The True Cost of Your Vacation « Go With Me

Once you book a plane ticket and hotel room, it's natural to think your vacation costs are all but covered. Yet a hodgepodge of new and unexpected fees when you're on the road means your trip can end up costing far more than expected. ... Hotel taxes and fees are also partly why you often pay more than you expected with online travel sites. The bids you submit with the name-your-own-price option generally don't include taxes or service fees charged by the site. ...