Roundup: Hundreds of California hotels going into foreclosure; Delta adds more fees; Mexican beach resorts 50% off

>St. Regis Monarch Beach is not the only local hotel in foreclosure. The Marriott in downtown L.A. is just another of about 250 hotels in California that are in default or foreclosure. And the number could double by the end of the year, according to the Irvine consulting firm Atlas Hospitality Group.

> More fees from Delta. As of Aug. 4, travelers will be charged an extra $5 if they check their bags at the airport ticket counter, curb or kiosks — instead of online. So what’s the new total with the additional $5 fee? If you’ve purchased your ticket July 15 or later and are traveling as of Aug. 4, expect $20 for the first checked bag and $30 for the second.

> Where are the business travelers? A recent post on  The Times’ Money & Co. blog reports on Marriott International releasing its losses and an absence of corporate travelers and business meetings at hotels.

> Need a travel deal? The Perrin Post lists six Mexican beach resorts at 50% off. Many of them are all-inclusive.

> It’s a great time to think about a Caribbean cruise in the fall.  Voyages on Princess Cruises are on sale.

– Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel & Deal blogger

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