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I'm getting sleeved in Mexico next month at Mi Hospita! I'm excited and on pins and needles! So, for those who have already gone to Mexico and had the drivers to take you back and forth. What is the average for tipping? Who do I tip? The nurses? The coordinators? I just want to make sure I have what I need to show appreciation for those who will be taking care of me!

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I don't know if it's right or not, but I tipped room service a few dollars each time they brought something even though the meals were included in my package. I tipped housekeeping $5.00 per day of my stay. I tipped my driver to and from the airport $10.00 each way. I did not tip the hotel bus driver because I never really saw him. I didn't tip the hospital staff or my coordinator.

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Thanks SerendipityHappens, this helps a lot! I just needed some idea!

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I'm getting sleeved in Mexico next month at Mi Hospita! I'm excited and on pins and needles! So, for those who have already gone to Mexico and had the drivers to take you back and forth. What is the average for tipping? Who do I tip? The nurses? The coordinators? I just want to make sure I have what I need to show appreciation for those who will be taking care of me!

I don't think there is any sort of average...I think that, in general, any tip is appreciated. :)

I tipped housekeeping a couple of dollars a day, I tipped the driver $10 each way, and I tipped my coordinator. I felt like my coordinator went so far above and beyond, it was well deserved. I hadn't really planned on tipping them prior to leaving, but their care was amazing, not just for me but for my travel companion was well. They worked directly as part of the doctor's staff, rather than for an independent company, so I felt like a tip was well deserved.

~Kat

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Thanks, it was suggested that I don't need to take more than about $100 in cash with me to Tijuana. That that should cover tips and some souvenirs. Small bills. Do you all agree? I will be there in Tijuana for 4 days.

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Thanks, it was suggested that I don't need to take more than about $100 in cash with me to Tijuana. That that should cover tips and some souvenirs. Small bills. Do you all agree? I will be there in Tijuana for 4 days.

I think that's about right. :)

~Kat

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Thank Kat! This really settles my mind a lot!!! I'm a planner and like to be prepared! Thanks everyone!

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CBee, My surgery is on Monday 8/19. So you'll probably be gone by the time I get there! My plan is to get there on Saturday and spend the day in San Diego and do a little sight seeing. I hope all goes well with your surgery! I had a choice of going on 8/5/13 but decided to go later so my sister can go with me. I'm excited and can't wait!

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