travelnewbie

I'll look into it - thanks a bunch for your help.

Do you think I'll have any success with Hotwire in getting a decent airfare for my itinerary?

The maximum I'm willing to bid is 450 and preferably from JFK, but willing to fly from elsewhere if it means a cheaper fare.

Yes, I still need to make the trip, regardless of the price but still need the lowest rate I can find. I was thinking about making the bid for the airfare first, and after that was settled, I was going to make a bid for the hotel so I wouldn't be stuck with the room with no flights booked. What rates do you suggest I start bidding for airfare and hotel?

I'll be flying from New York (2ppl). If I can't get airfare and the hotel for the prices I quoted, I would like to keep them as cheap as I possibly could 'cause I can't afford the prices that are currently being quoted by the airlines and Expedia, etc. Any suggestions?

Thanks for reponding! I am looking to bid on airfare and hotel. My nightly hotel budget is $150 and minimum star rating is 3, preferably the Isla Verde area. Unfortunately, I have a pretty low budget for airfare (250/rt), that's why I haven't been able to book my flight as of yet and the main reason I decided to book through a bidding site 'cause I know I'll have a better chance of a lower flight and hotel through there. Which would be better to bid through - Priceline or Hotwire?

Hi all, This is my very first time on this board and my very first time utilizing priceline and hotwire. I hope I can get some guidance as my situation is time sensitive. I need to make a trip to Puerto Rico from 12/26/06 to 1/2/07 and hotel in San Juan from 12/26 to 12/29/06. I understand the flights and hotels are super expensive during this time, I have been monitoring them and the prices just keep getting higher. Can anyone walk me through the whole bidding process and how much I should start the bids, etc? I know these bidding sites can be very tricky and I want to avoid making any financial mistakes, which I cannot afford. Thanks a bunch :) travelnewbie