ideafun Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 Can someone help me with the four rebid zones for South Beach 4 Star :) Don't have a big preferance for a hotel, just would like to stay in South Beach. I am familiar, I lived their 10 years ago. Would prefer something nice but am flexible.
thereuare Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 Where did you see that there are 4 re-bid zones in when bidding 4* South Beach? I'm counting 5 at first glance (will double check now and go thru them again).Is this bid intended to replace your Deerfield stay? Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ideafun Posted May 18, 2003 Author Report Posted May 18, 2003 No, Deerfield Beach is for after my cruise. There may be five in SB, I can not figure them all out. The South Beach hotel is a stop over between crusies. Are there any 4 or 5 star avails in Palm Beach on Priceline.
thereuare Posted May 18, 2003 Report Posted May 18, 2003 Are there any 4 or 5 star avails in Palm Beach on Priceline? We are more than happy to help, but you need to supply us with the information needed to help you. Your question is MUCH too general.Since Priceline breaks down the Palm Beach zone into 7 sub-regions, you need to specify which of these 7 zones are acceptable to you.To find the sub-regions (and what star levels are offered in each area):Click the SavingsBarn icon aboveEnter the city, dates of your stay, and click "Start Saving"The next screen will show you the 7 sub-zones that make up the Palm Beach area.To find out the star ratings available in each region:Put a check mark in a zone and click NEXT. The next page will show you what star ratings are available in that zone.To check the next zone:Hit BACK on your browser, UNcheck the zone you just selected, CHECK the next zone, and repeat the procedure (so that each time ONLY ONE zone is selected).This is also the procedure to use when determining re-bid zones. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
ideafun Posted May 20, 2003 Author Report Posted May 20, 2003 I am becoming an expert, or at least familiar with the rebid zones. Made index cards with each zone and what there star level was. What do you guys think about more risky rebids if your not stuck on a certain area and would just prefer another area. For example if you know that in South Beach most hotels are more than $70 so you use it to bid downtown for prices under that. I know it is more risky but hey were gamblers. What about taking some calculated risk for a good deal. With 6 or 7 rebids better pricing should result. My thought if I got stuck in a 3 or 4 star South Beach hotel for $45 I would have won the lottery.
thereuare Posted May 20, 2003 Report Posted May 20, 2003 It's a risk that only you can decide if you're willing to accept.Some users are comfortable increasing the risk a notch, others aren't even comfortable using Hotwire when all the amenities and star ratings line up 'perfectly' (which is fine). It's personal preference which only you (and your family) can decide for yourselves... just remember our rules: no whining allowed! :) Some people (myself included) have done it successfully, some have been disappointed. The question is: are you really going to be happy if you get a hotle in the other area, or are you just trying to 'beat the system' and get a reservation as soon as possible?If i have a lot of time before my stay, i prefer not to do it, as there is a reason that i'm bidding a specific zone.... it's because that is my first choice and i'm willing to wait. I only take "calcuated risks" when i have to.IMPORTANT: don't rely on your index cards for re-bid zones, you should check them before each bid, as hotels are added/removed all the time. Please use this HOTWIRE and these PRICELINE LINKS: HOTELS, CAR RENTALS, and AIRFARE to begin your travel purchases
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