Today we are sharing our recent tour experience at Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana. As media, my family & I obtained complimentary admission to the tour. Opinions are always my own. Twenty four years in the New Orleans area and I have yet to see it all! For me traveling throughout the New Orleans area and Louisiana as a whole is a personal mission of mine. So it is no surprise that my family and I enjoy touring the area on our available weekends. Recently we visited Oak Alley Continue Reading
Summertime Family Experience: Bonfire Fare and Fun #BayouTravel
Some call them bonfires; some call them campfires; the name is just a function of region and culture. Either way, after a long day of fun, there is no finer way of continuing that fun, while simultaneously slowly shifting down the gears into relaxation, than with a fire. Here are some ways of enjoying an outdoor fire with family and/or friends. Things on sticks Smores are the classic bonfire treat. One can get fancy-schmantzy about this, but the simple ways are the best ways. Hot dogs, Continue Reading
How to Plan Your Next Cruise Ship Vacation #CruisingCarnival #BayouTravel
Disclosure: I will be attending a Carnival Cruise Lines 7 day press event with my family aboard Carnival Dream. All opinions and thoughts are 100% my own. I can't believe in less than 1 month I will be boarding Carnival Cruise Lines - Carnival Dream with my entire family. This will be my husband's first cruise experience and I am so excited to share this with him. Carnival Dream is the largest ship in the New Orleans post which can hold 3,646 passengers and over 1000 feet in length. What an Continue Reading
River Cruises vs Ocean Cruises – Similarities and Differences #BayouTravel
When you hear the word cruise does a giant ocean liner automatically come to mind? For most people, that’s the only kind of cruising they are familiar with however, river cruises are another option. You may be familiar with short river cruises such as sightseeing on Thames or Seine. The river cruises I’m talking about here are multi-day trips that cover much more space. There are definite advantages and disadvantages to each, and the type you pick will largely depend on your personality and Continue Reading
Traveling to France? Here’s why you should Bayou! Travel Bucket List #BayouTravel
Chateaus, rolling valleys, picturesque Alpine mountains, and oh the food! Of all the destinations in the world, France consistently ranks at the top for tourism and visitors year after year. If you’re after romance, culinary heaven, or charming country villages France delivers in droves. Background and History of France Lengthy tomes have been written on the history of France, which still fail to do it justice. Archeological discoveries indicate humans lived in the region that is now France Continue Reading
How to Explore the Food Culture of a City #BayouTravel
While every city has its fair share of chain restaurants and casual dining fare but it also has a food culture. In the US, food culture is largely dictated by the immigrant groups that call that place home. While international destinations have unique qualities that combine food and life. Tapas in Spain, street food in Singapore, and seafood in Japan. Wherever you’re traveling, take some time to dive into the food culture to get a real taste of the location. Research Do some research before Continue Reading
Top 5 Waterfalls on the West Coast #BayouTravel
One of the best parts about an afternoon drive is when you unexpectedly make a turn and there is a wonderful waterfall there to greet you. If you are planning on going hiking for the day, why not plan on going somewhere that has an amazing waterfall? There is nothing better than hearing the water hit the rocks below, see the splash come off as the water rains down, and seeing the smiles that light up faces as people watch the waterfall in sheer wonderment. Here are the top five waterfalls that Continue Reading
Unique Travel Ideas: Top Sports Museums Across the United States #BayouTravel
For a sports enthusiast, sometimes the best vacation is one that takes them down memory lane. This often includes a trip to one of the top sports museums across the United States. If you have a favorite team or a sport you just can't live without, consider taking a trip to one of these great sports museums this year: Baseball Hall of Fame Located in historic Cooperstown, New York, the Baseball Hall of Fame is a Mecca for baseball fans of all ages. This museum hosts multimedia exhibits and Continue Reading
Adding Brazil to your Travel Bucket List ~> Bayou Travel Bucket List Series #BayouTravel
The largest country in South America, Brazil is on the world stage right now thanks to their hosting of the World Cup Soccer match this summer. It’s also on my bucket list for places to visit. Background and History of Brazil Brazil has been occupied by hundreds of indigenous tribes for at last the least 10,000 years however archeologists still haven’t been able to date the earliest peoples of the region. In 1500 the Portuguese were the first Europeans to colonize the area. While there were Continue Reading
San Fermin en Nueva Orleans (Running of the Bulls) & San Fermin Wine Dinner #BayouTravel
New Orleanians are very familiar with the San Fermin en Nueva Orleans Running of the Bulls event held every summer. The New Orleans version of the San Fermin festival includes thousands of locals running streets of the French Quarter while hundreds of Rollerbulls (roller derby skaters with horns and plastic bats in) "attack" in a unique encierro. The festival is a fundraiser for the Animal Rescue New Orleans and The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Louisiana and is sponsored by The Continue Reading
America’s Best Baseball Stadiums to Visit #BayouTravel
As a huge sports fan I often wondered how exciting it would be to visit your favorite team in a landmark sports stadium. I have many friends that travel throughout the country solely to watch their favorite team play away games or playoff game. Today I am featuring once in a lifetime baseball stadium to visit. Part of the excitement of going to see a Major League Baseball game is the feeling you get when you walk into the stadium. America's best baseball stadiums to visit offer more than just Continue Reading
Family Travel: Six Summer Festival to Attend with Kids #BayouTravel
Summer time is festival season and no matter where you live there’s bound to be something nearby. However not all festivals are family friendly. Your county or state probably has an annual fair that’s attended by locals. These are often a really great event for children of all ages. But, beyond these local festivals there are some bigger events that may be worth checking out. Summer on the Hudson Every year the New York City Parks Department holds an outdoor arts and culture festival. Continue Reading