I mentioned BiddingForTravel in The Ultimate List of Top Travel Sites, but it bears repeating: whenever you’re opting to use the “Name Your Own Price” Priceline feature, check BiddingForTravel first.
I recently scored a $15 per day rental car in the Albany, NY area, thanks to BFT.com Courtesy of the recession there are some outstanding deals out there; just make sure you use all the resources available to you!
Visit/bookmark BiddingForTravel.com
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October 20th, 2009 at 9:49 PM
I would like to travel to Merida, Mexico from Los Angeles on
December 31, 2009 to January 7th 2010.
Any excellent fares? Maybe cheaper through Cancun? Or even
fly to Mexico City and to Merida by bus.
Thanks for your help.
Yolanda
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Kevin Reply:
October 21st, 2009 at 6:45 AM
Yolanda,
I’d check Mobissimo, Momondo, and Aviacsa. I doubt that going via Cancun would be less expensive. I took a quick look at Mobissimo and was seeing round trip fares from Continental in the mid $400′s. Aviacsa does fly between LAX and Merida, I believe, and they ought to be lower. If not, perhaps other readers have some ideas…
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December 7th, 2009 at 1:45 AM
I would like 1 room with double beds for 1 night close to Dallas/Ft. Worth airport with 24 shuttle service Jan. 19th, checking out early Jan. 20th. Thanks!
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May 17th, 2010 at 12:52 PM
Readers should be aware that Priceline doesn’t guarantee rooms for more than 2 occupants, nor are there any assurances of a particular hotel amenity. When travelling alone, this is okay for me. As a mom, we use Hotwire when travelling with my family. We need a room that will fit 4 people and a swimming pool is a must for the kids.
A useful site similar to biddingfortravel is http://www.HotelDealsRevealed.com, which has Hotwire hotel lists to help reveal the hotel before you purchase. Very helpful for family travel.
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April 16th, 2011 at 1:14 PM
I am going to bid on Priceline for 3 or 4 days hotel stay in Boston, Mass, in September.
Priceline lists 11 different bidding areas in Boston. Is there any site that will tell me which are the best areas to bid on for visitors with no car? Or which area is best for tourism and sightseeing? Pricelines bidding areas do not seem to conform to anything i can find online or on Boston maps. thx Mel
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Kevin Reply:
April 16th, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Mel:
Your best bets for using public transportation and for seeing the typical attractions in Boston are:
Harborfront/Aquarium
Waterfront/Convention Center
Copley Square/Theatre District
Fenway Park
Quincy Market/Faneuil Hall/Financial
Also, you definitely ought to check out this thread at BetterBidding: http://bit.ly/bLmrtb
Best of luck to you!!
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