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
Travel Chat: What Your Hotel Front Desk Doesn’t Tell You #BayouTravel
When you book a hotel, do you often wonder what the person on the other line is hiding from you? Do you wonder what the inside information really is? Most people have thought about it and quickly put it out of their minds. Interestingly, that sort of information can have a huge impact on the quality of your stay. But where do you get such information? The best place is from the sources themselves. What do hotel front desk clerks know that they don’t share? Here are five quick facts that will Continue Reading
Our Journey to Chattanooga: Holiday Inn Chattanooga – Hamilton Place #JoyofTravel #ad
Disclosure: I am participating in the Holiday Inn Influencer Program. All opinion and thoughts are my own. Finding a hotel in Chattanooga can be overwhelming. Chattanooga is the 4th largest city in Tennessee and by far a very popular tourist destination. Staying somewhere familiar and dependable is a must when traveling. I need to know that even for just one night, we have all of the amenities we need for one low price. Last week we booked our Chattanooga lodging accommodations at Continue Reading
New Orleans Hotel Spotlight: Hotel Mazarin Wine Dinner #BayouTravel
Dining in New Orleans is an experience like no other. Local dishes with custom wine pairings attributes to the overall dining experience that many find during the annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. I was fortunate enough to be a guest at a wine dinner featuring Executive Chef Agnes Bellet at La Louisiane. Executive Chef Bellet showcased several signature dishes that complemented Souverain Winery, an official New Orleans Wine and Food Experience Wine Dinner at Hotel Continue Reading
Family Travel Tip: How to Babyproof your Hotel Room
Traveling with a baby can be a scary experience. You may wonder how they will react to the change in schedule and scenery. However, many don't consider the importance of babyproofing the hotel room, especially when they have mobile youngsters. Your room should be as safe as your home during your stay, so be sure you do not forget to take the proper precautions to keeping your baby from danger. 1. Request a crib for your room when you make your reservation. Most hotel chains will be able to Continue Reading