Hotwire Hotel: San Juan Feb. 23-25

[sunlover]

I know these dates have not opened up yet. I am just learning and glad I found this sight. Any advice for a newbie?? Should I keep checking Hotwire or bid on priceline. ?? Thanks for all the help! :)

[thereuare]

Welcome to BetterBidding!

Rates change over time, so there is little reason to disccuss biddnig strategies for this stay at this time.

Please *bump* this thread once you're able and ready to move forward on this stay.

[KRXNLS]

Hi Sunlover,

I think I recognise you as a person who posted on a www.cruisecritic.com looking for some advise as to how to go about learning about Priceline. If I'm right you're probably used to booking cruises way, way ahead but remember Priceline and Hotwire are non-refundable so you have to be very sure that you will be travelling.

My suggestion would be to do as Thereuare says and bump this thread a bit later on.

I've had quite a bit of success booking early ( about 4 months ahead or so) but others will have different ideas.

In the meatime, may I suggest you familiarise yourself with all the information on the home page of this site. Particularly the General Priceline and Hotwire tips.

Thereuare, I hope yopu don't mind my jumping in on this one

[thereuare]

I don't mind at all... anything that helps is welcomed :)

[sunlover]

Thanks, That is what I am doing, plus I already checked with the insurance policy we purchased and a non-refundable, pay ahead hotel is covered in our policy. That way I will keep checking and if something good comes up, I will jump on it. Thanks! :)

[sunlover]

I was wondering if you can go by the symbols like (umbrella) for resort on priceline to pick a new zone when trying to get a "free" bid??? I have noticed a few zones do not have the umbrellas for San Juan area, but in the descriptions of the hotels at least one in every zone, says Resort, but has no umbrella symbol located by the zone. Hope this is not confusing! Sorry! I just don't want to pick a new zone that has no umbrella, but has a resort in it because it says resort in the description. Thank you!

[thereuare]

From Priceline Re-Bidding Explained:

The way to check what star levels are available in each zone is to open a Priceline page, check ONLY the zone you are inquiring about, and then proceed to the next page (as if you were going to select a zone)... this will give you the available star ratings in that area. You can then hit BACK on your browser, uncheck the current box, check the next box, and repeat the process. It is important to do this before EACH attempt at adding a zone that you really don't want, as new hotels can be added and the star ratings can change at any time.

(notice the bolded comment)

[sunlover]

3.5* San Juan

Dates are Feb. 22-25 for 125.00 a night. List: Beachfront, pools, business, spa, fitness, restaurants, and tennis nearby. Curious which one it is! Thanks!!!

[thereuare]

First please follow-up/conclude your Niagara Falls thread which is for a stay only 4 days away?

[sunlover]

Sorry I didn't know I had to follow up on other posts...we are not booking anything for Niagara falls as there are plenty of availabilities and watching the weather since it is not suppose to be too nice. We are fortunate we can go at the last minute or another time.

[thereuare]

Once you move forward or decide to not go, please follow-up that post as nobody will know to look here to see if you (potentially) have cancelled your plas.

Please only post once your plans are firm... the hotel you asked about in the Niagara Falls thread may not even be offered by the time you know the weather forcast and are ready to commit.