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Can I get any more MSE??? (USA)

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  • K9cuddles
    K9cuddles Posts: 2,202 Forumite
    Just checked Baltimore.. and flights are no cheaper via Expedia.

    No mention of drop off fees with the car.

    The break down of cost is as follows:

    £670 - Flights (2 Adults)
    £203 - Philly Hotel
    £339 - NYC Hotel
    £200 - Car Hire

    I'm not finding may Hotels beating these prices??
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  • blindman
    blindman Posts: 5,694 Forumite
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    I'm not finding may Hotels beating these prices
    Which hotels are you looking at in both Philly and New York?

    The Philly hotel is £34 per night thro Expedia and $40 per night thro priceline:confused:
    The New York Hotel is £85 per night as opposed to $75 per night....

    I think you'll be disappointed with 6 nights in Philly as opposed to 6 nights in DC:confused:

    Casual seems to agree too;)

    You did say "Can I get any more MSE" :)
  • K9cuddles
    K9cuddles Posts: 2,202 Forumite
    I've just done priceline for the hotel in NYC it's come up as $636...which is £337!! When I've found it for £339 with 2% back.

    I've looked at Washington hotels but they would just take us over our budget even more. I'll have to speak to the OH regarding Philly Vs DC!
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  • blindman
    blindman Posts: 5,694 Forumite
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    I've just done priceline for the hotel in NYC it's come up as $636...which is £337!!
    You're using the wrong bit of Priceline.

    Look at my guide, you should be using the 'Name your Own Price' page.

    NOT this page

    It looks a bit overwhelming at first but it's fairly easy :)
  • K9cuddles
    K9cuddles Posts: 2,202 Forumite
    blindman wrote:
    You're using the wrong bit of Priceline.

    Look at my guide, you should be using the 'Name your Own Price' page.

    NOT this page

    It looks a bit overwhelming at first but it's fairly easy :)

    Hmmm.. if I place a offer.. I have to accept do I not?? :confused:
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  • blindman
    blindman Posts: 5,694 Forumite
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    Yes.

    DO NOT use priceline until you've read the guide and done some research.

    Once you've had a bid accepted there are NO REFUNDS.

    I am just highlighting the fact that you can get some seriously cheap deals on hotels in US using priceline.

    Once you've decided your itinerary if you need advice on PL then feel free to ask (after you've read the guide and looked at the bidding sites of course:cool:)
  • fatboyonadiet
    fatboyonadiet Posts: 5,400 Forumite
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    Priceline is worth it but research, research and research! Blindman is a star for helping with this and I got better hotels and locations for less then what my original budget was. The Better Bidding site is a good source of info too. I am happy to help but Blindman is your best person for help.
    2p off is still 2p off!
  • khizman
    khizman Posts: 527 Forumite
    also try using the website https://www.flyertalk.com forum
    they are absolute geeks at any kind of flights,car hire, and hotels in the USA.
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