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        <title>General Observations About Hotwire</title>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Credibility of Number of Rooms Left Questionable ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/118428/Credibility-of-Number-of-Rooms-Left-Questionable</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Yesterday, I checked the rate for a 5* in Hotwire's Dallas Downtown/Uptown - Market Center South zone for 2/10-2/12.&nbsp; The rate was $250/night.&nbsp; I just checked again and it says $242/night and one room left at that rate.&nbsp; Yesterday, it didn'...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/118428/Credibility-of-Number-of-Rooms-Left-Questionable">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 02:24:55 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ > Las Vegas 5* (Strip North) - General Observation/Note, Note about counteroffer ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/107156/-Las-Vegas-5-Strip-North-General-ObservationNote-Not</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Bidding for 5* Strip North 24th-27th January.  Counter-offers 
are of course nothing new, but usually a counter offer is within $20 or 
less of the initial bid.  With a bid of $80, I got a counter offer of 
$130/night.  Just thought that it was interes...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/107156/-Las-Vegas-5-Strip-North-General-ObservationNote-Not">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:14:14 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Bait & Switch ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/98739/Bait-Switch</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Have been receiving the weekly Hotwire email blasts for several years.&nbsp; Every time I have a need to use a rental car, the weekly advertised deals are never available. I have given up in frustration, gone to the big-name companies, A, H where I have a...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/98739/Bait-Switch">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:53:06 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hotwire tries to sell 2* as 2.5* in Pensacola ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/87035/Hotwire-tries-to-sell-2-as-25-in-Pensacola</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ So the story goes: I buy a 2* thru Priceline in Pensacola for 40/nite plus tax/fees for 4 nights. I read reviews and it is sounding pretty sketchy. If it were
just me I wouldn&#39;t care, but my elderly parents are going. I look at Hotwire and they have a...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/87035/Hotwire-tries-to-sell-2-as-25-in-Pensacola">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:35:28 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Using hotwire as basis for priceline bids and when to use hotwire instead of priceline ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/82719/Using-hotwire-basis-priceline-bids-use-hotwire-instead</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I will often use hotwires numbers as a ceiling for my priceline bids for bids in a given area.



When should you use hotwire instead of priceline


1) Airport shuttles- Hotwire will list the ones who have then, cabs are expensive

2) Suites-when you want...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/82719/Using-hotwire-basis-priceline-bids-use-hotwire-instead">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:01:45 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Will never use Hotwire again ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/75325/Will-never-use-Hotwire-again</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ For the last day of our trip, it was supposed to be a night to relax and rest well for the long drive. However, hotwire ruined it all.

