Gratuities are expected by most people who provide a service in America and Canada, such as waiters, porters and bus/taxi drivers. Waiters and bartenders generally get tipped 15-20% of the bill, depending on the quality of service. Taxi drivers 10-20 %, chambermaid's approx $2 per night and baggage tips are normally $1 per bag. On a cruise tipping information is normally given in your orientation.

Taxes ranging from € 60.00 to € 165.00 per person apply on all packages. In some destinations, notably the Caribbean and Cancun, a local departure tax is payable at the airport. These taxes are not included in the prices of our holidays and must be paid for locally by the passenger.

Smoking is banned on all transatlantic flights. Although it is banned on coach tours there are stops during the tour when you may smoke. Almost all US airports are completely non-smoking and many public areas i.e. restaurants and bars in the States are fast becoming non-smoking.

US drinking laws allow no one under 21 on a licensed premises. Photo ID is required in many establishments - your passport would suffice. Customers requiring a smoking room at their hotel accommodation should request it at the time of booking.

You should be aware that certain properties levy clients directly in resort with fees for the use of various facilities at those properties. We have, where possible in the web site, detailed such fees in the hotel descriptions applicable.

At American Holidays the wellbeing and safety of our customers is a high priority. Therefore we are continually looking to improve safety and hygiene standards in all our overseas destinations. One of the joys of travelling abroad is experiencing the different way of life in other countries. However, it is important to remember that safety and hygiene standards in some destinations differ from those we take for granted at home.

Hotels, apartments, homes and other facilities will be obliged to meet local safety regulations, but these do not always match Irish standards, which are among the highest in the world. We therefore strongly recommend that upon arrival in resort, you and your family should familiarise yourselves with your accommodation and its safety procedures, as a safeguard in the unlikely event of an emergency

Whilst hurricanes or tropical cyclones are irregular and difficult to predict, in areas around the Western North Atlantic, climatic conditions potentially conducive to hurricanes or tropical cyclones are most likely to arise during the months of June through to October.

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