Anyway, most of my travel bargains in the past year have been for other people. Here is the first of my two most recent deals. It is for my son. Three nights in DC shortly after Christmas. This is as posted at my favorite website: www.betterbidding.com:
Tried 4-star in several zones up to $70 first. Previous bid was $60 for 3 1/2 star in this zone plus White House & Dupont Circle.
Renaissance Washington, DC Downtown Hotel 3½ Star
Convention Ctr - Capitol Hill Area
999 9th Street Nw
Washington, District Of Columbia 20001
202-898-9000
See Hotel Website
View Map and Directions Check-In Date:
Thu, Jan 6, 2011 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Sun, Jan 9, 2011 / 12:00 PM
Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Radio Alarm Clock Business services Telephone w/ voicemail Iron and ironing board Hairdryer 24 hour front desk Full Service Restaurant Room service
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $65.00
Subtotal: $195.00
Taxes & Fees: $36.21
Total Charges*: $231.21
The second deal was for a friend who is going to Chicago in February. Again, as posted on Better Bidding:
Helped a friend get this. Was only bidding in this zone (with free re-bid zones, of course)...started at $50. Previous bid was $56.
Hotel Felix Chicago 4 Star
North Michigan Ave - River North Area
111 West Huron Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312-447-3440
See Hotel Website
View Map and Directions Check-In Date:
Fri, Feb 11, 2011 / After 03:00 PM
Check-Out Date:
Mon, Feb 14, 2011 / 12:00 PM
Amenities: Remote control TV w/ premium channels Telephone w/ voicemail Radio Alarm Clock Iron and ironing board Hairdryer Business services 24 hour front desk Full Service Restaurant Room service Bellman Concierge Fitness center access
Reservation and Billing Information
Your Offer Price Per Room, Per Night: $60.00
Subtotal: $180.00
Taxes & Fees: $36.48
Total Charges*: $216.48
That same friend I helped get the airfare about a month before. This was during an airline sale...no bidding involved...just being quick to jump on great airfares and her being a bit flexible with dates. As a result...for TWO...this was the total cost Roundtrip Raleigh-Durham to Chicago for this coming Valentine's weekend, 2011.
| Airline Ticket Cost: | $141.40 (USD) per ticket |
| Airline Ticket Taxes and Fees: | $0.00 (USD) per ticket |
| Number of Tickets: | 2 |
| Airfare Subtotal: | $282.80 (USD) |
| Total Trip Cost: | $282.80 (USD) |
