Africa/Middle East
Dubai-10% mandatory tip added by the government to hotels, restaurants, and bars. Parking valets and porters get $2.50 or so.
Egypt-included in restaurants. $1-2/day for housekeeper. $1/bag for porter. $10-20 for concierge for the best service. Cabs 10-15%. Guides $20/person/day.
Israel-included in restaurants. 40-80c for concierge. $2.40/bag for porters. $1.20-2.40/day for housekeeper. 10-15% for taxis. $3-3.75 for driver guides.
Jordan-5-10% for waiter. $1.50/bag for porter. $1.50/night for housekeeper. 10-15% for taxis. $30/person/day for tour guides. $30/day for a private driver.
Morocco-may be included in restaurants, otherwise 10%. $2/bag for porter. $10 for the concierge at the beginning of your vacation. $5/day for housekeeper. $15/day for private drivers and tour guides.
South Africa-10-15% for waiter. $1/bag for the porter. $1/night for housekeeper. $3-5 for the concierge. taxis and private drivers 10%. tour guides $10/person/day.
Central and South America
Argentina-10% for waiters. 20 pesos for the porter. round up for taxis. 10% for drivers. 30-60 pesos for a full day guide.
Brazil-tip included at restaurants. $2/bag for porter and per day for housekeeper. no tip for the concierge. $20-50 for private driver's or tour guide's full day of service.
Costa Rica-tip is included at restaurants. 50 cents-$1/bag for porter. $1/day for housekeeper. tip cabs if you have luggage. tour guides should get $5-10/day for each person.
Mexico-10-15% in restaurants. 10-20 pesos/bag for porter. 20-50 pesos/night for housekeeper. 50-150 pesos for the concierge. 100-200 pesos/full day for each person on a tour.
Peru-10-15% for waiters. 50 cents/bag for porter. $2-5/night for the housekeeper. tip the concierge only for special favours. cabs don't get tips, but private drivers get 10-15% and guides get $2/person per day.
Asia and the Pacific
Australia/New Zealand-10-15% in restaurants. $1/bag for the porter. $10-20 for the concierge. $1-5/day for the housekeeper, the more money, the messier you are. 10% for cab drivers. $50/person/day for a private guide, but $5-10 for a bus tour guide. $20/day for a private driver.
Cambodia-$1 per diner for the waiter. $1-2/bag for the porter. everything else is included at the hotel. $1 for taxis. $2/hour for private drivers. $10-20/day for tour guides. $2 bills are very special and lucky to the Cambodian people.
China-tipping is not usually done, or at least not in front of people.
India-15% in restaurants. $1/bag for the porter. $5/night for the housekeeper. $1-2/day for a car and driver.
Japan-another non-tipping in front of people country.
Thailand-$1/diner for a waiter. $1-2/bag for the porter. everything else should be included with your hotel bill. $1 for taxis. $2/hour for private drivers. $10-20/person/day for tour guides. Like Cambodia, $2 bills are highly prized.
Europe
France-10% in coins for restaurants is what the locals do, but it's not required. 1 euro/bag for the porter. 1-2 euros for the housekeeper. 10-15 euros for a restaurant reservation by the concierge (half paid when you get to the hotel and half at the end). 25-50 euros/person/day for the tour guide. 1-2 euros for taxis.
Germany-10-15% for waiters and bartenders. 3 euros/bag for the porter. 5 euros/night for the housekeeper. 20 euros for a helpful concierge. 10% for taxis. 15% for private drivers. 20 euros/half day or 50 euros/full day for private tours.
Greece-for restaurants, round up to the nearest 5 euros. 1 euro/bag for porters. $1/day for the housekeeper. round up to the nearest euro for taxis. 20 euros/day for private drivers. 2-5 euros/person for group tours. 20 euros for personal tours.
Italy-10% for restaurants, but no more. 5 euros for porters. 1-2 euros/night for the housekeeper. round up for taxis. 15-20% for a private tour. and, despite what is assumed a custom, you do not tip the gondolier.
Russia-10% for the waiter, directly, and not left on the table. $3-5 for porters. $2-3/night for housekeepers. $10-20 for a concierge's good service. 10% for cabs. $20-30/full day for private drivers. $35-45/full day for private guides.
