This article highlights hidden travel costs such as resort fees and tourist taxes, advising readers to check accommodation details carefully. It also addresses the issue of traveling with different surnames, particularly relevant in modern families, and suggests preparation for potential questioning.
Holidays are a time to switch off from everyday stress. At the same time, travel itself can be unpredictable and anxiety-inducing. Among British travellers, 95 per cent crave a seamless experience, according to research by Dutch airline KLM. You can’t guarantee hiccup-free travel. However, preparing for the worst can help you feel more confident about your trip and prevent your holiday being ruined if a snag arises.
You might expect that the per night charge for a hotel is all you’d pay before any extra costs for food or room service. It’s possible, however, that you’ll be hit with resort fees – unspecified charges, that could be, for example, a service charge or cover Wi-Fi or gym access – a commonplace practice in the US. Resort fees are particularly pricey in the United States, with booking platform Kayak revealing that hotels in popular cities likeAmenities like pools at hotels can often come with an added – and unexpected – resort fee (Photo: Westend6/Getty Images)– although this type of levy is used by destinations around the world. More visitor-heavy places are more likely to add a tourist fee.Most resorts, hotels and booking platforms will list additional fees on their website, but if you’re still not sure, contact your accommodation directly. As for tourist taxes, these will typically be added to your accommodation bill as a daily charge. Check with your provider beforehand or review local authority advice.The changing structures of British families means there could be several surnames within one family. More than 46 per cent of children are born outside of marriage, which – even though it’s still popular for straight women to take their husband’s surname – adds to the possibility that one parent will have a different surname to their child. If you have a different surname to a child you’re travelling with, be prepared to be questioned about i
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