smartcookie Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Trying to win the Marriott or another 4*+ property in Aruba for 4 nights, 5/26-5/30. Tried $96 and didn't win. Going to try $101 tomorrow as it looks like others are winning in that range. The regular rate for the Marriott is showing at $219 right now for our dates.Using this site's links. Any tips appreciated. Thanks! I always the PRICELINE and [url="http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=33"]HOTWIRE[/url] links from this board for my purchase! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 You have time to start low and increase your bid by $5-$10 every 24 hours, but at current prices my guess is that you'll need to be in the $120-$145 for these dates.Thanks for using the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board.Keep us updated on your progress and let us know if we can be of further help along the way. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
smartcookie Posted May 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thanks. $101 didn't work today. Will try $106 tomorrow. I always the PRICELINE and [url="http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=33"]HOTWIRE[/url] links from this board for my purchase! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Thanks for the update... good luck on your next round of bidding. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
smartcookie Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 Nothing at $106. Will keep trying. I always the PRICELINE and [url="http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=33"]HOTWIRE[/url] links from this board for my purchase! Link to comment
smartcookie Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Sorry to report that both $111 and $116 didn't work. Hoping $121 is the lucky winning bid tomorrow...Wondering if it's better to wait a bit... I always the PRICELINE and [url="http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=33"]HOTWIRE[/url] links from this board for my purchase! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 ...at current prices my guess is that you'll need to be in the $120-$145 for these dates.Sorry to report that both $111 and $116 didn't work. Wondering if it's better to wait a bit...Nobody can say if rates will come down, or move even higher, between now and your stay, it all depends upon supply/demand and how actual reservations/cancellations come in relative to expectations. However, you're not even up to the range that we thought a win would be likely, so i think your beginning bids were just too low for these dates, not necessarily that it is too early. Also, if the rate you quotes above ($219) was for your complete stay, rates for the first nite of your trip have actually increased since you posted that information (the first nite is now $279/nite)Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Keep us updated and let us know if we can be of further help along the way.Good luck! Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
smartcookie Posted May 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 The Memorial Day weekend is killing us :( I always the PRICELINE and [url="http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=33"]HOTWIRE[/url] links from this board for my purchase! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 5, 2012 Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 While there are often times 4* hotels in this area go for sub-$100, it's not that uncommon for it to take $120+.Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.Good luck on your next round of bidding and thanks for keeping us updated along the way. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
smartcookie Posted May 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2012 $121 and $126 failed. Will keep trying. Thank you for the advice. I always the PRICELINE and [url="http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=33"]HOTWIRE[/url] links from this board for my purchase! Link to comment
smartcookie Posted May 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Didn't win at $126-$136 either...so decided to book the Holiday Inn via Booking.com for $128 per night ($560 total after taxes). $136 bid added up to $616 with taxes.Surprised to see the other thread with a $120 win for the Westin that includes my expensive date of 5/26. Tried $120 bid for a Resort and didn't win. We're happy with the Holiday Inn. The location is right on the beach where we wanted to be. Didn't want to risk bidding on the 3-stars and getting some properties listed here as past wins.Thanks for your help. I always the PRICELINE and [url="http://www.betterbidding.com/clicks/click.php?afsrc=1&id=33"]HOTWIRE[/url] links from this board for my purchase! Link to comment
AaronJB Posted May 6, 2012 Report Share Posted May 6, 2012 Sorry to hear that your bids weren't accepted. :(Thank you for closing the thread and glad you were able to find something that works well for your travel plans.Enjoy your stay. Link to comment
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