Many of you are like me! We book our cruise vacation based on a couple different factors: Price, Date, Departure location, Port Itinerary and SHIP! If the price is right, everything falls into place even if it means sailing on the same ship as I did before BUT since cruise ships tend to (thankfully) re-position guests have the opportunity to experience a new (to them) ship every few years. For the last few years Carnival Elation has been operating from the Port of Orleans (about 40 mins away Continue Reading
Travel Chat: How to Travel & Experience Alaska #BayouTravel
Alaska is a Bucket List item for many people. The state is twice as large of Texas and has more coastlines than the rest of the US combined. What does all that mean? There is a lot to see and do in this great big state! Experience Alaska as if you won’t ever be back, then you can say that you really saw as much of this state as possible. Cruise the Inside Passage Whether you take a large cruise ship on a 7- or 10-day cruise, make sure to check out all the islands along the Inside Passage. Continue Reading
Midwest Biking Day Trip Destinations for the Family #BayouTravel
Niche travel is in for 2016! For many years, but especially since the success of the film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, travelers are flocking to their favorite destinations to hike, climb and bike trails across the U.S. With the passing of the days of the railroad and canal systems in the Midwest, hundreds of miles of rails have been paved over or recreated for use by the public. Because the railroads and waterways connected and intersected, a lot of the bike paths connect and Continue Reading
Sights of Downtown Historic District Charleston, South Carolina #BayouTravel
Charleston has been on my Cities to Visit list for quite sometime. January I visited my sister who lives right outside of Charleston and had a long list of attractions and sites to visit. While I had grand plans, Charleston is definitely the kind of city you need to visit multiple times. On this trip we visited the Downtown Historic District which is steps from the Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. You can customize a your cruise vacation by spending a few days in Charleston or Myrtle Continue Reading
Cruise Port Excursions – What To Do in Progreso, Yucatán Mexico #BayouTravel
When planning your cruise, it's important to also consider various types of port excursions based on weather, cost and time. On our recent cruise port stop we visited Progreso Mexico. While we initially considered ATV or swimming in the cenotes, I was apprehensive due to the weather. The weather in early February could go either way so we decided to take the free port shuttle bus into Progreso and "wing it". My family & I boarded the Auto Progreso free bus shuttle at port and Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series – St Paul Cathedral London UK #BayouTravel
Today we are sharing Part 2 in our 'Did You Know?" Travel Series. Find additional series topics which include European attractions and iconic European landmarks by searching our site. Adding to our "Did You Know?" Travel Series we are including one of London's most iconic and recognizable sights. St. Paul's Cathedral sits on Ludgate Hill, the highest point of the City of London. Its dome is among the highest in the world and is the second largest church building in the United Kingdom Continue Reading
South Carolina Road Trip Adventure – Wonderworks Myrtle Beach #BayouTravel
Our January visit to Charleston was not long enough! My family & I visited my younger sister who had her 1st a baby 2 months ago. But we utilized every minute possible to spend time with her family and visit the area. Myrtle Beach is about 2 hours away from Charleston and one of our must-see stops in the area. Although we visited in low season, there is still much to do in Myrtle Beach! Most of the major attractions are opened and lines are nonexistent! WonderWorks was our first stop Continue Reading
Wordless Wednesday – Amazing Sunsets Around the World #BayouTravel
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How to Get An Unbelievable Discount in a Last Minute Cruise #BayouTravel
My family LOVES to cruise! You can search my other cruise articles to learn more on WHY we love to cruise but since I love a good deal, getting a cruise as a great rate is a must for my family. My family does quite a bit of travel throughout the year. Since my husband (and I when I was working outside the home) use all of our vacation very quickly that means we sometimes travel at a loss, loss of income if we exceed our vacation days. While that may stop some from traveling outside of their Continue Reading
Travel Chat: What Your Hotel Front Desk Doesn’t Tell You #BayouTravel
When you book a hotel, do you often wonder what the person on the other line is hiding from you? Do you wonder what the inside information really is? Most people have thought about it and quickly put it out of their minds. Interestingly, that sort of information can have a huge impact on the quality of your stay. But where do you get such information? The best place is from the sources themselves. What do hotel front desk clerks know that they don’t share? Here are five quick facts that will Continue Reading
New Orleans Inspired Word Search Printable – Perfect As A Mardi Gras Activity #BayouTravel
We're back with ANOTHER Children's Mardi Gras Printable!! If you missed our previous New Orleans/Carnival Inspired printables, check here. You don't have to live in New Orleans or the Gulf Coast area to love Mardi Gras. Many homeschooling families and frequent travelers find a way to study and incorporate Carnival traditions into their household annually. So whether you're looking to make Mardi Gras Macarons, Carnival Inspired Cream Cheese Filled King Cake Muffins or create a fun Mardi Continue Reading
Did You Know? Travel Series: Tower Bridge, London UK #BayouTravel
Last summer we started our #BayouTravel bucket list which got us thinking? We can continue to add to our bucket list, but why not learn more some iconic and well-known attractions scattered around the world. Find additional European attractions and iconic European landmarks on our site. In 2016 we plan to add several attractions from Turkey, Croatia Bulgaria and more and ask readers "Did you know?". Starting our 2016 "Did You Know?" series we are featuring tidbits of information featuring Continue Reading