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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
River Cruises vs Ocean Cruises – Similarities and Differences #BayouTravel
When you hear the word cruise does a giant ocean liner automatically come to mind? For most people, that’s the only kind of cruising they are familiar with however, river cruises are another option. You may be familiar with short river cruises such as sightseeing on Thames or Seine. The river cruises I’m talking about here are multi-day trips that cover much more space. There are definite advantages and disadvantages to each, and the type you pick will largely depend on your personality and Continue Reading
How to Explore the Food Culture of a City #BayouTravel
While every city has its fair share of chain restaurants and casual dining fare but it also has a food culture. In the US, food culture is largely dictated by the immigrant groups that call that place home. While international destinations have unique qualities that combine food and life. Tapas in Spain, street food in Singapore, and seafood in Japan. Wherever you’re traveling, take some time to dive into the food culture to get a real taste of the location. Research Do some research before Continue Reading