Imagine a few days filled soaking up the sunshine, turquoise waters and white beaches! Does this sound like the perfect beach getaway? Believe me, it is! Emerald Grande at at HarborWalk Village is THE premier Florida Gulf Coast Resort. Emerald Grande is a cluster of beautiful vacation condo's located at the Harborwalk Village. I stayed at Emerald Grande back in 2013 and had an amazing experience! The vacation condos overlook the white beaches of Destin and each rental has an adjoining balcony Continue Reading
Traveling to Alabama’s Gulf Coast? Your kids NEED this Word Search Printable #BayouTravel
I LOVE living in the Gulf Coast! Alabama beaches, attractions and family fun is just a short drive away. My family has spent many weekend across various Gulf Coast states enjoying the beach and beautiful scenery. Every family has their favorite but one we can all agree on is Alabama Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area. There is SO much to do there that I can imagine why families travel to the Alabama Gulf Shores area year after year. I thought we should share something fun today! Instead Continue Reading
Beauvoir, The Home of Jefferson Davis – Historic Homes in the Mississippi Gulf Coast #BayouTravel
Over the years I have traveled to many historic homes in the South. I love the architecture, the landscape and it's at times it's integral part of American history. Like many historic homes, it's story and legacy showcases the good, the bad and the ugly side of American history. The Beauvoir estate was the last home to of the former President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. Located in Biloxi, Mississippi, the estate and the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library Continue Reading
Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Family Attractions – Biloxi Visitor Center #BayouTravel
One of my favorite things to do when traveling with my family is visit the local tourism board or visitor center. Not only is it a great location to rest and get your bearings, but it's also informative and at times, a fantastic attraction that can cost your family ZERO travel dollars. My family and I travel to the Mississippi Gulf Coast regularly. My brother has lived in the Mississippi Gulf coast for over 15 years and it happens to be a great travel destinations for many families. The Continue Reading
{Cheers Y’all} Local Breweries in Mississippi – Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company Spotlight #BayouTravel
While some couples plan a "date night" regularly, my husband and I opt for a date DAY. We find the kids would rather bum around the house during the day and less inclined to tag along if it cuts into their lazy weekend routine. I have teenagers so they are either non-stop on the weekends or become vegetables on the couch come Saturday morning. Recently my husband & I started our date day by visiting a local brewery in Mississippi. Although I live in Southeast Louisiana, the Mississippi Gulf Continue Reading
A Picturesque Walk at Northlake Nature Center in Mandeville, Louisiana #BayouTravel
Now that the kids are back in school my most of my days are spent sitting at my desk, completely overwhelmed by my computer screen and 'to-do" workload. I think I've done a good job so far with prioritizing my day not that I'm working from home, but oftentimes I need to get out. I spend 1/2 of event Monday working on the back-end of my business, writing Tuesday-Thursday and taking Fridays off to get housework and chores out of the way. This week, since I killed it last week with creating new Continue Reading
{Save Yo’ Money, Honey} What to do in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area for FREE #BayouTravel
My family and I have always loved the Mississippi Gulf Coast. My brother has lived there for over 25 years and now my youngest sister has moved there as well. It's a good thing that the Mississippi Gulf Coast is just a short drive for my family. As I do when I travel throughout the U.S, the first thing I do when planning our upcoming family trip is search for free or low cost attractions in the area. So what kind of family fun can you expect for free? Please check with each location Continue Reading
Free Cruise Ebook – Cruise Travel for LESS: How to Save Money on Your Next Cruise #BayouTravel
Do you love to Cruise? Of course you do, we do too! In fact, our family went from being unsure and uneasy about cruise travel to Cruise ADDICTS! I can't blame them, going on a family cruise encompasses everything you would want in a family vacation? Beautiful destinations, relaxation, adventure and fantastic food! What if you could cruise for less than or the same price as a Disney Vacation? You can! In fact, there is no reason why your family of 4 can't cruise for less than $2500. We Continue Reading
{Surviving & Thriving} Camping with Kids – Children’s Camping Themed Printables #BayouTravel
If you go way back in your file cabinet of memories, you might remember some of your favorite childhood memories - Camping. My 1st camping adventure involved my Los Angeles Girl Scout Troop while my husband has been camping his entire life. I hate to use the excuse that times have changed, but they have. Gone are the days that families spent their summer vacation outside a them park or resort. I'm not one to criticize, I love theme parks and resort amenities but there is a satisfying feeling one Continue Reading
Be A Road Warrior, Preparing Your Vehicle – Auto Maintenance Checklist #CambioConfiable {ad}
Being as safe driver is crucial but having a safe vehicle can is just as important! My daughter will have her permit soon so it's critical that I maintain my vehicle inside and out. That means replacing the tires, making sure my windshield wipers are in tact and of course, getting my oil changed regularly. Changing my vehicle's oil is like clockwork. My minivan is always on the road especially since we are a traveling family. normally my husband takes car of our vehicle's maintenance but it's Continue Reading
The Rebirth of the Mississippi Gulf Coast #BayouTravel
More than one million people in Mississippi were affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and 49 counties were declared federal disaster areas. As devastating as the hurricane was, there’s as with everything there’s a silver lining. In the years before Katrina many of the coastal communities had been stuck. They had lost their neighborhood structures, and in some cases the only attractions were the large, hulking casinos on barges in the bay that were taking over. Because nearly everything needed Continue Reading
Beach Travel Printable for Kids – Beach Scavenger Hunt #BayouTravel
I know many of you are thinking the beach is for May-July but in actuality, some of my favorite beach experiences have been in the Fall. If you haven't had the opportunity to take the family on a beach getaway this summer, fall is your time to sun shine. The weather is perfect and if you are in the Gulf Coast area, the water is still warm! I'm in beach travel mode! Next month I'll be traveling to Destin, Florida for a weekend getaway at the Emerald Grande at Harborwalk Village with some of my Continue Reading