cntrfieldsmom

I guess for 200.00 for 2 it's okay with me. It's a short flight. What's everyone's vote? Mandalay or Venetian?, If I choose the Venetian (I'm leaning that way) and book the air seperate at $400 for both and hotel from site at 219 it's 1097.00 and free air and hotel "deal" is 1269.00 weird. maybe I should try to get Venetian on priceline? What would be a good starting bid based on their present room rate?

That's good to know. The Venetian looks more "exquisite" maybe. Not sure how to make the choice.

Allegiantair.com. FSD to Vegas. Looks like a special thru March 21st. Regularily $200 per person. I am noticing on the packages they list a Mandalay Bay Resort and a Mandalay the Hotel which is more? and also they list it as a *4 and Venetian a *5. Do you know which would be best? The only bummer is the flight home leaves at 6:30 AM

okay I think I just found my "deal" Air and 3 nights at mandalay bay for 480.00 per person! plus total of 33.00 for fees. Special on airfare, one is free. I don't think I can turn that down,

Yes, sorry thereuare

I've never bid on Vegas before. Only have 4 days and want to celebrate our anniversary. July 6-8 preferably but July 13-15 would be considered. (3 nights) I'd like 5* but would consider *4, would like to pay max of about $150. Mandalay Bay looks cool! Venetian=219,219,219 Bellagio=259,359,359 Mandalay Bay=249,259,139 I think rebids are: Conven.,freemont,henderson,airport,nellis,summerlin,and West of strip. What do you suggest? It's been so long since we've been in Vegas, I'm at a loss. Thanks in advance.

From the address...I think this might be the old Park Inn, I won a year or two ago. Maybe a big renovation? It's a good location.

Bid Downtown @$40 Added SW @$45 Added Council Bluffs $50 Closed window, started new bid with Bellevue(which I believe is a NEW zone) and Downtown @ $52, received a counteroffer of $15 Added SW @ $55 Added Council Bluffs @60. Accepted. I wanted to bid the central/NW zone but won't risk getting the Holiday Inn (see review) Used savingsbarn of course.

Won for a $42 bid. Note that I have won this hotel nearly 2 months prior to travel dates also. Check in pleasant and easy. Asked for 2 rooms close together, gave him my Starwood card. He said he'd try for the larger rooms. No kings available (lots of conventions on the board) but we got double connecting rooms in the South tower on 14th floor. Good attitude about priceline. Plenty of free parking. The Sofitel is next door. Looked to be newely renovated with up to date decor , nice furniture, and sweet sleeper beds. Desk and great office chair. Internet for $10 per day. Another chair with ottoman. Large closet, coffee in room. Only negative was the bathroom was extremely small. Okay for noise (not the best I've stayed in, not the worst) Could hear walking above us and water flushing. Free local newspaper each morning. Nice pool and hot tub. The hot tub was huge! about 10' x 30' Pretty busy though. We went at 7:00 AM and had it to ourselves. Not too hot, like some are. Serve Starbucks in the coffee shop. Went to the comedy improv act and it was fun, and only $8. Only food we ordered was at the show, it was just pizza but was very good. I would definately stay here again. Regular room rate was $110 so $42 was a great deal. The old Prime Hotel (which is what I got before in this zone)is now the Park Place. I rate the Sheraton higher.

*3 MOA Sheraton $42 Sept. 29 & 30. 2 rooms I decided that downtown was probably hopeless. Knew that the Sheraton has been coming up often @ $42 and they had a 50% occupancy. I thought about trying lower to start just to see, but thought it risky I could get the Park Place (not that that would be really bad, but I think the Sheraton is nicer and recently renovated) Thanks for all the help. Bid through savingsbarn of course.

now that you mention that, they did say when I bought tickets that the game is at 11:00 because they need the dome for football. I may be sunk.

Thanks thereuare, and you're right, the MOA zone usually does go for a lot less. I'll let you know.

We've stayed many times in both the MOA zone and DWTN zone. We love the atmosphere of downtown so that is my preference. We are going for a twins game so I suppose we could try the metrodome zone, it is possible to walk between the dwnt and metrodome zones. The Holiday Inn Metrodome shows no availabity, and the 4 points Sheraton 150.00. The Sofitel in the MOA zone is 119.00 cancellable. Sheraton Bloomington 139.00 cancellable This weekend is the last games of the season, so probably why everything is so high. Hotwire this AM is 161.00 for *4 I'm so spoiled paying around $50 in Minneapolis, I'm having a hard time going over $70. I may book the Sofitel as a backup, what do you think? cntrfieldsmom

No luck up to $70. I called the Marquette, they have an 80% occupancy for those dates. Not looking so good to stay downtown. What are your thoughts? I'll probably keep trying for now and have to resort to a different zone eventually. Yesterday hotwire had one *3 hotel @ $121, today it was $111.

With priceline. Would that matter?

Minneapolis Downtown Hyatt=169.00 Marquette=139.00 Hilton=159.00 Dates of Sept. 29 & 30 Bid $45, 50,55,60 with rebids. No luck. Strange, I thought for sure would get something. Has anyone ever heard of getting blacklisted by priceline? I recently had a complaint about a hotel and was refunded my cost, hmmmm?

Sorry, I meant the Marquette.

In your experience, does it still hold true that a higher bid may not necessarily get a more desirable hotel? I've won bids at 45-50 for the Hyatt Dntwn Minneapolis, and 60$ for the Mellinium. I prefer the Millenium or would like to try something else (such as Hilton), but I also don't want to overbid and still get the Hyatt. What are your thoughts?

Glad you got it!

Theruare, I think I've given up on the Dominican. The airfare is just too high from our small market airport (about 800.00) Maybe we'll keep it simple and try for an all inclusive in cancun. I have no experience with airfare via priceline but may give it a shot. Do you have any experience with itasoftware.com for airfare checking? I like that you can search for a 30 day window and it shows day to day prices. Is it reliable or is there something better I should look at. Every time I try the airfare checker link here is starts with 3 choices but just takes me to Orbitz? Thanks in advance.

Resort Amenities Resort Beachfront Food and Beverages Included A La Carte Dining Water Sports/Activities Included Evening Entertainment Included Complimentary Breakfast Children's Activity Program Fitness Center Pool(s) Restaurant(s) Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby

If not mentioned earlier, the Minnesota Zoo is great too. Also for shopping, try Ikea.

We're thinking Feb 14-20 give or take a day front or back.

Firstly, if this is in the wrong forum please feel free to move it. Wondering if anyone has any advice on the Dominican? It's a place we haven't been but are considering it for this February. I found this on Hotwire and have a question: 4-star all-inclusive hotel in Puerto Plata This upscale establishment offers thoughtful features, quality rooms and a high level of service. See all-inclusive hotel details * * Resort * Beachfront * Food and Beverages Included * A La Carte Dining * Water Sports/Activities Included * Evening Entertainment Included * Complimentary Breakfast * Children's Activity Program This is for:1 room, 5 nights, 2 adults, 1 child But the price says: $156 per room per night Can that be? I would think since it's all inclusive it would be per person, not per room? I am not familiar with hotwire, have only used priceline. I don't believe I can specify all inclusive on priceline.

Tried *4 @ 50,55,57,60 no luck Opened new window and started over for 3*. First bid $42 accepted. savingsbarn of course.