Accommodation & booking
Hidden Fees vs. Staycations: How to Stretch a $500 Travel Budget in 2026
Think a $500 flight to the United States is a bargain? In 2026 that headline number often disguises a mountain of taxes, surcharges and exchange-rate quirks that can push the real price well past $800 CAD. As a travel-booking strategist, I’ve crunched the numbers, talked to real travelers, and