Hello everyone! Newbie to the message board:) Ideas on gifts for staff.

[Monicanchris]

March 20 will be our 3rd time to Negril (first time non-all-inclusive), and we need gift ideas for the hotel staff.

[jsteil]

It would be easier if you know your hotel staff. I know the staff at where I stay, so it's pretty easy. Usually get the owners son all the newest Disney movies (cloudy with a chance of meatballs, planes, freebirds, etc). For the staff members they usually want ipod anything (chargers, portable speaker, etc). One of them likes bags of tabbaco from the US and a couple cigars. Usually take them all to Debar or we all cook a meal together and play board games.

[Monicanchris]

Jsteil, thanks so much for the advice!

[Maryann]

I have brought candy and school supplies for the kids and have given candles, perfumes and lotions to housekeepers, but what they appreciate most is cash (tips).

[Lady Jane]

I mostly just give cash/tips. The minimum wage being apprx $50US/week, a cash tip can be a very nice gift.

[hille141]

I had one of the lifeguards/beach/security guys ask me last time for my Dry Pak before I left. Lots of people along the beach have them but apparently they are very expensive in Negril. If you want to give a non-cash gift, I think these would be good for those who are outside all the time.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065TKDD4/ref=oh_details_o00_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Monicanchris]

Thanks everyone for the advice! Love all the great, useful info I've gotten from here!

[Patricia]

Browse through your local Dollar Store

[saeyedoc]

Cash is king

[Kahuna3]

I mostly just give cash/tips. The minimum wage being apprx $50US/week, a cash tip can be a very nice gift.

What LJ said - $$$