Is anyone else getting fed up with Europe?
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The luxury hotels are higher than in 2000. I went to Italy for the holy year when the prices were considerably higher, especially in Rome, than my '98 trip, but I have been surprised to find them even higher this trip. The Leading Hotels... is having a special: stay 3 nights, get the 4th night free. Funny thing, not one of the 5 hotels I tried is participating in the "special." I am not fed up with Europe, but am also not finding any deals in the 5* market, quite the opposite. On the other hand, I see lots of great deals in Texas - no sign of recovery here!
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People! People! I've worked in the hotel industry twice in two very different, but both high tourist demand areas. I really can't think of anything more subject to supply/demand (maybe stock prices?) than hotel rates.<BR>The rate your are quoted depends entirely on the availability for the days you are requesting - nothing else.<BR><BR>You can only use rates in guide books as an indication and a comparision between properties. Shop around & don't pitch a fit just because the first few hotels you contact don't match the almightly guide book.