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
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Travel Printables for Kids – San Antonio Texas Word Search for Children #BayouTravel
So basically... you MUST take your family to San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio takes family travel to a higher level: culture, attractions, education, food...I could continue to list but instead, I have shared the information I have learned through my Texas travel articles available on this website. To commemorate our Texas travel experience, we are offering a free, exclusive travel printable for children. Download ourSan Antonio, Texas Word Search Printable and prepare your little ones for 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
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
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
Free Attractions in Atlanta- What to do in Atlanta, Ga at ZERO cost to you #BayouTravel
One thing I'm always looking to do when planning a trip with my family is to utilize local attractions that cost little to no money. On this trip, I can say that Atlanta certainly has tons that any family can enjoy completely for FREE! Listed below you will find a small group of Atlanta hot spots that cost you nothing! Centennial Olympic Park: Perfectly nestled in downtown Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park was built park was built by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games for Continue Reading
Get the Attraction / Tour Scoop on Atlanta’s Inside CNN Studio Tour #BayouTravel
Last but certainly not least, I am calling for all of my fellow CNN News fans! You don't have to be a CNN News fan to appreciate how the newsroom works. We recently visited the Inside CNN Studio Tour which is part of the CityPASS ticket bundle. I LOVED the CityPASS experience! It is a great to visit several museums at discounted price. You can purchase your CityPASS booklet in advance or your desired Atlanta area attraction day. The Inside CNN Studio Tour is perfect if you're looking for a Continue Reading
Texas Travel: How to Experience Houston in 48 hours #BayouTravel
Are you planning a quick visit to Houston, Texas? If you don't have a lot of time but still want to experience some of the great attractions Houston has to offer, check out this quick trip guide. Spend 48 hours in this Texas city and enjoy some sites that will make your quick trip unforgettable. The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center One definite stop that you will need to take time for during your 48 hours in Houston is at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Continue Reading
Travel Chat: Books That Inspire Readers to Travel #BayouTravel
If you're an avid reader, you know how much a good book can influence and motivate your thoughts. If you like the idea of traveling, some books may be more likely to encourage you to make a trip or two. Check out these books that will inspire you to travel or at least give you a good case of wanderlust. On the Road This 1957 classic by Jack Kerouac may be the original hobo story -- or least the inspiration for a generation of Beatniks -- those pre-hippie ancestors. The story follows Sal Continue Reading
From Atlanta to New Orleans – Digital Walking Tours by Urban Adventure Quest #BayouTravel #Ad
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. Please refer to my disclosure section for additional information. My family and I continuously traveling throughout the year. I am always considering attraction admission rates and tour fees as a deciding factor on how we will spend our time in any city. My children and I, along with my mother and sister will be visiting San Antonio this summer. Although we have several attractions already in place, a walking tour for a family of 5 can Continue Reading
Get More for your New Orleans Travel Dollar – New Orleans Power Pass™ #BayouTravel #Sponsored
Disclosure: You are reading a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are my own and can not be influenced in any way. Like many of you, I'm always looking for ways to maximize my dollar when I travel. While browsing the interweb I stumbled across a great find. Viator, a leading website geared towards travel, sightseeing tours and travel guides, offered information on various tours located in the New Orleans area. I have been living in Southeast Louisiana for the last 25 years and Continue Reading
Fun All Year Long: South Padre Island Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort #BeachHoliday #Ad @usfg
Disclosure: Our recent coverage of Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort is courtesy of USFamilyGuide.com & Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort. All opinions are thoughts are my own. Where can you wear shorts and flip flops pretty much year around? We did on our recent visit to South Padre, Texas. South Padre Island offers travelers year around beautiful beaches and a causal coastal community. South Padre Island is also home to Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort where families Continue Reading