You might think Google is showing you the “best deals” — but experienced travellers know it’s actually showing you the best-paying advertisers. 💡 Here’s why pros skip it entirely: ✅ Google doesn’t own the listings. It just redirects you to whichever site bids highest for your click — usually marking up rates. ✅ It removes flexibility. Many of those third-party sites block direct room upgrades, loyalty points, or refund options. ✅ It limits support. If something goes wrong, hotels can’t help — b