Yellow Bug Travels
October News 2025
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The beautiful wine region of the Porto river, and a game of chess aboard the AmaPrima.
Pictures courtesy of a client of Yellow Bug Travels, Cathie Mulgrew.
If you would like your pictures featured, email them to me at jen@yellowbugtravels.com
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WHAT'S INSIDE
⭐️ Live event for Italy in Jan. 26
⭐️ Ready for a bucket list trip?
⭐️ Give the gift of travel
⭐️ What makes Portugal so special?
⭐️ New promotions for Ama until Dec. 31st.
⭐️ Why try Azmara cruises?
⭐️ We have another exciting group river cruise 2027!
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Join our private group!
If you're not already part of our river cruise group, you're missing out on all of the inside information. Our group's intention is to share information and trips with eachother. Join us!
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Live Cohosted event for Italy in January!
I'm teaming up with CIE tours to host live event in Fort Mill, SC about our 2026 Italy Tour
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Come listen to Chris Barnikel, from CIE Tours, talk about this amazing itinerary.
There will be offers and new promotions and possibly even some prizes. 😁
Our date is January 2026. (TBD), but will be hosted in Fort Mill, SC
Don't miss this event! If you can't make it, it will be recorded and available to watch online.
Please RSVP at jen@yellowbugtravels.com
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Did you know?
If you are a NEW client to Yellow Bug Travels, and you refer a NEW client to me, you each will get
$100 off your first
booked trip!
It's called my Refer A Friend program!
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READY FOR A BUCKET LIST TRIP?
From soaring mountains with razor-sharp peaks to a panoply of rare wildlife, Patagonia stuns with its trove of natural wonders. It's a landscape Lindblad Expeditions knows well: they have been traveling there since 1967.
| If a trip to Patagonia is on your list, let me know, there are so many options to get you there! Cruise, land, up to you! |
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Give the Gift of Travel This Christmas
Still wondering what to put under the tree this year? Why not give something truly unforgettable — the gift of a trip! ✈️✨
Whether it’s a family adventure, a romantic getaway for you and your spouse, or a special surprise for your parents, travel is the kind of gift that lasts far beyond the holiday season.
Because the best present isn’t something you can wrap — it’s time together. And what better way to spend that time than by creating memories in beautiful places?
The great news? There are some fantastic travel deals available right now to close out the year.
📞 Call me today at
910-382-6511, and let’s turn your Christmas gift into a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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"newbie" river cruise guide.
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2026--3rd year at the River Cruise Expo!
In 2026, I’ll be attending the River Cruise Expo in Amsterdam for the third year in a row. This event is my chance to step onboard the newest ships, connect directly with the cruise lines, and explore the itineraries myself. Why do I go? So I can bring back first-hand knowledge, insider updates, and personal recommendations to help you find the perfect river cruise.
Who will be there?
AmaWaterways, Viking, Avalon, Uniworld, Scenic, Riviera, Amadeaus and even the debut of Celebrity River!
| | What makes Portugal so special | |
| | Portugal offers travelers an Old-World European experience found in few other places. It's a place where history is palpable, ancient craft traditions survive, family-style cuisine is revered (and reaches supreme expression) and music is heard everywhere. | | | | |
AmaWaterways promotions changed
today October 1, so contact me for information
regarding promotions and pricing.
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Azamara invites you to uncover a world of destinations at a more relaxed pace, giving you time to appreciate the landscapes, culture, and people, by day and night. Book a journey with us and see the difference between traveled and well-traveled.
Midsize ships that can go places that the big ships can't.
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The countdown is ON… our river cruise is almost here!
31 Days for Taste of Bordeaux!
I can hardly believe it — we’re just weeks away from setting sail together!
I couldn’t be more excited to share this journey with such a wonderful group!
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Christmas Traditions in Provence
Feel the holiday magic of
Provençal Christmas celebrations
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Enjoy a complimentary extended holiday on Ama-WOW!
This year, to help you make the most out of your holiday, Ama is delighted to gift you
up to two extra nights in Europe on select New Year’s Cruises— courtesy of AmaWaterways!
Prefer not to fly on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Enjoy a complimentary pre-cruise stay at a beautiful 4- or 5-star hotel with breakfast and an included transfer to your ship the following day.
Then, depending on the departure date, either
stay on the ship one extra night to celebrate New Year’s Eve, or sleep in on January 1st and be treated to an additional evening on board.
For either post-cruise option, all meals will be
included, as well as an airport transfer if you
reserve your flights through AmaAir.
Valid on new bookings only through October 31, 2025 – and combinable with up to $2,500 per stateroom savings on select departures!
| | | Mobile Passport Control (MPC) is a free app that allows eligible travelers to expedite their entry into the United States by submitting their passport and customs declaration information via their smartphone or other mobile device. It offers a faster, more efficient way to get through customs compared to the traditional paper form process. | | |
FREE air?
Amawaterways is offering complimentary round trip economy airfare from all US and Canadian gateways when you reserve select 2025 Festive Delights departures by October 31, 2025.
This is combinable with other promotions saving you up to $2500 per stateroom.
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Click "more information" to see ship layout, current promotions, and maps and images.
You can now also place your deposit to hold your spot!
(no money is charged immediately, I will email you first!)
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TASTE OF BORDEAUX,
WINE CRUISE
November 6, 2025
Bordeaux to Bordeaux France
MORE INFORMATION
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ESSENCE OF BURGUNDY & PROVENCE
NEW!--November 11, 2027
Dijon to Arles
MORE INFORMATION
| | | | Sign up for Italy while there is still time! | | | | |
Taste of Italy with Sorrento/Capri/Amalfi
September 8 - 18, 2026
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What you need to know:
- Only 8 spots available
- Many meals included in price
- 10 days/9 nights
- Deposit is $250 pp and refundable until 100 days prior to the trip
- Get a 5% discount is booked by November 2, 2025!
- Click below for pricing and more info.
MORE INFORMATION
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Thank you for reading my monthly news! I appreciate each of my
current and future clients!
Write to me if you have ideas or pictures,
I'd love to hear / see them!
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I can now offer you being able to see LIVE inventory and to self book these cruises—
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And here’s the best part—I’ll be listed as your travel advisor, ensuring you get the support and insider knowledge you deserve.
Could you book with Costco or direct? Sure, but who will you call when you flight cancels and you're tired at the
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That's where my guidance can really help!
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