Families can benefit in many ways by cruise travel. Aside from the bundled cost, the ease and convenience of cruise ship travel is a huge draw to many traveling families. In my mind, the actual cruise is not what draws people away from a cruise: It is the cost of each port day. During my recent Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Dream experience, I was determined to maximize my cruising dollar at every port. As I share my experience below I will be highlighting the overall cost at each port Continue Reading
Looking at Ivy Leagues Schools this year? Consider College & University Travel #BayouTravel
Parents of high school juniors and seniors with plans of attending an Ivy League school should make plans as soon as possible to tour the schools, facilities, and areas. An Ivy League education is a dream come true for most. Having excelled in high school to the point where this is a real possibility is an accomplishment in itself. The admissions processes for these schools are extensive and complex. Touring the campuses prior to applying can help narrow the list of options and reduce the stress Continue Reading
Cruise Excursion Guide: A Day at Grand Cayman Island #BayouTravel
The Cayman Islands are a series of three islands; Little Cayman, Grand Cayman, and Cayman Brac. These islands are a great destination for couples and families and often a stop many cruise ships make. If you have a port stop in Grand Cayman here are a few ideas for activities you might enjoy. Seven Mile Beach is the most famous beach on the islands and has been consistently ranked as the ultimate beach vacation location in many publications and listings. It’s on the western shore of the Continue Reading
Regional Animals of Alaska #BayouTravel
Our contributor recently returned from a trip to Alaska. Actually she is still there! After falling in love with the area, she has decided to live in Alaska for the next 2 months. Aside from being very jealous of her, I am so proud that she is starting a new journey in life. Today she is sharing her recent Alaskan experience in a series dedicated to Alaska. Today she is sharing information regarding regional animals found in the area. The regional animals of Alaska are found both on land and Continue Reading
Planning an Upcoming Camping Trip? Camping Trip Organization Tips #BayouTravel
Planning a camping trip, particularly one that will go on for longer than a weekend can take a lot of work. There are a lot of supplies that you need when camping that you would not normally take with you on a trip. All of this extra “stuff” means that you need to be pretty organized in order to fit everything in the car, and to make sure you don't forget anything. The camping organization tips below can help you pack quickly and take the stress out of planning your next camping trip. Make a Continue Reading
Family Travel at Silver Dollar City – Branson Missouri #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Our admission was complimentary, all thoughts are my own and in no way influenced by others. Please see my full disclosure policy located in the top tops of this website. I have our #1 Branson family attraction for last! Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri is theme park that officially opened in 1960 to a 1880 theme. Silver Dollar City offers guest down home charm, patriotic celebrations and an opportunity to revisit the days of yesteryear. The Silver Dollar City theme Continue Reading
#ExploreBranson and the Titanic Museum Attraction – Top Family Attraction #BayouTravel
Please read disclosure at the bottom of my post or in the disclosure section of this website. All opinions are my own and can not be influenced in any way. The Titanic Museum Attraction was the very last attraction we visited during our time in Branson, Missouri. Not a stranger to the Titanic Museum Attraction, I have visited the Pigeon Forge Titanic Museum 3 previous times. I knew while in town I had to experience the Branson location and see how the two locations differ and compare. Both Continue Reading
Jonah – Sight and Sound Theatre #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Please read my image disclosure at the bottom of this post. All opinions are my own. For more information you can read my disclosure tab for additional details. While I was in the planning stages of our Branson press trip, I mentioned to a coworker that I was going to experience a few shows while I was in the area. My coworker mentioned I had to visit the Sight & Sound Theater. When I mentioned that my family & I had tickets to see Jonah, she was extremely happy for us. She had Continue Reading
Stars of the Cinema – Hollywood Wax Museum Branson #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Please read our press travel disclosure located at the bottom of this post. All opinions expressed are my own. Being on vacation with the family allows you to decompress and enjoy a stress-free environment with your loved ones. For us, we love to cut up and act goofy whenever possible! While we were in Branson we visited the Hollywood Wax Museum. We have visited the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge and couldn't wait to see what was in store for us at the Branson Continue Reading
Ready for a Duck Adventure? Ride the Ducks Branson #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Choosing a local tour company when traveling can be overwhelming. There are so many to choose from that finding a tour company that is unique and stands out can be had to spot at first glance. For us, Ride the Ducks Branson was an easy choice. From Philadelphia, San Fransisco to Guam, Ride the Ducks has been entertaining tourist since 1977. In fact, Branson was the very first location to launch a Ride the Ducks location. Now owned by the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, Ride the Ducks Continue Reading
White Water, Thrill Slides and KaPau Plummet #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
No summer would be complete without spending the day at a large water park with the family. While we were vacationing in Branson we stopped at White Water, a Silver Dollar City Attraction. White Water is a water park for the entire family nestled in the beautiful Ozarks of Branson, Missouri. With over 2 million gallons of water, there is something for everyone. From SurfQuake wave pool, Ohana Falls (a ProSlide mammoth family raft ride) to Kalani Towers (a slide deck featuring 2 speed slides Continue Reading
Breakfast at The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Hark work never hurt anybody! In Point Lookout near Branson, Missouri hard work is the motto as a small liberal arts college called College of the Ozarks. Establish in 1906, this college charges no tuition for full-time students due to its student work program and donations. Every student has a job and we experience first hand how extraordinary a few of these students are during our breakfast at The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks. Only minutes away from Branson, The Keeter Continue Reading