Hotels, car rentals might be nickel-and-diming away your dollars

The Mirage hotel in Las Vegas seemed like an amazing summer deal on Expedia: $74.35 for the room and $7.18 in taxes. However, the smug traveler likely did not notice the fine print caveat: an additional $25 per-night "resort fee" would be charged when you checked in.

By Ellen Creager, Detroit Free Press (MCT)

August 20, 2012