Frequently Asked Questions About Power Adapters, Currency, Tipping and More
Mexico
You do NOT need to bring a power adapter because the resorts in all the main tourist hubs use the same flat two-prong outlet and same voltage as USA. if you are visting smaller villages, there may not be a third prong for grounding on the outlet.
Tipping is not required at all-inclusive resorts. The idea of "all inclusive" means you don't have to go around with a wallet in your hand. However, if there is a particular staff member that knocked your socks off, feel free to leave that person something. AT THE AIRPORT: Shuttle drivers appreciate a tip. They will take US dollars.
Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Norway)
These countries all accept a standard two-prong (rounded) converter. Denmark also uses a three-prong system. However, the two-prong also works - without grounding.
Tipping is NOT expected or required because employes in these counties earn a fair wage for their work. If service is eceptional, feel free to round up. In some of the larger cities, e.g. Stockholm, the servers know that their American customers are more apt to give a tip, so they may ask if they should add a tip to the bill. If you ask a local if they tip, the answer is most-often , "No."
If the venue has a local musical performer, feel free to tip the person since they often play for the joy of their art and don't always get paid much by the restaurant or coffee house.
You do NOT need to bring a power adapter because the resorts in all the main tourist hubs use the same flat two-prong outlet and same voltage as USA. if you are visting smaller villages, there may not be a third prong for grounding on the outlet.
Tipping is not required at all-inclusive resorts. The idea of "all inclusive" means you don't have to go around with a wallet in your hand. However, if there is a particular staff member that knocked your socks off, feel free to leave that person something. AT THE AIRPORT: Shuttle drivers appreciate a tip. They will take US dollars.
Scandinavia (Denmark, Sweden, Norway)
These countries all accept a standard two-prong (rounded) converter. Denmark also uses a three-prong system. However, the two-prong also works - without grounding.
Tipping is NOT expected or required because employes in these counties earn a fair wage for their work. If service is eceptional, feel free to round up. In some of the larger cities, e.g. Stockholm, the servers know that their American customers are more apt to give a tip, so they may ask if they should add a tip to the bill. If you ask a local if they tip, the answer is most-often , "No."
If the venue has a local musical performer, feel free to tip the person since they often play for the joy of their art and don't always get paid much by the restaurant or coffee house.
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