We're cruising again! But this time we are headed to Mobile, Alabama where Carnival Fantasy will begin boarding passengers on 4-5 day cruises visiting Cozumel, Progreso and Costa Maya. And guess what...I found a great cruise deal during Mardi Gras 2017! By choosing the Mobile, Alabama cruise terminal (2 hours away from me) versus my local New Orleans cruise departure port, I managed to save $341 plus have a upgraded room on a higher deck. I can use that savings to arrive (or stay) an extra Continue Reading
Traveling to Alabama’s Gulf Coast? Your kids NEED this Word Search Printable #BayouTravel
I LOVE living in the Gulf Coast! Alabama beaches, attractions and family fun is just a short drive away. My family has spent many weekend across various Gulf Coast states enjoying the beach and beautiful scenery. Every family has their favorite but one we can all agree on is Alabama Gulf Shores & Orange Beach area. There is SO much to do there that I can imagine why families travel to the Alabama Gulf Shores area year after year. I thought we should share something fun today! Instead Continue Reading
More Than Sandcastles and Sunsets – Turquoise Place, Spectrum Resorts #BayouTravel
Although our stay was part of a recent #BayouTravel press trip, opinions and thoughts are 100% my own and can not be influenced. For additional information please refer to this site's disclosure section. Living in Southeast Louisiana has many privileges, but the proximity to the sugar white beaches of Alabama's Gulf Coast can't be beat. Our family returned to Orange beach for a weekend stay at a Spectrum Resort - Turquoise Place. Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, Turquoise Place offers Continue Reading
Cetacean Cruises Dolphin & Nature Cruise – Orange Beach, Alabama #BayouTravel
Disclosure: The following post is in collaboration with my #BayouTravel series. Although my admission was complimentary, all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. Please refer to this sites disclsoure section for additional information. A little over a week ago my family returned to Orange Beach, Alabama for another #BayouTravel experience. If you think my family get tired of visiting the beach, you are mistaken. In fact, we are always searching for new family experiences. With Orange Continue Reading
Family Travel Diaries – Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Complimentary admission was provided. All opinions and thoughts are my own and are not influenced by others. During my recent press trip to Gulf Shores, we experienced several days at The Beach Club, a Spectrum Resort. The resort allows guests to enjoy the amenities available without having to leave the parking lot. But you can not visit Gulf Shores, Alabama without sightseeing and visiting a few family attractions in the area. The Wharf in Orange Beach offers music, Continue Reading
Our Stay at The Beach Club – Spectrum Resorts #BayouTravel
Disclosure: Accommodations were provided. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Beach travel is a short 3 hour drive from the New Orleans area to Gulf Shoes, Alabama. Many families in the Gulf Coast area flock to Alabama's sandy white beaches every spring and summer. I recently had the privilege to experience The Beach Club, a Spectrum Resort located on the beautiful Fort Morgan Peninsula. We arrived Thursday evening after work and enjoyed 3 additional days as we embraced the sun and Continue Reading
Alabama’s Gulf Coast – Orange Beach and Gulf Shores #BayouTravel
Located west of the Florida panhandle, Alabama’s Gulf Coast region covers slightly more than 50 miles of oceanfront shorelines. Orange Beach and Gulf Shores are two of the larger cities located on this stretch and are two little known gems in the region. The white sand beaches are made up of quartz grains that washed down from the Appalachian Mountains centuries ago. Spend your days learning about the history and culture of this region and experience some of the best fishing and seafood in the Continue Reading
Gulf Shores Mardi Gras + Free Download Mardi Gras Printable
When I was 12 year old I had my very first New Orleans Mardi Gras Experience. It was actually a Metairie Parade, but 23 years later this blogging mama has had her fair share of Mardi Gras moments. Now that my children are older, I struggle to find ways to incorporate family vacations into the kid's school and social schedules. Do you have a teen? Trust me, that girl will NOT miss school for anything. I find myself using Mardi Gras Break as the perfect time to take a few days off of my full-time Continue Reading