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
Beach Themed Printables for Children – Summer Family Travel #BayouTravel
I'm ready to pack it all up and head to the beach! It's almost summer and that means warm Gulf of Mexico will be calling my name. Luckily for us, we live about 25 minutes away from the Mississippi Gulf coast or 2-2.5 hours away from Alabama Gulf Shores and the Florida's Emerald Coast. Today we're sharing 2 new beach inspired printables for children and 2 of previously shared kids beach printables you have loved in the past. My kids are older but when they were little planning our family 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