Tipping is not obligatory in the Seychelles, however, any extra change is greatly appreciated. Tipping at your hotel is entirely at your discretion. You can either tip individual staff members whose service you appreciate by leaving money in an envelope for them.
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Of all the world's most popular tourist destinations, Japan is most notoriously the one where you should make a point not to tip. Why? Well, the gesture could be considered rude. The Japanese philosophy is that the staff works for an establishment as a team, and if they do a good job, customers will return.
Seychelles is a bit pricey when compared to other popular destinations like Mauritius and Bali. Generally, the cost of a trip to this country depends on what a vacationer is after.
Although there is currently no malaria in Seychelles, mosquitoes are quite prevalent. It's highly recommended to use repellents and to stay covered around sunrise/sunset. For non-air-conditioned rooms, sleeping under a mosquito net is also a good idea.
On average, non-Americans tip around 10%, which amounts to $2.00 for a $20 meal in the United States. Recent data reveals that U.S. citizens tip slightly more, 16% on average, which adds up to $3.20 for a $20 meal.
Is it expected? Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.
Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.
Tap water meets W.H.O.(World Health Organization) specifications and is safe to drink nationwide. Because tap water is chlorinated, however, visitors are advised to drink bottled water but there is no imperative to avoid soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and ice.