Getting a Deal with Priceline

Priceline.com (http://www.priceline.com) is a “name your own price” travel dealer. If you’re flexible and willing to take a chance, Priceline can offer great deals on Southern California lodging. Before you try Priceline, however, we recommend you do some research into the type of lodging you want, typical prices for it, and other vacationers’ experiences using Priceline. The best place to do this is at BiddingForTravel.com (http://www.biddingfortravel.com). Just navigate down to the California forums (there are several for each of the various cities/regions). Read these forums carefully for invaluable advice on how (and how much) to bid on Priceline lodging to get the best price. Pay attention to what others have successfully bid for lodging in your range. Also visit http://www.passporter.com/articles/priceline.htm for our own Priceline experiences and tips on making the most of it.