ALL travellers know that it is commonplace to pay a resort fee or tourist tax at most hotels in Europe and quite hefty ones in some other parts of the world.

Therefore the modest fee of £2 per night at Bournemouth hotels is a small price to pay especially when there are special events and wonderful free events such as the Bournemouth air show to watch for visitors, the cost of which are subsidised through council tax paid for by local residents.

Less than a tenner for a long weekend and a mere £12 for a five night weekday break.

It's a bargain.

Diane Caroline Silva

Owls Road,

Bournemouth