Cruises can be one of the most economical ways to travel but they also can be quite expensive. No matter what your budget is, you want to get the most for your money. Some of the best advice is to be aware of all the extras charged to your room and stay within your budget. Keep in mind all-inclusive does not usually include alcoholic beverages, or even soda. While you might be tempted to smuggle in costly items like bottles of wine, there are much easier ways to make your money go further. 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
What to know about Portugal – Bayou Travel Bucket Series – Portugal #BayouTravel
Just over ten million people call Portugal home. This small, diverse country originally settled by Celtic people survived many waves of invaders including the Phoenicians, Romans, and Moors. Today, it’s a vibrant country that has a lot to offer visitors. A general background and history of Portugal Portugal’s history is similar to Spain’s due in large part to their geographical proximity. After the Roman Empire was defeated, Portugal was run by Moorish rulers for more than 500 Continue Reading
Family Camping at Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Robert Louisiana #BayouTravel
Creating family memories every summer is inevitable. For my kids playing ball, riding bikes and swimming is something they do well past dinnertime. One way my family reconnects every summer is camping. A family camping trip is something my children have experienced many times. Year around, we grab a few sets of clothes, pack of our bikes and get ready to swim the evenings away. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park in Robert, Louisiana was our most recent camping experience. Only 65 miles outside Continue Reading
How to Make Purple & Gold Tiger Striped Popsicles
It's summer time and making Popsicle for the kids is something we all love to do. Today we are showing readers how they can create their own Purple & Gold Tiger Striped Popsicles. Geaux Tigers! Living in Louisiana you can assume we are huge LSU Tiger fans. My son these Tiger Inspired popsicles and I know your little Tiger fan will also enjoy these. What do you think? Do you think you can tackle this easy popsicle recipe? This recipe is affordable and various flavors can be Continue Reading
New Orleans Hotel Spotlight: Hotel Mazarin Wine Dinner #BayouTravel
Dining in New Orleans is an experience like no other. Local dishes with custom wine pairings attributes to the overall dining experience that many find during the annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. I was fortunate enough to be a guest at a wine dinner featuring Executive Chef Agnes Bellet at La Louisiane. Executive Chef Bellet showcased several signature dishes that complemented Souverain Winery, an official New Orleans Wine and Food Experience Wine Dinner at Hotel Continue Reading
America’s Most Romantic Wineries #BayouTravel
Think Napa Valley, California is the only place to have a romantic winery experience? Think again! Locations throughout the United States are growing grapes and producing top quality wines that rival their European and South American counterparts. If you’re looking for a romantic winery getaway, here are some suggestions from all over the country to get you started! O’Brien Estate – Napa Valley, California While Napa Valley isn’t the only place to go for out of this world wineries, it still Continue Reading
Royal Caribbean #LibertyoftheSeas Cozumel, Mexico #BayouTravel
Some of my favorite pictures never made it to my Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas #SeastheDay blog posts. I decided to include a few of them in this week's Not So Wordless Wednesdays. I'll continue to add more throughout the summer but the great things about traveling is that I can use some of my travel pictures throughout the entire year of travel posts. I genuinely had a great time about Liberty of the Seas and can't wait to experience another ship and even another cruise liner. Continue Reading
Planning a visit to India? Info about India in our Bayou Travel Bucket series – India #BayouTravel
Generations of travelers have heard the mystical call of India. The bright colors, variety of landscapes, mixture of cultures, and unique cuisine are just a few of the reasons it has become a not to miss destination. A General Background and History of India The modern Indian state was created in 1950 after independence from Great Britain was achieved. However the area has been inhabited for as many as 30,000 years. Between the years 2000-500 BC the Vedas, the oldest Hindu scriptures were Continue Reading
New Orleans Women’s Business Alliance Event at VIVE! in the Hotel Le Marais
Hotel le Marais is hosting this month's New Orleans Chamber of Commerce: 2014 Women's Business Alliance Women's Only networking event at VIVE! in the Hotel Le Marais on Thursday, June 5, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The event is an informal networking gathering of local New Orleans area business women. If you are available, please bring your female friends and colleagues. You can also enjoy complimentary hors d'ouvres, $5 cocktail and wine specials and a fantastic door prize drawing: Enter Continue Reading
Cruise Tips: Packing Tips for Cruise Travel #BayouTravel
Getting ready to board your cruise vacation? Take some time to consider these packing tips as you finalize your plans. Clothes These are the most important items to put in your suitcase and also tend to cause the same stress. While you have lax luggage restrictions on board, even the biggest room has limited storage space. You should pack at least one formal outfit and a bathing suit if you’re heading to a warm weather destination. Keep in mind that multi-function pieces can help you cut Continue Reading
La Louisiane at the Hotel Mazarin – New Orleans Hotel Collection #NOWFE
Disclosure: I will be attending the event as media. All opinions and thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by others. As if you needed another reason to visit New Orleans this weekend, I am sharing one more: New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, May 21st-24th. Over the past two decades, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has raised over a $1 million for non-profit organizations that fight hunger and support culinary education all while showcasing local food, chefs and Continue Reading