Thread: Nonrev Correspondent - Specialty Travel

M767 I got a question that I think is right down your alley. I need a hotel (luxury resort) recommendation in Hawaii - Big Island or Maui. I'm thinking great service, massages and a great beach .
This place has to be good, I need the compete "get me out of the doghouse" package.

Whoa--what did you do?? en la casa de bowwow??? bad dog, no bone!!

take a look at this:
Waianuhea Vacation Packages - Luxury Link

the Hapuna BeachPrince (featured in the nonrev photo thread at a killer price they got on priceline!!) will be offered on vacationist.com

Both sites have intro offers for new members (Ck your AA version of Skymilesshopping.com or search for a discount code for first-time purchasers to get $100 off)

I have a personal aversion to Hawaii since I got "dumped" there by my BF many yrs ago--arghhh--what a favor he did for me, tho, ultimately!! Sorry I can't help much more than that--I'm not that knowledgeable.

ummm--how bad were you??
there is a place in BKK I can recommend!
Also pool villa in Bali ({Puri Wulandari) or Langham Place hotel in Hong Kong that would curl her toes--massages, special dinner, breakfasts, fab suite...SHOPPING!!
HKG is pretty accessible for you, yes??
What about BJX--Leon, Mexico and a romantic little colonial town?

snorkelmom--so pleased you found my info helpful
their sister site for family vacays is pretty cool--particularly since your little ones are little and no extra charge.
Boss has teens so they have to have their own room--not for them--FOR US!! so we look at some of the auctions at LL for options for short stays. I'm on the hunt for Mexico for Aug.
Sometimes I can find better deals for a total pkg on these sites than I can on interline ones--and they have some great perks included--taxes typically, as well.
Enjoy and happy travels!

Originally Posted by mrs767er

Whoa--what did you do??

All I'll say is, when you're on the inside and there's someone on the outside telling you "you're too close".........believe them.

That's great info, just what I wanted and it seems I've already got competition (and you have a fan)
One last thing, since I'm new at this online bidding, is there a winning strategy you'd like to share? I suppose I should do some research before I do anything.
Why, why why, didn't I listen

Re: LL bidding
Some of these pkgs are rare items, most are frequently repeated. If you have time, I'd watch a few and get the feel. They used to have past results page but properties didn't like that feature (showed price paid) If you go the forum, you'll find a blog/article by ThePiranha about bidding.
HOW TO MAKE YOUR FIRST EXPERIENCE BUYING A LUXURY LINK PACKAGE AN ENJOYABLE ONE - "Swimming with the Fish" - Luxury Link Community
there, I linked it for you!
I've only been a few "wars"and got "sniped" once--I WAS SO MAD. But I got the same pkg the next day NAHNAHNAHNAHNAH at less than the sniper paid...no other bidders
Hope that helps. I usually buy the exotic property pkgs--frequently I'm the only bidder.

An article by ThePiranha with tips on how to avoid a "sniper". Sounds like I'll need S.W.A.T. gear.
*cue the music*