Priceline Hotel: Maui

[lalocal]

I need some serious help please, My parents, fiance and I and our 4 kids are looking into going to hawaii for our summer vacation, this will be a first for all of us.

I have heard so many great things about staying in Maui, specifically the Grand Wailea resort or the Fairmont Kea Lani Maui as I hear they are both probably the most kid friendly. We have a 14, 13, 8 and 7 year old all boys. I really want us to have a memorable experience but looking at some of the prices for the villas or 2 bedrood suites really makes me wonder if this is the best option. I looked at the Fairmont through Priceline and for a 6 night stay on a 2 bedrood vella with ocean view, we are talking $2000 per night. Is this something that I can bid on for maybe 40-50% off that price? How do I make sure I am getting a villa when I bid through Priceline or Hotwire? and which of the two would be better for what I want? After joining this board, I don't think I will ever pay full rack or listed prices for hotels. So I want to get the best deal possible but not sacrifice the resort experince. Any suggestions on to best approach this situation?

Our target dates are 8/14/09-8/20/09, so a 6 night stays unless you suggest less nights or one more would give me better pricing.

Any and all help would be greatly appreciated as I am going cragzy trying to plan ahead, by the way, I don't air tickets yet, so would a vacation package be idea?

Thank you in adance for your help!!!! :)

[Gallus50]

Well, the first thing would be to put this post in the Hawaii section and not San Francisco. If there are Hawaii experts out there, they're not going to see it in the SF area! Perhaps thereuare could step in....

[lalocal]

yes I am sorry, I did not pay attention to that, how do I move it though? I have no idea how to do that? can anyone help please?

[Gallus50]

Try a personal message to thereurare, if he doesn't just see it and move it.

[Gallus50]

BTW - With all those people, I would seriously consider renting a condo or two. There are lots of condos that would offer a "resort" experience. You could be on the beach and have lots of amenities, but not have to pay the big $$$. I would check HomeAway, VRBO or local Maui vacation rental agencies. I also looked at HOTWIRE. Lots of condos at reasonable prices - even this early - but a 1B seems to be the largest there. Not quite as practical.

[bbbb]

I think this place would work for you.

http://www.kaanapalialii.com/

[eripey]

BTW - With all those people, I would seriously consider renting a condo or two. There are lots of condos that would offer a "resort" experience. You could be on the beach and have lots of amenities, but not have to pay the big $$$. I would check HomeAway, VRBO or local Maui vacation rental agencies. I also looked at HOTWIRE. Lots of condos at reasonable prices - even this early - but a 1B seems to be the largest there. Not quite as practical.

I am currently bidding on priceline, but I was also considering a vacation rental or something as well. Do you have anymore sites you might recommend. I am now checking out Homeaway, looks like a promising site.

Thanks.

[baseball]

I am currently bidding on priceline, but I was also considering a vacation rental or something as well. Do you have anymore sites you might recommend. I am now checking out Homeaway, looks like a promising site.

Thanks.

Try www.vrbo.com