Scandinavia-Either it's included in the bill, or it's not done at all.
Turkey-10% for waiters, but in cash. $2/bag for porters. $10 for a very helpful concierge. Round up for taxis. $25/day for private drivers. $5-10/day/person for tour guides, but $20 for private tour guides.
United Kingdom-10-15% for restaurants, if it's not already included. 1-2 pounds/bag for the porter. 1-2 pounds for the housekeeper. no more than 10% for taxis and for guides and private drivers.
Now that that's out of the way, let's get you booked at www.kingarthur.myttn.com today for the start of your most exciting vacation ever!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Traveling With Relatives
The biggest reason for traveling with relatives is the opportunity to bring an extended family closer together. It's an opportune time for grandchildren to spend time with their grandparents. It's even a way to show how much you love and care about your parents and/or other relatives.
There are, of course, disadvantages of vacationing with your relatives too. For one, you lose your privacy, especially if your family gathering is large. There is also more preparation and time needed for planning and getting to that vacation destination. Sensitive, touchy, or shaky relationships are also not helped by a group vacation together.
When planning on traveling with relatives, you must find out what kind of travelers they are. Do they expect and often go on extravagant luxury, or would a simple stay at a Best Western suffice?
As always, when traveling with other people, you must figure out who is going to pay for what.
Health limitations for your relatives much also be paid attention to. How much walking is required on the trip? What is the altitude (for those who have trouble breathing)? Will the weather be very wet or very hot or very cold? Will a range of food options be available?
You must also look into possible activities and assignments for everyone on your trip. Don't leave anyone out, well, except for the babies and toddlers.
Now that you know how to survive traveling with others, let's first get you booked at www.kingarthur.myttn.com for the vacation of your life!
There are, of course, disadvantages of vacationing with your relatives too. For one, you lose your privacy, especially if your family gathering is large. There is also more preparation and time needed for planning and getting to that vacation destination. Sensitive, touchy, or shaky relationships are also not helped by a group vacation together.
When planning on traveling with relatives, you must find out what kind of travelers they are. Do they expect and often go on extravagant luxury, or would a simple stay at a Best Western suffice?
As always, when traveling with other people, you must figure out who is going to pay for what.
Health limitations for your relatives much also be paid attention to. How much walking is required on the trip? What is the altitude (for those who have trouble breathing)? Will the weather be very wet or very hot or very cold? Will a range of food options be available?
You must also look into possible activities and assignments for everyone on your trip. Don't leave anyone out, well, except for the babies and toddlers.
Now that you know how to survive traveling with others, let's first get you booked at www.kingarthur.myttn.com for the vacation of your life!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Traveling With Children
The benefits of traveling with children would include such things as being able to reconnect with them if you are unable to see them for a while; it's an incredible learning experience for the children in areas such as society, culture, language, art, geography, and general lives abroad; and traveling with others' kids would give your kids some people closer to their own age to relate to.
Disadvantages would include the extra time required for the kids to get ready, the extra cost for taking them, and the extra responsibility for caring for them, especially if the kids are not your own.
When traveling with an infant, pack as much as you can in your checked baggage. Of course, you can always drive if the location is only a few hours away.
Make sure the hotel you choose has space for your children, as well as accommodations to keep them from climbing up the wall.
Toddlers are best suited for such places as cruises, the day-care-center next door to the hotel, and picnics instead of five-star dining. Sometimes you'll also have to explain to them that they just can't take all of their toys, but will instead be returning home to them. Also, it's a good idea to at least attempt to organize your day before it arrives, so the little ones don't get too confused.
Taking school-aged kids is often an adventure. Let them pick the restaurant now and then, but don't get stuck with hamburgers only. Let them pack for themselves, but make sure to check what they have before you get to the airport with a package full of toys. They can even help you plan your vacation with ideas on destination, transportation, and hotel.
Vacationing with teens is another story altogether. They usually require more adventure and excitement. Sometimes you have to let them go off on their own too, but make sure there is contact abilities and money and protections in place.
