The Travel Bug

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The Travel Bug Atlantic Canada's best travel goods shop. Online orders can be picked up curb side or shipped via Canada Post. www.thetravelbugstore.com

Please call 709-738-8284 or email [email protected]

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09/21/2026

✈️🐝 TWO STORES. ONE TEAM. ONE VERY INTERESTING JOB.

Could you be the person who brings it all together?

The Travel Bug and The Bee’s Knees are looking for a Retail Manager to lead our shared team across two wonderfully different stores in St. John’s.

One is all about travel.
The other is all about living a little more thoughtfully.

Both are filled with great products, curious customers, and plenty of opportunities to make a difference.

✈️ THE TRAVEL BUG

Thoughtfully selected travel goods, bags, accessories, and clever .things that make travelling easier.

🐝 THE BEE’S KNEES

An eco-minded general store filled with useful, beautiful, and more sustainable products for everyday life.

YOUR ROLE

You’ll be the person helping both stores—and our team—run at their best.

You’ll:
• Lead, support, schedule, and develop our shared team
• Oversee daily operations across both stores
• Create a welcoming, knowledgeable customer experience
• Support sales, merchandising, and inventory
• Train employees and share product knowledge
• Help manage our Shopify store and online orders
• Bring ideas, energy, and initiative to the business
• Help create a respectful, collaborative workplace

WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO…

Is organized, curious, adaptable, and genuinely enjoys people.

Someone who can move easily from helping a customer choose the right travel bag to talking about sustainable everyday products. Someone who likes variety, takes initiative, enjoys learning, and knows that great retail is about much more than making a sale.

Retail or leadership experience is valuable, but we’re open to people who have developed strong customer-service, organizational, and people skills in other ways.

If you don't check every box but think “this sounds like me,” we want to hear from you.

📩 Send your résumé and a short introduction to:
[email protected]

THE TRAVEL BUG ✈️
THE BEE’S KNEES 🐝

Two stores. One team. A lot of good stuff.

08/12/2026

🚨 RESTOCK ALERT! 🚨

Your favorite Pacsafe anti-theft bags and travel essentials are back on our shelves! 🔒✨

We’re fully re-stocked with everything you need to keep your essentials safe and secure on your next adventure. 🌍✈️

Stop by the shop today to grab yours before your favorite style sells out again! 👋💛

08/11/2026

🎒 Ready for a fresh school year?
We’ve got you covered! ✨

Whether your little ones are heading to preschool for the very first time, or your big kids need a durable backpack for high school and campus life, finding the perfect fit makes all the difference!

Our shelves are fully stocked with endless choices.
Stop by the shop to try them on and get your students ready to gear up for a great year ahead! 🎒📚✏️

07/06/2026

Pack your bags, we’re heading out! 🌍✈️
From sleek rollers to rugged duffels, we’ve got your perfect travel companion waiting on our shelves. Stop by and find the one for your next getaway! 🛍️✨

🚀 Big news for wallet minimalists: SECRID has just leveled up! 🚀If you love the iconic, RFID-safe Secrid card protectors...
06/23/2026

🚀 Big news for wallet minimalists: SECRID has just leveled up! 🚀

If you love the iconic, RFID-safe Secrid card protectors but always wished for just a little more versatility, your wishes have been answered. We have two incredible new arrivals fresh on our shelves:

🪙 The Coin Wallet: Yes, you read that right! Secrid’s sleek new design now features a dedicated, stylish envelope pouch to tuck away your coins, keys, or tiny essentials without adding the bulk. Available in a gorgeous palette of buttery soft leathers.

📱 The MagSafe Card Protector: The ultimate “phone + wallet” fusion. This brilliant card protector snaps securely onto the back of your phone, keeping your essential cards safe, accessible, and ultra-sleek on the go.

