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
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
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
Top 6 Ways to Get the Most Out Of Your Cruising Dollar #BayouTravel
Cruises can be one of the most economical ways to travel but they also can be quite expensive. No matter what your budget is, you want to get the most for your money. Some of the best advice is to be aware of all the extras charged to your room and stay within your budget. Keep in mind all-inclusive does not usually include alcoholic beverages, or even soda. While you might be tempted to smuggle in costly items like bottles of wine, there are much easier ways to make your money go further. Continue Reading
Royal Caribbean #LibertyoftheSeas Cozumel, Mexico #BayouTravel
Some of my favorite pictures never made it to my Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas #SeastheDay blog posts. I decided to include a few of them in this week's Not So Wordless Wednesdays. I'll continue to add more throughout the summer but the great things about traveling is that I can use some of my travel pictures throughout the entire year of travel posts. I genuinely had a great time about Liberty of the Seas and can't wait to experience another ship and even another cruise liner. Continue Reading
Cruise Tips: Packing Tips for Cruise Travel #BayouTravel
Getting ready to board your cruise vacation? Take some time to consider these packing tips as you finalize your plans. Clothes These are the most important items to put in your suitcase and also tend to cause the same stress. While you have lax luggage restrictions on board, even the biggest room has limited storage space. You should pack at least one formal outfit and a bathing suit if you’re heading to a warm weather destination. Keep in mind that multi-function pieces can help you cut Continue Reading