Don't BUGMe I'm On Vacation helps you discover places, routes, and experiences based on how you want to travel — not someone else’s itinerary.

Plan trips that actually feel like…yours

Explore the map for free

Zoom, pan, filter, explore.
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Save 20% at Participating Business

The Problem

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Most trips are decided
even before you begin researching.

Travel planning often gives the
illusion of choice while quietly pushing everyone toward the same results.

Endless lists, pre-set packages, and searches that assume you already know which adventure (and where) will suit you best.

The result is compromise, overwhelm, and trips that don’t quite feel like yours.

The shift

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Start with intent,
not inventory.

BUGMe flips the model.

Instead of asking you to search for things, we help you explore possibilities — starting with curiosity, mood, and the personal preferences that matter to you most

The goal isn’t more options.
It’s better decisions.

The map

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Your map.
Your journey.

BUGMe’s interactive map lets you explore by interest, vibe, proximity, and curiosity — so you can see what’s possible before committing to a plan.

And with AI-enhanced discovery, you don’t need to know what to search for. You only need a sense of how you want your vacation to feel.

This isn’t AI search.
It’s
guided intuition.

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For Independent travelers…

…who want what they want.

BUGMe is for people who value freedom over rigid plans — road trippers, explorers, and anyone who wants their trip to reflect how they actually travel.

It is not for cookie-cutter itineraries, bargain hunting, or having every decision made for you.

BUGMe’s map reveals:

Authentic tourism experiences based on
Your personal preferences,

and the Road Trip Pass unlocks exclusive Savings at Participating Businesses.

BUGMe works as a subscription because the value compounds.

the road trip pass

  • Each trip gets easier to plan
  • Each decision gets clearer
  • And the map becomes more useful the more you play.
  • No ads
  • No sponsored placements
  • No pressure to book

A tool you keep.
Not a trip you forget.

Built for road trips
and open-ended travel

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BUGMe is designed for the kind of travel where curiosity matters more than checklists.

  • Plan intuitively

  • Decide confidently

  • Adjust as you go.

It takes minutes to get oriented.
It pays off for years.

So, How does it work?

1) Search the Discovery Map

  • Type in your perfect vacation

  • Toggle the filters on/off (to refine further)

  • Browse the options

  • Click the “offers” button - to see which businesses are offering 20% savings

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2) Purchase a Road Trip Pass

  • 1 year membership

  • $99

  • Unlimited use throughout the year

  • Saves you 20% at Participating Businesses (offers button)

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3) Travel like a local

  • Present your Road Trip Pass when booking and arriving at Participating Businesses

  • No middleman - book directly with tour operators

  • Add additional searches as you travel

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It’s that easy!

So, where would you like to go next…

For Independent Tour Operators

If you run an authentic local adventure or activity business, BUGMe can help vacationers discover you… and give them another reason to stop.

turn travelers into guests

  • No ads

  • No commissions

  • No platform pressures

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Become a Participating Business

Free to Join ~ Clear Rules ~ Designed for Independents

For Tourism Professionals and Content Creators

Helping travelers discover great local experiences,
can earn you a handsome commission by sharing BUGMe’s Road Trip Pass.

Earn by sharing the road trip pass

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  • Affiliates earn $25 per pass sold, with tools designed to make sharing easy.

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