when airlines started to charge $2.00 to $3.00 for curbside check-in service. Now they have a new ally.
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Did you know that cruise lines get most of their revenue from the things passengers buy aboard ship? Yep. That’s why they aggressively peddle their photos, spa services, art auctions, shore excursions, jewelry, casino and drinks of the day. If you’re not careful, you can easily spend more for onboard extras than you did on your cruise fare. Here are some tips to help keep your cruise budget afloat.
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