There is nothing like visiting your favorite city! In my case, it's a short 42 miles away and adult only weekend away from the kids! New York Best Selling author and local writer, Chris Rose has joined the ranks of local NOLA tour guides with his "New Orleans Magical Musical Mystery History Tour". The 2 hour (or so) tour takes you along through French Quarter and ends at Armstrong Park / Congo Square area. Since we were enjoying a weekend without the kids, my husband and I decided to Continue Reading
How To Choose a Cruise Ship Cabin: What You Need to Know Before Booking #BayouTravel
Not everyone will agree on stateroom preference but generally, size matters! Or is it cost? Since every cruiser has different needs, most cruise-liners have a wide range of staterooms that range from affordable to total luxury! While there are other factors involved like location of the ship, 1-3rd classes and foot traffic, you may want to consider your stateroom carefully! Inside Staterooms At 185 square feet, Carnival’s inside staterooms are among the largest of any cruise line and ideal Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – Notable Attractions & Sites in Istanbul, Turkey #BayouTravel
This is the 5th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia or Bulgaria by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Situated outside the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey is the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower. The clock tower dates back to 1890 and 1895. Built 89 ft in height, the tower stands in front of its Treasury Gate Continue Reading
Duck Commander – Family Attractions Things to do in Monroe – West Monroe, Louisiana #BayouTravel
When I travel anywhere with my family whether it's local or out of state, my family and I are always looking to share some fun, local attractions any family might enjoy. Recently we drove to Monroe, Louisiana for my daughter's Louisiana's High School Power-lifting State Tournament. We were so excited for her to compete especially since this is her 1st year on the Power-lifting team and also a freshman at that! Anyway, the state meet was held at the University of Louisiana Monroe in Monroe, Continue Reading
Travel Tips: Flying International? How to Adjust to Time Change #BayouTravel
Have you ever traveled and couldn't adjust to the new time zone. Usually after a day or two you seem to feel better but why not utilize that day or two and adjust sooner? Few people can really understand what it is like to adjust to a new time zone until they actually have to do it. It seems like no big deal, but it can really mess with mind and body. There are all kinds of studies on why that is, but the easy answer is that it is lying to your mind and body. You are essentially telling Continue Reading
Summer Travel Tips: Building a Summer Wardrobe, Ideas to Stay and Look Cool
During the winter, we layer on clothing to keep our temperatures up. When the summer arrives, we want to shed it and come out of hibernation. Finding summer clothes is always fun but be sure to find clothing that will help keep you cool in the heat. Here are some ideas to help you fashion your summer wardrobe. Summer Wardrobe Considerations The highlight of summer months is spending time outside. The downside to this is the fact that the rays from the sun can raise our internal temperatures Continue Reading
Business Travel Tips: How to have a stress-free business trip #BayouTravel
Traveling on business is never an easy thing to do. Missed flights, messed up reservations and time shortages are the norm and not having your own comfy bed to climb into can make it all even tougher. If you travel often for business, you are probably used to the stress already. Or at least you think you are. The truth is, stress is not something we ever “get used to” and we are susceptible to all kinds of health problems because of it. From silent killers like high blood pressure and heart Continue Reading
Cruise Ship Port Destinations – Costa Maya, What to do on Port Day Excursion? #BayouTravel
Experiencing a new cruise ship port can be very exciting! If Costa Maya is new to you Or you are looking to find a new Costa Mayan Mexican adventure then I have some suggestions and tips that can make your next cruise ship port day that can make the experience less stressful and fun! I hate when I hear that some cruise ship travelers stay on the ship during port day. The only time I suggest staying on-board is if you have visited the port city multiple times. Even if money is a factor, you Continue Reading
Mid-Week Dinner Solution: Healthy Dinner Hack, Burger and Fries
It’s a common dilemma: You’re trying your best to lose weight and eat healthy, but what you really want—more than anything else—is to sink your teeth into a big, juicy burger and some crisp, salty fries. So what’s a person to do? Would you believe that you don’t have to choose? That you can actually tweak your favorite restaurant’s burger and fries to be not just satisfying to your taste buds, but also trim and nutritious? It will require a little forward thinking and a bit of prep work—but Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – Notable Attractions & Sites in England UK #BayouTravel
This is the 6th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia, Bulgaria or Istanbul by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Today we are spotlight additional attractions and notable sites in London, UK. Newer to London is the London Eye which is a giant ferris wheel located on the River Thames. Now known Continue Reading
Vineyards & Wineries In and Around New Orleans – Pontchartrain Vineyards #BayouTravel
If you didn't share a pictures about it, did it really happen? HA, Of course it did! I'm guilty of not sharing every event, festival or attraction I experience with my family. I'm in the moment and oftentimes, I even leave the house without my phone! I know, crazy right.... but this time I'm making it a point to share an annual experience my husband and I use as a perfect date night without the kids. Every Spring we attend the Jazz’n the Vines concert series located in Bush, Louisiana. Only Continue Reading
Hometown Tourist: How to explore your own city #BayouTravel
Who among us has scoffed at the idea of touring our own city? If we are honest with ourselves, it is probably a pretty high percentage. The fact is, most places have tons of great things to do if you know how and where to look. Every single corner of the globe has history. Every place has something that makes it unique. Learning about these things is a big key to exploring your own city and becoming a “hometown tourist” yourself. Here are some tips to get you started no matter where you Continue Reading