In our recent French Quarter Festival recap post , we mentioned that Toyota USA sponsored our festival fun but what we were even more excited about was test driving the new 2017 Toyota Prius for the week! We're talking high tech! The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime Plus is definitely energy efficient meets George Jetson. Innovative technology like a 11.6 in HD multimedia display which allows you to pinch, zoom and swipe gestures gives owners a smart-phone like experience. You can also use a remote Continue Reading
#LetsGoPlaces with Toyota & NOLA French Quarter Festival – Festival Fun
I can't be blamed if you read this post and instantly book a trip to New Orleans this summer! Seriously though, one of my favorite things about living in the New Orleans area is festival fun on the weekends. As soon as the warm weather (which is almost 365 days a year) hits, my family and I are plotting which NOLA outdoor festivals we want to hit. This year Toyota USA sponsored our annual French Quarter Festival experience. If you're not familiar with French Quarter Fest, it's the largest Continue Reading
Carnival Fantasy Good Eats and More -Carnival Cruise Lines Mobile Alabama #BayouTravel
It's been an entire 4 months since our last cruise and I'm definitely having withdrawals! Our most recent cruise was aboard Carnival Fantasy which departs from Mobile, Alabama. Since Mobile is about 2 hours away from our home, we decided to check her out and experience a "new to us" cruise ship. Recently refurbished in 2016, Carnival Fantasy includes Guy's Burger Joint serving signature burgers, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and much more. Some cruisers prefer larger ships, while others Continue Reading
Get Your Family Ready for their Upcoming Family Cruise w/ Themed Printables for Kids /Bilingual
No Brainer: We love Cruise Travel! I know my kids are older and they are as obsessed with cruise travel but I won't stop until all of my friends and family can experience the joy of cruising the ocean at least ONCE in their life! I have friends that have promised me that traveling with small children is a total nightmare! Seriously, I get it. I understand, that's why we are always working on tips and tools that can make the travel life a better experience for everyone including our little Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise Lines & The New Orleans Saints Team up with Scholastic Books
Imagine going on a field trip aboard a Carnival Cruise Ship! That's exactly what 100 local New Orleans students did aboard Carnival Triumph. 100 students from Kipp Central City Primary in New Orleans enjoyed a day of fun aboard the Carnival Triumph for the first-ever "Read & Rise" literacy day who were celebrating their reading achievements as winners of the school's summer reading challenge. The event was a collaboration with Carnival Cruise Line, New Orleans Saints and Scholastic Book Continue Reading
Cruising Out of Mobile Alabama Soon? Mobile Area Hotels Near Cruise Terminal
We're cruising again! But this time we are headed to Mobile, Alabama where Carnival Fantasy will begin boarding passengers on 4-5 day cruises visiting Cozumel, Progreso and Costa Maya. And guess what...I found a great cruise deal during Mardi Gras 2017! By choosing the Mobile, Alabama cruise terminal (2 hours away from me) versus my local New Orleans cruise departure port, I managed to save $341 plus have a upgraded room on a higher deck. I can use that savings to arrive (or stay) an extra Continue Reading
Pros to Using Travel Blogs for Cruise Related Information #BayouTravel
If you are a first-time cruise traveler, you need to have an idea of what cruising is. For me, the best way to do that is scouring the internet for information. From travel blogs like myself, Pinterest and even your travel agent or cruise PVP can provide you cruise quotes, travel brochures and other info for different cruise lines. But what if you have questions concerning the cruise package offered? Curious in the in's and out's of cruising? What if you want to be informed of the latest in Continue Reading
A Walk in the Park, State Park Series – Massachusetts State Parks #BayouTravel
Thank you for joining us for another week in our special series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we visit a different state each week to learn about its local state parks. This week we will be visiting the lovely state parks of Massachusetts. You may not be familiar with these parks even if you live here or maybe you're looking for someplace new to journey to. We invite you to join us in learning about the state parks in each of the 50 states. Now, let's visit the state Continue Reading
Children’s Travel Printables – Free Cruise Journal & License Plate I Spy Printable
Okay, so we're super excited and have cruise travel on the brain! We are booked for another cruise in November during the week of thanksgiving and can't wait! This is our 1st holiday (aside from Mardi Gras) that we will be cruising but this time, we are traveling out of state and traveling to another departure port. So while we're on the road, why not keep the kids entertained with a few travel printables! My Cruise Journal Printable License Plate I Spy Game Printable Check Continue Reading
State by State, A Walk in the Park Series – Maryland State Parks #BayouTravel
Thank you for joining us for another week of our special series, A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. In this series, we visit a different state each week to learn about its local state parks. This week we will be visiting the lovely state parks of Maryland. You may not be familiar with these state parks even if you live here or you may just be looking for someplace new to journey to. We invite you to join us in learning about the state parks in each of the 50 states. Now, let's visit the Continue Reading
New Travel Printables for Kids – Airport Bingo & Hotel Scavenger Hunt #BayouTravel
We LOVE printables and with our upcoming Travel E-book coming up, we have tons to share! Download 2 new printables for FREE. Just set your printer to the desired size, print and SHARE! What kind of printables are you looking for? Contact me and we can make it happen! Use the share buttons below to share this post with friends and family. Airport Bingo Hotel Scavenger Hunt Continue Reading
Saving on Spa Services When Traveling #Groupon #ad
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. Whether your kids are back in school or you're packing for an upcoming getaway, one of my favorite ways to save money on health, beauty and wellness is Groupon.com. You can find discounted spa services like hairstyling, makeup, tanning, manicures and even brow services at local salons at a fraction of the price. Taking it one step further, Groupon users can search for an upcoming travel destination and find spa services in Continue Reading