A new situation, a new country - tipping is confusing enough without stepping out of your comfort zone. Whether you're traveling to the Caribbean or checking in to a golf resort, pack some tipping advice from other About.com guides.
Tipping is not just a city in China -- it's also not expected in China. If you leave a tip in a restaurant in Beijing, your server may look at you askew, although hotels typically charge a 15 percent service charge. The etiquette and expectations on tipping vary from situation to situation, and also from different regions. Tipping in China
In Spain, tipping for service is not customary, and is certainly not expected. If you feel compelled to leave a few euros, understand that you may be the only person doing that for the housekeeper that day. Tipping in Spain
In France, a 15 percent service charge is tacked to all dining bills, room service included. However, this charge does not go to housekeeping or servers. If you ask the staff, they will tell you that a tip is not included because in France, it is called service, not a tip. So, ask if service is included, and you may get a more accurate answer than you would otherwise. Tipping in France
In the Caribbean, customary tipping varies from island to island, but expect 10-15% in places like Jamaica, Aruba, St. Bart's, and the Cayman Islands. In the U.S. Virgin Islands, porters typically get $1 a bag, and restaurants charge 15-20 percent.
If you're at a golf resort, some additional golfing tips include tipping the bag drop attendee ($2-$3 a bag), caddies (tip them 50 percent of the caddy fee), and the cart return attendees ($2 for each person; $5 if your clubs are cleaned).
At a pet-friendly hotel, tipping is not typically required for pet-sitters, but 15% is appropriate for good service.
These are just a few guidelines for tipping in different countries and types of resorts. Keep in mind that it is always important to do your homework before hand, and as a guideline, tip well if the service was exceptional.
