Priceline Hotel: MAUI HELP 2/19-2/25/13

[wishing2008]

Hi, is there any strategy for bidding 2/19-2/25/13? I booked airfare without checking hotels. I thought hotels would be available, but most of the hotels are all sold out due to Winter Break. I'm looking for a 3 star or above. So far I've found a 2 star (which I'm not keen on) and a 4.5 star for $3K-4K+. Any help would be appreciated. What would be reasonable to bid for a 3, 4 or resort? Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Please click each of these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links, then reply to this thread and we'll have a look at your post above.

In your reply, let us know which zone(s) you're willing to accept as well as your target budget (per nite) for this trip.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases... and your searches too!

Thanks.

[wishing2008]

I'm interested in the Wailea-Makena & Ka'anapali-Lahaina zones. My budget is $250-300/nt. but it may be too low since PRICELINE shows the Grand Wailea for $639. In the K-L zone, the Westin K-L Ocean Resorts Villa is $712.

On HOTWIRE there's only 1 hotel - the Wailea-Makena area is $642.

Thanks for your help.

[thereuare]

Is SPLITTING YOUR PRICELINE BID an option?

HOTWIRE has a 3* Condo offered for 2/19-2/22 for $238/nite with:

Free Parking

Free Internet

Beachfront

Studio

Kitchen

Shuttle

Daily Housekeeping

A/C

Laundry

Pool

24hr Front Desk

Hi-Speed Internet

Golf

Tennis

Condo

Unfortunately this property has not yet been identified but it does show a very good 4.0/5.0 TA rating. However, even if you go for this offer note that you're remaining dates will still be difficult and expensive... but at least you'll only have 3 nites left to fill-in vs. all 6 nites.

Please use the PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links on the board to begin your travel purchases.

Let us know your thoughts and how you'd like to proceed and we'll take it from there.

[wishing2008]

I looked & the condo is gone. I'm open to splitting my dates--looked on HOTWIRE & there's only 2-2.5 stars or the 4 stars for $500+. I also just bid on PRICELINE up to $300 with no luck for 4 star. I'm going to see if I can get a condo rental by owner.

Thanks for your help anyways.

[falafel23]

A little off topic, but how many states have a February winter break? I grew up in Illinois, and we never had this break. Now that my kids go to school in Mass, and they have a week off in February, I actually thought that it would be a good week to take a vacation, since I thought it was pretty limited, but I guess I'm wrong?

Anyway, good luck with your search.

[thereuare]

wishing2008,

Let us know whatever you decide to do for this trip or if we can be of further help.

falafel23,

I think it depends upon where you're heading.

If you've had any PRICELINE or HOTWIRE purchases in the last 3 years (since joining the board) it would be appreciated if you started to share your wins with the board so that others can benefit from the information.

pricline.hotwire

Thanks.

[Here4Beer]

Wondering is there is a big golf tournament or something on Maui that week. It is the week after President's Day but not the holiday w/e (your arrival is the Tuesday after the holiday).

I can't imagine that is a peak time throughout the islands. Considering going to the Big Island, Oahu or Kauai from Maui. Roberts Hawaii (travel company) used to book overnighters (which you can extend) that include airfare and hotel if you want it.

If you don't mind being away from the action on Oahu, the Ko Olina resort will likely have quality accomodations discounted. Kauai can be iffy during the winter (rain). Take a look at some island hopping. Should be fun. Good luck.

[wishing2008]

Thank you all for your suggestions. Apparently it is peak season in HI with school winter breaks on the mainland, Vday & Pres. Day. I have decided to use vrbo to rent a place. I found something in Kihei. Thanks again.

[thereuare]

Thank you for closing this thread with your decision.

Have a great trip!