2. Watch out for hidden costs
The room rate you see is rarely the final number. “Resort fees, mandatory service charges, parking, Wi-Fi, all these add up fast to the total bill, and most travellers only notice them at checkout,” said Tejus Jose. Therefore, always check the fine print on the booking page. Look specifically for words like taxes, facility fees, or early check-in charges. If a deal seems unrealistically affordable, there is a high chance of hidden costs associated with it.
3. Check the cancellation policy
Plans change more often than we like to admit. It may be due to a rescheduled flight, a work call, or someone in the group dropping out. This is exactly why the cancellation policy matters as much as the room price. Before confirming, read exactly how many days ahead you can cancel, whether you get a full refund or credit, and if the policy changes closer to the date. It’s a two-minute read that can save you from losing money on a trip that never happened.