Traveling with other people's kids is sometimes similar, but you must be sure that you have much more control and oversight over them and their activities. When traveling with kids of divorced parents, make sure to get the permission of both parents. Before you go, make sure you know the kids' medical histories, allergies, food preferences, normal bed times, movies they're allowed to see, and religious observances such as praying before meals. You must also set ground rules and assign responsibilities for not only your own children, but also for your accompanying children. Like traveling with friends, you much also decide prior to the trip who will pay for what.
Of course, the first thing to do when planning on traveling with children is to book that vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com .
Disadvantages would include the extra time required for the kids to get ready, the extra cost for taking them, and the extra responsibility for caring for them, especially if the kids are not your own.
When traveling with an infant, pack as much as you can in your checked baggage. Of course, you can always drive if the location is only a few hours away.
Make sure the hotel you choose has space for your children, as well as accommodations to keep them from climbing up the wall.
Toddlers are best suited for such places as cruises, the day-care-center next door to the hotel, and picnics instead of five-star dining. Sometimes you'll also have to explain to them that they just can't take all of their toys, but will instead be returning home to them. Also, it's a good idea to at least attempt to organize your day before it arrives, so the little ones don't get too confused.
Taking school-aged kids is often an adventure. Let them pick the restaurant now and then, but don't get stuck with hamburgers only. Let them pack for themselves, but make sure to check what they have before you get to the airport with a package full of toys. They can even help you plan your vacation with ideas on destination, transportation, and hotel.
Vacationing with teens is another story altogether. They usually require more adventure and excitement. Sometimes you have to let them go off on their own too, but make sure there is contact abilities and money and protections in place.
Traveling with other people's kids is sometimes similar, but you must be sure that you have much more control and oversight over them and their activities. When traveling with kids of divorced parents, make sure to get the permission of both parents. Before you go, make sure you know the kids' medical histories, allergies, food preferences, normal bed times, movies they're allowed to see, and religious observances such as praying before meals. You must also set ground rules and assign responsibilities for not only your own children, but also for your accompanying children. Like traveling with friends, you much also decide prior to the trip who will pay for what.
Of course, the first thing to do when planning on traveling with children is to book that vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com .
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Traveling With Your Friends
One of the main advantages of traveling with friends is conversation. Before the vacation, while waiting for the airplane to depart, during, such as in a restaurant or during an excursion, and after, through memories and reminisces.
Disadvantage, however, would include such things as a lack a privacy, lack of timeliness due to late friends, and an inability to have time alone.
When planning a vacation with friends, you must first compare budgets. You can figure whatever daily spending amount that would be acceptable for each of you, but do make that amount known at the beginning. You will have much too much difficulties traveling with someone who is going to spend too much, or too little, compared to you.
Are your personalities and habits compatible? Sometimes your differences can be endearing and stimulating, but at other times they can be frustrating and more pronounced.
For best results when traveling with friends, remember these tips: Have one person make all of the reservations; form the sleeping arrangements before you get to the hotel; dining options are always interesting, especially with people's unique dietary requirements; and you don't have to do everything together, of course, but you should share the driving.
The first thing before going on that vacation with your friends is to book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com . I look forward to seeing you, and your friends, on the beaches of the world!
Disadvantage, however, would include such things as a lack a privacy, lack of timeliness due to late friends, and an inability to have time alone.
When planning a vacation with friends, you must first compare budgets. You can figure whatever daily spending amount that would be acceptable for each of you, but do make that amount known at the beginning. You will have much too much difficulties traveling with someone who is going to spend too much, or too little, compared to you.
Are your personalities and habits compatible? Sometimes your differences can be endearing and stimulating, but at other times they can be frustrating and more pronounced.
For best results when traveling with friends, remember these tips: Have one person make all of the reservations; form the sleeping arrangements before you get to the hotel; dining options are always interesting, especially with people's unique dietary requirements; and you don't have to do everything together, of course, but you should share the driving.
The first thing before going on that vacation with your friends is to book it at www.kingarthur.myttn.com . I look forward to seeing you, and your friends, on the beaches of the world!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Traveling With Your Boss
Whenever you travel with your boss, you have a special opportunity to get to know each other better. The rapport that you build with him will likely carry over to your job, and you won't be forgotten when the opportunity for a promotion comes up. You can also use traveling time together to discuss the company's direction and your place in its future.
