Saturday, May 25 2013 12:46 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:46:53 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- Police are investigating a shooting that left one person with multiple gunshot wounds. According to a police report, 23-year-old Salvador Battles was shot Friday night on South avenue.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- Police are investigating a shooting that left one person with multiple gunshot wounds.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-25 15:14:37 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- The YMCA Annual memorial five mile race kicked off Satruday morning. Over 300 runners attended the race, which begins downtown, loops around the park, before returning to the downtownMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- The YMCA Annual memorial five mile race kicked off Saturday morning.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:38:11 GMT
VIENNA, Ohio - Local Air Force Reservists are on a mission of mercy for orphans overseas. Members of the 910th Airlift Wing's 76th Aerial Port Squadron loaded a school bus aboard a C-5 aircraft whichMore >>
VIENNA, Ohio - Local Air Force Reservists are on a mission of mercy for orphans overseas. Members of the 910th Airlift Wing's 76th Aerial Port Squadron loaded a school bus aboard a C-5 aircraft whichMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:23 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:23:49 GMT
CANFIELD, Ohio - A former employee of Ohio's Prison System has changed his plea to guilty on two public indecency charges. According to our print partner The Vindicator, 50-year-old Michael Johns of CanfieldMore >>
CANFIELD, Ohio - A former employee of Ohio's Prison System has changed his plea to guilty on two public indecency charges. According to our print partner The Vindicator, 50-year-old Michael Johns of CanfieldMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:14:48 GMT
Wearing winter coats and their hoods up.. Kids enjoy the rides at East Palestine's street fair. "We're just trying to keep everybody warm and maybe not stay here super late," said Lora Whitacre. TheMore >>
Wearing winter coats and their hoods up.. Kids enjoy the rides at East Palestine's street fair. "We're just trying to keep everybody warm and maybe not stay here super late," said Lora Whitacre. TheMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:58:25 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Members of the thin blue line, are honoring the men and women who came before them. The annual "Peace Officers Memorial", was led by a procession of police cars, traveling to MountMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Members of the thin blue line, are honoring the men and women who came before them. The annual "Peace Officers Memorial", was led by a procession of police cars, traveling to MountMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:27:57 GMT
UNION TWP., Pa. - A Lowe's employee in Lawrence County has died from an accident at the business Friday evening. Union Township police say the incident happened when two employees were unloading appliancesMore >>
UNION TWP., Pa. - A Lowe's employee in Lawrence County has died from an accident at the business Friday evening. Union Township police say the incident happened when two employees were unloading appliances.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:25:49 GMT
COLUMBIANA, Ohio - A young female driver traveling eastbound on Renkenberger Road lost control and rolled over into a ditch Friday just after 7 p.m. She had to be cut from the car and was transportedMore >>
COLUMBIANA, Ohio - A young female driver traveling eastbound on Renkenberger Road lost control and rolled over into a ditch Friday just after 7 p.m. She had to be cut from the car and was transportedMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:06 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:06:03 GMT
CAMPBELL, Ohio - It's a cold night to begin the Memorial Day weekend, but there is still a lot to do outside when the weather improves. The Campbell City festival began at Roosevelt park Friday night. TheMore >>
CAMPBELL, Ohio - It's a cold night to begin the Memorial Day weekend, but there is still a lot to do outside when the weather improves. The Campbell City festival began at Roosevelt park Friday night. TheMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:29 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:29:18 GMT
TRUMBULL COUNTY, Ohio - A routine traffic stop turned into a police chase in Trumbull County Friday night.More >>
TRUMBULL COUNTY, Ohio - A routine traffic stop turned into a police chase in Trumbull County Friday night.More >>
You've planned and budgeted for your trip... figuring in everything from the airfare to the hotel to the rental car... but it's always hard to estimate what you're going to dole out in tips.
How much should you tip anyway? We all know that waiters and waitresses get 15-20% ( click here for a printable tipping table), but, what about all the other people who help you on your trip... taxi drivers, bellmen, the concierge?
While everybody has their own criteria and there are no hard, fast rules... there are guidelines that can help you determine the appropriate tips for all those people who make your vacation just a little better.
*The tipping suggestions below are for within the United States only, tipping policies differ immensely in different countries. When travelling abroad, ask your hotel's concierge what general tipping behavior is.
Getting Around
Taxi Driver
15% or $1-2, whichever is higher
Luggage Handler at airport
$1/bag
Curb side check-in
$1/bag
Valet attendant
$1-2 when the car is returned
At Your Hotel
Bellman
$1/bag
Housekeeper
$1-2/day (leave on dresser)
Concierge
Anywhere from $5-25
Room Service
10-15% (if not included in check)
Doorman hailing taxi
$1-2
At a Restaurant
Waiter/Waitress
15-20% (for parties of 8 or more, be sure to check the bill to see if gratuity is already included)