A tip for choosing motels/hotels - you can bid for a specific price for a specific number of star rating of the hotel at Priceline. You can't choose the hotel, but if a hotel is available at that price, they will bill you. It is really nice. For example, you can say $50 for 2-1/2 star hotel and if they find one, you have to accept it. Don't be afraid of bidding a really cheap price, most likely you will get one. Just to be clear, by bid, I don't mean auction types, the result is known immediately.