Heading to Scotland? First of all, we’re jealous! Secondly, we want to help you prepare and pack correctly. The Scottish weather can be unpredictable. You can sometimes experience four seasons in one day. So the key is layer, layer, layer.  Here are some must haves:  Kilt etiquette: Scots do not wear kilts outside of wedding […]

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Packing List: Scotland

The dreaded breakup. We’ve all been through them. And we’ve all come through on the other side. In our travel business, we try to foresee future breakups. We understand that bookitbox TRAVEL is not the right partner for everyone.  Therefore we have an initial 2-step process that helps us determine if we’re a match.  #1. […]

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It’s not you, it’s me.

When I began researching becoming a Travel Entrepreneur, I realized that in order to make the commitment to serve clients fantastically, the bookitbox TRAVEL business model had to not rely solely on commissions. You see, when we as Travel Advisors book travel, as an incentive, hotels, cruise lines, tour companies, and travel suppliers pay a […]

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Why we charge a Design Fee

Budget. There, we said it. The awful “B” word. As Travel Advisors (AKA the “new” term for “travel agent”), there is a divide about the word “budget”. Do you even bring the word “budget” up in conversations with clients? Or do you simply act like budgets don’t exist?   In the official opinion of bookitbox TRAVEL, […]

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The “B” Word

“If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it.” -Beyonce I like you. You like me. We’re a match made in (travel) heaven. So, I want to put a ring on it! In other words, we’ve had a chat and determined that your vacation dreams are aligned with our magic, and we […]

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How It Works: Put A Ring On It 💍

Things are getting real. Very real. You’re just days away from your bookitbox TRAVEL adventure. As you start packing, here are some “don’t forget” items: 

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Packing Essentials

Banks and credit unions are generally the best places to exchange currency and offer reasonable exchange rates and the lowest fees. We do recommend avoiding airport kiosks once you’ve arrived at your destination.  If you haven’t packed your bags, you may have the time to get the best currency exchange rates before you leave. Many […]

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Currency Exchange

We’re covering everything you need to know about traveling with money, money, money. Q: How much cash should you carry when traveling?  A: Enough for cash tips (think: bellman & drivers), souvenirs and mom & pop shops.  In our opinion, everything else should go on a credit card (preferably a card that offers travel reward […]

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Money, Money, Money

Heading to Europe? First of all, we’re jealous! Secondly, we want to help you prepare and pack correctly. We are BIG fans of travel cubes. If you haven’t tried them yet, now’s your chance! Here are some must haves:  What to leave behind:  Want to look like a fashionista during your travels? Check out our […]

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Packing List: Europe

DON’T try to visit too many islands in too little time! Hawaii is not meant to be experienced in a hurry, so why do so many people want to visit all 5 major islands in 10 days? Each time you switch islands, you basically use up a day of your vacation with packing, checking out […]

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7 Things Not To Do In Hawaii

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