Several of my recent posts have been leaning to this day. My family and I love educational travel so it's no surprise that we look for historic elements to include in all of our travels. We arrived in San Antonio after bring stuck under an interstate overpass in Houston for over 4 1/2 hours. We like to do the bulk of our travel overnight since the kids are asleep and roads are open and not overcrowded. Little did we know the rain would create horrible flooding for Houston and Austin. After Continue Reading
Sea World for Little Ones – San Antonio Texas Theme Park Round Up #BayouTravel
Summer is finally back and it's in full swing! As part of my press tour around San Antonio recently, I was able to really sink my teeth into the heat of the season by visiting some awesome sites and seeing what San Antonio had to offer it's seasonal visitors. During my visit, I was given the amazing opportunity to make a stop at the San Antonio SeaWorld and Aquatica parks. I can't even begin to tell ya'll how much of an exciting opportunity it was to be experience Sea World with my family Continue Reading
Texas Travel: Beyond the Alamo – San Antonio Travel Tips #BayouTravel
And....we're off. #BayouTravel is headed west! Although we have featured Texas travel in the past, this visit will bring us to San Antonio. San Antonio is a wonderful destination your family is bound to like. Aside from the numerous family attraction, San Antonio offers culture, sports and museums your family will enjoy. Be sure to visit this week and next, as we take on Texas Travel with our #BayouTravel atraction recap posts. A trip to San Antonio might bring to mind the Alamo, but there Continue Reading
Schlitterbahn Water Park New Braunfels – San Antonio Texas Area Family Attractions #BayouTravel
Disclosure: I received complimentary admission but as usual, all opinions and thoughts are my own. After the excitement and the time I spent touring San Antonio during my stay I knew I needed some downtime to catch my breath and relax. By then end of my trip I was hot, I was tired, and I was just about all fun-ed out--that is, until I saw my where next destination was going to be. Picture if you will, putting a tall ice cold glass of water in front of a parched woman on a scorching Continue Reading
Carry-On Travel Essentials – Stylish MIU COLOR® #BayouTravel #Ad
Disclosure: The following is a sponsored post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. When I travel I need a few travel essentials. I always travel with my favorite lightweight backpack or daypack which can store a few key pieces that any avid traveler might need. Aside from day to day use of the a backpack, I also use my backpack as a carry-on. Because my favorite backpack has several compartments, I can organize at least 2 days worth of clothes and other essentials as long as I keep Continue Reading
Dangerous Creatures to Avoid at the Beach #BayouTravel
When you head to the ocean for some summer fun, you probably are not thinking about all the various sea creatures that lurk in and around the shore. Most folks dismiss that and simply enjoy themselves. While you certainly should not obsess about the dangers, you most certainly should not dismiss them. When you go into the ocean, you literally slide well down the food chain. There are plenty of animals and dangerous creatures that can harm you and you would be wise to know about them. It is Continue Reading
San Antonio Spotlight: Top Family Museums in San Antonio #BayouTravel
One of my favorite childhood travel memories occurred in Texas. My grandmother, mom and two younger sisters when to Texas to visit my aunt Missy in Austin. Along the way we made a few stops in Houston to visit family and San Antonio to visit the Alamo. Now that I have my own children I can wait until we visit the Alamo next week. I plan on visiting as much as we can while in town and museums are on top of our attraction list. Are you planning a visit to San Antonio sometime soon? If so, you Continue Reading
Sun Exposure: How to prevent heat exhaustion & sunstroke #BayouTravel
Who doesn't love summertime?!? But with the warm sun also comes responsibility and being conscience of the heat especially for our young children. With the temperatures rising this summer, cases of heat exhaustion and sunstroke are sure to rise as well. These deadly conditions are entirely preventable if precautions are taken. Because there are so many heat related illnesses each year, it becomes imperative to learn how to prevent heat exhaustion. Here are several tips that can keep you safe Continue Reading
Tasting Tallahassee – 6 Must Try Food Experiences in Tallahassee #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
Earlier this month, Tallahassee took me to a many wonderful museums and attractions. I visited some of Florida's finest museums that were bursting with rich history, and was transported back in time to experience some amazing historical artifacts with my own two eyes during my 4 day stay. As much as I loved visiting each historic destination on my itinerary, another part of my trip that I haven't gotten the chance to fill my readers in on yet were some of the delightful eateries I was able to Continue Reading
Barefoot Wine & Bubbly Anniversary Dinner -Broussard’s Restaurant New Orleans #NOWFE #BayouTravel
My cup runneth over.... Every May my calendar explodes, but there is always room for lunch with friends. By friends, I mean new friends, amazing food and flavorful wine. That's exactly how I felt at the Barefoot Wines & Bubbly Anniversary luncheon at Broussard's Restaurant. For the last 10 years Barefoot Wines has been annual sponsor of the New Orleans Wine and Food Experience. As winemaker Jennifer Wall mentioned, Barefoot Wines is not only about wine....it's about the experience. The Continue Reading
Cruise Ship & Beach Resort Cocktail Inspirations – Summer Cocktail Roundup #BayouTravel
Tropical drinks and tiny umbrellas remind me of summer. In fact, the very first thing some people do when arriving to their beach resort or boarding a cruise ship is order their favorite cocktail at the bar. It's an instant reminder to leave your worries at home and that you are officially on vacation. To hold you over until your next beach or cruise vacation, we have compiled a list of some our favorite summer cocktails with complete recipes that will allow you to create the tropical drink Continue Reading
Lofty Pursuits – Family (Tasty) Fun for the Entire Family #IHeartTally #BayouTravel
I love to travel and showcase amusement parks, museums and resorts but sometimes, it feels good to be a kid again. During my recent visit to Tallahassee, I felt like a kid again at Lofty Pursuits. Lofty Pursuits is not your typical Tallahassee ice cream parlor. We're talking ice cream, Old Fashion Victorian candy and toys. The extensive menu at Lofty Pursuits includes your typical ice cream fountain favorites including 52 varieties of sundaes. Why? Because there are 52 Sunday in the year! Continue Reading