Tipping In Punta Cana

[jaj1230]

So i know that in the resorts it is not necessary to tip as a guest.. but what about when it comes to weddings?

Here in NY you tip, everyone and anyone when it comes to a wedding. I just want to be prepared as to who we should be tipping, and how much.

So far i thought

-Wedding Coordinator

- DJ

-Photographer

 

who else? do we tip wait staff and bartenders? what about transportation we have set up for to and from airport?

 

Very confused.. please help

 

[1BeachBride]

The DR is a poor country. The resorts make a lot of money and the workers make very little. They work crazy long hours and make somewhere between $100-$200 per MONTH. Many support large families.

 

When we go, we always try to tip everyone that we can. It is very much appreciated there. We purposely overpack & leave clothes, my fiancé takes new baseball hats and gives them out (baseball is big), we also tip cash. They appreciate US money - more value. Leave a dollar or two daily on your pillow for maid. Do daily because different maids clean your room depending on schedule. But tip the people you mentioned and  bartenders. I would tip the chef but we stay at all inclusives and no guarantee it will make it to him back in the kitchen.

 

They are very kind people and if you tip someone a little something, he/she will cater to you for the entire trip (no lie!).

[DWBride2015]

Thanks for sharing. Its good to know.

[kellymiller]

Thanks for sharing!

[LiannaBanana]

Thanks for sharing the info!

[ak1029]

Just got back from Majestic Elegance for 5 days, and I would recommend bringing $75-100 in 1's/5's for tipping for that time.  It starts at the airport, people want to take your bags for you and expect a tip. Shuttle drivers to and from the airport.  Bell hops at the resorts who bring your bags to your rooms.  While the bartenders and waitstaff certainly don't expect it, the ones that are friendly and great clearly really appreciate it. 

 

We did not tip every drink or meal, but every couple drinks we would leave $1 or 2.  If you plan on spending a long time at a certain bar, tipping well early is always a good idea. 

 

If you go on an excursion, the driver to/from expects a tip, as well as the people who lead the excursion (and they deserve it).

 

As said above, it is not required to tip.  But, when you realize how much they work and how little they make, you want to tip a little more. 

 

Remember - $1 = 44 Pesos so 1 or 2 dollar tips are appreciated!

[1BeachBride]

@@ak1029 I forgot to mention the exchange value...thanks for that.

[cneedham]

Bring lots of $1 bills!!! You will need them! 

 

We tipped mostly at a la carte dinners....... Maid service, bar service......

[keezy]

How much did you tip the wedding coordinator?

[tarynh86]

Great info