August 1, 2016: Watch out when you book your next hotel room — major hotel groups are adding new twists and expenses to cancellation fees — normally travelers have until 6pm until day of arrival to cancel — unless they pre purchased a reduced rate no cancel reservation. Most resorts require longer cancellation times. Hotels are moving from a 6pm day of arrival cancellation to requiring 24-48 hours as well as a flat cancellation fee. Just another way, like the controversial mandatory resort fees, to nickel and dime travelers. If you want to chance a reservation, look to the HotelTonight site — select hotels dump day of inventory at some very good prices.
