They’re not quite as phony as offering a bargain bridge in Brooklyn. However, when you book with those ever-hungry online travel peddlers, always be alert to exaggerated quotes. They usually involve cheap cruise and resort price quotes.

For example, that advertised $99.99 a night hotel room or cruise cabin may actually cost $150 when you check out. The innocent-faced clerk will explain that stupid you should have anticipated piled on local taxes, resort fees and security charges. www.cnn.com/travel/article/booking-com-misleading-sales-tactics-cma