While my husband and I had the chance to getaway without the kids, I wanted to check out the newly opened Margaritaville Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi. Keep in mind that we spent the weekend at the Beau Rivage and did not experience the actual resort. We merely visited ESCAPE, Margaritaville's family entertainment center. The actual 22 story resort offers waterfront suites overlooking Deer Island and the Mississippi Sound. It also boosts spacious rooms, luxury suites and numerous amenities Continue Reading
Beach Eats – The Shed Bar-B-Que and Blues Joint in Oceans Springs, Mississippi
Imagine tender all natural red Angus Meyer beef smoked low and slow to perfection and then lathered with some of the best homemade barbecue sauce and secret Shed sauce your lips have tasted in a looooonnnngggg time! Top with a few pickles and onions and you will see pigs fly! No, literally. You never know what you'll see at The Shed Bar-B-Que and Blues Joint in Oceans Springs, Mississippi. Every heard the saying: One man's junk is another man's treasure. Well, that is precisely Continue Reading
Family Travel Chat: How to Make Room in Your Budget for a Family Vacation
The following is a sponsored post. Please read my disclosure policy for more information. Spending time together as a family is one of the most rewarding of all experiences. A great way to get that quality time together is by taking a family vacation each year. The problem is that many families may not be able to afford a yearly trip. Here are some ways you can cut back on your other expenses in order to have room in your budget for a family adventure each year. Eat at Home More Continue Reading
Theatrical Circus Sensation BraVeau Comes To Beau Rivage in Biloxi Mississippi – Ms. Gulf Coast
Looking for some family fun this summer? There is still time to catch the theatrical circus sensation, BraVeau, at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino this summer. BraVeau performances began early this summer in June and runs through August 7. The 80 minute thrilling production features performers from Russia to Mongolia and demonstrate athletic agility, precision dance routines and dare devil stunts that the entire family will enjoy. My husband and I spent the weekend at the Beau Continue Reading
Beauvoir, The Home of Jefferson Davis – Historic Homes in the Mississippi Gulf Coast #BayouTravel
Over the years I have traveled to many historic homes in the South. I love the architecture, the landscape and it's at times it's integral part of American history. Like many historic homes, it's story and legacy showcases the good, the bad and the ugly side of American history. The Beauvoir estate was the last home to of the former President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis. Located in Biloxi, Mississippi, the estate and the Jefferson Davis Presidential Library Continue Reading
Mississippi Gulf Coast Area Family Attractions – Biloxi Visitor Center #BayouTravel
One of my favorite things to do when traveling with my family is visit the local tourism board or visitor center. Not only is it a great location to rest and get your bearings, but it's also informative and at times, a fantastic attraction that can cost your family ZERO travel dollars. My family and I travel to the Mississippi Gulf Coast regularly. My brother has lived in the Mississippi Gulf coast for over 15 years and it happens to be a great travel destinations for many families. The Continue Reading
{Cheers Y’all} Local Breweries in Mississippi – Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company Spotlight #BayouTravel
While some couples plan a "date night" regularly, my husband and I opt for a date DAY. We find the kids would rather bum around the house during the day and less inclined to tag along if it cuts into their lazy weekend routine. I have teenagers so they are either non-stop on the weekends or become vegetables on the couch come Saturday morning. Recently my husband & I started our date day by visiting a local brewery in Mississippi. Although I live in Southeast Louisiana, the Mississippi Gulf Continue Reading
{Save Yo’ Money, Honey} What to do in the Mississippi Gulf Coast Area for FREE #BayouTravel
My family and I have always loved the Mississippi Gulf Coast. My brother has lived there for over 25 years and now my youngest sister has moved there as well. It's a good thing that the Mississippi Gulf Coast is just a short drive for my family. As I do when I travel throughout the U.S, the first thing I do when planning our upcoming family trip is search for free or low cost attractions in the area. So what kind of family fun can you expect for free? Please check with each location Continue Reading
The Rebirth of the Mississippi Gulf Coast #BayouTravel
More than one million people in Mississippi were affected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and 49 counties were declared federal disaster areas. As devastating as the hurricane was, there’s as with everything there’s a silver lining. In the years before Katrina many of the coastal communities had been stuck. They had lost their neighborhood structures, and in some cases the only attractions were the large, hulking casinos on barges in the bay that were taking over. Because nearly everything needed Continue Reading
Seize the Day….Trip: Trips to Include on Your Next Road Trip – #MsGulfCoast Edition #BayouTravel
When my family moved to S.E Louisiana our summer, like many local families included short trips to Bay St. Louis and Waveland, Mississippi. My father worked off shore for several weeks at a time so my mother and her friend would take our families to the coast for quick beach trip. There were times we would spend the night in a local hotel with both of our families or drive back the same evening. So naturally summer wouldn't be complete without taking my kids for a few day trips to the area to Continue Reading