Travel Bug Christian Tours

06/01/2026

Travel Bug Christian Tours is proud to announce that we are using Streamline Travel for the Great Patriotic Bus Trip next week!! This bus will offer us an upgraded experience!

05/04/2026

I’m really looking forward to the big Patriotic Bus Tour as we celebrate our country’s 250h Anniversary!! We leave June 8th and by the time we arrive back home on the 13h we will have visited places such as Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon, Washington D.C., Independence Hall and Liberty Bell in Philly. We will also cruise on the Delaware Bay and kick up some sand in Ocean City, Maryland! The itinerary:

Patriotic Bus Tour!

June 8th-13th 2026

Monday

8:00am – Leave Lucas Ave Baptist Church

10:00am – Restroom break

12:00pm – Lunch at Four Seasons Town Center (Food Court) in Greensboro

1:30pm - Leave Four Seasons Town Center

3:30pm – Restroom break

5:30pm – Comfort Inn Williamsburg Gateway

6:30pm – Dinner (included) at Golden Corral in private room

8:00pm – Settle into our hotel for the night

Tuesday

7:00am – Breakfast service begins at hotel

9:00am – Colonial Williamsburg Tour led by professional guides

12:30pm – Lunch at Colonial Williamsburg main dining hall.

2:00pm – Leave Colonial Williamsburg

4:00pm – Restroom break

5:00pm – Arrive in Washington DC. We will have opportunity to explore the
National Mall

7:00pm – Leave

7:30pm – Stay at Holiday Inn Express Alexandria/Ft. Belvoir

Wednesday

7:00am – Breakfast service begins at hotel

9:00am – Mount Vernon Manion and Grounds Tour

12:30pm – Lunch (included) at Mount Vernon Inn

2:00pm – Leave Mount Vernon

2:30pm – Visit Smithsonian National Museum of American History

4:00pm – Leave

6:00pm – Restroom break

7:15pm – Arrive in Philadelphia

7:30pm – Dinner at the Gather Food Hall

8:45pm – Check into Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District Hotel

Thursday

7:30am – Breakfast service begins

8:30am – Explore Independence Hall & Liberty Bell (in front of hotel)

10:30am – Visit Revolutionary War Museum

12:15pm – Lunch at the famous Reading Terminal

1:45pm – Leave Reading Terminal

2:00pm – Philadelphia Museum of Art – run (or walk) up the stairs and take
pics of Rocky!!

3:00pm – Leave

5:00pm – Cape May Ferry Terminal – we will take a giant ferry across
Delaware Bay

8:00pm – Arrive at Ocean Blvd hotel in Ocean City, Maryland

Friday

7:00am – Breakfast served at hotel

Time to relax and enjoy the beach!!

11:00am – head downtown Ocean City to shop and find a place to eat

1:30pm – leave Ocean City

3:30pm – Restroom break

7:00pm – Arrive at Hampton Inn in Roanoke Rapids

7:30pm – Cracker Barrel is next to hotel

Saturday

7:00am – Breakfast begins at hotel

8:00am – Leave

We will make some stops for restrooms, lunch, and something fun.

6:00pm – Arrive back in Laurens

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Cold bottles of water are available for free

This itinerary is subject to change! 😊

04/18/2026

This is actually pretty amazing - the cruise ship I was on with my “Footsteps of Paul” group while in Greece in the Fall of 2024 just made history. It was the first passenger ship to sail through the Strait of Hormuz since the war with Iran started.

04/17/2026

Just added to the Patriotic Bus trip this June - We will take a cruise across the Delaware Bay on a giant ferry!!

04/16/2026

I’m not sure who needs to see this but the last day to register for the Rhine River cruise September 14-23 is tomorrow (April 17th). There are only two spots available. You can sign up at RegisterNow.ittworld.com. Message me if you have any questions.

03/31/2026

I love to travel with friends! Here are a couple trips that I have on my mind today:

Patriotic Bus Trip: June 8th-13th

Just confirmed - Patrick Henry of “Give me liberty or give me death” fame will be on the bus with us during our first day of travel!! The bus is full but let me know if you would like to be put on the alternative list.

Rhine River Cruise: Sept 14th-23rd

We are going to visit so many places that look like they belong in a fairytale as we make our way through the heart of Europe on our deluxe river cruise boat. There is room for just 2 more people.

03/24/2026

I often think of Travel Bugs as being a large family that loves to travel. With that in mind, one of our family members passed away very unexpectedly a few days ago. David Anderson traveled with us on multiple trips. An effort is being made to help cover the funeral costs. If you are able to donate any amount I know his immediate family would be very appreciative.❤️

My dad, David, was a hardworking man, a dedicated father, grandfather, and a valu… Krista anderson needs your support for Support for David’s Funeral Expenses

03/17/2026

HAPPENING THIS SATURDAY!! The Kingdom Heirs from Dollywood will be in Laurens! For advance tickets the best option is to call 864-237-3214. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

03/13/2026

I’m looking forward to the great Patriotic Road Trip of 2026! We will be visiting some important places in the birth of our wonderful country this June as we celebrate the big 250th!! I have an announcement for those who are going - we will set aside a day for a patriotic dress up contest. I mean, go all in if you want. I don’t think anyone will be able to top me but we’ll see😅. It can be simple or extravagant or not at all. A nice prize will go to the winner. Here are some pictures to inspire some ideas:

03/12/2026

Good morning friends. I am enjoying a stroopwafel with my morning coffee. The idea is to use the Carmel filled waffle Dutch treat as the lid of your coffee mug (or hot chocolate) while yoir beverage is pipin hot and wait a few moments for the Carmel to get soft and oozy. Then you take a bite between sips. Oh yeah, it’s delish. Not too sweet-just right.

I’m trying this out in preparation for the Rhine River cruise through the heart of Europe this fall. During our travels we will visit Holland and have opportunities to sample this as well as other Dutch delicacies.

I love to travel once in a while and see this amazing world that God created. But I’m always happy to return home to Laurens, SC.