Niche travel is in for 2016! For many years, but especially since the success of the film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, travelers are flocking to their favorite destinations to hike, climb and bike trails across the U.S. With the passing of the days of the railroad and canal systems in the Midwest, hundreds of miles of rails have been paved over or recreated for use by the public. Because the railroads and waterways connected and intersected, a lot of the bike paths connect and Continue Reading
San Antonio Cultural Travel Guide #BayouTravel
I was probably 13 or 14 years old when I visited San Antonio with my mom, sisters and grandmother. If I can fins any, I'll try and dig up some old pictures but it was a very short trip. My grandmother took us to see the Alamo and a few other local attractions before left for Austin. This month, I'll be traveling to San Antonio with my mom, sister and my own children as we sight see and visit my Uncle and Aunt. If you have a day or if you have a week San Antonio is a great place to visit. In Continue Reading
Texas Travel: How to Experience Houston in 48 hours #BayouTravel
Are you planning a quick visit to Houston, Texas? If you don't have a lot of time but still want to experience some of the great attractions Houston has to offer, check out this quick trip guide. Spend 48 hours in this Texas city and enjoy some sites that will make your quick trip unforgettable. The Houston Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly Center One definite stop that you will need to take time for during your 48 hours in Houston is at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Continue Reading
Get More for your New Orleans Travel Dollar – New Orleans Power Pass™ #BayouTravel #Sponsored
Disclosure: You are reading a sponsored post. All opinions and thoughts are my own and can not be influenced in any way. Like many of you, I'm always looking for ways to maximize my dollar when I travel. While browsing the interweb I stumbled across a great find. Viator, a leading website geared towards travel, sightseeing tours and travel guides, offered information on various tours located in the New Orleans area. I have been living in Southeast Louisiana for the last 25 years and Continue Reading
Orlando’s Cultural Family Travel Guide #BayouTravel
When I say Orlando what’s the first thing that comes to mind? The big mouse? Shamu the whale? Sunshine? But, did you know that Orlando and the surrounding area is also home to some great attractions that embrace the cultural history and experience of the region? Orlando is probably the last place you would think of visiting to experience Shakespeare but the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre takes pride in presenting classic performances and educational opportunities to visitors. They offer year round Continue Reading
Family Accommodations in Branson Missouri – Welk Resort Branson #ExploreBranson #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Please see disclosure at the bottom of this post. Experience & opinions are my own. Choosing the right accommodations for your family vacation can be daunting. I recently visited Branson Missouri and saw an overabundance in lodging options. How does one choose accommodations when there are so many options? One word: Research. I recently had the pleasure of staying at Welk Resort Branson with my family. One thing I love when I stay at a resort setting is the convenience. Continue Reading