gift for the maid

[sosua1]

Hola! I was wondering what would be a great gift to give the maid upon departure. We will be there for two weeks and what gift should we give her. My other question is do the maids rotate week to week or do they work full time at the resort? Gracias...

[suzannel]

the best gift you can give any maid or help is $$$$$$$. Most of the maids in the hotels make around $5,000 pesos per month that is around $190.us depending of the exchange rate. So give them $$$$$ they don't need gifts, they need to feed their family.
Have a great vacation.

[badpiece33]

Originally Posted by sosua1

Hola! I was wondering what would be a great gift to give the maid upon departure. We will be there for two weeks and what gift should we give her. My other question is do the maids rotate week to week or do they work full time at the resort? Gracias...

Where are you in a resort? They work at resort permanately. Leave some cash

[Bryanell]

Originally Posted by sosua1

Hola! I was wondering what would be a great gift to give the maid upon departure. We will be there for two weeks and what gift should we give her. My other question is do the maids rotate week to week or do they work full time at the resort? Gracias...

Most folk would recommend leaving the maid a small tip every day. If that gets you really good service, leave her your unfinished cosmetics when you go and whatever vacationware you don't need/want to take back home with you.
Cash is always accepted, especially if it's Xmas time.

Depending on the resort and the dates of your stay, you will probably have the same maid every day. Treat her nicely and with respect - she'll make sure she stays as long as you.

[Rattus_Rattus]

Leave some money, Im sure she will be very happy.

[Malibook]

Originally Posted by sosua1

Hola! I was wondering what would be a great gift to give the maid upon departure. We will be there for two weeks and what gift should we give her. My other question is do the maids rotate week to week or do they work full time at the resort? Gracias...

This looks to me like the OP is looking for suggestions in addition to the obvious cash.

Perfume and some chocolates would be a nice present.

[jrzyguy]

besides the obvious cash tips...lotions are a nice tip as well.

[planner]

Originally Posted by Bryanell

Most folk would recommend leaving the maid a small tip every day. If that gets you really good service, leave her your unfinished cosmetics when you go and whatever vacationware you don't need/want to take back home with you.
Cash is always accepted, especially if it's Xmas time.

Depending on the resort and the dates of your stay, you will probably have the same maid every day. Treat her nicely and with respect - she'll make sure she stays as long as you.

Please do not leave your unused cosmetics!!!!!!!!!!!!! You should NEVER share or give away items a woman has already used. First it is unhygenic (wish I could spell that word) and second it is rather insulting. As for your vacation wear, only if it is clean and in good condition!

Leave cash!!!! If you also bring unused items to give then that is very nice.

[sosua1]

That was very helpful Amigo's and Amiga's. Gracias. Now I know what to do and give.

[Kyle]

i usually bring some small items with me from the US for kids (school supplies)and adults (cologne and perfume). you can buy most at the dollar store...