I Didn’t Know This Was Even an Option
For years, I did what most travelers do—searching for the ultimate travel hack without realizing I was already doing half the work myself.
I spent hours researching hotels, comparing tours, reading reviews, watching videos, and planning every detail of a trip.
Friends started asking where they should stay.
Coworkers wanted help planning Europe.
Family members called when they were ready to book a cruise.
I loved it.
Travel planning never felt like work to me.
Everyone’s unpaid travel agent.
I could get paid
for it.
Apparently, I had accidentally become everyone’s unpaid travel agent.
What I didn’t realize was that I was doing all of that research…and someone else was getting paid for it.
Hotels, cruise lines, tour companies, resorts, and vacation suppliers already build commissions into many eligible bookings.
The question is who earns them.
The travel industry already works this way.
The real question is…
Who gets paid?I Didn’t Quit My Job
Traveler.
Travel Advisor.
Still a Pharmacist.
It expanded my life.
This is the part people always assume.
No—I didn’t leave pharmacy. I’m still a full-time pharmacist, and I genuinely love taking care of patients.
After looking at several travel businesses and memberships, I chose to become an Independent Travel Advisor through InteleTravel because it gave me the flexibility I was looking for.
Wait… Can You Really Book Your Own Trips?
Absolutely.
That’s one of the biggest misconceptions.
You don’t have to build a huge business. You don’t have to quit your job. You don’t have to book travel for strangers.
Many Independent Travel Advisors start by booking travel for themselves, their families, and their friends.
Because here’s what most travelers never think about: travel suppliers already pay commissions on eligible bookings.
You research. You compare. You plan. You help friends.
So instead of doing all the research, paying full price, and letting someone else keep that commission, you can learn how to book through the industry side of travel.
That changed everything for me.
Every trip you’ve watched me take…
Now I earn commissions on eligible travel I was already booking, have access to travel advisor education, supplier connections, industry opportunities, and a community of people who love travel as much as I do.
I actually use it.
Every trip you’ve watched me take over the last few years—from Peru and Singapore to Budapest, Thailand, and beyond—was booked through the same travel business I’m telling you about today.
That’s why I can confidently share both the perks and the realities. This isn’t theory for me. It’s how I travel.
Peru Egypt Bali + Komodo HungaryWhy This Was
the Right Fit
Before finding InteleTravel, I had already looked at travel clubs, memberships, and other travel business opportunities. Like I do with most big decisions, I researched, compared, asked questions, and tried to understand how they were actually different.
Real trips. Real people.One Agency. Endless Possibilities.
Here’s what
mattered most.
I didn’t want to be limited to one cruise line, one resort company, one vacation club, or one kind of traveler.
I wanted the freedom to recommend what I would actually book myself.
That mattered more to me than any compensation plan ever could.
What that means
Instead of steering people toward one company or one vacation style, I can help them choose what genuinely fits their trip.
If it’s part of your trip…
there’s a good chance
I can book it.
I’m not locked into promoting one supplier or one type of vacation. Instead, I can recommend what I genuinely believe is the best fit for each traveler.
Stay
Luxury hotels, boutique properties, resorts, vacation rentals, villas, and hostels.
Explore
Tours, museums, excursions, local guides, Viator experiences, and day trips.
Vacation
Cruises, Disney vacations, all-inclusive resorts, river cruises, and vacation packages.
Adventure
Safaris, guided tours, expedition cruises, custom itineraries, and bucket-list experiences.
Getting There
Flights, rail journeys, rental cars, airport transfers, and transportation.
Experiences
Concerts, sporting events, theater, special events, and unforgettable group travel.
At first, I thought the biggest benefit would be the travel.
The biggest benefit wasn’t the travel.
I found my travel people.
Yes, earning commissions is great.
But it wasn’t the reason I stayed.
It gave my travel life
a backstage pass.
Suddenly, I wasn’t just booking trips. I had access to advisor rates, supplier relationships, destination education, industry events, and opportunities I didn’t even know existed.
But my favorite part?
- ✓People who already had their passports ready.
