My family travels every Thanksgiving to East Tennessee. Aside from the beautiful backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, my family has the opportunity to experience an early "Winter Wonderland". Living in Southeast Louisiana, winters are almost nonexistent so we thoroughly enjoy the Spirit of Christmas when we travel. If you hope to do some traveling with your family during the holiday season, you might want to catch a celebration or two going on around the country. You can celebrate Christmas as Continue Reading
Celebration in the Oaks – City Park New Orleans #MerryMakers #IheartCityPark #CITO2014 #Ad
Disclosure: This post is part of the Holiday of Wonder campaign sponsored by Wonder and Company and Celebration in the Oaks at New Orleans City Park. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Since 1984 Celebration in the Oaks has taken the famous oaks of New Orleans City and created a magical holiday event that is one of the most spectacular holiday lights festival in the country is located in my backyard, New Orleans, Louisiana. Over 25 acres of City Park is adorned with 550K LED lights, Continue Reading
#BayouTravel Elf on the Shelf Holiday Travel Adventure
Do you remember Honey, our Elf on the Shelf? I introduced you to him last year. Honey is lives at the North Pole with Santa and is originally from the Honey Island Swamp area in Southeast Louisiana. Like us, Honey loves to travel! Last year our Elf on the Shelf had a amazing visit to East Tennessee and is ready to pack his bags for another fun adventure. Like many travelers Honey enjoys East Tennessee and The Smoky Mountains. Not only is it a beautiful area but Honey had an amazing time Continue Reading
Ready for a #BeachHoliday? Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort – South Padre Island #Ad
Disclosure: I was invited to participate in a press trip to explore and familiarize myself with Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort - South Padre Island. As with all of my #BayouTravel press experiences, our stay is complimentary. I told myself I would take a short travel break until we were in Caribbean waters this winter. But why wait to travel to the Caribbean when you have the beach just one state away! As many of you know Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort offers families Continue Reading
Travel Gift Guide: What to Look for in a Portable GPS? #BayouTravel
When you go out to purchase a portable GPS system, it is wise to know the latest and the greatest. The technology is moving so fast you can easily buy a portable GPS without the features you had hoped for. Not everyone is created equal by any means. Another oddity in the GPS world is that you can’t simply go by price. While some things you can go with the expensive models and get all the latest and greatest, that is not the case with GPS. The only real way to get what you want is to know Continue Reading
Walt Disney World Resort – Animal Kingdom Lodge: Photo Recap #BayouTravel
Today's #BayouTravel recap is from my recent visit to Walt Disney World in Florida. Although Animal Kingdom Lodge is considered a Deluxe Resort, I find that the lodge is a good value for the experience it offers. Where else would over 200 animals and birds call home? Animal Kingdom Lodge gives guest the opportunity to experience the African experience with lush savannas and one of the largest, pristine collection of African art in the united States. The horseshoe-curved design layout Continue Reading
Advantages to Staying at a Disney Resort #BayouTravel
When you begin to plan your Disney vacation one of the biggest questions that comes up is whether to stay on-site or offsite. There are many advantages to staying onsite however many people balk at the high price tag Disney resorts can carry. Why stay at a Disney resort when you can find other accommodations nearby for less? There are many reasons! Enter parks earlier and stay later Guests who are staying in Disney Resorts can take advantage of Magic Hours before general park opening and Continue Reading
Sportsman’s Paradise – Deer Hunting across America #BayouTravel
It is well known that Louisiana is a Sportsman's Paradise. So although I am biased to Louisiana, there are other states well known for deer hunting. Today I thought I would share several states that offer a variety of deer hunting that Louisiana and out of state residents may be interested to learn more about. Perhaps you can grab a few hunting buddies and explore these states or visit Louisiana on your next hunting trip. Deer hunting is considered to be one of the most popular pastimes Continue Reading
Warm Up This Winter – Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark and Resort #BayouTravel #Ad
Disclosure: As with all my travel, a complimentary resort stay at Schlitterbahn South Padre Island has been offered in exchange for this post. I love the cold but with fevers, coughs and more our family is trying to stay as healthy and warm as possible! Nothing says warm weather in winter months like the beach. But the beach isn't just for summer months! In less than 12 hours from New Orleans to San Padre Island, your family can enjoy a beach atmosphere and warmer temperatures at Continue Reading
I’ve Got Junk in My Truck, What About You? $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway #InviernoSeguro #Ad
This is part of a sponsored collaboration with State Farm and Latina Mom Bloggers. However, all opinions expressed are my own. I treat my vehicle is like a member of my family. Why? Because I have depend on it everyday and like my home office on wheels. Aside from using my minivan daily, it has to keep us safe and be as efficient and functional as possible. But just like my teen can't keep her room clean (don't get my started), my minivan seems to get shafted in the cleaning Continue Reading
Family Entertainment at Universal Studios, Orlando – Blue Man Group #BayouTravel
When we travel my family and I are always looking for evening entertainment. Now that my family has matured, we are non-stop when traveling. No nap time required, Yay! so when we have the opportunity to add a theatrical show during trip, we jump on it. During my recent visit to Orlando, Niche Parent conference attendees had the opportunity to a special Blue Man Group performance at Universal Studios, Orlando. My co-worker had just seen Blue Man Group in Las Vegas and raved about it earlier Continue Reading
Holiday Travel: Preparing for Snow Travel #BayouTravel
As the holidays draw closer, the odds of having snow on the ground during travel increases a great deal. Snow and ice are a normal part of winter and a headache for those that are not prepared to travel in it. If you are prepared, you can navigate the dangers of bad weather rather seamlessly. The key is to cover all your bases and prepare for the worst. Here are some tips for preparing for snow travel this holiday season: Prepare your vehicle Having a vehicle that is prepared for the Continue Reading