Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
American Express( 866-296-5198;
www.americanexpress.com
)
MasterCard( 800-307-7309;
www.mastercard.com
)
Visa( 800-847-2911;
www.visa.com
)
Tipping
Tipping is a standard practice but, in restaurants especially, always check your bill to see
whether a service charge has already been added.
RECOMMENDED FORTIPPING RATE
Restaurant waitstaff
15% to 20%
Hotel bellhop
$1 to $2 per bag
Hotel room cleaners
$2 per day
Taxis
10% to 15%
Dive boat operators & yacht crews
10% to 20%
Traveler's Checks
Traveler's checks in US dollars are accepted but becoming rather uncommon as people
switch to using ATMs for their cash needs.
Photography
» It is common courtesy to ask people's permission before you photograph them.
» Lonely Planet's
Travel Photography
book provides tips for shutterbugging like a pro.
Post
» Postal service is reliable. The US Virgins use the same postal system and mail rates as the
United States, while the British Virgins have their own domestic and international service.
