Hey, Big Spender

SafetyFirst’s roundtable of savy frequent fliers have had the most success with gratituties by following these simple suggestions:

Suggestion #1: Befriend the desk clerk for advice on local tipping customs. These professionals are usually more than happy to explain current gratuities, including tips for hotel staff, restaurant workers, and taxi drivers.

Suggestion #2: Whether touring the Mandela museum in Johannesburg, floating on a hot air balloon over Kenya, kayaking in Tahiti, or on surfing safari in Bali, when in doubt, use the US dollar. Keep in reserve a stash of small US bills to award good service.

Suggestion #3: Err on the side of generosity. Keep in mind that you are the ambassador of your country. Fodor's recommends acquiring a stash of small denominations in the country’s currency immediately upon arrival.

Suggestion #4: Always keep you tipping cash segregated from your other cash.