- ✓People who understand why a flight deal feels like a love language.
- ✓People who don’t need convincing to take the trip.
- ✓People who simply ask… “Where are we going next?”
Why That Mattered
I’ve spent my pharmacy career helping people make informed decisions about their health.
I approach travel the same way.
I want to recommend what’s best for you—not what I’m required to sell.
I want to recommend the hotels, cruises, tours, and experiences I’d confidently book for my own family and closest friends.
That freedom mattered far more to me than any compensation plan ever could.
That’s why InteleTravel was the right fit for me.
Your travel business can look however you want it to.
Some people simply want to travel smarter. Others build thriving businesses. Some want to help friends and family. Some dream of leading group trips.
I’ll walk you through enrollment, help you get everything set up, answer your questions, and teach you the things I wish someone had taught me.
From there, your journey is completely up to you.
The community.
I’ve met incredible people through this business—people who have become travel partners, mentors, and genuine friends.
The MLM Question.
If you’ve Googled InteleTravel, you’ve probably seen people call it a hybrid MLM. That’s fair.
I think it’s better to talk about it openly than pretend the conversation doesn’t exist.
The only way to join InteleTravel is through an existing advisor, and there is an optional business opportunity if you decide you’d like to help other people become travel advisors.
You don’t have to recruit anyone.
Could you build a team later? Absolutely.
Do you have to? No.
Many advisors never do.
I didn’t join because I wanted a team.
Building a team happened naturally because people kept asking how I was doing it.
What Stops Most People From Starting
It usually comes down to two things.
I said both.
Almost everyone I talk to tells me one of these two things before they ever get started.
The funny part? They were the exact same things I told myself.
That’s why I get it. This can sound bigger, harder, or more “salesy” than it actually has to be.
Just a traveler who figured it out.“I’m not a salesperson.”
Neither was I.
I simply enjoy talking about travel.
If someone asks where I stayed in Peru, which cruise line I’d choose, or what resort I’d book again tomorrow, I’m happy to share my experience.
The only difference now is that I can also help them book it if they want me to.
“I don’t have time.”
You probably already spend the time.
doing half the job.
This simply gives that time more value.
You don’t have to become someone else.
That was the biggest mindset shift for me.
Is This Actually For You?
You don’t need a huge following. You don’t need to quit your job. And you definitely don’t have to become someone you’re not.
You might already be doing it.
What I actually gained…
Not because it magically changed my life overnight. Because it gave more purpose, value, and possibility to something I was already doing anyway.
I was already researching destinations, planning incredible trips, and helping friends and family decide where to stay, what cruise to take, and how to make the most of their vacations.
The difference is that now I understand the travel industry from the inside.
I earn commissions on eligible travel I was already booking, continue learning from suppliers around the world, and have access to education, relationships, and opportunities I never knew existed.
Travel didn’t become my job. It became an extension of something I already loved.
You don’t have to become someone else.
a smarter traveler.
Maybe you’re perfectly happy just booking your own trips a little differently. Maybe someday you decide to help your friends. Maybe it grows into something much bigger. There isn’t one right way to do this—and I think that’s what I love most about it.
Is It Worth the Cost?
There is an enrollment fee and an ongoing monthly business expense.
For me, it was less than what many people spend on a single weekend getaway.
Between commissions, travel savings, advisor perks, and the experiences I’ve had access to, I earned back my investment much faster than I expected.
Don’t start only because you want a quick return.
Could you earn your investment back quickly? Absolutely.
But that shouldn’t be the only reason you start.
I joined because I wanted to change the way I traveled. Everything else has been a bonus.
Was it worth it for me?
Not because it magically changed my life overnight.
Because it gave more purpose, value, and possibility to something I was already doing anyway.
The best travel hack wasn’t a credit card.
Want the numbers, costs, commissions, perks—and what getting started actually looks like?
No pressure. No weird pitch. Just honest answers from someone who actually uses this in real life.
Give me the details →Maybe this becomes a business.
Maybe it even changes your whole life.
Either way, I think travelers deserve to know this option exists.