HI, I have been bidding unsuccessfully for several days now for North Strip 5 star... I started low and have bid as high as $193 , no luck. This is my first time to Vegas and I want to have a great time and stay in a top of the line hotel that is central to the action. From reading it sounds like I should avoid the Trump and a few others. Should I open my preferences to Strip South as well? Will my options become less favorable? What about 4 star? Ive been advised to stick to 5 star strip north by a veteran bidder I know, but my price range seems not to be working this preference and my dates... I think one of the issues is that it is cinch de mayo the monday following my stay (I'm staying sat. and sun. night). Thank you for all advice!!!! Btw I am willing to pay as high as 200, ideally a bit less.