My teenage daughter is now a full-time (summer) employee! Great right? Well, it's sorta put a damper on our travel plans this summer. Between my son's summer football practice, volleyball practice, weight training and this summer job, both of my kids have my running the roads but that doesn't put a stop to travel even if it's just exploring our own area on the weekends. This summer local family attraction (near New Orleans) we visited was Kliebert's Alligator & Turtle Farm in Hammond, Continue Reading
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Abita Brewing Company Family Friendly Soda Tours – New Orleans & Northshore Area Attractions
My kids have experienced several winery and brewery tours over the years. I tend to think of it as a science or technology lesson! But a family friendly tour has just become available which introduces families to the production of locally made bottled soda. Abita Brewing Company has bottling beer in our area since 1986 and grew to expand their facilities in 1994 to a state of the art larger facility in order to keep up with demand. In addition, the privately owned and operated by local Continue Reading
New Orleans Area Attractions: A Perfect History Lesson- Chalmette Battlefield #BayouTravel
Growing up in California, my brother & I made our 1st visit to Louisiana when I was 10 years old. Our grandfather took us all over Louisiana to show us all the history that ran through our state's borders. At 12 years old I moved her permanently with my family & instantly had a deep love for the culture & history of New Orleans. Being a busy working mother means time is so vital to our family. My kids are getting older and we have a very busy schedule but that doesn't mean we can't Continue Reading
New Orleans Restaurant Roundup – Juan’s Flying Burrito, New Orleans Top Restaurants #BayouTravel
When we travel food is always our number one expense! I can prepare for lodging and attraction expenses but food is always going to be something your travel budget can't prepare for especially when you're visiting New Orleans which per capita, leads the nation in James Beard Award nominations. My New Orleans Restaurant Roundup Summer Series reflects a variety of local New Orleans restaurants which includes both low to high price points. This week we are including Juan's Flying Continue Reading
Vineyards & Wineries In and Around New Orleans – Pontchartrain Vineyards #BayouTravel
If you didn't share a pictures about it, did it really happen? HA, Of course it did! I'm guilty of not sharing every event, festival or attraction I experience with my family. I'm in the moment and oftentimes, I even leave the house without my phone! I know, crazy right.... but this time I'm making it a point to share an annual experience my husband and I use as a perfect date night without the kids. Every Spring we attend the Jazz’n the Vines concert series located in Bush, Louisiana. Only Continue Reading
Going to #NOLA for a Cruise? Food Experience for Foodies: New Orleans Cooking Experience #NOCE
With multiple cruise-liners departing from New Orleans, it's no wonder why cruise Ship travelers account for the largest percentage of visitors to the city annually. But with so many attractions and tour options available, it's hard for cruise newbies and veterans to select their NOLA to-do list! We're taking the guess work out by selecting several of our favorite NOLA experiences and sharing them with our readers. Today we're sinking our teeth into the New Orleans Cooking Experience. The Continue Reading
From Atlanta to New Orleans – Digital Walking Tours by Urban Adventure Quest #BayouTravel #Ad
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. Please refer to my disclosure section for additional information. My family and I continuously traveling throughout the year. I am always considering attraction admission rates and tour fees as a deciding factor on how we will spend our time in any city. My children and I, along with my mother and sister will be visiting San Antonio this summer. Although we have several attractions already in place, a walking tour for a family of 5 can Continue Reading
Quite Mornings at The New Orleans Museum of Art and Sculpture Garden #BayouTravel
There's nothing better than being at New Orleans City Park on a Saturday morning. My husband went to Morning Call and enjoyed a hot cup of cafe au lait and beignets then took a leisurely stroll through Besthoff Sculpture Garden inside City Park. More than 60 sculptures fill the Besthoff Sculpture Garden which is directly outside of NOMA. Approximately 5 acres in City Park most of the sculptures were donated to NOMA by the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Foundation. The sculptures are nestled Continue Reading
How To Utilize the New Orleans Power Pass – New Orleans Family Travel #BayouTravel
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post highlighting the New Orleans Power Pass. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Last week I introduced you to the New Orleans Power Pass. With the New Orleans Power Pass you can visit up to 26 top New Orleans, Louisiana Attractions for one fee. The top 10 New Orleans attractions alone would cost $250.95 but if you plan on visiting the area for a few days, follow along as I show you how to utilize your Power Pass and make the most of your Continue Reading
Get More for your New Orleans Travel Dollar – New Orleans Power Pass™ #BayouTravel #Sponsored
Disclosure: You are reading a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are my own and can not be influenced in any way. Like many of you, I'm always looking for ways to maximize my dollar when I travel. While browsing the interweb I stumbled across a great find. Viator, a leading website geared towards travel, sightseeing tours and travel guides, offered information on various tours located in the New Orleans area. I have been living in Southeast Louisiana for the last 25 years and Continue Reading
New Orleans Area Plantation Tour Stop – Laura Plantation #BayouTravel
A few miles away from Oak Alley Plantation sits Laura Plantation, a restored historic Louisiana Creole plantation. The plantation is located on the west bank of the Mississippi River near Vacherie, Louisiana. My family and I decided to take the guided tour after we completed our Oak alley tour on a warm Saturday afternoon. We are brave! The Louisiana heat is rough but this plantation was worth the sweat. Our guided tour began outside Laura Plantation where our tour guide, gave us some Continue Reading
New Orleans Travel: Family Fun Day Aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ #BayouTravel
Being a New Orleans area travel blogger means I have been to my fair share of New Orleans attractions. Like many locals, my family has vivid memories of many NOLA area landmarks and popular tourist attractions. The Steamboat NATCHEZ is one of those attractions that you can visit frequently and always feel entertained. Why? Because they are constantly hold fun family events like their upcoming Family Fun Day. I want to make sure all of my local readers (and prospective travelers) are aware of Continue Reading