Comments on: Tried Priceline yet? We just did.

By: A few more Priceline tips | Family Travel Guide

A few more Priceline tips | Family Travel Guide — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:50:58 +0000

[...] written before about our experience with Priceline…here’s a quick refresher on our takeaways from that search for a Las Vegas hotel room [...]

By: Myrna

Myrna — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:18:29 +0000

You mentioned one of my favorite sites, Kayak. As a Texan who lives in the SF Bay area, I like to travel back to Houston and Austin frequently – I find Kayak is great at keeping me alerted to the fares when they drop. As for Priceline, I’m scared of it. I’m one of those travellers who has paid her dues and I like to minimize surprises. I will continue to read your site and follow any updates you have about it though! I have 2 teens – you know how that can be!

By: Roaming Tales » Best of the web: Hotel news and deals

Roaming Tales » Best of the web: Hotel news and deals — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 10:45:01 +0000

[...] Have you heard about travel auction site Priceline but never tried it? Sheila at Family Travel checks it out. [...]

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:56:04 +0000

Hi Austin,

Ah, last minute trips. You know, before the blessed weekends became totally clogged with kid’s baseball and lacrosse tournaments and SAT tests and buying replacement socks….sorry, allow me a moment for parental pouting.

By: Austin

Austin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:28:49 +0000

I’ve used priceline a few times before and have been generally happy with it. It’s a bit unsettling at first, to just throw your fate to the priceline gods, but as long as you set your limits smartly you can score a good deal.
If you want the best deals, I’d recommend getting hotel rooms closer to when you’re traveling. We’ve scored downtown 4-5 star hotels for under $100, by waiting until a day before we leave. It’s a great way to plan a last-minute trip.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:25:25 +0000

Thanks, Clint. I’m really not a super-picky hotel person, but did need the right set of circumstances to check Priceine out. Glad we had a positive experience!

By: Clint

Clint — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:53:03 +0000

You know, I’m like you. I’ve always been nervous to try Priceline because you don’t get to decide where exactly you want to stay. But I think with your good experience, maybe I’ll try it out. Thanks for the review!