Hello, ... and it is my very first post here, I am not sure I am in the right forum, but I need help. I don't know if it is important, I don't live in the US. I never used Priceline or Hotwire before for a hotel. Only Priceline once for a car and it has been a very good experience, and Hotwire for a trip and... hmmm.... probably I didn't know what to do, I got the same price as with another site, and awful flight departure and arrival times. This time, I want to go to Miami (need to), that I don't know at all. The hotels' prices are so abusive that I thought about a bid. But I am afraid.... I want to be in a alive area since I am alone, but certainly not in a 24h-party scene. I would like some action during the day but quietness at night. I have been told Coral Gables, but all the sites say "Coconut Grove" and it seems it is a very hot -and unsecure- area. I also want a fridge and a microwave in my room, I can't consider going to the restaurant or bars all the time. I don't need the beach, since I won't have time to go, but a swimming pool would be welcome. I will rent a car (third step, the first one was the flight), so a free parking lot is a requisit (unless there is a free one around). Anyone can give me an idea about how to proceed? Is there a difference and in what between Priceline and Hotwire? I will be very grateful for all advice. Thank you very much for keeping this site running. PS I will be there July 16-21, so it is kind of urgent, I have many other things to plan.