Priceline
October 19, 2009 by Milton
Filed under Vacation Travel
With a number of well-named travel reservation sites on the internet, you probably wonder “is it necessary to fit yet another site in my planning book?”
| You bet it is! Here’s a fact why.
Priceline.com’s approach to travel arrangement is very unique. They employ a method called “Name Your Own Price” - a bidding system that gets you the best deal at your own terms. This bidding method suits very well for people who have a lot of flexibility in their schedule. If you have a very open calendar and time, you will do very well. On the other hand, if you are a business traveler who would like to make booking immediately or don’t mind the price, you will find this exercise not as worthwhile. |
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And, oh yes, let’s not forget the fact that Priceline captures attention to a group of enthusiasts who devote their time and energy to “beat the system.” You will find numerous advices on the net how people have developed skills and processes to master the trades.
In short, they fill a unique hole in the online travel industry - and as a result, you’ll more likely find a better deal.
Name: Priceline.com
Country: International
What is it
It is a bidding site for airfare and hotel. Priceline specializes in the bidding approach to get the lower prices. You specify your destination and travel dates and select a price that you are willing to pay. You won’t find out the airline and departure times or hotel name and exact location until you make the purchase.
What they do
With its original “Name Your Own Price” option, Priceline helps you to search flights that meets your budget. That way, you’ll can save potentially hundreds to thousands of dollars. One caveat though, by bidding your flights, you are basically telling Priceline that you are flexible to fly any time of day, use any major airline, stay in any name-brand hotels.
Like other travel reservation sites, Priceline also offers regular reservation i.e. choosing exact flights with departure city, destination, departure and return dates and etc.
Products or Services offered:
- Airfare
- Choose your flights and times
- Name your own price
- Hotels
- Shop and compare prices
- Name your own price
- Rental Cars
- Shop and compare prices
- Name your own price
- Vacation
- Pick your exact hotel and package price
- Add a rental car
- Tours & Attractions
- Choose your tours and attractions
- Cruises
- Choose the cruise you want
- Find out the “Priceline Picks” - Priceline’s most popular and valuable cruise deals
What makes them unique?
- Prices that meet your exact budget. With Priceline, it is a bid that you specify an amount; your bid may or may not be accepted.
- Surprise elements to your travel booking. Some people like this aspect to their travel. Even if you do or do not end up making a purchase, the investigation, waiting period and accept/no-accept decision are worth every nerve of it. It is a game on its own.
Hot deals:
Hotels - Location-specific
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- Chicago, IL Hotels from $59!
- Dallas, TX Hotels from $39!
- Las Vegas Deals: flights, hotels, cars, vacation packages & more!
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- San Francisco, CA Hotels from $39!
Hotel - General
- Hotel Deals: 50 Cities for $50 & Under!
- Priceline.com Hotels - save up to 50%
- See Winning Hotel bids in Top Cities from $28 per night!
- Save on Marriott hotels at priceline.com
Airfare
Vacation Packages
- Save up to $325 on your Vacation Package at priceline!
- Save up to $325 on Big City Packages, from $269/pp!
- Save up to $325 on Florida Vacation Packages!
- Save up to $325 on European Vacation Packages!
Car Rental
Cruise
Others
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