He mentioned that he had to book and pay for the flights himself.
He also mentioned tips were not included and went through the suggested tips--it was like $10-$12 per person per guide per day. He made sure to mention that he tipped more.
It seems like the only thing he purchased (that he showed) was $50 in chocolate for "the kids to try at home" Yea, ok, sure.
What a hypocrite that he specifically talked about tipping, since he totally stiffed the wait staff at the Bull ‘n Bear pop up (Waldorf Astoria) on their $250 - 300*** #hosted dinner tab!
Back to the CR trip.
This was good information to know about ABD trips.
All the tips for local transportation and meal servers were included in the ABD package purchase price.
The two guides (one ABD employee and one local to your trip region) that traveled with the group on all the excursions were not.
*** this was when J$ was 6-7 months old.
Tim and Jin ordered beverages, appetizers, entrees and ALL the desserts (which they took home).
That’s why the bill was so high for two people.
Smooth move Tim. You and your wife order, consume and enjoy $250 - 300 worth of food and you leave the wait staff with no tip!