Tipping is often one of the most confusing aspects of traveling to navigate, since you have to take into consideration everything from how employees are paid to cultural customs that could have you making a fool of yourself and your server just by leaving that 20 percent tip. So here is your essential guide to all things tipping, from bellboys to waiters.
LUGGING YOUR LUGGAGE
Over the course of your vacation or business trip, you'll probably encounter a host of bell staff, sky caps, porters, shuttle drivers and other attendants ready to save you the trouble of hoisting those heavy bags. Tuck a small roll of dollar bills in an easily accessible pocket, and you'll be ready to produce a buck or two per bag toted. The same tipping practice also applies on multi-day tours when your driver loads and unloads your bags each day. If you need wheelchair assistance to your room or airline gate, tip the assistant at least $3 to $5 in addition to tipping for the bags.
THEY KNOW WHERE YOU SLEEP
Besides your bell staff at your hotel, you'll want to tip your housekeeper. Leave a note marked "Housekeeping" with $1 to $5 attached for each day of your stay. Alternatively, leave the tip on the dresser when you check out, especially if you've had extra towels, ironing boards or other special equipment brought up to your room. Have a question? There's no tip needed at the concierge unless you book tickets, tours or dinner reservations. Then, a $5 or greater tip is in order, especially if those tickets or reservations were hard to come by.
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