Quick Reference Cards
Screenshot these cards for easy offline access during your trip to any Punta Cana resort
Tipping Quick Reference
- •Drinks: $1 per drink
- •Buffet: $1-2 per person
- •À la carte: $5 per person
- •Housekeeping: $3-5 daily
- •Bellhop: $1-2 per bag
- •Budget: $20-30 per person/day
- •Currency: USD preferred
- •Tip daily, not just at end
Water Safety Rules
- •❌ NEVER drink tap water
- •❌ Use bottled water for brushing teeth
- •✅ Resort ice is SAFE (filtered)
- •✅ Bottled water provided at resorts
- •✅ Drinks made with filtered water
- •Bring extra bottles to pool/beach
- •Drink 8-10 bottles daily
Food Safety Essentials
- •✅ Arrive EARLY for buffets
- •✅ Choose cook-to-order stations
- •✅ Wash hands before every meal
- •❌ NO raw fish or sushi
- •❌ Avoid pre-cut fruits at buffet
- •❌ Skip mayonnaise-based salads
- •Start probiotics 1 week before
- •Get Zofran + Cipro prescriptions
Before You Travel Checklist
- •Start probiotics (1 week before)
- •Call doctor for prescriptions
- •Pack Pepto Bismol tablets
- •Bring hand sanitizer bottles
- •Pack $20-30/day in $1 and $5 bills
- •Download guide for offline use
- •Pack first aid kit
Tipping Amounts Reference
Recommended tipping amounts for Dominican Republic resorts
| Service | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Drinks (per drink) | $1 USD | Standard for single drinks |
| Drinks (2 drinks) | $1-2 USD | Ordered together |
| Formal bars | $2 USD | Specialty cocktail bars |
| Bartender (extended stay) | $5 USD | When settling at pool/beach |
| Buffet breakfast/lunch | $1 per person | Per meal |
| Buffet dinner | $2 per person | Per meal |
| À la carte dinner | $5 per person | $5-10 depending on service |
| Housekeeping | $3-5 per day | Leave daily on bed |
| Bellhop/Porter | $1-2 per bag | $5 total arrival/departure |
| Shuttle drivers | $2-5 | Depending on distance |
| Concierge | $5-10 | For special arrangements |
| Tour guides | $5-10 per person | For excursions |
| Spa services | 15-20% | Of service cost |