It was the first time I used Hotwire. Since I couldn&#39;t win a bid through priceline at $70 and Hotwire offered $66/n...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/75325/Will-never-use-Hotwire-again">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:47:35 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ A rotten Hotwire experience ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64092/A-rotten-Hotwire-experience</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I was traveling the the Huntington WV area, and had tried Priceline to no avail. Hotwire had a 2* for $52 and a 2.5* for $54. I decided to go for the 2.5*.It turned out to be the Days Inn in Huntington. I didn't think Days Inn would have a 2.5*, but I had...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64092/A-rotten-Hotwire-experience">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Big Blue Al)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:01:05 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hotwire/Priceline balanced comparison ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64094/HotwirePriceline-balanced-comparison</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ It has been well documented in post after post how Priceline routinely beats Hotwire's pricing (this has also been my personal experience), and how there are some examples of Hotwire rating a hotel higher than Priceline does. I contend that it makes sens...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64094/HotwirePriceline-balanced-comparison">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jun 2006 06:05:11 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hotwire: Different prices depending on what browser you use! ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64096/Hotwire-Different-prices-depending-on-what-browser-you-use</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Here is something I just discovered while searching for a flight/hotel package to Florida. When searching via IE, the price Hotwire offers is about 3%-5% higher than the price they offer when I search via FireFox!Check this out for yourself... it's VERY i...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64096/Hotwire-Different-prices-depending-on-what-browser-you-use">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Secretly Touched)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2005 16:27:56 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Determining probably identity of hotel ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64095/Determining-probably-identity-of-hotel</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I am intrigued by all these posts where people are able to determine the probable identity of a Hotwire hotel, and then use these findings to compare star levels and rates with Priceline. How exactly do people know this? I've read through the Hotwire offe...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64095/Determining-probably-identity-of-hotel">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (RAM)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 18:16:04 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ 4* Westin Diplomat - Double the difference win 7/8 - 7/10 ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64099/4-Westin-Diplomat-Double-the-difference-win-78-710</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I have been looking to get the Westin Diplomat for my 30th class reunion in July via PL. No such luck. Hotwire was showing a 4* on Hollywood beach for $265 per night. I first found a rate on the Westin web site for $180, but then I found a &quot;Marlins p...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64099/4-Westin-Diplomat-Double-the-difference-win-78-710">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2005 19:05:03 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ I have been scammed by Hotwire! ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64106/I-have-been-scammed-by-Hotwire</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I bid on a 3* hotel in Hilton Head and I received a 2* hotel. I complained to Hotwire and they refused to cancel my reservation. I furnished 5 different internet sources to them which either rated the hotel 2* or did not rate the hotel at all. You know th...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64106/I-have-been-scammed-by-Hotwire">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Martinvols)</author>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2005 00:57:31 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ HOTWIRE STEAL... 3.5* MTE $22 May 23/24 ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64107/HOTWIRE-STEAL-35-MTE-22-May-2324</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Metropolitan Doubletree on Lexington Avenus at $22 plus fees total $38.95. Booked on May 20 on HOTWIRE ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (mxcp)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2005 19:06:10 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hotwire vs Priceline Packages ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64108/Hotwire-vs-Priceline-Packages</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Will be traveling to Las Vegas 7/17/05 - 7/21. Have beenbidding for the Venetian over the last week @99 with noluck.Most likely will book a package through the Pricelinepackage section. The lowest published air fare from ATWto Las Vegas hovers around $447...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64108/Hotwire-vs-Priceline-Packages">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Charles2529)</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2005 02:33:39 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hotwire Displays Invalid Hotel Rates ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64104/Hotwire-Displays-Invalid-Hotel-Rates</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ After bidding unsuccessfully on Priceline, I attempted to purchase a 4* in Toronto for $87. I went through all screens including credit card submission, only to have a screen come back saying it was no longer available.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64104/Hotwire-Displays-Invalid-Hotel-Rates">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (Sheryl)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2005 21:00:39 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ HOTWIRE ERROR 3* SOUTH BEACH, FL $20 on Tuesdays in APRIL ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64100/HOTWIRE-ERROR-3-SOUTH-BEACH-FL-20-on-Tuesdays-in-APRIL</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ Weird,This is the Hotel Chealsea coming up for $20 on every Tuesday in April..there are is 20.95 in fees also so that indicates it is probably an error. Check it out if you are there in that time frame and take advantage before it dissapears.Here is the l...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64100/HOTWIRE-ERROR-3-SOUTH-BEACH-FL-20-on-Tuesdays-in-APRIL">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (jluff)</author>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2005 23:17:12 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Question about All Inclusive ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64101/Question-about-All-Inclusive</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I saw a hotel in Cancun that is All inclusive in Hotwire, does anyone know if the all inclusive charge is included in the room rate or do we have to pay it at the hotel when we check in per person? Thanks! ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (bubyzz)</author>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2005 06:26:45 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hotwire Selling European Hotels ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64102/Hotwire-Selling-European-Hotels</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ I just noticed that Hotwire is selling hotels and packages for several European cities among them Paris, London, Barcelona and Rome.They seem to be using a lot of Melia and Tryp hotels. ]]></description>

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			<author>feeds@yuku.com (dmc123)</author>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2004 23:52:36 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Switch by Hotwire ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64091/Switch-by-Hotwire</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ After bidding on a 2 star hotel on Hotwire, we were given a 1 star hotel [listed on their own ratings] and told different hotels in different chains have different ratings. Why do they even list a star rating if you don't get the hotel under the star rati...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64091/Switch-by-Hotwire">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Sun, 21 Nov 2004 17:34:18 PST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[ Hotwire Scam ]]></title>
			<link>http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64103/Hotwire-Scam</link>
			<description><![CDATA[ On a transaction to purchase an airline ticket on the Hotwire website, the price shown on the Final Price window was $496.00. After I entered my credit card information, there was an increase of $50. I called the Customer Service department and was inform...<br /><a href="http://biddingfortravel.yuku.com/topic/64103/Hotwire-Scam">Read More</a> ]]></description>

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			<pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2004 01:41:39 PST</pubDate>
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