Your once-in-a-lifetime trip is so close! And now, as concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus COVID-19 increases, you have some questions and doubts about whether that dream vacation will actually come true.  We’re here to tell you that, yes, it will. You’ve earned it. You’ve daydreamed about it. For some of you, you’ve even […]

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:  Passport (be sure it won’t expire within 6 months of your travel date) Credit card (alert […]

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 […]

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 […]

What does the movie Dirty Dancing and family travel have in common? Nobody should put Baby in the corner.   Packing up the babies and kiddos for a vacation takes a bit more strategy and planning. But, the memories you’ll create are worth it! Before you set out on your journey, here are some travel packing […]

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:  Driver’s License Passport (if traveling internationally) Credit Card (if traveling internationally, call credit card to let them know and check on foreign transaction fees) Cash: small bills for tipping drivers, […]

Ah, the Florida Keys. Driving the 100+ mile stretch off the southern tip of Florida is a bucket list item for most. And when you add a convertible (or jeep) to the mix, it just ups the ante. Here is our key to the Keys: How To Get There It really depends on where you’re […]

“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 […]

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, […]

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. […]