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Cruise Travel Preparations: What to know about Belize Cruise Port? #BayouTravel

August 19, 2014 by Maria

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

Cruise Travel Guide: Food of the Caribbean #BayouTravel

August 12, 2014 by Maria

Cruise Travel Guide: Food of the Caribbean #BayouTravel

Caribbean cuisine is a unique fusion of African, European, East Indian, Arab, Chinese, and Indigenous food and food styles. Because of the geographic nature of islands a lot of foods are based around the ingredients that can be found locally such as rice and beans, tropical fruits, fish, pork, poultry, and beef. Caribbean cooking also includes many different spices and herbs like hot peppers, garlic, onions, cilantro, rosemary and thyme. The availability of many items became possible only Continue Reading

Carnival Dream – When The Sun Goes Down Cruise Ship Entertainment #CruisingCarnival #BayouTravel

August 10, 2014 by Maria

Carnival Dream – When The Sun Goes Down Cruise Ship Entertainment #CruisingCarnival #BayouTravel

Disclosure: I was a guest of Carnival Dream. All opinions are my own. Please see site's disclosure section for additional information. When I travel with my family I want a combination of two things: Relaxation and Excitement. I'm not going to beat around the bush, I like my naps, especially on vacation. But when the sun goes down I like to enjoy local entertainment. During our recent cruise aboard Carnival Cruise Lines- Carnival Dream my family and I enjoyed all the entertainment options Continue Reading

Family Cruise Ship Excursions for Less – Western Caribbean #BayouTravel

August 8, 2014 by Maria

Family Cruise Ship Excursions for Less – Western Caribbean #BayouTravel

Families can benefit in many ways by cruise travel. Aside from the bundled cost, the ease and convenience of cruise ship travel is a huge draw to many traveling families. In my mind, the actual cruise is not what draws people away from a cruise: It is the cost of each port day. During my recent Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Dream experience, I was determined to maximize my cruising dollar at every port. As I share my experience below I will be highlighting the overall cost at each port Continue Reading

Cruise Excursion Guide: A Day at Grand Cayman Island #BayouTravel

August 5, 2014 by Maria

Cruise Excursion Guide: A Day at Grand Cayman Island #BayouTravel

The Cayman Islands are a series of three islands; Little Cayman, Grand Cayman, and Cayman Brac. These islands are a great destination for couples and families and often a stop many cruise ships make. If you have a port stop in Grand Cayman here are a few ideas for activities you might enjoy. Seven Mile Beach is the most famous beach on the islands and has been consistently ranked as the ultimate beach vacation location in many publications and listings. It’s on the western shore of the Continue Reading

Cruise Chat: 10 Safety Tips for Cruise Travel #BayouTravel #CruisingCarnival

July 9, 2014 by Maria

Cruise Chat: 10 Safety Tips for Cruise Travel #BayouTravel #CruisingCarnival

Cruising is a great way to explore many places while relaxing and not having to worry about shuffling between hotels, airports, or taxis. But just because all seems well don’t let your guard down when it comes to safety. Here are 10 safety tips to keep in mind for your next cruise. 1. Pay Attention to Safety Messages Sure, you’re excited to finally be on the ship but don’t let your excitement detract your attention from the safety briefing conducting at the beginning of the cruise. It’s Continue Reading

How to Plan Your Next Cruise Ship Vacation #CruisingCarnival #BayouTravel

June 28, 2014 by Maria

How to Plan Your Next Cruise Ship Vacation #CruisingCarnival #BayouTravel

Disclosure: I will be attending a Carnival Cruise Lines 7 day press event with my family aboard Carnival Dream. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. I can't believe in less than 1 month I will be boarding Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Dream with my entire family. This will be my husband's first cruise experience and I am so excited to share this with him. Carnival Dream is the largest ship in the New Orleans post which can hold 3,646 passengers and over 1000 feet in length. What an Continue Reading

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Travel is my passion! Whether I am camping nearby or on a cruise ship, my heart wants to travel and discover the world! From coast to coast, I strive to encourage others to see the world and live with a suitcase always “half packed”. I’m ready to travel, are you? Contact Email: BloggingBabiesandtheBayou@gmail.com {read more here}

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