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Yellow Bug Travel's
February 2025 News
February 3, 2025
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What better way to show your love?
Gift someone you love with a trip, better yet,
a river cruise trip with YOU!
Consider the multi generational trip you've been thinking about. Or take your sweetheart to France, with a land extension in the
"City of Love."
There are so many options, but do consider just how meaningful travel is for you and whoever you gift a trip to, lifelong memories you'll cherish forever!
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Two NEW group cruises added for 2026 | |
Where are the ladies..... | |
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Sure, vacationing with partners and/or kids has its place in our lives. We love sharing places and experiences with our significant others and family members. But all too often, we find ourselves playing the same roles we play in our everyday lives. Caregiver. Decision-maker. Provider. Wife. Mom. Woman. The list goes on.
Universally, women report that traveling in the company of other women is just simpler, easier, and more comfortable. They “get” each other easily. Ease of meeting one another. Ease of companionship. Ease of conversation. Easier connections. Easier honest discussions. They also like that someone else is doing all the planning. Zero stress. No annoying details they have to plan, orchestrate, and manage for everyone else on the trip (e.g. their families or partners).
Join us on our first "ladies only "river cruise trip. Let's make this a large group and learn what this article is all about spending time with women!
Essence of Burgundy & Provence, Nov. 19, 2026!!
Start gathering your girlfriends for this trip!
More information below
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Second 2026
group cruise...
Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
Cruise from Amsterdam to Basel
October 27, 2026
Discover fairytale castles and historic vineyards as part of this spectacular Rhine River cruise fantasy. Start by exploring the canal-laden city of Amsterdam, with its neat rows of buildings and rich history. Then it’s off to Germany, where you’ll discover not only the grand city of Cologne but charming villages like the winemaking hamlet of Rüdesheim and the university town of Heidelberg. Enjoy cruising through the UNESCO-designated Rhine Gorge, where 40 castles are strung like pearls along the riverbanks.
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Cross the border into France’s Alsace region in enchanting Strasbourg and take in spectacular panoramas of the Swiss Alps. Encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland, as well as iconic landmarks and majestic mountain landscapes, this distinctive itinerary is truly a dream come true.
Land extension in Amsterdam and Lake Como, Italy!
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I'm reinstating this promotion for two reasons: One--promotions change March 31, so I want you to lock your spot on one of our trips while the Complimentary Land is in place. Two--I plan to purchase more Future Cruise Benefits while I'm at the ASTA River Cruise Expo in March to add to your discounts and make it really worthwhile! | |
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Hop over to my website for more details on all group travel, both land and river
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Blue Danube Discovery
Budapest to Nuremburg
June 11, 2025
ONLY 10 SPOTS LEFT ON THE SHIP!
- Land extension in Budapest and Prague.
- D cabin has 50% solo suppl.
- Currently has AirPlus
Double occupancy pricing.
D cabins--6 left. $8,558.00
C cabins--1 left $10,758.00
BB cabins--2 left $11,958.00
BA cabins--1 left $12,358.00
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$300
On Board Credit
If you are looking for a date to cruise with added benefits, contact me so I can check my list of itineraries and dates that have an added $300 on board credit on top of all other promotions for 2025.
If you have flexible travel dates, these are select dates on most itineraries, so it's worth a shot to ask.
This credit can be used in the spa, the shop, the bar or for gratuities!
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I will be on a cruise ship in training
March 9-17
for the ASTA River Cruise Expo.
I encourage you to reach out to me now if you have a future trip to be booked.
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Taste of Bordeaux
Bordeaux to Bordeaux
Land extensions in
San Sebastian &
Bilbao, Spain and
Loire Valley France.
Nov. 6, 2025
LAST CHANCE!
Less than15 cabins left on the ship.
5 B cabins and
9 A cabins left.
We have a group of over 20 people sailing with us.
Join us!
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I have 3 left!!
These are first come, first served.
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UPDATE on
UK ETA!
Important change made
Are ETAs needed by those transiting through the UK?
Following feedback from the aviation industry, the government has agreed a temporary exemption for passengers who transit airside, and therefore do not pass through UK border control, from needing an ETA. The exemption will be kept under review.
Passengers who transit through the UK by crossing through the UK border will continue to need an ETA, if required for their nationality.
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Call me for your
Spring Break plans.
Resorts are filling up already.
April is only 2 months away, call me today!
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Only 3 months away. Get Ready!
On May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.
Find out if you’re REAL ID ready with our interactive tool, or select your state or territory!
