One of the problems with Bonus Bucks is that they are applicable only with "publicly available rates", and there's been a lot of discussion here as to just what "publicly available" means.

If I apply a $50 BB to a $129 rate for two nights, I wind up paying about $210. If I just book the senior/government/AAA rate of $81, I wind up paying $162.

And BB's aren't free, so that they may be considered as "about $25 plus postage plus a bit of hassle" Bonus Bucks.

Not a real long term solution, I'm afraid.

And you're right -- they seem to be sold out a lot.

<shrug> Choice has a lot of preperties in the area. The Red Roof is nice and convenient.

I'll survive.