The disadvantages of traveling with your boss is that you will be stuck with him throughout the flight and the meeting meals with the clientele. You also might get spoiled, because traveling with the boss often means first class flights and expensive hotels. You'd be let down next time.
To make things better, and save a little money while you're at it, you can share a room to cut half of those expenses. You can stay a day or two longer to get those cheap airfare rates. You can even drive to save on airfare altogether. However, many companies request that you give them back the airline miles that you accrued during you business vacations.
To save some time, you might want to opt for an overnight flight, which would save your most productive hours for the light of day, although in this case, it's best if you are able to sleep overnight on the plane. Sometimes business takes longer than the usual 8 hours, so you have to be ready and willing to spend 10-12 hours working sometimes, too.
No matter where your business vacation takes you, and no matter what personal plans you may have, business meetings and meals always have the priority.
Other tips you should remember when traveling with the boss? Don't be late. Don't check baggage. Don't gossip about the office. Don't ask for a raise while traveling. And do dress appropriately.
Of course, if your boss is having you make the reservations, make sure to book your business vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com first!
The disadvantages of traveling with your boss is that you will be stuck with him throughout the flight and the meeting meals with the clientele. You also might get spoiled, because traveling with the boss often means first class flights and expensive hotels. You'd be let down next time.
To make things better, and save a little money while you're at it, you can share a room to cut half of those expenses. You can stay a day or two longer to get those cheap airfare rates. You can even drive to save on airfare altogether. However, many companies request that you give them back the airline miles that you accrued during you business vacations.
To save some time, you might want to opt for an overnight flight, which would save your most productive hours for the light of day, although in this case, it's best if you are able to sleep overnight on the plane. Sometimes business takes longer than the usual 8 hours, so you have to be ready and willing to spend 10-12 hours working sometimes, too.
No matter where your business vacation takes you, and no matter what personal plans you may have, business meetings and meals always have the priority.
Other tips you should remember when traveling with the boss? Don't be late. Don't check baggage. Don't gossip about the office. Don't ask for a raise while traveling. And do dress appropriately.
Of course, if your boss is having you make the reservations, make sure to book your business vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com first!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Traveling On Your Honeymoon
Unlike other vacation plans, a honeymoon takes on a life of its own even before you get to the destination. You have so many ideas in your head how things will be done, how things will look, and how things will work out. Only when you get there will you realize that you probably have overplanned some of your vacation.
It's often the husband who is the less romantic of the two, and as a result the wife has to find some way to still enjoy herself, but also to coax him a little into having some romantic time with her too.
How to make the most of your honeymoon? Don't have a long flight after your wedding reception. Stay near the airport if the flight is early in the morning. If you like different things, make some time for each other them, even if it's a few days for one thing and a few days for another.
Romance isn't about location or weather, but instead it's about your point of view.
To prevent many mishaps on your honeymoon try these: Have enough money, in different forms. Ex-spouses are sometimes a bigger part of a marriage than they seem to be. Don't take your past emotional baggage along with you on your honeymoon. Parents who come from long distances just for the wedding do not have to join you on your honeymoon, but they should also not be ignored. Be very careful when bringing one or both spouse's children. They could be a welcome addition to the family, but not necessarily to the honeymoon.
Delayed honeymoons are sometimes necessary, but they can be just as good as the more traditional and timely ones.
No matter what you plan for your honeymoon, make sure to book as much as you can at www.kingarthur.myttn.com before anything else!
It's often the husband who is the less romantic of the two, and as a result the wife has to find some way to still enjoy herself, but also to coax him a little into having some romantic time with her too.
How to make the most of your honeymoon? Don't have a long flight after your wedding reception. Stay near the airport if the flight is early in the morning. If you like different things, make some time for each other them, even if it's a few days for one thing and a few days for another.
Romance isn't about location or weather, but instead it's about your point of view.
To prevent many mishaps on your honeymoon try these: Have enough money, in different forms. Ex-spouses are sometimes a bigger part of a marriage than they seem to be. Don't take your past emotional baggage along with you on your honeymoon. Parents who come from long distances just for the wedding do not have to join you on your honeymoon, but they should also not be ignored. Be very careful when bringing one or both spouse's children. They could be a welcome addition to the family, but not necessarily to the honeymoon.