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Join our groups on FB!
Here is where you'll find day to day most up to date information!
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Small Group Land Tours Available | |
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10 day Icelandic Adventure with Collette!
September 26 - October 5, 2025
10 days/9 nights
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Deadline to place a deposit is February 27! | |
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A deposit of $698 per person is due upon reservation.
Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.
Deposits are refundable up until February 27, 2025.
You MUST deposit to save your spot!
Contact me today to save your space! jen@yellowbugtravels.com
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Italy 2026
Small group discovery
with CIE!
Only 24 ppl max
September 7 - 17, 2026
10 days / 9 nights
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Deposits due to hold your spot of $250 pp.
Deposits are refundable until 100 days in advance of trip.
Contact me today to save your space! jen@yellowbugtravels.com
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See our group river cruises available--New additions!
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NOTE: Promotions will change March 31, 2025. Prices are subject to change April 1. If you want to lock in the complimentary land, you will need to place your deposit to hold your room. | |
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Blue Danube Discovery
June 11, 2025
Budapest to Nuremberg
Land extensions in Budapest and Prague
Prices as low as ~$8558.00 D category
Less than 15 rooms available on this ship, book today!
Currently has AirPlus
$250 pp group discount
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Taste of Bordeaux, wine cruise
November 6, 2025
Bordeaux to Bordeaux
Land extension in San Sebastian and Bilbao, Spain
and Loire Valley, France
B cabin as low as ~$10,038.40
Currently has save $1500 per room
$250 pp group savings
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NEW!!--Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps
October 27, 2026
Amsterdam to Basel
Land Extensions in Amsterdam
and Lake Como, Italy
Contact me for pricing
Currently has Complimentary Land OR $1500 off per room
$250 off pp group savings
AirPlus promotion
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NEW!!--Essence of Burgundy & Provence
November 19, 2026
"Ladies only cruise"
Arles to Port of Dijon
Land Extensions in Nice, France
and Geneva, Switzerland
Contact me for pricing
Currently has $1500 off per room OR Complimentary Land
$250 off pp group discount
AirPlus promotion
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Iconic Christmas Markets
December 7, 2026
Budapest to Nuremberg
Land extension in Budapest and Prague
All categories available
Prices as low as $6398
E category
$250 off pp group discount
AirPlus promotion
If you can believe it, this ship only has 35 staterooms available to book. Don't wait on Christmas Market cruises, they sell out quickly!!
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** All prices above are for double occupancy, with taxes and fees included.
No air or insurance is added.
If you, or someone you know is interested in joining one of the above groups, click the link below for more information.
Reach out to lock in your spot!
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Have you heard AirPlus mentioned?
Want to know more?
With the AirPlus promotion, Ama offers roundtrip trans-Atlantic flights and transfers at fixed rates starting as low as $899 per person on select 2024 and 2025 Europe sailings. This offer is combinable on select sailings with other promotions, so you can relax knowing you are getting the greatest value on your entire journey.
FIXED RATES PER PERSON
Economy Air: $899 2025 / $999 for 2026
Premium Economy Air: $2,299
Business Class Air: $4,299
AirPlus is also available on all sailings in Europe reserved 330 days or more prior to departure. Visit AmaWaterways.com/airplus for complete terms and conditions.
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Preparing for your cruise
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Now that you've deposited your cruise, what's the next step?
You will want to login to the top of the Amawaterways page under "Your Cruise" to fill out your emergency contacts and your health questionaire.
Once that is done, you can just plan what you will pack and sit back and get excited.
At around 60 days from your trip, you'll want to download the MyAma app and login with your booking ID. Here you'll get to choose your excursions. This is where it gets exciting! But don't fret, if you change your mind about which excursions, you'll be able to do that right up until you walk on the ship. Your cruise manager will help you with that.
Around 30 days out form your trip, your cruise documents will be ready, and accessible on the app as well. Here you'll get all the details, of where the ship will be, where to find an Ama rep at the airport etc. Read through these thoroughly!
Once your exiciting day comes that you finally get to your starting destination, that's where the magic happens. Make sure when you board the ship to make your reservations for the Chef's Table. Did you know you can borrow a curling iron at the Reservatios desk? You sure can!
And did you know that you can board the ship as early as 9 am? You can, although your room may not be ready until 3 pm. You can have a snack and a drink and meet your fellow cruisers.
I hope you have an upcoming river cruise to get excited about. If not, contact me and we can find you your perfect itinerary!
Happy Sailing!!
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