Local Charges And Tipping

There are a few things that you can expect to pay for while on holiday including:

- Daily car parking at some hotels/apartments
- Entertainment and activities away from your accommodation
- Highchairs, cots, babysitting services, non-Direct Holidays Children's Clubs and meals for infants
- Meals and beverages from certain restaurants and bars at your accommodation
- Certain premium drink brands and certain eateries and bars at your all-inclusive hotels
- Safety deposit boxes, room service, mini bar, TV/Satellite TV, telephone calls, air conditioning and sea   views
- Facilities and equipment such as sun loungers, jacuzzi, sauna, table tennis, billiards and darts

Bulgaria has a dual pricing system in place where tourists are charged more than Bulgarian residents for the same items or facilities.

It is both expected and standard practice to tip in Egypt. As a general rule, you are expected to tip anyone who offers you assistance or service, including waiters, porters, barmen, coach drivers and taxi drivers. Keep plenty of small notes because it is best to tip little but often.

In Jamaica, most hotels have a service charge of 10-15%. The same amount is generally expected as a tip in restaurants. 

A service charge is not usually added to your bill in restaurants in Mexico, so it is customary to tip at around 15%.

Customers are advised to check latest currency advice with your travel agent, as Travellers Cheques and the Cash Passport are generally not accepted in Kenya.