Travel Bug By Amy

07/08/2025

Travel Inspiration Thursday Post - The Dolomites, Italy

Travel Inspiration Thursday! August is a fantastic time to visit The Dolomite region of Northern Italy. Cooler temps with endless outdoor activities and fun. The Dolomite area is large, and it is best to pick a home base city and explore from there. We chose Ortisei in the breathtaking Val Gardena. The city itself is lined with cobblestoned streets, delicious restaurants and a spectacular family friendly atmosphere. The mountains offer endless hiking opportunities, and the best park is playgrounds and mountain lodges along the way for rest, play and wine!
This is more than a destination - it’s a feeling.

Let Travel Bug By Amy plan your next vacation to Italy and The Dolomites to experience this unforgettable feeling. Even better when planned with you as the VIP.

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01/08/2025

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Pokémon has announced its very own theme park called PokéPark: Kanto

It will be located in Tokyo, and sits inside Japan’s Yomiuriland amusement park 🎡🎢

31/07/2025

Travel Inspiration Thursday!
Verona, Italy is a city of romance and timeless beauty. It is also a delightful option in the summer, as is slightly cooler than southern cities such as Rome. Stroll through cobblestone streets, admire ancient Roman ruins and feel the Shakespearean romance at Juliet's window. The city is situated on a river, giving picturesque views and has a great food scene.

Don’t Miss:
Juliet’s House - balcony/window and love wall
Piazza delle Erbe
Arena di Verona - ancient amphitheater
Castelvecchio - castle situated on the Adige River
Verona, Italy invites you to fall in love, again and again!

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30/07/2025

Travel Bug By Amy Personal Trip Summary!

Every year, our family drives to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware for 4-5 days to enjoy the sun, sand and all the fun a beach trip provides! Rehoboth Beach is a small, Atlantic coast town and is known for its beaches (of course!), classic mile-long boardwalk with shops, arcades and Funland (see more below!) and overall family friendly fun.

Where We Stay: Atlantic Sands Hotel (Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center )
What We Do: Beach, Go-Karts, Funland, Shopping
Favorite Eats: Thompson Island Brewing Company (), Cultured Pearl (), Grotto’s Pizza (Grotto Pizza ), Chesapeake and Main Dogfish Head, Big Oyster Brewery (Big Oyster Brewery ), Henlopen City Oyster House (), The Ice Cream House

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29/07/2025

So true. Eggs salad sandwiches haven’t been the same since!

One does not simply go to Japan and not eat the egg sandwich 🍳🥚

24/07/2025

Travel Inspiration Thursday!

We are in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware this week and we come every July. It is a perfect family beach vacation and you could visit for a long weekend or a full week. Our family's favorites include the beach (of course), shopping on the boardwalk, Funland and eating at all our favorite restaurants. Funland offers rides and games at nostalgic prices and their tickets transfer year after year. The games are relatively cheap and usually end in at least a small stuffie toy. We love the fresh oysters, ice cream, local pizza and funnel cakes.

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24/07/2025

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18/07/2025

Shout out to my county of residence - Loudoun County, Virginia - for being featured in Travel + Leisure! We love living here, so many fun outdoors things to do, all while living less than 1 hour from Washington, D.C.
Let Travel Bug By Amy help craft your next vacation - including time in Loudoun County!

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17/07/2025

Travel Inspiration Thursday! Nikko, Japan -

This city is truly magical. At times, I felt like I was in Narnia with the lush landscapes, moss covered lamp posts and buildings and serene atmosphere. Nikko is about 2 hours by train from Tokyo, and can be done in a day trip, but I recommend staying the night to fully experience all Nikko has to offer. Plus, this is a great place to experience a ryokan - traditional Japanese lodging, which usually includes futon (floor) sleeping, wearing of traditional yukata, onsen bathing and indulging in a traditional Japanese breakfast.

Let Travel Bug By Amy plan your next trip to Japan - including all the magical cities such as Nikko. DM to get started and visit my website for more information! Link in bio.

16/07/2025

Explore 5 off the beaten path European cities where you will find amazing craft beer for those craft beer aficionados among you. Enjoy!

Which would you choose?

#1: Bern, Switzerland
#2: Rome, Italy
#3: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
#4: Salzburg, Austria
#5: Budapest, Hungry

Let Travel Bug By Amy work in all the best craft breweries to your bespoke travel itinerary.

10/07/2025

Travel Inspiration Thursday!
My husband and I traveled to Bali, Indonesia for an anniversary trip. We did a lot of relaxing at the beach and pool, but also spent some time exploring as well. Bali is a mix of lush jungles, gorgeous beaches and ancient temples, and with something for everyone you can easily tailor your trip to be relaxing or action packed.

Some highlights for us:

~Snorkeling at Manta Bay with impressively large manta rays
~A bike tour around small villages on the island including impressive views of volcanoes and landscapes and a visit to Mason Elephant Park
~Spending a relaxing day at Crystal Island - soaking up the sun and snorkeling
~The Food - including an Indonesian feast and Luwak coffee (coffee made from beans harvested from poo of a civet cat)

Let Travel Bug By Amy plan your anniversary or special celebration get-a-away - from the exotic shores of Indonesia to places closer to home, I can tailor your trip to fit your needs. A magical escape without the stress of planning.

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