just because the economy is bad doesnt mean we give our units away

[SuperB]

I'm curious, is it one of those vacation rental sites that the owners update themselves? I ask because I'm browsing Washington DC for a small school trip and a lot of places are still saying "Inauguration Special! $9,000 a week!"

[protege]

Must not be that bad for her if she can afford to go on vacation.

She's trying to use that as an excuse. In other words, the hotels and restaurants should kiss her ass because "business is down."

And yes, I'm one of those people who *loves* going on vacation in times like these. Why? Less traffic to deal with, less crowding at my favorite restaurants, and less idiots at the beach. For example, the first July 4th after 9/11, Cape May wasn't crowded at all. Not empty either, but not as busy as the previous year.

[JLRodgers]

She's trying to use that as an excuse. In other words, the hotels and restaurants should kiss her ass because "business is down."

I guess I can see that.... although I view it from the "if business is slow, they won't give discounts because they need every cent"

I'd go more for the "empty" hotels and places so I don't have to fight people off just to see something.

[hinakiba777]

Dear Dave;

I, Hina, would like to offer you this idea.

For every person who asks for money off a rental, mark 5 cents. Once the cost written is equal to the cost of a rental for a week, please contact me. I will then stay for free for that week. As a poor university, in this economy, who is trying to establish a relationship with your rental company- I believe this is a wonderful idea.

Yours totally in jest;
Hina