Sep 10th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Last month, I spent three weeks traveling through New Zealand, focusing mainly on the cities and culture. After living in Istanbul for two years, it wasn't the culture shock, the jet lag, or the seasonal switch that was hard to adjust to, it was the prices. While I knew New Zealand wasn't cheap (though their dollar is slightly weaker than ours), I was unprepared for the sticker shock. Dinner and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Kiwi Cool: Saving Money While Traveling In New Zealand
Sep 10th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Last month, I spent three weeks traveling through New Zealand, focusing mainly on the cities and culture. After living in Istanbul for two years, it wasn't the culture shock, the jet lag, or the seasonal switch that was hard to adjust to, it was the prices. While I knew New Zealand wasn't cheap (though their dollar is slightly weaker than ours), I was unprepared for the sticker shock. Dinner and ...10 budgeting mistakes even smart travelers make
Oct 9th, 2011 at 1:00PM: When traveling, it's easy to go overboard and spend more money than you expected. What's important is that you spend your extra cash having fun experiences instead of on mistakes that could have been prevented with some planning. Read these 10 common money mistakes often made by travelers to help save money on your next trip.
Mistake #1: Overpacking
This is a mistake that can rack up travel ...Royal Caribbean revises tipping guidelines
Dec 9th, 2010 at 12:15PM: Saying it was the first time in 13 years that they had an increase in their guidelines, mega-line Royal Caribbean today raised the amount of suggested gratuities for on-board staff members on all it's ships.
Beginning July 1, 2011 the line is revising tipping guidelines to suggest that guests pay $11.65 per person per day, up from a suggested $9.75.
Tipping on Royal Caribbean is not required ...Ten things to know about your destination before you go
Nov 18th, 2010 at 10:00AM: So you've chosen your vacation destination - booked the tickets, agonized over TripAdvisor to find a hotel, and bought the guidebooks or downloaded the apps. Whether you like to plan your itinerary in advance or play it by ear, there are a few things you should research in advance to make your arrival - and your trip - go smoothly.
From airport taxis to local laws to transit passes, what should ...Where's My Tip - a cashless way to tip when you travel
Jun 15th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Tipping when you're traveling can be an uncomfortable situation. For example, you get to a foreign country and, exhausted, you have to get cash and get it changed into small bills or coins immediately so that you can tip whoever takes your bag when you get to the hotel. Half the time, you don't even know what an appropriate tip is in that country (I always ask the exchange teller if I've ...Manage your gratuities carefully - Cruise tip
Feb 20th, 2010 at 7:52AM: Any cruise virgin should be told BEFORE going on a cruise that many cruise lines automatically slap you with gratuity charges.
Different cruise lines have their own "tipping guidelines" that they use to charge you. Most charge on a per person/per day basis. With all of the people that expect to be tipped, this can get really pricey -- especially for large families.
Cruisers should know that ...Carnival to remove automatic tips from Australian cruises
Dec 7th, 2009 at 12:30PM: In many countries around the world, tipping isn't practiced to the extent it is in the US. Here, anything less than 15% for a restaurant server is considered an insult. We tip hotel housekeepers, valets, even the people who make our coffee. We're used to the system of tipping to supplement a worker's wages, but in other countries, the average tip is much lower.
American cruise lines are having ...Tips for tippers: it isn't what you expect
Nov 18th, 2009 at 8:00AM:
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Tipping's a tough nut to crack. Should you tip a housekeeper? Back in the day, the rule was leaving some cash only if your stay was 30 days or longer. Since then, however, it seems to have changed. And, what's appropriate for a valet? Bellman? Skycap? Travel means ...Galley Gossip: A question about tipping flight attendants
Jul 19th, 2008 at 2:00PM: As a chronic over tipper in restaurants I've always been a bit confused when on a plane. While very occasionally an attendant will accept a tip, most often they move off before you can even try. Sometimes they outright won't accept a tip. I've been in union jobs where the union disallows tipping in order to get a higher wage. Is this the case? I tip at the very least a dollar a drink at a bar, and ...Remember to tip the tour guide; he or she has a lousy job
Nov 23rd, 2007 at 2:30PM: Almost every time I've taken a trip that has a tour guide, I've had a great time. For the most part, they are knowledgeable, engaging, and have a knack for creating a sense of wonder at various sights. The last tour guide who entertained us was this past summer in Seattle when we took The Ducks, a tour in one of those vehicles that can travel on land and on the water. Our guide started out dressed ...What to Tip in 77 Countries
Sep 15th, 2007 at 2:30PM: Traveling abroad? Here's a handy chart outlining 77 different countries and their common tipping amounts for restaurants, porters, and taxis. If tipping is not your thing, you'll want to head to Costa Rica, Brunei, Denmark, Fiji, Malaysia, Japan (it's insulting), New Zealand, Oman, Samoa, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, U.A.E., or Vietnam. Likewise, you'll want to stay out of the United States, ...Tip for Tipping
Jan 12th, 2007 at 8:02PM: We have covered the very fragile topic of tipping outside the US before...it is a tricky one. I have seen a few website and guides which instruct tourists on tipping and I have never felt comfortable with any of them. Ehow.com for example, has a tip for tipping in the Czech Republic suggesting people should round up to the nearest koruna. That is absolutely not the case. You would round up a 179 ...
