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What would you bring for the workers at the place you stay that make your trip enjoyable.
We have some reading glasses, coloring books with crayons for there kids, a few assorted toys.
in the past we took pocket knives for the guys and body wash and body spray for the ladies.
In the past, I have taken eyeshadows, nailpolish, lotions, etc. for the females. T-shirts, also ball caps for the guys. With all the new changes with luggage...we now tend to bring a few small items and just tip extra. Also have venture out to get items while in Negril, such as soccer balls, school supplies, etc. It all works out well. Truly, anytime someone takes time to care about someone...it cannot help but be successful. Also, as always, giving of oneself has to be a cherished gift indeed.
I did use a spacebag one year to try to get as many baby clothes as I could in my luggage. Actually:confused:, it worked out quite well. This year will be our longest visit ever...so our luggage is going to be tight to say the least. I'll have to improvise a likkle bit I guess. LOL....
Cash is always best.
We always give some cash (tip) workers. Leave a couple dollars on the bed each day, tip the servers and so on.
I look gifts the same a Christmas Bonus for my employees, each employee gets a bonus but I also do a gift so they get a luxury item they normally would not get for themselves. If you only give cash it normally just goes to bills, kids needs and household items which is not a bad thing but just want them to have something just for them.
I bring fragrance, cosmetics and unused or slightly used shoes and clothing, and yes lots of small bills. Some of the fragrance that I bring, they can get a lot more selling that I could ever afford to tip them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Living_the_Dream
Small bills for tips
Chocolove bars for the maids
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Scented Candles are nice also.
wallets, purses, jewlery, gift baskets (you can make your own), cologne, aftersave, purchase a meal at one of the local restuarants/.
My past visit (01/26/11-03/6/12 I gave every staff person a LED flashlight (28)...w/exrta batteries...they loved them....for the chefs at my resort I gave them meat thermometors.....& for the grounds keeper he got a genuine big time LEATHERMEN all purpose knife/tool & he's pack'en it very proudly. I stay in the cliffs but I go to Margaritaville to grap a lounger (no or drink) most of the time & for my Margaritaville beach buds....I bring them some great gloves to ease the pain of those loungers stacked up 5/6 or so at a time back & forth every single day..& a good look at their hands told me they needed some relief. They got it & they new ones come 01/30/13!! Working on my list for the next visit.
Rooster, those are great gift ideas! We pretty much just gift cash because it's way easier and takes no planning or extra packing. The last few times, I've noticed that the hotel housekeepers really love to receive children's clothing for their kids/grand kids. I've even been asked directly for the clothing that my children had on, and I let them know that I would gladly leave a bag of clothes for them when we checked out. Next trip I will be better prepared, and shop for some baby/children's clothing to bring down for the staff. Lots of great sales for kids summer stuff right now, too. It always feels great to give to others, especially when it is so appreciated and needed.