Just a "personal" point of view, but I tip as I would in the US. $2-3 per night for housekeeping, $2 per bag for the porter, any employee who performs an "extra" service should be tipped accordingly. From experience, it is a very good idea to give the bartenders and waiters a "little" something extra when you first visit the more popular bars or discos, you won't be at the back of the line for long.

I think the "trinket" idea may have been misunderstood; Many of us like to bring extra gifts to give to the employees in ADDITION to the customary monetary tip. The little lipsticks, shampoo etc are very warmly received, but as Dr Campbell points out, they (Employees of the resorts) need money to feed their families also.

No one should feel obligated to give more than they can afford, but most resort employees work for what we consider pocket change.

Tipping is always a tough issue, different countries, different customs, do what "YOU" think you would appreciate being in their place.

I remember bartending while in College; I had this one "regular" who always bemoaned that he had "Only enough to drinl, he would tip me some other time" After a few months of the "other time" never coming, I got plain rude and told him to have one less drink and leave the "extra" as my tip!!

Tom