You know how some things just seem too good to be true? Well, priceline.com is one of those things that seems full of you-know-what, but has proven to be a pretty good deal to me. Since June 3 I have been traveling at a great price because of priceline! From Hilton Head (twice - 3 star) to Atlanta (4 star), and then to Savannah (3 1/2 star), my kids and I have been trying out hotel bids we win through priceline. Y'all know during peak season, a decent (no scratchy, floral coverlets) hotel room can cost more than a hundred bucks. When you name your own price on priceline, you don't know where you will stay, but you do know the demographics and the star rating. Go low, but be realistic (you ain't gettin' the Bohemian in Savannah for 5o bucks). Priceline will let you know when the dollars need to go up. Y'all take advantage of this because it is a phenomenal way to get a good deal at a hotel you normally wouldn't frequent. Just beware of high parking fees or wifi fees at the swankier hotels. You should get free parking and wifi at the Holiday Inns and Hamptons, but the Hiltons and Westins are gonna cost you. Just be sure you check up on the hotel before you hit BID. One more thing - if you win a bid, be sure to call the hotel and request the bed. I have had no problem asking for doubles or a king. Once I was put in a handicap room, but it was ok -- my kids thought the low toilets, sinks, and peepholes were for midgets.
:-] (no offense to you short folks)
Happy Travels!
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