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Hi there looking to book 4 star hotel in Providenciales (T&C). 12-28-18 to 1-4-19. Notmally $1315 per night discounted to $391 per night. 4.5 rating on Trip Advisor. Amenities: Free parking Free internet golf nearby children’s activities pool Smoke-free rooms it lets me pick bed type, which is one king and sofa bed. Any help is appreciated! Thanks!

I tried exactly as was suggested. Upon all rejections, I considered whether I really wanted to pay that much for a 4 star hotel, given the list. Most important to my wife and I was a nice resort with a great beach near snorkeling (in a nice area of course). I therefore narrowed in further on Makena (if you scroll up, I thought that was one my favorites early on, too). Since there were only two 3.5*'s in Makena/Wailea, I figured that my odds were pretty good, especially considering Hotel Wailea charges more than the former. Plus, that was highly rated in reviews, so not a bad alternative. I did $85, re-bid zone $95, re-bid zone $105, then closed the browser and opened a new one through this site's link and selected both Wailea and Kihei, doing $115, then one re-bid zone at $125. All with no luck. I then did Wailea and Kahului together at $135 and got the Makena Beach resort. I called and verified that construction would be done in time and that all rooms would be renovated by then. Very happy with my choice. Thanks so much for the guidance.

I am okay with both zones. The way I understand it, the only 4 star on the island is the Westin villas, the others are resorts. If so, we would prefer to stay in a resort and I guess would pay more accordingly. Hopefully that helps. Thanks!

Thanks a lot, Romelle. What do you mean low? Lower than $100? Great tip on the Calendar of Wins - I will look for it. Also a bit confused by what you mean by you won 10 days but was not ready to pay for it yet - arent you bound to pay for the bid you make? Thanks again!

Hi there, I have been studying up on most of the priceline strategies and tips accumulated from this board and others. But, I am still a little trigger shy. I would like a room in a 4 star hotel or resort for the above dates (March 30 - April 7, 2012). I also would not mind the Makena Beach Resort. I am not sure if it is currently considered a resort or 3.5*, and I dont want any other 3.5*'s beside it, so I think going 4* and resort is my best bet. Frankly, I have no clue what to base it on. Prices for resorts and 4*s seem to be in the high 300's at best, but I really only wanted to pay up to $180 per night. I have seen winning bids from posters ranging from $99 to $180 but have not seen any for this time period yet. I'd prefer to be in Wailea but would be happy with any 4* or resort (or Makena). Any advice on how to proceed with my bids? I will of course use the links from this board. Thanks!

Thanks Aaron. Ideally, steak/seafood type places.

I wanted to update the board and say that I went with the 3.5* hotel on MagMile (through the link provided on this board for HOTWIRE) and it was, in fact, the Doubletree. Since we will not spend a ton of time in the room, it was a great place for us. Thanks for your help, particularly Aaron. Three further questions (sorry!). 1) How is parking at this hotel? I know that downtown Chicago is not the best place to bring a car but for us it is the only means to get here. Is it astronomical? 2) How close is the Doubletree to the shops on North Michigan, walkable? 3) Can anyone recommend some nice restaurants to go to in the area? We do not mind about the price for this particular activity. Thanks again, all. Patrick

Thanks, Aaron. Any idea what a 3.5* in the same area for $69 with a pool, restaurant, business center, and internet access would be? We would like to stay in that area by all the shopping and what not, but it seems the MagMile area hotels are much less expensive than the actual Water Tower properties. For instance, a water tower 3.5* that is a boutique, has a fitness center, restaurant, business center, high speed wireless, golf course nearby, tennis court nearby, and spa is $89. Any idea what that is? Thanks!

Hi all, Debating between 4/4.5* in MagMile area and hoping for help identifying them. This is for 11/6 and 11/7. 4* - $86 with fitness center, restaurant, business center, high speed internet access, and spa services (3.5 tripadvisor rating) 4.5* - $119 with fitness center, restaurant, business center, and high speed internet access (4.0 tripadvisor rating). Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Patrick