1. I think having "my parents" is a wonderful way of putting it. After all, she may not be there physically, but she is there in spirit. :)
2. FH and I went to Mexico in summer 2007, and we didn't tip while we were there. In fact, we didn't carry cash at all, except when we went off-site (and we only did that once). We're honeymooning in Jamaica as well (Ocho Rios), and I imagine we won't be tipping while there.
That is true, she will be there :) I guess I just also don't want any of FH's family to confuse my dad's girlfriend with my mom (if they thought the statement under the picture meant my mom was still here). Though I do have an asterisk next to my mom's name in another section which denotes "In loving memory" and at the reception there will be a memorial table for her and grandparents...I guess I should give my guests some credit that they'll figure it out. And at the worst if they mistake his girlfriend for my mom, I'm sure she'll graciously explain.
I think you don't HAVE to tip and most all-inclusives will say it is included, so it's really up to you. Keep in mind, though, that resort employees generally make very little money. I've also found that a few dollars can go a long way toward a better experience (bartenders/waitstaff attentiveness, baggage handlers/bellhops seem to show up more promptly, etc).
Granted, I haven't gone to Jamaica, but my FH and I go to Cuba every year.
We tip around $50 for a week at all-inclusive resorts (we tip maids, bartenders, the omelette man / whomever is making food hot on the stove in front of you - rather than the buffet - and waiters).
Results: we get extra pillows, the waiters know our drinks and have "our table" set aside for us, the bar tenders serve you first over anyone else at the bar, as soon as they see you, and the omelette man knew how we wanted our eggs every morning. $1-2 per meal at the table (if we are being served), $1 at the omelette man / food prep person, $1 in the AM & $1 in the PM for bartenders, and $2+ for the maid. We often bring toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, things for children - candies, crayons, colouring books, etc) and leave clothes behind that we don't want to wear anymore.
It adds to the expense, but then we consider how lucky we have it living in Canada, and you really can't compare.
I'd still say "my parents", because even if she isn't physically there with you on the day, she's with you at heart and you still want to thank her (even if it's not in person).
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2. FH and I went to Mexico in summer 2007, and we didn't tip while we were there. In fact, we didn't carry cash at all, except when we went off-site (and we only did that once). We're honeymooning in Jamaica as well (Ocho Rios), and I imagine we won't be tipping while there.
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Granted, I haven't gone to Jamaica, but my FH and I go to Cuba every year.
We tip around $50 for a week at all-inclusive resorts (we tip maids, bartenders, the omelette man / whomever is making food hot on the stove in front of you - rather than the buffet - and waiters).
Results: we get extra pillows, the waiters know our drinks and have "our table" set aside for us, the bar tenders serve you first over anyone else at the bar, as soon as they see you, and the omelette man knew how we wanted our eggs every morning. $1-2 per meal at the table (if we are being served), $1 at the omelette man / food prep person, $1 in the AM & $1 in the PM for bartenders, and $2+ for the maid. We often bring toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, things for children - candies, crayons, colouring books, etc) and leave clothes behind that we don't want to wear anymore.
It adds to the expense, but then we consider how lucky we have it living in Canada, and you really can't compare.
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Beautiful tribute :)
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