Delayed honeymoons are sometimes necessary, but they can be just as good as the more traditional and timely ones.
No matter what you plan for your honeymoon, make sure to book as much as you can at www.kingarthur.myttn.com before anything else!
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Traveling With Your Lover
Many traveling couples are married, but there is an increasing number of unmarried couples. What is it like traveling with your lover?
Like married couples, traveling with your lover brings a sense of security, companionship, and shared experiences. However, being unmarried on a travel adventure, you get to see each other in unfamiliar surroundings, reacting to different situations and people.
The disadvantages of traveling with a lover are that sometimes you just spend too much time together. You learn very quickly about the other person's bad habits and annoying personality traits. Staying in the same cabin together might also push people too quickly into advancing their relationship.
If you will be traveling with your lover, it's very important that right up front you decide who will pay for what. Airfare, hotel, cruise, tips, meals, excursions, souvenirs. Those sorts of things.
Also, you need to know how many cabins or beds you will require. Not every set of lovers sleep in the same bed, after all.
Also, traveling with your significant other can also be a great way to patch up your relationship by taking you away from your usual routine, friends, locations, and situations.
So, whether you're going to travel with a spouse or a spouse-to-be, first you must book your cruise at www.kingarthur.myttn.com !
Like married couples, traveling with your lover brings a sense of security, companionship, and shared experiences. However, being unmarried on a travel adventure, you get to see each other in unfamiliar surroundings, reacting to different situations and people.
The disadvantages of traveling with a lover are that sometimes you just spend too much time together. You learn very quickly about the other person's bad habits and annoying personality traits. Staying in the same cabin together might also push people too quickly into advancing their relationship.
If you will be traveling with your lover, it's very important that right up front you decide who will pay for what. Airfare, hotel, cruise, tips, meals, excursions, souvenirs. Those sorts of things.
Also, you need to know how many cabins or beds you will require. Not every set of lovers sleep in the same bed, after all.
Also, traveling with your significant other can also be a great way to patch up your relationship by taking you away from your usual routine, friends, locations, and situations.
So, whether you're going to travel with a spouse or a spouse-to-be, first you must book your cruise at www.kingarthur.myttn.com !
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Traveling With Your Spouse
You get the feeling of security when traveling with your spouse, especially if you lose your money somehow, your spouse would be there to help pay for the rest of the trip. You'll have a dance partner, and someone to keep you company when you're ill.
On the other hand, you're also less likely to meet others than if you were single, and less likely to do everything you want to do when you want to do it.
You'll have to negotiate and make compromises, too. Such as "We can go to the opera today if we go to the beach tomorrow." Of course, you don't always have to do everything together, either.
You also have to consider your budget. It's often necessary to save as much as you can on a vacation, but it's also very important to splurge on at least one thing during your stay.
Leave time to shop in your schedule, but remember that not all parties are crazy about shopping, so make sure there is an alternative for the displeased spouse. Just don't buy more than you can fit in your suitcases, or more than the store is willing to ship home.
Traveling with your spouse would also help if you dislike air travel, or get motion sickness. He would be a great distraction for you!
Traveling with your spouse can be an ordeal, but it can also be the best opportunity for two both of you. First, before you can enjoy that amazing vacation with your spouse, though, you have to book that vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com !
On the other hand, you're also less likely to meet others than if you were single, and less likely to do everything you want to do when you want to do it.
You'll have to negotiate and make compromises, too. Such as "We can go to the opera today if we go to the beach tomorrow." Of course, you don't always have to do everything together, either.
You also have to consider your budget. It's often necessary to save as much as you can on a vacation, but it's also very important to splurge on at least one thing during your stay.
Leave time to shop in your schedule, but remember that not all parties are crazy about shopping, so make sure there is an alternative for the displeased spouse. Just don't buy more than you can fit in your suitcases, or more than the store is willing to ship home.
Traveling with your spouse would also help if you dislike air travel, or get motion sickness. He would be a great distraction for you!
Traveling with your spouse can be an ordeal, but it can also be the best opportunity for two both of you. First, before you can enjoy that amazing vacation with your spouse, though, you have to book that vacation at www.kingarthur.myttn.com !
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