As you can imagine, parasailing is a top water activity & cruise excursion in Mexico. Last April I went on a cruise with several blogger pals which included a port stop in Cozumel Mexico. Several of us decided to book our excursion at Mr. Sanchos. Mr. Sanchos Beach Club in Cozumel offered several cruise excursion. One option was to book a Mr. Sancho's All Inclusive Day Pass for $5.00! Totally worth it but food and beverages were not included. Naturally you paid a La Carte for those items. Continue Reading
Planning Your Upcoming Family Cruise – Cruise Ship Printables #BayouTravel
Carnival Sunshine is pictured above. Isn't she a beauty!?! Last week I was reunited with Carnival Cruise Lines for a Carnival Dream event in New Orleans. My family & I have been on Carnival Dream as well as other cruise ships multiple times. Cruise ship travel is my family's favorite way to travel. I'm not kidding, the kids have picked traveling by cruise ship over Disney World several times. But how do you plan your first family cruise? I have touched on the subject many times. In fact, Continue Reading
Cruise Ship & Beach Resort Cocktail Inspirations – Summer Cocktail Roundup #BayouTravel
Tropical drinks and tiny umbrellas remind me of summer. In fact, the very first thing some people do when arriving to their beach resort or boarding a cruise ship is order their favorite cocktail at the bar. It's an instant reminder to leave your worries at home and that you are officially on vacation. To hold you over until your next beach or cruise vacation, we have compiled a list of some our favorite summer cocktails with complete recipes that will allow you to create the tropical drink Continue Reading
Cruise Ship Excursions: Punta Sur Eco Beach Park in Cozumel Mexico #BayouTravel
Cozumel is likely to be a port city in most cruise ship itinerary, I try to experience different excursion opportunity when planning our next stop in Cozumel. Since our recent visit occurred in February, I was nervous about the water temperature and the possibility of colder weather in Cozumel. We decided to visit Punta Sur Eco Beach Park which offers everything from a beach, restaurant, lighthouse, museums and small ruins directly on site. Punta Sur Eco Beach Park is the largest Continue Reading
Isla de Roatán, Honduras: What to do on Your Cruise Port Day #BayouTravel
If you are taking a cruise and will be making a stop at Isla de Roatán, Honduras, you may be wondering what to do on your cruise port day. Check out this list of activities that will provide plenty of memories. Enjoy some snorkeling, or if you prefer do some diving. You can do wreck diving (visit a sunken wreck), a shark dive or a dolphin dive. You can also enjoy a non-dive experience to explore the coral reef. There are glass bottom boat tours for this. Visit the butterfly garden and see Continue Reading
Cruise Chat: How to Choose the Right Stateroom #BayouTravel
You're gearing up for that cruise, and you want the best vacation you can possibly have. Choosing the right stateroom can mean the difference between a great time and a not-so-great time. Let me preface by saying that a traveling by cruise ship is one of my all-time favorite family vacations. The time you spend in your stateroom is completely up to you. Price is always a factor but if you are like me, you always want your own space. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you make your Continue Reading
Cruise Chat: What to know about Costa Maya Mexico #BayouTravel
My upcoming cruise is approaching and like many travelers research before visiting a foreign country is key. One of my upcoming cruise post visits will be Costa Maya Maxico. Although i have visited Mexico several times with and without my family I like to know what to expect when traveling especially when I am traveling aboard a cruise ship. Since time is limited on port days I thought we would share some important information about you need to know before visiting Costa Maya. Are you Continue Reading
Travel Tips: How to Keep Your Family Fit When Traveling {Especially on a Cruise} #BayouTravel
One thing I loved about traveling aboard a cruise ship is the FOOD! Not only does one need to workout before an upcoming vacation, but making smart choices while traveling is a must. I utilized the stairs whenever possible and found myself taking strolls in the early morning to burn a few extra calories. If you are going to eat the gourmet dinners aboard a cruise ship then making smart choices can help trim some unnecessary calories. While aboard Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Dream Continue Reading
Cruise Travel Excursions: Ruins of Cozumel, Mexico #BayouTravel
The island of Cozumel is a popular cruise stop on many Caribbean cruises. There are plenty of things to do at this destination but one of the most sought after shore excursions is visiting the ruins on the island. But, did you know there’s more than one set of ruins to visit and you don’t need to book one of the shore excursions from your cruise ship to enjoy these historical sites? There are at least 24 archeological sites that have been discovered on the island of Cozumel with San Gervasio, Continue Reading
Cruise Chat: What to do on your Montego Bay Cruise Port Stop #BayouTravel
Montego Bay, Jamaica is one of the largest cities in the country and has long been an important port for trading and travel in and out of the island. For most of its modern history it was a key sugar port in the region. Today the area remains a major port for cruise ships coming into Jamaica and has been working to build and modernize its infrastructure. If Montego Bay is a stop on your cruise, there’s no shortage of things to do. Jamaica grows delicious coffee beans and a visit to Continue Reading
My Family & The Size Factor – Cruising With Children #BayouTravel #CruisingCarnival
Disclosure: I was a guest aboard Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival Dream. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more information, please refer to this site's disclosure section. I started writing my about Carnival Cruise Lines and Carnival Dream experience which set sail out of New Orleans but as I began to edit my pictures I began to get very emotional. Initially I began writing about Carnival Dream and how appropriate this ship was for my family. You see, I have older children. Continue Reading
Cruise Travel Preparations: What to know about Belize Cruise Port? #BayouTravel
The country of Belize has become one of Central America’s hottest destinations thanks to its Caribbean coast, proximity to Mexico, plentiful natural resources, and English speaking population. This nation, once a colony of Great Britain has been welcoming tens of thousands of tourists a year. If your next cruise makes a stop at the port of Belize here are some things you should know. Belize City Incoming cruise ships dock in Belize City that not only borders the Caribbean Sea but the Belize Continue Reading