booking through a third-party

[happy_gimp]

Hi,

I've been checking various sites for deals and rates for my visit, this summer. I know it's quite early, but I like to do some preliminary research.

Anyway, I came across a site called thirtythreegroup.com and they quoted me some pretty decent rates. The only thing is, I can't find any reviews about them, when I search the web. Has anyone heard of them or tried them?

Any advice on questions I should ask them to make sure everything is legit?

Thanks,
HG

[Imjus]

Never heard of em, but i work for a wholesaler (3rd party) the best thing you can do is ask how soon you'll get your confirmation number.

Be sure to specify you want your hotel confirmation number that you can confim directly with the property. If they cant provide you with that within atleast 72 business hours I wouldnt deal with them.

There are special circumstances where they might have pre paid a block of rooms and cant provide you with a specific reservation number right away but it can still get done.

[happy_gimp]

Thanks for the advice!

[happy_gimp]

Is this shady?

the best thing you can do is ask how soon you'll get your confirmation number.

Be sure to specify you want your hotel confirmation number that you can confim directly with the property. If they cant provide you with that within atleast 72 business hours I wouldnt deal with them.

they are telling me they would have a confirmation number within a week of booking the rooms, does that sound too long?