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Thanks for your help so far. BBQ I may just look you up if we're in the area on that day! Any ideas on getting a decent hotel at the $100-$120/night range for May 26 to May 31st? Feelings on using Priceline, Hotwire, or booking direct? Seems like there's a lot of "unknowns" on Kauai :) Looking at splitting the stay between the Princeville/Hanalei area and Lihue/Poipu (or preferably somewhere even a bit closer to Waimea Canyon).

Whoops! So sorry--I posted a reply to the Vegas post explaining how it worked out. Y'all were right about the rodeo, and we did end up staying at the Flamingo, which was the best deal and reasonably comfortable. Venetian just wan't going to happen for theose dates and my price range. Thanks for all your help!

Sorry for the delay in responding...internet problems occurred and I hadn't mean to leave this post open! Everyone was correct--it was difficult to find good deals in Vegas at the time I was going due to the rodeo. The Flamingo ended up being the best deal at $95/night (booked directly through the Flamingo website), and was perfect for our needs. Location was great, and although it was no Venetian, it was clean and comfy. We also did have the ability to cancel for a full refund if we found a great deal, but the Venetian ended up being sky-high at this time on Hotwire. Thanks for everyone's assistance.

Hello, Planning on visiting Kauai from May 26 to May 31 and looking for a decent hotel at a good price. Searched Hotwire and came up with a 3* in Lihue- Kapaa with the following amenities: Near Beach, Restaurant(s), Pool(s), Fitness Center, Golf Nearby, Tennis Nearby, Laundry Facilities (self-service). Any ideas on which hotel this might be or further tips on getting a good deal in Kauai would be greatly appreciated!

Well, it doesn't seem like the Venetian is going to happen in my price range for the times of my trip. I've got the (refundable) Flamingo reserved as a backup, but am willing to bid on a 4* hotel on the strip, knowing I might end up at the Westin. I'd like to keep it under $95/night, which is what I've got at the Flamingo, but would be willing to go up to $110/night for a good deal. Can anyone suggest a bidding strategy/starting price? Thanks!

Great--I took your advice and booked the refundable reservation at The Flamingo. When do you think would be a good time to try Priceline--the end of October? Again, thanks for your great advice! Jim

Wow, you're quick to reply! Thanks for the link to the thread about higher bidding. This is what I suspected but never actually heard it said. I have read all the threads you directed me to as well. This site is a wealth of information! Regarding the stay in Vegas, I spoke with the other party, and we both think a four-star will be fine, and our upper limit is $100 to $120 per night. Although we'd prefer to stay on the Strip, it's not a big deal either way if we were to end up with the Westin. So, my guess is Priceline might work for us. What do you feel would be the best strategy? Thanks again, Jim

Hello, I've used Priceline quite a bit in the past, and was happy to discover your site. I am planning a two-night trip to Vegas on December 3 and 4th, and looking for a place on the strip. I'm certain this question must have been asked before, but here goes again: If I'm looking for say a 4* hotel, and I'm trying for a nice one (New York, New York for instance), is it better to start with a slightly higher bid? Another way to ask is if my initial bid is lower, will I be more likely to end up in a "lesser" hotel (like the Westin)? This is a question I always had and would love to know the answer to! Thanks for the great site!