Monday, June 17 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:00:11 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State University is reaching out to potential students with a new program that includes an overnight stay in a dorm. It's part of a recruitment effort to help applicantsMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Youngstown State University is reaching out to potential students with a new program that includes an overnight stay in a dorm. It's part of a recruitment effort to help applicantsMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A warning to drivers near Youngstown City School Zones, cameras may soon be in place and tracking your speed.According to Councilman John Sweirz, he expects a city ordinance that outlinesMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A warning to drivers near Youngstown City School Zones, cameras may soon be in place and tracking your speed.More >>
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Penn. - Police are looking for a man who tried to abduct a six-year-old boy who was playing on a swing set in his back yard. It happened Saturday evening in Perry Township near EllwoodMore >>
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Penn. - Police are looking for a man who tried to abduct a six-year-old boy who was playing on a swing set in his back yard. It happened Saturday evening in Perry Township near EllwoodMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A Youngstown police officer, accused of taking nude pictures and soliciting sex from a 14-year-old girl is officially fired from his job. The Youngstown Police Department officiallyMore >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - A Youngstown police officer, accused of taking nude pictures and soliciting sex from a 14-year-old girl is officially fired from his job. The Youngstown Police Department officiallyMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - School's out for summer and that means no school lunches for children. But the Warren city school system is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program. Children 18 years and under or peopleMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - School's out for summer and that means no school lunches for children. But the Warren city school system is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program. Children 18 years and under or peopleMore >>
NILES, Ohio - Niles police are searching for a male suspect after an attempted ATM robbery at First Place Bank on Youngstown-Warren Road. It happened on Monday at 1:20 a.m. Police are still waiting forMore >>
NILES, Ohio - Niles police are searching for a male suspect after an attempted ATM robbery at First Place Bank on Youngstown-Warren Road. It happened on Monday at 1:20 a.m. Police are still waiting forMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:48:33 GMT
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - For real football fans there is no such thing as off season. And Monday night hundreds of football fans came out to see the head coach of the Ohio State University.More >>
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - For real football fans there is no such thing as off season. And Monday night hundreds of football fans came out to see the head coach of the Ohio State University.More >>
WARREN, Ohio - After four years of holding down the leadership role, Warren's Police chief is retiring. Monday was Chief Tim Bowers' last day reporting for official duty at the Warren Police Department.More >>
WARREN, Ohio - After four years of holding down the leadership role, Warren's Police chief is retiring.More >>
WARREN, Ohio - Police are investigating a break-in at a Warren business complex. Two businesses: the Law Offices of Michael Buzulencia and Valley Counseling Services, both located at 150 E Market Street,More >>
WARREN, Ohio - Police are investigating a break-in at a Warren business complex.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)
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