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Know before you go
Confirm the details of your itinerary and invoice - check-in and check-out dates, destination, room type, requested bedding (king or two double beds), name spelling, etc. While mistakes are rare, your travel agent is human ;) We recommend repeating this one week and again a few days prior to your travel date. Make sure you are paid in full by revisiting your most recent invoice.
The Just Book It Travel team will provide very detailed, customized instructions for ground transportation 7-10 days prior to travel. Be sure to read and follow all instructions, as provided.
The instructions below are fairly generic, but you will receive VERY SPECIFIC instructions from info@justbookittravel.com
Arrival: When you land, clear customs, and claim your baggage, you will be approached by lots of people trying to sell you transportation, excursions, time shares, and all sorts of things - walk straight and don't blink towards the Ground Transportation area. You will find the transportation company with a sign that reflects the name of your provider as listed on your customized travel documents. Any missed flights or last minute changes are subject to availability. Please email info@justbookittravel.com to notify us of any flight changes. Please make your way through the airport as quickly as possible to avoid getting left behind.
Return Home Instructions: Your pick-up time is provided on your customized travel documents. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early at the outside pickup area for your transportation and be sure to have checked out of the hotel and obtained a check-out slip. You cannot leave the property without a check-out slip :) Give yourself enough time to check out and still be early for transportation pickup. Please also announce yourself and the name of the transportation company to the outside resort staff, and remain vigilant of arrival vehicles. The transportation company can only wait for 5 minutes from pickup time, or you will be responsible for a taxi. Feel free to contact the transportation provider if the van has not arrived within 15 minutes of your scheduled departure time.
There is an emergency contact phone number provided on your customized travel instructions email.
A passport book is required for entry into our destinations by air. Your passport must be valid at time of entry. There are certain destinations that have passport validity requirements. For example, the Dominican Republic requires passports to be valid for 6 months past the time of travel. Feel free to use this link to check the latest requirements by date, destination, and origin. https://apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions?
Be sure to pack your toothbrush and toothpaste, waterproof Bluetooth speaker, bug spray, sunscreen, headache medicine, stomach medicine, feminine products, shaving cream/razors, flip flops, long pants for men, collared shirts for men, prescription medications, and all other necessities – the hotel’s gift shop are VERY expensive. Be sure to check with your event host (ie. wedding couple) for any event specific attire or travel packing requirements.
Each airline has their own policy around checked-in luggage. We advise you to check the airline's policy directly. Try to travel light and avoid oversized / overweight suitcases. Most airlines will charge more for these bags as overweighing a plane can cause mechanical problems and physical problems for baggage handlers as well as yourselves.
Please locate your original travel documents by searching for emails from Just Book It Travel. Give your travel documents a second set of eyes and if you would like to upgrade your room type, please let us know as soon as possible. It is your vacation!
Please login directly to the airliner directly to confirm your seats or coordinate seating arrangements near your friends and family. You may also be able to upgrade your seating in advance.
Airlines are constantly changing their flight schedules to meet changing demands. It is possible that your originally booked flight time has changed. When you login to the airliner, please setup text or email alerts so that you are aware of any time or gate changes. You may receive these updates automatically if you have a registered rewards account with the airliner. Be sure to check in for your flight within 24 hours of takeoff and arrive to the airport at least 3 hours prior to takeoff.
Most of the luxury all-inclusive resorts have a ‘casual elegance’ or ‘formal’ evening dress code at certain restaurants. We like to think of it as ‘Vegas Nights’. This requires men to wear long pants, collar and/or polo shirts. T-shirts, tank tops, shorts, beach sandals, and flip flops are typically not allowed at certain dinner restaurants. Dress codes for restaurants are posted on the resort’s website.
Check-In time is usually 3:00 pm, but if you arrive before check-in, you can use the complementary luggage service to store your luggage and gain immediate access to all of the resort’s pools, beaches, restaurants and other amenities right away. We recommend packing beach clothes in your carry-on luggage so that you can head straight to the beach! Our best advice is to be very nice at check-in and ask if they can accommodate an earlier room, but it’s never a guarantee!
Check out time is usually 12:00 pm. If your flight departs later, you can arrange to have your luggage stored and spend as much time as possible beside the ocean, soaking up the sun. Make sure that you check-out on time to prevent any extra charges. Some hotels offer a "Late Check-Out" subject to availability, so you can keep your room longer, however, additional charges may apply. Please check on this directly with the hotel.
Gratuity/Tips are not required, but highly recommended. We recommend guests to support the local economy by tipping, as international wages are relatively low in comparison to the US. We recommend $1 per drink, $5 for 2 at dinner, $5 for each room service delivery, and $5 per night for maid service. Feel free to be as generous as you’d like and give what’s on your heart at all times. Keep an eye out on the exchange rate when tipping in international currencies - 20 Pesos is NOT $20. (If you leave the resort, please use standard U.S. tipping guidelines - 20% at restaurants)
Brides & Grooms of destination weddings - be sure to tip your local vendors and wedding planner(s) 😊
Most merchants accept U.S. Dollars, and major credit cards, i.e. VISA®, MasterCard® and some also accept American Express®. Small shops will only accept cash (USD or local currency) Most hotels have an ATM inside the resort. We recommend that if you plan to convert cash, check with your local banking institution as sometimes the airport can include convenience charges for currency conversion. Also, currency conversion is not a requirement – we’ve never experienced USD rejection! We do recommend that you travel with very small USD (mostly ones, fives, tens).
Most resorts have safe deposit boxes in each room. We recommend storing passports, computers, jewelry, cash, and wallets in these secure areas.
Complimentary unlimited WIFI is available throughout the property.
Contact your service provider and provide them with your dates of travel and destination. Most providers are allowing unlimited data and phone calls, but you have to call them and initiate the request or you’ll be charged.
Each resort has an on-site clinic for medical emergencies. Be sure to travel with your health insurance card in the event of travel emergencies.
Feel free to book your spa appointment upon arrival. Ask about any specials as well!
If you have any special needs or special requests, please let us know. If it is something that you’ll need upon arrival, we can connect you with a concierge.
