This is the 5th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia or Bulgaria by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Situated outside the Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey is the Dolmabahçe Clock Tower. The clock tower dates back to 1890 and 1895. Built 89 ft in height, the tower stands in front of its Treasury Gate Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – Notable Attractions & Sites in England UK #BayouTravel
This is the 6th edition in our "Did you Know?" Travel Series. You can find other European cities & attractions like~~> London's Bridge Tower & St. Paul's Cathedral Croatia, Bulgaria or Istanbul by following the links above or searching Did you Know? Travel Series in our search bar. Today we are spotlight additional attractions and notable sites in London, UK. Newer to London is the London Eye which is a giant ferris wheel located on the River Thames. Now known Continue Reading
Frugal Fridays – 5 Ways to Save Money on Teen Clothing
Teens can quickly develop expensive taste when it comes to clothing. Mine is very casual but others find clothing gives them of individuality. You want to give them the styles they love, but chances are you don’t want to blow your budget doing so. Take a look below at some helpful ways to save money on teen clothing. With a little creativity, you can get them dressed for much less. 1. Shop outlet stores and save Many name brand clothing stores such as Gap have outlet stores. Look online Continue Reading
Space Coast Chat: On the Water Around Kennedy Space Center #BayouTravel
The Space Coast has become an ever-growing family travel destination. I can definitely see why! In itself the Space Coast offers various attractions to traveling families, but it's also perfect for a weekend getaway or stop over after a few days of theme park hoping. The coast around Kennedy Space Center is unlike any other in the United States because it is protected and pristine for the most part, but also home to a lot of activity created around the space program. Still, all you have to Continue Reading
Family Friendly Beaches near the Space Coast #BayouTravel
A trip to Kennedy Space Center isn’t complete without a stop at one of the many beaches that Florida is known for. Whether you just have a day, or a whole weekend, there are several family friendly beaches close enough to Kennedy Space Center to enjoy some sun and sand. The Space Coast actually has several different types of beaches, all better for one type of recreation over another, so get in the car and head out to find the beach that the whole family can enjoy. Find out what the family Continue Reading
Texas Travel – Galveston Family Travel Guide #BayouTravel
Over the last few months I have made several visits to Texas which included San Antonio, Austin and South Padre. All of these vacation destination offer a variety of attractions like sandy beaches, amusement parks, historic museums, and fresh seafood. Well, guess what? Galveston, Texas has all of those things, and it’s only 50 miles southeast of Houston! It’s not only a great place for a vacation, it’s also a great day-trip destination. Everyone can find something fun to do on Galveston Continue Reading
Why We Have Little Under the Christmas Tree and the Kids LOVE It! #BayouTravel
Before anyone mentions the true meaning of Christmas, we know it. Promise, it's something my family is very aware of. Ever since my children were born, Christmas has been the one holiday where we have "spoiled" them. When I was a kid, my family was considered low income. Let's face it, we were poor but when we opened our presents on Christmas morning, we felt like every other child regardless of how many presents we received. My husband also has fond memories opening Christmas Continue Reading
Luxury on a Budget on the Space Coast Florida #BayouTravel
Any vacation to the Space Coast of Florida can be done on a budget, but it is possible to vacation in the lap of luxury all while staying on a budget too. The Space Coast happens to sit between two very expensive vacation destinations, it’s still developed, but spending a weekend to a week here is much more budget friendly than just an hour south or north. Families, singles or couples that want to get away for some sun and sand, really live it up, but not spend like they are independently Continue Reading
Holiday Travel Series – Christmas Celebrations Near the Gulf Coast #BayouTravel
While a white Christmas is ideal for some people, others dream of white sand beaches instead of white snowy trees. For the latter, a visit to these holiday festivals can feed the holiday feeling with sand between their toes. If you’d rather be on the beach this Christmas here are some great festivals around the Gulf Coast to enjoy. Galveston, Texas The island of Galveston goes all out around Christmastime. Not only do they have the largest light display on the Gulf Coast but they also host Continue Reading
Educational Travel- Chicago’s BEST Science Museums #BayouTravel
Now that we know Chicago is a popular travel destination , we need to add education into our Chicano travel itinerary. My kids love to learn on vacation (I'm serious) but the key to adding education is do integrate in into your other fun-filled family attractions. Chicago is a city filled with museums, traveling exhibits and miles of galleries, but that doesn’t mean that all of it appeals to teens. When it comes to teenagers, museum galleries need to be interactive, interesting and Continue Reading
Family Travel Chat: Girl’s Weekend in Chicago #BayouTravel
Some of my readers have asked about having a Girl's (Mom & Daughter) Weekend in Chicago. I have many friends who have flown out with their tween or teen and set out for the Windy City. Spending a day out with your daughter in the city of Chicago makes for a day filled with fun and adventure, pampering and fun shopping. From American Girl Place to the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel to checking out her favorite animals at the zoo, there are tons of great activities to fill an entire girl’s day out in Continue Reading
Family Travel Chat: Best Campsites in Yellowstone National Park
Yosemite National Park is a beautiful park that is just hours away from San Francisco and has some of the best hiking and scenic areas found in our National Parks. Camping at Yosemite can be a challenge though. All of the campsites within Yosemite are on a reservation system that fills up in seconds after the dates are opened. Seriously! If you know you want to camp within the park, please plan way ahead of time to secure a spot. When making a reservation make sure you are signing up for an Continue Reading