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ksw5487 · 01-10-2011, 09:09 PM

So we have decided to go at the end of Feb now instead of Mar(YAY!!!) but when I was emailing my mother the pricing a couple of hours later it went up $50 per person! geesh! I don't know if I should ride it out or get on the booking train..
any ideas would be appreciated..

Thanks
Kim

hockeymom · 01-10-2011, 09:29 PM

I'm having the same problem Kim. We always go in late March and I usually book in early February, getting 20-40% off from Orbitz or Travelocity for the Divi. Right now the only thing that is offered is 15% after April 1 on the Divi website and nothing on the internet sites. I usually wouldn't be nervous, but checking around, some dates are already sold out. Do I bite and book now or wait it out.....interested to see what others say!

*Andrea J.* · 01-10-2011, 09:30 PM

chances are the end of Feb pricing will not get any cheaper.
i would act quickly and lock something in.

mmattalo · 01-10-2011, 10:11 PM

So . . . thus is the double edge of an economic recovery . . . economics 101 of supply and demand at work. Not what we want t hear, but not sure the pricing will get better . . .

Pegmeister · 01-11-2011, 08:07 AM

I've found that the pricing for March through Expedia for the Divi is running around $800 more on the package for 2 people than it did in November. My thought was that it was the difference in low season vs high season. So, after watching the prices for awhile, and noticing that the Divi was pretty much booked for April, I went ahead and booked as well. Also, I checked pricing on similar style resorts in Turks & Caicos and found them to be running as much as $3,000 to $4,000 more than Aruba

tarynitup10 · 01-11-2011, 09:21 AM

This is where we booked ours for feb 8-15 (and we just booked last week) it was the cheapest place we found

http://www.pleasantholidays.com/Plea...Aruba-Overview

*Arubalisa* · 01-11-2011, 10:32 AM

MCM Tours/Players Choice http://aruba4u.com/specials.php has some terrific specials depending upon where you wish to stay.

Airfare pricing seems to be the best about 3 months out.

ksw5487 · 01-11-2011, 11:56 AM

Not taking any chances and booked for Feb 27th-Mar 6th. Rep did mention that prices will be going up further.
Can't wait!!

Kim

Checked website within a couple of hours after booking and it went up another $50. So on Monday afternoon it was $1819, by Monday night it as $1869. by Tuesday afternoon it was $1919.... that is craziness

Checked back again Jan 14/11 just to see if it was coming down and it went up AGAIN $1989. WOW $70 bucks glad I booked Tues.

One Happy Dushi · 01-14-2011, 02:19 PM

Hi Kim,
I have a 1 bedroom unit for rent at the Divi Links for week #9. Please contact me if you are interested in a great deal! It's first floor right in front of the pool w/swim up bar!
Sharon

Aruba4ever · 01-14-2011, 03:38 PM

I would go ahead and book if it were me, I never do a great job getting the best price-my piece of mind is to important, it would drive me nuts.....

01-10-2011, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
ksw5487 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the beach with a Aruba Ariba in hand! Posts: 64	OMG the pricing on packages changes fast! So we have decided to go at the end of Feb now instead of Mar(YAY!!!) but when I was emailing my mother the pricing a couple of hours later it went up $50 per person! geesh! I don't know if I should ride it out or get on the booking train.. any ideas would be appreciated.. Thanks Kim Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 2nd Aruba trip done! ;(

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01-10-2011, 09:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
hockeymom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 292 Images: 5	I'm having the same problem Kim. We always go in late March and I usually book in early February, getting 20-40% off from Orbitz or Travelocity for the Divi. Right now the only thing that is offered is 15% after April 1 on the Divi website and nothing on the internet sites. I usually wouldn't be nervous, but checking around, some dates are already sold out. Do I bite and book now or wait it out.....interested to see what others say! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-10-2011, 09:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	chances are the end of Feb pricing will not get any cheaper. i would act quickly and lock something in. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

01-10-2011, 10:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
mmattalo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 232	So . . . thus is the double edge of an economic recovery . . . economics 101 of supply and demand at work. Not what we want t hear, but not sure the pricing will get better . . . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-11-2011, 08:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pegmeister Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 167	I've found that the pricing for March through Expedia for the Divi is running around $800 more on the package for 2 people than it did in November. My thought was that it was the difference in low season vs high season. So, after watching the prices for awhile, and noticing that the Divi was pretty much booked for April, I went ahead and booked as well. Also, I checked pricing on similar style resorts in Turks & Caicos and found them to be running as much as $3,000 to $4,000 more than Aruba Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Next Aruba trip in

01-11-2011, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
tarynitup10 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 11	This is where we booked ours for feb 8-15 (and we just booked last week) it was the cheapest place we found http://www.pleasantholidays.com/Plea...Aruba-Overview Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-11-2011, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	MCM Tours/Players Choice http://aruba4u.com/specials.php has some terrific specials depending upon where you wish to stay. Airfare pricing seems to be the best about 3 months out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

01-11-2011, 11:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
ksw5487 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: On the beach with a Aruba Ariba in hand! Posts: 64	Not taking any chances and booked for Feb 27th-Mar 6th. Rep did mention that prices will be going up further. Can't wait!! Kim Checked website within a couple of hours after booking and it went up another $50. So on Monday afternoon it was $1819, by Monday night it as $1869. by Tuesday afternoon it was $1919.... that is craziness Checked back again Jan 14/11 just to see if it was coming down and it went up AGAIN $1989. WOW $70 bucks glad I booked Tues. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ 2nd Aruba trip done! ;( Last edited by ksw5487; 01-14-2011 at 10:17 PM. Reason: more info

01-14-2011, 02:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
One Happy Dushi Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 11	Hi Kim, I have a 1 bedroom unit for rent at the Divi Links for week #9. Please contact me if you are interested in a great deal! It's first floor right in front of the pool w/swim up bar! Sharon Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

01-14-2011, 03:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
Aruba4ever Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 46	I would go ahead and book if it were me, I never do a great job getting the best price-my piece of mind is to important, it would drive me nuts..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook