I love winter but I can't take the cold much longer. In fact, I have been planning my travel destinations for 2014. You can guarantee that the beach will be involved. I am planning an upcoming to Gulf Shores. Gulf Shores & Orange Beach is 32 miles of sugar-white beaches that stretch along a 27,000 acre island on the northernmost coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The location is absolutely breathtaking and a short drive from the New Orleans area. If you have yet to visit Gulf Shores you will be Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Arizona State Parks #BayouTravel
Today’s 2014 #BayouTravel series: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight features Arizona State Parks. If you are interested in reading our previous A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight featuring Alabama State Parks, Arizona State Parks and other exciting travel posts, you can type the word #BayouTravel into our blog’s search bar for additional travel links. Enjoy Arizona’s Walk in the Park. Arizona If you're looking to head a little west this year for vacation, check out the great Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – Alaska’s State Parks #BayouTravel
Today's 2014 #BayouTravel series: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight we feature Alaskan State Parks. If you are interested in reading our previous A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight featuring Alabama State Parks and other exciting travel posts, you can type the word #BayouTravel into our blog's search bar for additional travel links. Enjoy Alaska's Walk in the Park Alaska's State Parks If you really want to get back to the wilderness this year, there's no place like Continue Reading
Top 3 Must Haves For Family Travel
When traveling with kids of any age, parents tend to think about what they should bring along to keep them occupied and safe. There are things your child may need specifically, and you should always add that to the list, but for every child, always include these following three things. 3 things you need to take with you when traveling with kids Toys and Games Anytime you travel with your child, have them bring a favorite toy or game. Then, pack additional items that can keep them Continue Reading
Visit Your Own State Parks – State by State, Alabama State Parks #BayouTravel
Today we kick off a new series for Blogging Babies and the Bayou called: A Walk In the Park, State Park Spotlight. This 50 week series will take readers into a new state every week and feature local State Parks. I had my first camping experience through Girl Scouts in Los Angeles and moved to S.E Louisiana as a teen where camping was a family past-time. Over the years, my husband (and expert camper) and I have visited various campgrounds and state parks in Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. My Continue Reading
Smoky Mountain Family Attractions: Country Tonite Theatre #BayouTravel
Our family is consistently looking for quality entertainment while traveling. 16 years my husband & I went to our first opry show together and since then, we were hooked! Where can you get clean family entertainment that includes singing, dancing, comedy, country and gospel in Pigeon Forge? Country Tonite Theatre has been providing quality entertainment in Pigeon Forge since 1997. In fact, Country Tonite in Pigeon Forge, Tenneesse has won so many awards including “2001-2013 show of the Continue Reading
Louisiana Travel – Enjoying the Great Outdoors at Camp Salmen Nature Park #BayouTravel
Living in Southeast Louisiana outdoor fun is always in season. Nature trails are plentiful in our area especially in the bayou. Located on scenic Bayou Liberty near Slidell, Louisiana, Camp Salmen is one of Louisiana's historic landmarks. Camp Salmen spans 130 acres which were once part of the Salmen Brick and Lumbar Company. Many of the bricks used to build the city of New Orleans were made by the Salmen Brick and Lumbar Company which holds additional significance to Louisiana history. Continue Reading
Ober Gatlinburg – Smoky Mountain Attractions #BayouTravel
Traveling to the Smoky Mountain Area is always an exciting family journey. My children are older so we are always up for an adventure. Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort and Amusement Park is one of Gatlinburg's most exciting attractions. Nestled high in the above Gatlinburg, your family can enjoy an array of activities at any age range. Like I previously mentioned in the past, my family and I are regulars to the area and were thrilled to experience a full day at Ober Gatlinburg While many Continue Reading
Must-Haves for Family Travel Road Trips
Before and after Christmas I try to stock up on items that I can be useful to me throughout the year. Huge savings occurs at this time in order to make way for new 2014 products. Although I save my Amazon Gift Cards to purchase Christmas presents, I also try to stash a few E-Gift Cards for my after holiday shopping spree. Normally the holidays have emptied my pockets so shopping is slim but I have complied a list of Must-Haves for family travel road trips. These are affiliate links and Amazon is Continue Reading
Smokey Mountain Area Attractions: Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies #BayouTravel
Since we travel to The Great Smoky Mountains every November my family and I try to alternate between different Smoky Mountain attractions and family activities every few years. This year we visited Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies again. We visited the aquarium in the past but haven't experienced it in at least 3-4 years. I can't believe how new and exciting the aquarium was for us. New live shows and exhibits like the Dinosaurs – When Giants Ruled! showcases some of the most amazing extinct Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise Sunshine – Sail Away on the Family Ship #SunshineNola
When I travel I always have one thing on my mind: FAMILY. I wish I could travel alone or with just my husband but with our busy work week, kids activities, local organizations and my blog I have to make time for my children especially when traveling. Carnival Cruise Lines has taken care of the key element to traveling when they created Carnival Cruise Sunshine. Part of the 155 Million Dollar renovation features fun zones like Waterworks and SportsSquare which is located on the aft of the cruise Continue Reading
Carnival Cruise #SunshineNOLA Spotlight
In November I had the opportunity to attend a press event for Carnival Cruise Lines in New Orleans. I enjoyed the last event I attended so I jumped at another opportunity to learn more about the new fun ship. The event was an overnight pier side cocktail to commemorate Carnival Sunshine, the largest transformation in Carnival history. The Sunshine can carry 3,002 passengers, will replace the Conquest, which could carry 2,984 passengers. The Sunshine will leave New Orleans in April and head to Continue Reading