My family LOVES to cruise! You can search my other cruise articles to learn more on WHY we love to cruise but since I love a good deal, getting a cruise as a great rate is a must for my family. My family does quite a bit of travel throughout the year. Since my husband (and I when I was working outside the home) use all of our vacation very quickly that means we sometimes travel at a loss, loss of income if we exceed our vacation days. While that may stop some from traveling outside of their Continue Reading
Travel Chat: What Your Hotel Front Desk Doesn’t Tell You #BayouTravel
When you book a hotel, do you often wonder what the person on the other line is hiding from you? Do you wonder what the inside information really is? Most people have thought about it and quickly put it out of their minds. Interestingly, that sort of information can have a huge impact on the quality of your stay. But where do you get such information? The best place is from the sources themselves. What do hotel front desk clerks know that they don’t share? Here are five quick facts that will Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series: Tower Bridge, London UK #BayouTravel
Last summer we started our #BayouTravel bucket list which got us thinking? We can continue to add to our bucket list, but why not learn more some iconic and well-known attractions scattered around the world. Find additional European attractions and iconic European landmarks on our site. In 2016 we plan to add several attractions from Turkey, Croatia Bulgaria and more and ask readers "Did you know?". Starting our 2016 "Did You Know?" series we are featuring tidbits of information featuring Continue Reading
Smoky Mountain Family Attractions – Hollywood Wax Museum Pigeon Forge, TN #BayouTravel Ad
Disclosure: Complimentary passes were used during our recent visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum. All opinions & thoughts are my own. When I travel with my family, I schedule attractions based on location, price and time duration. In order to find value, I try to find attractions that our family can experience in 1-2 hours minimum. In my book, the longer the better. That means I'm getting my monies worth. The Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN meets all of my crucial Continue Reading
Why We Have Little Under the Christmas Tree and the Kids LOVE It! #BayouTravel
Before anyone mentions the true meaning of Christmas, we know it. Promise, it's something my family is very aware of. Ever since my children were born, Christmas has been the one holiday where we have "spoiled" them. When I was a kid, my family was considered low income. Let's face it, we were poor but when we opened our presents on Christmas morning, we felt like every other child regardless of how many presents we received. My husband also has fond memories opening Christmas Continue Reading
Attractions in the Smokies – Ripley’s Attractions in Gatlinburg TN #BayouTravel ad
Disclosure: Complimentary Passes were facilitated for this post. All opinions and thoughts are my own. If you're familiar with the Smoky Mountain area you know that Gatlinburg is a very busy and popular tourist area. One reason is the Ripley's Aquarium, Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. It is one of 3 Ripley's Aquarium in North America and ranked #5 Aquarium in the World by TripAdvisor's World Traveler's Choice 2015 listing. But it is also home to 7 other Ripley's attractions that your Continue Reading
Celebrating the Holidays at Dollywood Pigeon Forge-Smoky Mountain Attractions #BayouTravel ad
Disclosure: I received complimentary media passes for our visit. All opinions and thoughts are my own. My oldest child was celebrating her 3rd birthday on our first trip to the Smoky Mountain area. It's hard to believe that we are celebrating our 10th family visit in Pigeon Forge (only missing a few years after my son was born) this past Thanksgiving. As we do almost every year, we spent Thanksgiving week in Tennessee and visited Dollywood the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. It's a Continue Reading
Norwegian Cruise Lines (Last) Cruise to Nowhere – Norwegian Dawn in New Orleans #BayouTravel
Well, my husband & I managed to accomplish the almost impossible! We went on a cruise without our kids! Since my youngest was born (now 11 years old) my husband and I have had 2 (not a typo: TWO) night away from both of our children at the SAME TIME! I travel without the family for work but I sleep comfortable knowing my husband is with them. But my husband never goes out of town without our kids. We DESERVED this! Luckily I found a Norwegian Cruise to Nowhere, aboard Norwegian Dawn, Continue Reading
Our Journey to Chattanooga: Holiday Inn Chattanooga – Hamilton Place #JoyofTravel #ad
Disclosure: I am participating in the Holiday Inn Influencer Program. All opinion and thoughts are my own. Finding a hotel in Chattanooga can be overwhelming. Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in Tennessee and by far a very popular tourist destination. Staying somewhere familiar and dependable is a must when traveling. I need to know that even for just one night, we have all of the amenities we need for one low price. Last week we booked our Chattanooga lodging accommodations at Continue Reading
Journey to Extraordinary – Family Travel Attractions in Chattanooga Tennessee #JoyofTravel #ad
Disclosure: I am participating in the Holiday Inn Influencer Program. All opinion and thoughts are my own. “Life is a journey, not a destination.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson The easy way, isn't always the best way! That's what I find myself telling the kids on EVERY road trip. This time we are on our way to the East Tennessee (Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg) to visit the Smoky Mountains. It our Thanksgiving family tradition, but over the years we have made a pit stop in Chattanooga more of Continue Reading
Tennessee Travel We’re Going on a Smoky Mountain Road Trip + Road Trip Printables #BayouTravel
Tennessee is by far one of our favorite travel spots! This year we will be celebrating our 11th family trip to the Pigeon Forge / Gatlinburg Tennessee Area. Does your family enjoy the outdoors? The Great National Smoky Mountains is the perfect spot for your family. So if you're making a road trip of your own, you will appreciate a fun, colorful printable to keep your kiddies entertained on the road or in between attraction hoping! Start your journey with a Road Sign Scavenger Hunt Continue Reading
We Are All Explorers – Explore the Savings at Sierra Trading Post ad
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are always my own. ‘What are men to rocks and mountains?’ Jane Austen It's one of my favorite lines from Pride & Prejudice and such an important part of my life! My family and I are off to another adventure. This week we are in East Tennessee hiking trails and enjoying the outdoors in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It's our annual retreat and this year we are determine to hike at least 10 trails in Continue Reading