Waiting until the last minute to get a deal.

[Agent99]

We need just one night on a Thursday the first week in March. What are the chances that if we wait until a few days out that we can score a great deal at the Ritz on STT? No way were paying the advertised rate but it sure would be fun to try it out just once.

Anyone play the waiting game for a good deal?

[byado18]

Only if I have a back up plan like a reservation that can be cancelled the day before!

[msgcolleen]

I doubt the Ritz will discount at the last minute but I would try Priceline or Hotwire a day or two before, select 4+ star resort on STT and see what pops up.

[Agent99]

I'll look around for a place where we can cancel without penalty 48 hours out. It's a longshot but you never know. We have some Amex points too, that might help.

[jayseadee]

I would definitely have a backup plan, especially since you are traveling in high season and during some spring breaks.

"last minute" was my plan for a few days in May; however, I have no patience for that and booked somewhere instead

[Agent99]

Turns out we're just a couple of points shy of American Express Rewards Points to get a free night!!

[Agent99]

Turns out we're just a couple of points shy of American Express Rewards Points to get a free night!!

[Maryanne]

We always play the waiting game, mainly because we don't like to commit. Two weeks ago, we woke up in a villa in Francis Bay, on our last day of the rental, with no place to stay that night. But an hour or so later, I had a great villa for another week----everyone I had contacted offered great discounts.

We've done this during much busier seasons than STJ is experiencing now, always with success.

[mbw1024]

Turns out we're just a couple of points shy of American Express Rewards Points to get a free night!!

buy some stuff for your trip

[Terry]

What is the worst that could happen? You stay at a Best Western for the night? Go for it.

[Agent99]

Turns out we're just a couple of points shy of American Express Rewards Points to get a free night!!

buy some stuff for your trip

I was thinking I'd pay some bills with Amex that I usually write a check for then I thought, why not pay all of my bills with Amex and get bazillion reward points every year?

I hope none of you think less of me for this but good Lord I love a swanky hotel. Especially when it's free or as close as it gets.

[mbw1024]

there's always time for swanky

[Terry]

With connections to any St. Regis in the world, Swanky is my middle name!

[Agent99]

In my next life I want to come back as that Travel Channel gal who gets to go all over the world reporting on the hotels and restaurants.

[Agent99]

With connections to any St. Regis in the world, Swanky is my middle name!

Terry, The St. Regis in Manhattan is the coolest. We haven't stayed there but have always wanted to. Whenever we get the chance to go to NYC we make a point to go to the Ole King Cole Bar just to see the Maxfield Parrish mural.