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what’s y’all’s go to sites for booking airfare and hotels?

Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:10 pm
Posted by tigertrueAU
Canyon Lake Texas
Member since Oct 2009
1298 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:10 pm
i’m trying to send my folks to Vegas to see the Eagles at the Sphere, also maybe a side trip to west Grand Canyon.
i got 2 tix for 3/28 (their 51 wedding anniversary) for $650 in section 103, yes, partial obstruction but they won’t care.
just need safe affordable hotels and flights. san Antonio to Vegas, thursday to monday
This post was edited on 1/18/26 at 3:18 pm
Posted by GruntbyAssociation
Member since Jul 2013
9054 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:11 pm to
Can I go? I’ll carry their luggage to their room.
Posted by RichJ
The Land of the CoonAss
Member since Nov 2016
5333 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:20 pm to
Hilton app, or Marriott Bonvoy for hotels, American Airlines or Fly Delta app…
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
19641 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:21 pm to
Go on the hotel website for the hotel I’m staying at and book directly through the hotel
Posted by CSinLC
Member since May 2018
2199 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:23 pm to
I start with expedia. Check all the other sites for lower prices and then end up back at expedia. Btw Ill be in Vegas in March
Posted by s0tiger
Member since May 2008
1070 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:26 pm to
Book directly with each airline / hotel involved. If anything goes wrong and you are using a 3rd party you / your parents will be at the bottom of the list to fix the issue.

I rarely have found that these sites have lower prices and often add fees that make any deals not real deals.
Posted by HarryHoudini
Member since Oct 2025
543 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:28 pm to
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Book directly with each airline / hotel involved. If anything goes wrong and you are using a 3rd party you / your parents will be at the bottom of the list to fix the issue. I rarely have found that these sites have lower prices and often add fees that make any deals not real deals.


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Posted by Bjorn Cyborg
Member since Sep 2016
34714 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:28 pm to
I book almost exclusively with Marriott Bonvoy and the airline app. I might go to Travelocity to see what airlines have flights at the times I want, but then I will go directly to their app to book.

Posted by Kenna City Solja
America’s City
Member since Nov 2025
1123 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:30 pm to
Nothing worse than trying to check into a hotel after a long day and ending up stuck behind some bum that booked with Priceline or some other shite
Posted by Geaux002
Member since Jan 2021
1686 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:40 pm to
Book them direct at the Venetian or Palazzo. Easy walk to the Sphere without having to go outside
Posted by tigeroarz1
Winston-Salem, NC
Member since Oct 2013
3864 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:42 pm to
Book directly through hotel and airline. I rarely find it to be that much cheaper and if something goes wrong you’re dealing directly with the company you bought from.

It’s easier to shop around through Expedia, Priceline, etc to get an idea of prices.
Posted by Indefatigable
Member since Jan 2019
36236 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 3:44 pm to
Directly through the hotel and airline respectively.

The travel sites are no longer cheaper because of fees and lack of support.
Posted by BabyTac
Austin, TX
Member since Jun 2008
16133 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 4:20 pm to
I use the United app for everything. Gold status so makes it much easier to change, cancel, bump poors on upgrades and stand by if needed.
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
16096 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 4:23 pm to
Google Maps.

Go to location. Touch the hotels icon, enter dates and view the data on a map.

It shows prices for all booking sites for every hotel.
Posted by CuseTiger
Member since Jul 2013
9018 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 4:26 pm to
Start with Google flights for seeing what airlines, prices, dates, times, etc then book direct with the airline

I generally do something similar with hotels dot com and then book direct with the hotel unless there's a huge difference in price between the two

You'll get a lot more help booking direct with airlines and hotels than a third party. Only exception would be a work trip and reaching out to amex travel for any issues
Posted by Willie Stroker
Member since Sep 2008
16096 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 4:33 pm to
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Hilton app

Anyone have problems with the Hilton app?

I can’t get it to show rates or sync with my account to update my points. It’s a ball sucker.

But when I use the web platform, it works like a charm.

I even tried calling Hilton customer support. They had no explanation and were of no help. I tried deleting the app and reinstalling. Did not work.
Posted by shutterspeed
MS Gulf Coast
Member since May 2007
71427 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 4:35 pm to
rubmaps
Posted by Kenna City Solja
America’s City
Member since Nov 2025
1123 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 4:38 pm to
I haven’t had any problems yet, but their app redesign sucks
Posted by kywildcatfanone
Wildcat Country!
Member since Oct 2012
137669 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 6:01 pm to
Book direct everywhere
Posted by bluestem75
Dallas, TX
Member since Oct 2007
5017 posts
Posted on 1/18/26 at 7:41 pm to
Join Venetian Rewards and book direct to get the best rates. Joining is free.

Venetian and Palazzo may have a special for the Eagles show. I’d recommend booking there; your folks can walk through the hotel to The Sphere.

It’s a great resort with tons to do and lots of restaurants at all price points. Really great shopping too. Your folks won’t need to leave the resort if they don’t want to.
This post was edited on 1/18/26 at 7:43 pm
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