Tipping etiquette varies by country and is a gesture that shows appreciation for the quality of service that you received.
When travelling with Brendan Vacations on a Guided Vacation, you can choose to pre-pay for tips and gratuities for your Travel Director and Driver. For custom vacations and for a few other instances individual tipping is welcome.
In general, if you’re unsure on tipping, don’t go any higher than 10% (unless of course the service was so fantastic you feel you want to do so). Servers may not receive tips when left on a credit card, so always try to tip in cash whenever possible.
Hotel Service
It is customary to tip hotel staff for room service delivery if the charge has not already been added to the bill. Where ice machines are not available, and you receive ice from the bar, a small tip to the bartender is always appreciated.
Local Specialists
It is customary to show appreciation for the insights, stories and know-how shared with you by the Local Specialists.
Eating and Drinking
Tips and gratuities will be taken care of by your Travel Director (on Guided Vacations) for all meals included in your itinerary. When you are exploring on your own, it’s helpful to know regional norms around tipping.