Preparing for summer travel (image courtesy Celebrate Magazine)
Your summer vacation Pinterest board will soon come to life as you sail away on a 7 day Mediterranean cruise (lucky you!). Reaching your port city will require quite a bit of juggling, complete with a variety of tipping scenarios. One of the most important travel items is always your good manners; treating others with kindness and respect will be the cherry on your Italian cream cake. Consider a quick brush-up on your travel manners with the tipping etiquette articles below.
Cruise Ship Etiquette
Is a week-long cruise vacation in your near future? Everything from rock climbing to surfing, live performances, tropical beverages, shopping and (of course) lots of dining options can make for a dream come true experience. Follow these tips to get you sailing along in the most mannerly fashion … [ Keep reading ]
Summer Travel Tipping
With the promise of flip flops and sandy beaches in your future, don’t forget to factor tipping into your travel budget. Tipping is one of those topics that never gets old when making conversation with others at a party or event. I don’t personally bring the topic up, preferring to discuss the delicious roast beef, or my fellow guests’ summer travel plans, but try as I might, the subject never seems to be too far away … [ Keep reading ]
Airline Travel Etiquette
Whether you’re taking a weekend trip or flying out of the country, proper etiquette can ensure an enjoyable vacation for you and your fellow travelers. Remember to keep your travel documents and identification secure yet easily accessible to avoid holding up the lines … [ Keep reading via Celebrate Magazine ]
Hotel Tipping Etiquette
It’s the start of summer travel season and for many, staying at a hotel presents multiple opportunities for tipping confusion. Even veteran travelers are sometimes unsure. Being uncertain about tipping etiquette may lead to under or over tipping, affecting those who rely on gratuity as part of their income. Take note that tipping is subjective, and guidelines vary; the bottom line is to tip with respect … [ Keep reading on The Huffington Post ]
Summer Travel Tips
Start out with a checklist. Even a person with a great memory has multiple things to remember when planning for a trip. It’s always best to be safe and refer to a list rather than running the risk of leaving something important behind … [ Keep reading on The Huffington Post ]