[cmyden]

Originally Posted by getbak

I'm going to Mexico next week, at an all-inclusive for the first time.

To anyone who has gone to one recently, how much cash did you bring? US or Pesos? While at the resort, even though it says tips are included, did you tip, and if so, how much and how often?

Thanks.

Some tips from Calgary's 'other' forum...

we were in the riviera maya from dec. 18 - dec. 25. here are some of my lessons learned:

- bring lots of $1 bills for tipping. they DO remember who you are.
- do not use USD for shopping because you will receive mexican pesos for your change. not a very good deal, i think.
- always offer half of the asking price when purchasing anything.
- don't be afraid to take the collectivos. very safe and very cheap.
- make friends with the locals working at the resorts! they're geniunely nice, generally.
- i, personally, hated taking the taxi because i know that they know they screwed me with the rate, LOL!
- bring sun screen because it'll cost you 3 times more there.
- if you want a discounted price on excursions, do not book with the hotel. we booked our trips at PDC and saved some cash. although, i'd have to warn you that our trip to chichen itza was canceled because the van never showed up! oh well, only lost $8 in deposit. we still saved on other trips.