darioc Posted December 26, 2007 Report Posted December 26, 2007 Either one of the two main areas are ok.I would prefer a 4star or resort with a max of $130 bid.3 star is next preference Is a hire car recommended for the big islandHope im not posting too many questions
thereuare Posted December 26, 2007 Report Posted December 26, 2007 Either one of the two main areas are ok.Kona and Waikoloa? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
thereuare Posted December 26, 2007 Report Posted December 26, 2007 I'd begin (as in don't get discouraged if these lowball bids are rejected) as follows:One re-bid zone at the 4* level in this area. If you're not familiar with re-bidding please read Priceline Re-Bidding Explained and feel free to ask questions and/or confirm your re-bid zones with the board before proceeding.Select 4* Waikoloa...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select Resort Kona...Bid $85, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $90, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select 4* Waikoloa and Kona...Bid $95, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $100.Any questions feel free to ask.Good luck and let us know how it goes.PS- note that in the first cycle you're bidding a 4* in Waikoloa but a Resort in Kona Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
darioc Posted December 27, 2007 Author Report Posted December 27, 2007 Tried all the suggested bids without any luck
thereuare Posted December 27, 2007 Report Posted December 27, 2007 24 hours after your last rejected bid i'd re-try:Select 4* Waikoloa...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select Resort Kona...Bid $105, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $110, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select 4* Waikoloa and Kona...Bid $115, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
darioc Posted December 29, 2007 Author Report Posted December 29, 2007 Tried all new bids without any success
thereuare Posted December 29, 2007 Report Posted December 29, 2007 So last shot up to your limit, afte 24 hours from your last bid:Select 4* Waikoloa...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select Resort Kona...Bid $110, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $120, if rejected close browser and re-access priceline however you did previoulsy.Select 4* Waikoloa and Kona...Bid $125, if rejected add re-bid zone...Bid $130. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
darioc Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Posted December 30, 2007 If this doesnt work can i hold off in the accommodation and book the flights to and from the big island.Hoping pricelines hotel prices drop?Having trouble bidding due to works snail pace computers.
thereuare Posted December 30, 2007 Report Posted December 30, 2007 You can always book other aspects of your trip, the only question is, what if prices go up instead of down... you are then commited to this island for these dates since you already have airfare. Of course, the other aspect is that while you wait for priceline rates to <hopefully> drop, airfare prices could go up.It would be much 'safer' if you had a suitable, cancellable, back-up in case priceline doesn't come thru for you. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
darioc Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Posted December 30, 2007 Tried all new bids but they where all rejected.If hotel prices go up i can also move down a star or 2. Are these times high season?
thereuare Posted December 30, 2007 Report Posted December 30, 2007 These may not be the most expensive dates of the year, but it is during "high season". Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
darioc Posted December 30, 2007 Author Report Posted December 30, 2007 Ok.Il wait and keep on trying to bid every few days then book flights.Might try maui as wellShould i start a new thread for my last night in honolulu airport or should i wait untill the rest of the trip is organised.
thereuare Posted December 30, 2007 Report Posted December 30, 2007 If you're plans/dates are firm and you're ready to bid now then start a new thread. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
darioc Posted January 13, 2008 Author Report Posted January 13, 2008 Won the marriott beach and spa at the waikoloa for $130Ist bid 4* $100 rejected waikoloa2nd bid 4* with Kona $115 rejected3rd bid 4* with Hilo $130 acceptedI know i went against your advice (bad move) just got impatient due to slow computer. Used savingsbarnlink.Being trying every couple of days for a resort upto $130 without any success.
thereuare Posted January 13, 2008 Report Posted January 13, 2008 Congratulations on your win!Glad to see the time you spent bidding finally pay off for you. Rates directly thru the Marriott start at $279/nite for these dates so this is a great deal.Thank you for using the SavingsBarn.com PRICELINE links to begin your bidding.Enjoy your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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