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
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
Midwest Biking Day Trip Destinations for the Family #BayouTravel
Niche travel is in for 2016! For many years, but especially since the success of the film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, travelers are flocking to their favorite destinations to hike, climb and bike trails across the U.S. With the passing of the days of the railroad and canal systems in the Midwest, hundreds of miles of rails have been paved over or recreated for use by the public. Because the railroads and waterways connected and intersected, a lot of the bike paths connect and Continue Reading
Sights of Downtown Historic District Charleston, South Carolina #BayouTravel
Charleston has been on my Cities to Visit list for quite sometime. January I visited my sister who lives right outside of Charleston and had a long list of attractions and sites to visit. While I had grand plans, Charleston is definitely the kind of city you need to visit multiple times. On this trip we visited the Downtown Historic District which is steps from the Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. You can customize a your cruise vacation by spending a few days in Charleston or Myrtle Continue Reading
Cruise Port Excursions – What To Do in Progreso, Yucatán Mexico #BayouTravel
When planning your cruise, it's important to also consider various types of port excursions based on weather, cost and time. On our recent cruise port stop we visited Progreso Mexico. While we initially considered ATV or swimming in the cenotes, I was apprehensive due to the weather. The weather in early February could go either way so we decided to take the free port shuttle bus into Progreso and "wing it". My family & I boarded the Auto Progreso free bus shuttle at port and Continue Reading
Cruise Chat : Why Cruise Travel? Top Reasons to Choose Cruise Travel #BayouTravel
At the end of the month my family and I will be making our way aboard Carnival Cruise Lines again. I LOVE cruising, but I'm not the only one. In fact, my kids have bypassed Disney over cruising since they first experienced the Carnival Fun Ship. But cruising is SO addicting! If you are considering a cruise for the first time, here are some reason why you should book and start packing. Instant Vacation If you happen to live near a port city, your vacation consists of packing and finding a Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – St Paul Cathedral London UK #BayouTravel
Today we are sharing Part 2 in our 'Did You Know?" Travel Series. Find additional series topics which include European attractions and iconic European landmarks by searching our site. Adding to our "Did You Know?" Travel Series we are including one of London's most iconic and recognizable sights. St. Paul's Cathedral sits on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London. Its dome is among the highest in the world and is the second largest church building in the United Kingdom Continue Reading
South Carolina Road Trip Adventure – Wonderworks Myrtle Beach #BayouTravel
Our January visit to Charleston was not long enough! My family & I visited my younger sister who had her 1st a baby 2 months ago. But we utilized every minute possible to spend time with her family and visit the area. Myrtle Beach is about 2 hours away from Charleston and one of our must-see stops in the area. Although we visited in low season, there is still much to do in Myrtle Beach! Most of the major attractions are opened and lines are nonexistent! WonderWorks was our first stop Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday – Amazing Sunsets Around the World #BayouTravel
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