| If you're like me, tipping anywhere outside of a | | | | Tips should be left on a pillow, or unmade bed, or in the |
| restaurant setting equates to confusion. Who do you | | | | mini-bar; otherwise it will not be taken. |
| tip? And if you do tip, then how much do you tip? It's | | | | Dining/Bars - 15% is the recognized rate for good |
| unsurprising, then, that this dilemma is something of a | | | | service at restaurants or bars. Note: Many |
| world-wide epidemic. Billions of people confront a | | | | establishments have begun tacking on an additional |
| similar scenario every day. | | | | 10% to the bill, so be sure to adjust accordingly. |
| Tipping on vacation, however, is in a completely | | | | Supermarkets - It is customary to tip the person |
| separate realm and elevates uncertainty to a new | | | | bagging your groceries about 5 pesos, or 50 cents. |
| level. | | | | Tour guides - Because guides provide a service they |
| In Cancun, there is a general set of guidelines assigned | | | | should be tipped according to your satisfaction. 20 to |
| to tipping that can help you redirect your focus from | | | | 50 pesos should be adequate. |
| the logistics of tipping, back to your vacation. | | | | Anything and everything else is fair game in terms of |
| Daily maid service - At any luxury Cancun resort or | | | | tipping. If extraordinary service is rendered, then don't |
| other Cancun accommodation, maid services are not | | | | be stingy. Fish your pockets for a few extra pesos to |
| commonly tipped. It is a nice gesture and if service | | | | express your gratitude; you never know, the result of |
| was profound for the entire stretch of your vacation, | | | | such kindness could lead to new services or |
| then a tip of 20 to 60 pesos, depending on how many | | | | suggestions that make for a more memorable stay in |
| shared the room, is perfectly adequate. | | | | Cancun. |