Traveling to the Smoky Mountain Area is always an exciting family journey. My children are older so we are always up for an adventure. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park is one of Gatlinburg's most exciting attractions. Nestled high in the above Gatlinburg, your family can enjoy an array of activities at any age range. Like I previously mentioned in the past, my family and I are regulars to the area and were thrilled to experience a full day at Ober Gatlinburg While many Continue Reading
Must-Haves for Family Travel Road Trips
Before and after Christmas I try to stock up on items that I can be useful to me throughout the year. Huge savings occurs at this time in order to make way for new 2014 products. Although I save my Amazon Gift Cards to purchase Christmas presents, I also try to stash a few E-Gift Cards for my after holiday shopping spree. Normally the holidays have emptied my pockets so shopping is slim but I have complied a list of Must-Haves for family travel road trips. These are affiliate links and Amazon is Continue Reading
Smokey Mountain Area Attractions: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies #BayouTravel
Since we travel to The Great Smoky Mountains every November my family and I try to alternate between different Smoky Mountain attractions and family activities every few years. This year we visited Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies again. We visited the aquarium in the past but haven't experienced it in at least 3-4 years. I can't believe how new and exciting the aquarium was for us. New live shows and exhibits like the Dinosaurs – When Giants Ruled! showcases some of the most amazing extinct Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise Sunshine – Sail Away on the Family Ship #SunshineNola
When I travel I always have one thing on my mind: FAMILY. I wish I could travel alone or with just my husband but with our busy work week, kids activities, local organizations and my blog I have to make time for my children especially when traveling. Carnival Cruise Lines has taken care of the key element to traveling when they created Carnival Cruise Sunshine. Part of the 155 Million Dollar renovation features fun zones like Waterworks and SportsSquare which is located on the aft of the cruise Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise #SunshineNOLA Spotlight
In November I had the opportunity to attend a press event for Carnival Cruise Lines in New Orleans. I enjoyed the last event I attended so I jumped at another opportunity to learn more about the new fun ship. The event was an overnight pier side cocktail to commemorate Carnival Sunshine, the largest transformation in Carnival history. The Sunshine can carry 3,002 passengers, will replace the Conquest, which could carry 2,984 passengers. The Sunshine will leave New Orleans in April and head to Continue Reading
Smoky Mtn. Family Fun – Wilderness at the Smokies Resort #BayouTravel
Every year we visit The Great Smoky Mountains National Park in East Tennessee so our family is no stranger to the area. A year doesn't go by that my children don't ask to stay at the Wilderness at the Smokies Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee. This November my children got their wish as we arrived to the Smoky Mountain area for our annual Sinclair Thanksgiving in the Smokies family vacation. We had a busy itinerary this year in the Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg that we thought staying 2 nights at Continue Reading
12 Days of Christmas-Alexandria/Pineville
Alexandria/Pineville knows how to do Christmas the right way, and the 2013 season is sure to bring great joy. Come celebrate the holidays in the heart of Louisiana with sparkling lights, parades, appearances by Santa Claus, and other events. You can experience an old-fashioned Christmas, drive through a live nativity scene, shop for great gifts (or pick up something for yourself), and listen to Christmas carols during the area's annual 12 Days of Christmas celebrations. The City of Alexandria Continue Reading
Historic Natchitoches -Holiday Trail of Lights
Historic Natchitoches is one of the original cities to start the Holiday Trail of Lights and this year marks the city's 87th annual Christmas Festival. Thousands of twinkling lights will be turned on daily at dusk, from November 23 through January 6. During this amazing 7-week celebration, Natchitoches will offer many events to entice visitors and show them all a fantastic time. Did you know it snows each year in Natchitoches? Well, it does, and the city calls it Snow Fest. The event runs Continue Reading
Christmas in Monroe-West Monroe
Christmas in Monroe-West Monroe is filled with community celebrations, shopping, spectacular fireworks displays, and fun activities for the entire family. The other north Louisiana sister cities to the east of Shreveport-Bossier City host holiday events to help visitors get in the the spirit of the season. Visit the Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum on 323 Walnut Street, Monroe from 5- 8 p.m now through Dec. 22 to mail letters to Santa at the Peppermint Post Office and enjoy story time Continue Reading
Elf on the Shelf Smoky Mountain Series
I know it's strange but we recently took our Elf on the Shelf on our Tennessee Smoky Mountain Vacation. My children are getting older and since they are fully aware of the true meaning of Christmas (and about Santa) I thought this would be a fun way to keep the spirit alive. Having older children (1 teen & 1 tween) I know how hard it is to keep the kids entertained while on vacation. What better way to travel than with our family's Elf on the Shelf. Read along and enjoy the Smoky Mountain Continue Reading
Minden the “Friendliest City in the South”
Minden has been dubbed the “Friendliest City in the South,” and this little city is ready to celebrate Christmas with you! You can enjoy the holidays here by visiting Santa, shopping locally-owned antique stores and specialty shops, and touring local museums and art galleries. Right on the tail of the German Mardi Gras- Fasching- kick-off, Minden is now decorated with thousands of Christmas lights and hundreds of nutcrackers as part of this year’s Christmas displays. Fireworks, parades, Continue Reading
Shreveport/Bossier is ready for Christmas
All photos courtesy of: http://holidaytrailoflights.com/shreveport-bossier Christmas-time is coming once again to the sister cities of Shreveport and Bossier City and the duo are pairing up for some great fun this year. Head to the North West corner of the state to enjoy lots of twinkling lights, festive celebrations, cheerful holiday events, and incredible shopping opportunities not found anywhere else. Local holiday favorites include Christmas in Roseland at the Gardens of the American Continue Reading