Sherlock Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Had a great 1st try. Here I go again.Want 3.5* Sonoma but Napa would be great too. (Can drop to 3*)See only 1 re-bid available Fairfield.Is it too soon., What price should I start at.........Never been there so any suggestions, like is Petuluma okay, is Napa or Sonoma more fun.I am a low key blue collar guy.Not a wine buff (love drinking it) just looking for some fun and sun with my sister.Will be in a rental car from Oakland airport.Thanxs in advance.Sherlock Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Others here are more familiar with this area then i am, but to give us a little more to go on... what do you intend to do this stay? Will you be visiting wine country, looking to just lounge by a pool, visti the surrounding area, etc?What is your expected nightly budget?Please use these PRICELINE and HOTWIRE links to begin your travel purchases. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Gallus50 Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Petaluma is a historic town that used to be the urban center for an agricultural district. Santa Rosa/Rohnert Park are somewhat like suburbs. If you want to save money, they would be fine zones to stay in. If you want more Wine Country atmosphere, you want to be in Healdsburg, Sonoma, Glen Ellen, Napa, Calistoga, Yountville or St Helena. With travel down due to the economy, it is not too early to bid. But keep in mind the Wine Country is more expensive than Petaluma/Santa Rosa or the city. Most Napa/Sonoma wine country bids have been coming in from $95 to $110 for a 4 or 3.5*. Do a search on this site to find out. (I've been bidding for Sept, but I AM early.) Good luck. Link to comment
Sherlock Posted May 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 Thanxs for the reply Gallus50Might these areas be called "sleepy"?That would be great, I am looking for daytime muckin around and pool, wine and dinner in the PM.With a rental car Napa and Sonoma would easily be accessible in half an hour, I believe.May try for the cheaper area. Link to comment
Sherlock Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Bidding History!Bid Napa 3.5* $60New Bid Napa & Fairfield 3.5* $65New Bid Napa & Sonoma 3.5* $70New Bid Napa & Sonoma & Santa Rosa 3.5* $44, New Bid Napa & Sonoma & Santa Rosa 3.5* Down to 3 nights............$45--Accepted! Double Tree in Rohnert Park.Yikes, Happy Camper here.Maybe going to try for the 4th night...........or muck around in SF for one night?Thanxs Gallus50 for your input., and to the site.Sherlock Link to comment
Gallus50 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 That's a crazy low rate. Good job. You can visit the more scenic areas and save some coin, too. You could bid one night in Napa/Sonoma or go to SF for one night. Parking may be expensive, but $8 hotels are being won for $64 - $75 regularly. So you could do well there. Enjoy the Bay area and keep us posted on what you do for your last nite. (Please use BB PRICELINE link.) Link to comment
Sherlock Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 That's a crazy low rate. Good job. You can visit the more scenic areas and save some coin, too. You could bid one night in Napa/Sonoma or go to SF for one night. Parking may be expensive, but $8 hotels are being won for $64 - $75 regularly. So you could do well there. Enjoy the Bay area and keep us posted on what you do for your last nite. (Please use BB link.)I know this is a typo. lolI went thru the proper PRICELINE links, gotta give props to the peeps!Keep you abreast of the final night.I AM Stoked!!! Link to comment
thereuare Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 GREAT Deal and nicely done!Once you decide where you'd like to be for the final nite feel free to start a NEW TOPIC.Thank you for sharing your win with the board and using our PRICLINE link to begin your bidding.Enjoy this leg of your stay. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases Link to comment
Gallus50 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Umm, that was supposed to say 4*. Big typo .... Sorry. Link to comment
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