The Space Coast has become an ever-growing family travel destination. I can definitely see why! In itself the Space Coast offers various attractions to traveling families, but it's also perfect for a weekend getaway or stop over after a few days of theme park hoping. The coast around Kennedy Space Center is unlike any other in the United States because it is protected and pristine for the most part, but also home to a lot of activity created around the space program. Still, all you have to Continue Reading
Family Friendly Beaches near the Space Coast #BayouTravel
A trip to Kennedy Space Center isn’t complete without a stop at one of the many beaches that Florida is known for. Whether you just have a day, or a whole weekend, there are several family friendly beaches close enough to Kennedy Space Center to enjoy some sun and sand. The Space Coast actually has several different types of beaches, all better for one type of recreation over another, so get in the car and head out to find the beach that the whole family can enjoy. Find out what the family Continue Reading
Making Education Top Priority – Hispanic Scholarship Fund #HSFstories #cbias
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HSFstories #cbias #CollectiveBias Our children are growing up quick! One moment we are celebrating her birth, the next we are discussing high school scheduling and preparing her for college. Education has always played an important role in my life. As a child born in Guatemala, my mother wasn't afforded the same kind of education we have in the U.S which is why my parents instituted Continue Reading
Texas Travel – Galveston Family Travel Guide #BayouTravel
Over the last few months I have made several visits to Texas which included San Antonio, Austin and South Padre. All of these vacation destination offer a variety of attractions like sandy beaches, amusement parks, historic museums, and fresh seafood. Well, guess what? Galveston, Texas has all of those things, and it’s only 50 miles southeast of Houston! It’s not only a great place for a vacation, it’s also a great day-trip destination. Everyone can find something fun to do on Galveston Continue Reading
Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & the Toyota USA Concert Series #LetsGoPlaces #rnrNOLA
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. New Orleans is known for putting on a great event which makes it the perfect location the annual Humana Rock 'n' Roll Marathon. Once a year the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series tours throughout the U.S and Canada as well as Spain, Mexico and even Ireland. So naturally New Orleans is a perfect fit! Rock 'n' Roll weekend in New Orleans is filled with events for over 20,000 participants as well as friends and family like myself who attend Continue Reading
Travel Printables for Kids – San Antonio Texas Word Search for Children #BayouTravel
So basically... you MUST take your family to San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio takes family travel to a higher level: culture, attractions, education, food...I could continue to list but instead, I have shared the information I have learned through my Texas travel articles available on this website. To commemorate our Texas travel experience, we are offering a free, exclusive travel printable for children. Download ourSan Antonio, Texas Word Search Printable and prepare your little ones for Continue Reading
Cruising to Cozumel – Paradise Beach Resort Options #BayouTravel
One of our favorite port destination cities is Cozumel, Quintana Roo Mexico! We visit Cozumel on almost every Western Caribbean cruise from the New Orleans area. The Puerta Maya Cozumel cruise port is well-built. Cozumel is a safe, clean and beautiful destination and is the No. 1 cruise port in the world. The island is home to many all-inclusive hotels thanks in part to the beautiful varied beaches in the area. With so many excursion options in Cozumel, finding a reliable, safe Continue Reading
Making Memories at Schlitterbahn Resort and Water Park – Galveston Island TX #BahnLove #ad
In the last 1 1/2 years we have been traveling to Texas more than ever! The close proximity to our home and vast family attractions make Texas an easy choice for family travel. This Spring is no exception. We are packing the kids up and heading to Houston for Spring Break. While we are in the Houston area, we will be traveling to Galveston Island, TX which is approximately 1 hour from our Houston hotel to spend some time at the Schlitterbahn Resort and Water Park in. As you may remember, I Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – Croatia & the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites #BayouTravel
"Did you Know?" Travel Series side Note- You can find other European cities and attractions in our previous post ~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral On our first virtual stop in Croatia I'm taking you to Trogir. Trogir is historic city situated on a small island between the Croatian mainland and the island of Čiovo. It's easy to understand why travelers visit the beautiful city of Trogir but what you may not know is that the historic centre of Trogir has been included in Continue Reading
Monster Jam 2016 – New Orleans Mercedes-Benz SuperDome Recap & Tips #BayouTravel
Disclosure: I am a Feld Family Ambassador, and in exchange for my time and efforts in attending shows and reporting my opinion within this blog, as well as keeping you advised of the latest discount offers, Feld Entertainment has provided me with complimentary tickets to Feld shows and opportunities to attend private Feld pre-show events. One of the biggest and highly anticipated family events to come annually to New Orleans is Monster Jam®. As always, Monster Jam did not disappoint! My Continue Reading
Up Close & Personal Aboard Carnival Cruise Elation – New Orleans & Jacksonville Port
Many of you are like me! We book our cruise vacation based on a couple different factors: Price, Date, Departure location, Port Itinerary and SHIP! If the price is right, everything falls into place even if it means sailing on the same ship as I did before BUT since cruise ships tend to (thankfully) re-position guests have the opportunity to experience a new (to them) ship every few years. For the last few years Carnival Elation has been operating from the Port of Orleans (about 40 mins away Continue Reading
Travel Chat: How to Travel & Experience Alaska #BayouTravel
Alaska is a Bucket List item for many people. The state is twice as large of Texas and has more coastlines than the rest of the US combined. What does all that mean? There is a lot to see and do in this great big state! Experience Alaska as if you won’t ever be back, then you can say that you really saw as much of this state as possible. Cruise the Inside Passage Whether you take a large cruise ship on a 7- or 10-day cruise, make sure to check out all the islands along the Inside Passage. Continue Reading