Hi Penny64,

I haven't stayed at the RIU Negril, so I can't help you with 1 & 4...

Tips are included, but those tips get divided up and paid out to all of the staff (including management typically). We always tip the maids, waiters and bartenders as well as the gardeners, omelet guy etc. They all work very hard for very little, so every little bit is appreciated.

Anything you should venture out to see? Definitely go for a walk down the beach, it's beautiful, and check out the original Office of Nature for lunch. Take a taxi over to Long Bay and walk the beach there and take in the vibe. Lots of little bars to stop in at if you want, you can find some great deals on Red Stripes.

Have fun