No Brainer: We love Cruise Travel! I know my kids are older and they are as obsessed with cruise travel but I won't stop until all of my friends and family can experience the joy of cruising the ocean at least ONCE in their life! I have friends that have promised me that traveling with small children is a total nightmare! Seriously, I get it. I understand, that's why we are always working on tips and tools that can make the travel life a better experience for everyone including our little Continue Reading
Cruising Out of Mobile Alabama Soon? Mobile Area Hotels Near Cruise Terminal
We're cruising again! But this time we are headed to Mobile, Alabama where Carnival Fantasy will begin boarding passengers on 4-5 day cruises visiting Cozumel, Progreso and Costa Maya. And guess what...I found a great cruise deal during Mardi Gras 2017! By choosing the Mobile, Alabama cruise terminal (2 hours away from me) versus my local New Orleans cruise departure port, I managed to save $341 plus have a upgraded room on a higher deck. I can use that savings to arrive (or stay) an extra Continue Reading
Children’s Travel Printables – Free Cruise Journal & License Plate I Spy Printable
Okay, so we're super excited and have cruise travel on the brain! We are booked for another cruise in November during the week of thanksgiving and can't wait! This is our 1st holiday (aside from Mardi Gras) that we will be cruising but this time, we are traveling out of state and traveling to another departure port. So while we're on the road, why not keep the kids entertained with a few travel printables! My Cruise Journal Printable License Plate I Spy Game Printable Check Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise: Inside Carnival Triumph, New Orleans’ New Cruise Ship #BayouTravel
I don't say no to a cruise ship, especially a Carnival Cruise ship in New Orleans! Can you blame me? But seriously, I love when New Orleans (or any Carnival departure port) gets a new cruise ship to the area. It's a good local tourism boost. With Carnival Elation leaving New Orleans for Jacksonville, that means bigger and better for NOLA cruisers. Carnival Triumph will feature more than 500 staterooms and suites with private balconies and will represent a 34 percent capacity increase on the Continue Reading
Cruise Travel: Top Tips for Cruising With Children #BayouTravel
Disclosure: My recent Royal Caribbean cruise aboard Liberty of the Seas was part of a press trip. My thoughts and opinions are always my own. Taking a cruise could seem intimidating to parents who feel like a vacation for the family is less than relaxing. Thousands of people in a single area, lots of pools, and plenty of places to get lost. There are a lot of reasons for families to avoid cruises. But for every potential negative there are plenty of positives as well. Taking a cruise Continue Reading