anjel Posted May 17, 2005 Report Posted May 17, 2005 Looking to stay on the Las Vegas Strip from 07/15 - 07/19. First time ever in Vegas so I was looking for 4* or better on the strip. Any idea on where to start bidding. Budget is around 500.00 for the hotel stay.
thereuare Posted May 17, 2005 Report Posted May 17, 2005 Have you bid/can you update your other posts:MAUI/KAUAIMAUI BIDDINGATLANTIC CITY Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
anjel Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Posted May 18, 2005 Hi Sure, I have been bidding for Maui for a while now, I have been seeing the Sheraton come up for 150.00 and 170.00 though this website, so I thought I would get that one. As of yet I have not had any luck but I keep trying. The highest I've bid for Maui was 180.00 and I haven't had any luck. I haven't bid for Kauai. Atlantic city was hard, I bid as high as 205.00 per night 3* and no luck. I have back-ups for all the trips but I was hoping to pay less.
thereuare Posted May 18, 2005 Report Posted May 18, 2005 Update in the other threads... future users reading your previous threads will not know to look here for your progress. :) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
anjel Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Posted May 18, 2005 Okay I updated the other posts so everyone else can see......Sorry
thereuare Posted May 18, 2005 Report Posted May 18, 2005 As your dates will encounter significant price changes from weekend to midweek nites, are you willing to SPLIT YOUR BID? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
anjel Posted May 18, 2005 Author Report Posted May 18, 2005 Splitting the bid would mean I would have to pid per night right? I would rather not, but if it meant I could get a good deal then okay. BUt that would mean I could have a different hotel each time right?
thereuare Posted May 18, 2005 Report Posted May 18, 2005 More likely it would be split Fri/Sat and Sun/Mon... so 2 different hotels, with the likely possibility of changing properties. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted May 18, 2005 Report Posted May 18, 2005 If you're not willing to split your bid i don't think that the opaque providers are going to give you your best deal. We can try, but in order to do so i think it's best to determine a maximum bid based upon your best alternate deal. Here is what i think is the best value i could find for your stay:Tropicana - $406 (Tower Rooms... do not book a Garden Room)Flamingo - $480Bally's - $480Monte Carlo - $520NYNY - $560Treasure Island - $600Of the above i think the Monte Carlo or Bally's offer the best value.Let us know your thoughts. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
anjel Posted May 20, 2005 Author Report Posted May 20, 2005 I think you're right, the Monte Carlo or Ballys is the best bet. I found the Mirage 583.90 p/p with air from NY. MGM Grand 597.00 p.p w/airMonte Carlo 534.40 w/airNew York New York 548.90 w/airWhat do you think?
thereuare Posted May 20, 2005 Report Posted May 20, 2005 I'm not terribly impressed by the prices above, but can comment further with the following info:1) who are the above packages thru2) are the flights non-stop3) what airport out of NY (can you fly from any of the NYC airports?) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
dahammer Posted May 20, 2005 Report Posted May 20, 2005 one more thing....is you return flight a "red eye"? Some flights coming back east require you leave at 11:00 pm and change planes in at 5:00 AM and finally get back home at 8:00 am or so... :)
anjel Posted May 23, 2005 Author Report Posted May 23, 2005 These are all through AmericanWest.com, yes you're right the flight is at 11:00 p.m. at night. I can take an earleir flight but guess what it will cost me more.
thereuare Posted May 24, 2005 Report Posted May 24, 2005 2) are the flights non-stop3) what airport out of NY (can you fly from any of the NYC airports?) Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
anjel Posted May 25, 2005 Author Report Posted May 25, 2005 I can fly from JFk or LGA and yes they are non-stop but you are correct they are late night flights leaving NY at 11:00 p.m. Or for an extra 10.00 p/p I can leave earlier.
thereuare Posted May 25, 2005 Report Posted May 25, 2005 I really like the Mirage, but i might consider going with the Monte Carlo above to save the extra $50... both have very good pool areas.The only advantage of booking separately (the hotel on your own) is that you can then take advantage of any price drops between now and then. Given that this is summer in Vegas, there is a decent chace that rates will be lower somewhere down the road and a deal can be had at some desirable property.Actually i just checked EasyClickTravel and you can get a package thru at the Aladdin for $507/pp and that is a great price relative to the other properties listed above.Although i haven't flown this route in over a year, I have also always been able to fly this route for under $300 (non-stop flights) if i've watched rates. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
anjel Posted May 26, 2005 Author Report Posted May 26, 2005 Thanks for all you great advice. I'll do some digging and let you know it turns out.
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