Drop by the shop to feel the leather, test out the satisfying click-mechanism, and find the perfect upgrade for your daily carry! 🐝✨

The Travel Bug and The Bee's Knees are currently hiring experienced retail sales staff to join our hardworking team! If ...
06/22/2026

The Travel Bug and The Bee's Knees are currently hiring experienced retail sales staff to join our hardworking team!

If you're experienced in sales and customer service, have open availability, and love interacting with the public, we want to hear from you! Send us an email with your resume and cover letter to [email protected], or drop a copy to us at either 197 or 199 Water Street.

Share this post with someone you think would be a great fit for our dynamic workplace! While we thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


🌍Dry responsibly, travel beautifully. 🌈✨We are absolutely in love with these Green Petition Recycled Beach Towels! Not o...
06/22/2026

🌍Dry responsibly, travel beautifully. 🌈✨

We are absolutely in love with these Green Petition Recycled Beach Towels!
Not only do they bring the brightest, most cheerful pop of color to your summer adventures, but they are also made from 100% recycled materials.

Loving the planet never looked so chic. They are incredibly soft, highly absorbent, and engineered to dry fast so you can stay comfortable all day long.
They even pack away into their own cozy little matching sleeves-perfect for hiking, camping, or just keeping in the car for spontaneous road trips!

Swing by the shop to feel how amazing these are in person. Your sustainable summer wardrobe
starts here!🐝💚

🚧 UNDER CONSTRUCTION BUT STILL OPEN! 🚧
06/15/2026

🚧 UNDER CONSTRUCTION BUT STILL OPEN! 🚧

✈️ Spring Break is calling... are you ready to answer? 🌸Whether you’re chasing the cherry blossoms, heading on a Europea...
03/17/2026

✈️ Spring Break is calling... are you ready to answer? 🌸

Whether you’re chasing the cherry blossoms, heading on a European city break, or planning a much-needed tropical escape, the secret to a stress-free trip starts long before you head to the airport. 🌍✨

We know that ”getting there“ is part of the adventure, so we’ve curated the ultimate travel essentials to keep you safe, comfortable, and organized:
🛡️ Peace of Mind: Travel smart with our Anti-Theft bags and Travel Tags (like AirTags) to keep your belongings secure.

☁️ In-Flight Comfort: Don’t leave without a cozy neck pillow and compression socks—your legs will thank you after that long haul!

🔌 Tech Ready: Stay powered up anywhere with universal adapters and travel-sized dual-voltage hair dryers.

🧳 The Basics: From durable suitcases to clever travel toys to keep the little ones entertained, we’ve got your back.

Before you zip up your suitcase, stop by and see us! 🐝 We’d love to help you find those ”must-have“ items that make every journey a little smoother.

Where are you heading this spring? Tell us in the comments! 👇📍

✨ Online Code: KOMBI40 ✨The calendar says it’s March. The clocks tell us Daylight Savings is ending this weekend. Theore...
03/05/2026

✨ Online Code: KOMBI40 ✨

The calendar says it’s March. The clocks tell us Daylight Savings is ending this weekend. Theoretically, “Spring” is just around the corner... 🌸🤡

But then we look out the window. ❄️🌬️
Here in Newfoundland, March isn’t the beginning of spring; it’s just Winter.

While the rest of the world is dreaming of tulips, we’re still dreaming of just being able to see our driveways again. It’s a tragic comedy, really. 🎭

Since we’re all going to be stuck in parkas and boots for a while longer, we’ve decided to turn our seasonal frustration into your gain. 🧤✨

Grab some comfort for your cold, tired hands: Take 40% OFF all Kombi gloves and mittens! From cozy leather to the warmest liners, we’re helping you survive the “Spring” that isn’t. 🇨🇦💪

🕒 Sale ends Monday, March 9th!
🛒 How to Shop:

• Online: Use code KOMBI40 at checkout. 💻
https://reurl.cc/O6bGL7

• In-store: Come warm up and say hi! 🐝

Address

197 Water Street
St. John's, NL
A1C1B4

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17097388284

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